Italian Version of the YQOL-DHH Questionnaire: Translation and Cross-cultural Adaptation.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To translate and cross-culturally adapt into Italian the YQOL-DHH (Youth Quality of Life Instrument-Deaf and Hard of Hearing Module), an instrument to evaluate the health-related quality of life in young deaf people. It could be useful for professionals, teachers, and parents to take care of deaf adolescents' needs.

Study design

Forward-backward translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and cognitive debriefing.

Setting

The cognitive debriefing was performed online with professionals and during clinical practice with deaf adolescents.

Methods

A methodological study was conducted according to the guidelines provided by the development team. The study consisted of a forward-backward translation and a cross-cultural adaptation. After the original authors'

SUBMITTER: Gragnaniello M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8671679 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature