Validation of a Portuguese version of the health-related quality of life measure for active chronic otitis media (COMQ-12).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Measuring the impact on quality of life, especially after the beginning of the treatment, is becoming increasingly important in healthcare.

Objective

The aim of this study was to translate the Chronic Otitis Media Questionnaire-12 (COMQ-12) into Portuguese language and validate this version in a group of patients with chronic otitis media.

Methods

The Portuguese version of COMQ-12 was obtained by translation and back translation. Portuguese speaking patients with a history of active chronic otitis media were asked to complete the COMQ-12 Portuguese version. Cronbach's α coefficient was calculated for an estimation of the internal consistency of the questionnaire.

Results

A total of 100 patients were included in the study; 49 women and 51 men, with

SUBMITTER: Fonseca ACO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9442823 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov - Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature