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Development and initial validation of a dual-language English-Spanish format for the Arthritis Impact Measurement Scales.
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Arthritis and rheumatism [Arthritis Rheum] 1989 Sep; Vol. 32 (9), pp. 1153-9. - Publication Year :
- 1989
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Abstract
- Language, cultural, and educational barriers complicate efforts to validate health status questionnaires that have been translated into Spanish. To overcome these problems, a prototype dual-language format was developed for the Arthritis Impact Measurement Scales. Validity testing with 72 patients diagnosed as having rheumatoid arthritis indicated high levels of test-retest reliability, item-to-scale internal consistency, and construct validity for both Anglo and Hispanic subjects. A technique for developing and pilot-testing a questionnaire written in a regional Spanish dialect is described. Linguistic considerations, questionnaire design, and other applications are discussed in light of the results obtained.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0004-3591
- Volume :
- 32
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Arthritis and rheumatism
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 2775323
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/anr.1780320915