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Translation of the Social Difficulties Inventory (SDI-21) into three South Asian languages and preliminary evaluation of SDI-21(Urdu).
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Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation [Qual Life Res] 2011 Apr; Vol. 20 (3), pp. 431-8. Date of Electronic Publication: 2010 Oct 15. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Purpose: In the United Kingdom, cross-cultural adaptation of questionnaires would allow for inclusivity in assessment in cancer clinics for non-English speakers. The aim was to translate the Social Difficulties Inventory (SDI-21) into Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi and undertake preliminary evaluation of translated versions.<br />Methods: The study comprised three stages: (1) translation/back translation and evaluation of cultural equivalence of the SDI-21, (2) south Asian (SA) patient evaluation of SDI-21 translations and (3) evaluation using Rasch analysis comparing English and Urdu SDI-21 from data pooled from this and three other studies.<br />Results: Forward/backward translation resulted in minor amendments particularly in forward translation of SDI-21(Hindi). The majority of the 55 patients interviewed found the SDI-21 acceptable and clear, resulting in no amendments (all versions). Rasch analysis demonstrated good fit. Differential item functioning (DIF) was found for one item, in the comparison of white English (WE)- and SA Urdu-speaking groups. Detailed DIF analysis comparing self-completion and read-aloud administration by language group demonstrated this DIF only held for the comparison between SA English speakers (self-completion) and SA Urdu (read out).<br />Conclusions: Translated versions are culturally and linguistically acceptable. The SDI-21 (Urdu) performs similarly to the English version when self-completed.
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1573-2649
- Volume :
- 20
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 20953715
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-010-9756-8