Danish translation and adaptation of Loewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment 2nd Edition (LOTCA-II). (July 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lund, Karina; Oestergaard, Lisa Gregersen; Maribo, Thomas
• Is Part Of: Scandinavian journal of occupational therapy. Volume 20:Number 4(2013:Jul.)
• Page Start: 302
• Page End: 305
• Publication Date: 2013-07
• Subjects: Occupational therapy -- Periodicals; 615.8515
• DOI: 10.3109/11038128.2013.768292
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1103-8128

Abstract

<abstract> <title>Abstract</title> <p> <italic>Objective:</italic> To translate and adapt the English version of the Loewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment 2nd Edition (LOTCA-II) to Danish. <italic>Method:</italic> The translation process followed the overall guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO) with forward translation, expert panel discussion, pre-tests and interviews with patients and laymen, and back-translation. <italic>Results:</italic> The translation was successful and minor corrections and adaptations were made. In total three versions were produced before the final Danish version LOTCA-II/D was drafted. <italic>Conclusions:</italic> The Danish version of LOTCA-II was successfully translated and adapted based on the WHO guidelines. Before implementation in clinical practice further research of the reliability and validity of the LOTCA-II/D are needed.</p> </abstract>