Translation, cross‐cultural adaptation, and reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the SF‐Qualiveen in people with multiple sclerosis. Issue 3 (1st March 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zenginler Yazgan, Yonca; Tarakci, Ela; Ovacik, Ugur; Kurtuncu, Murat
• Is Part Of: Neurourology and urodynamics. Volume 40:Issue 3(2021)
• Page Start: 891
• Page End: 896
• Publication Date: 2021-03-01
• Subjects: multiple sclerosis -- quality of life -- self‐reported outcome measure -- urologic problems; Urinary organs -- Periodicals; Urodynamics -- Periodicals; Urology -- Periodicals; 616.6
• DOI: 10.1002/nau.24645
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0733-2467

Abstract

Abstract: Aims: The short form Qualiveen (SF‐Qualiveen) is a simple, easy to understand, and valid scale used to evaluate the effect of urologic problems on quality of life in neurological patients. The aim of this study was to translate, culturally adapt, and validate the Turkish version of the SF‐Qualiveen in people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS). Methods: Translation and cultural adaptation of the questionnaire was carried out after obtaining the necessary permissions. To decide on the final Turkish version of SF‐Qualiveen, ten pwMS with urologic problems were pre‐tested. Patients included in the study were asked to complete the Turkish SF‐Qualiveen and urinary distress inventory‐short form (UDI‐6) questionnaires. The validity and reliability of the scale were determined after the retest 2 weeks later. Results: Sixty‐three pwMS with urologic problems were enrolled. Internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.87) and reproducibility intraclass correlation coefficient [ICC] = 0.97) were good for the total SF‐Qualiveen. The Cronbach's α and ICC values ranged from 0.43 to 0.77 and 0.88–0.98 for SF‐Qualiveen subscales, respectively. Content validity of the questionnaire was appropriate. A moderate correlation was founded between the SF‐Qualiveen and the UDI‐6 ( r = 0.62; p < 0.001). There were no floor or ceiling effects in our study. Conclusion: The Turkish version of the SF‐Qualiveen is a valid and reliable questionnaire for pwMS.