LIMB-Q Kids—German Translation and Cultural Adaptation

Vogt, B; Fresen, Jana; Gosheger, Georg; Chhina, Harpreet; Brune, Carolin Sophie; Toporowski, Gregor; Frommer, Adrien; Laufer, Andrea; Cooper, Anthony; Rödl, Robert; Rölfing, Jan Duedal

doi:10.3390/children9091405

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“…In this study, we translated the LIMB-Q, a new PROM, from English to German according to WHO and ISPOR guidelines. [22][23][24] Our process involved several rounds of translation, patient interviews, and expert panel meetings. Feedback from the LIMB-Q development team and native German speakers ensured a culturally sensitive and accurate adaptation of the LIMB-Q.…”

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German Translation and Linguistic Validation of the LIMB‑Q: A Patient-reported Outcome Measure for Lower Extremity Trauma

Zhu,

Njoroge,

Zimmermann

et al. 2024

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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Background: Lower extremity trauma can have a significant impact on a patient’s quality of life. The LIMB-Q is a recently developed and validated patient-reported outcome measure that assesses patient-specific outcomes and experience of health care. The aim of this study was to translate and linguistically validate the LIMB-Q from English to German. Methods: The translation was performed by combining World Health Organization and Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research guidelines. The process consisted of forward translations, a backward translation, expert panel meetings, cognitive debriefing interviews with patients, and several rounds of discussion and reconciliation with the creators of LIMB-Q. The goal was to obtain a culturally and conceptually accurate translation of LIMB-Q into German for use in Switzerland. Results: From the two forward translations, there was one primary discrepancy between the two translators that was discussed to determine the most conceptually accurate translation. From the backward translations, there were 63 items that required discussion and re-translation. Nine patients participated in the cognitive debriefing interviews, which led to three items being modified. The translation process led to a linguistically validated and conceptually equivalent German version of the LIMB-Q. Conclusions: The German (Switzerland) version of LIMB-Q is now available. This will offer a valuable tool for lower extremity trauma research and clinical care in German-speaking populations.

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German Translation and Linguistic Validation of the LIMB‑Q: A Patient-reported Outcome Measure for Lower Extremity Trauma

Zhu,

Njoroge,

Zimmermann

et al. 2024

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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“…As a part of the validation process, LIMB-Q Kids is now being tested in an international field test study in multiple international sites, including one in Denmark, where the Danish translation is being used. A German TCA has also been conducted, and it is now being used in German-speaking sites [18]. Additional sites from Canada, UK, and the USA are also using the current version of LIMB-Q Kids as part of the international field test study.…”

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Danish Linguistic Validation and Cultural Adaptation of the LIMB-Q Kids

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(1) Background: Lower Limb deformities include many conditions where pain and physical limitations negatively impact the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of children. The ideal way to assess this impact is by using a Patient Reported Outcome Measure (PROM). Such a condition-specific PROM is under development, called LIMB-Q Kids. This study aimed to perform a translation and cultural adaption (TCA) of the LIMB-Q Kids for use in Danish-speaking children. (2) Methods: TCA guidelines established by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) were followed. This process consisted of two independent forward translations, a reconciliation meeting, a backward translation with an assessment, an expert meeting, cognitive interviews with patients, editing based on the interviews, and proofreading. (3) Results: The TCA process contributed to the Danish version of LIMB-Q Kids. The reconciliation meeting resulted in a reconciled Danish version. The revision of the backward translation led to 16 corrections, and after the expert panel meeting, 26 changes were made. Twelve cognitive interviews led to nine changes, which were validated by two further interviews. Proofreading led to no further comments. (4) Conclusions: The TCA process led to a linguistically validated and culturally adapted Danish version of LIMB-Q Kids. This version is being used in the international field test study.

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Danish translation and linguistic validation of the LIMB-Q, a PROM for traumatic lower limb injuries and amputations

Simonsen,

Rölfing,

Mundy

et al. 2023

Eur J Plast Surg

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Background The LIMB-Q is a newly developed patient-reported outcome measure (PROM), applicable for lower extremity trauma patients requiring fracture treatment, soft tissue debridement, reconstruction, and/or amputation. The aim of this study was to translate and linguistically validate the LIMB-Q from English to Danish. Method The translation and linguistic validation were performed by combining guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR). This approach involved 2 forward translations, a backward translation, an expert panel meeting, and 2 rounds of cognitive patient interviews. The main goal of these steps was to achieve a conceptual translation with simple and clear items. Feedback from the Danish translation was used in combination with psychometric analyses for item reduction of the final international version of LIMB-Q. Results In the forward translation, 6 items were found difficult to translate into Danish. The two translations were harmonized to form the backward translation. From the backward translation, 1 item was identified with a conceptually different meaning and was re-translated. The revised version was presented at the expert panel meeting leading to revision of 10 items. The cognitive patient interviews led to revision of 11 items. The translation process led to a linguistically validated and conceptually equivalent Danish version of the LIMB-Q. Conclusion The final Danish LIMB-Q version consisting of 16 scales is conceptually equivalent to the original and ready for field-testing in Denmark. Level of evidence: Not gradable.

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LIMB-Q Kids—German Translation and Cultural Adaptation

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German Translation and Linguistic Validation of the LIMB‑Q: A Patient-reported Outcome Measure for Lower Extremity Trauma

German Translation and Linguistic Validation of the LIMB‑Q: A Patient-reported Outcome Measure for Lower Extremity Trauma

Danish Linguistic Validation and Cultural Adaptation of the LIMB-Q Kids

Danish translation and linguistic validation of the LIMB-Q, a PROM for traumatic lower limb injuries and amputations

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