Not Lost in Translation: Modifying the Ages &amp; Stages QuestionnairesTM for Use in Cross-Cultural Contexts

Clifford, Jantina; Squires, Jane; Murphy, Kimberly

doi:10.1007/s40474-017-0121-2

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“…A strength of the study is the rigorous translation and piloting of the ASQ-3 including forward and backward translation, involvement of local pediatricians and fieldworkers and piloting in the field before enrolling children (Clifford, 2017).…”

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“…ASQ-3 has been translated to several languages in Europe, Asia and South America, and have shown its adaptability in diverse cultural environments (Filgueiras, 2013;. However, there are many challenges in adapting the ASQ in different cultural settings, one of which is the insufficient rigor in following recommended steps of translation and adaptation (Clifford, 2017).…”

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The feasibility of the Ages and Stages Questionnaire for the assessment of child development in a community setting in Nepal

Shrestha

Strand

Ulak

et al. 2019

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Background: The Ages and Stages Questionnaire 3 rd edition (ASQ-3) may be a feasible and cost-effective tool to screen children`s development in resource poor settings. We have assessed the feasibility of the ASQ-3 when conducted by fieldworkers in a community based nutritional interventional trial on early child development in Nepal. Method: Six hundred children aged 6-11 months at risk of stunting were assessed by trained fieldworkers in their homes by the ASQ-3. Three fieldworkers performed standardization exercises and were double scored with a gold standard during the study period. Intra class correlations (ICC) were calculated to measure the inter-rater agreement. The internal consistency was expressed by standardized Cronbach`s alphas. The association between total ASQ score and preterm, low birth weight and stunted children is presented to give an estimate of the convergent validity. Result: The mean total ASQ score for the 600 infants was 209.2+38.7. All mean scores in the current study, were consistently lower than in the American norm sample. The ICCs from the standardization exercises were initially good to excellent, but declined throughout the study period. The standardized alphas for the total score in the different age groups indicate good internal consistency, but varied in the subscales. Children who were preterm, children with low birth weight and stunted children scored substantially lower on the total ASQ score than those who were not. Conclusion: Although the ASQ-3 "home" procedure seems to be feasible in Nepalese context, it still requires rigorous training to achieve acceptable inter-rater reliability and further adjustment to achieve satisfactory internal consistency. The cost of the tool is negligible and can be easily accessed. However, when "home" procedure is followed more keen observations and stringent training is required.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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The feasibility of the Ages and Stages Questionnaire for the assessment of child development in a community setting in Nepal

Shrestha

Strand

Ulak

et al. 2019

Child

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“…[6][7][8] Initially developed in the United States, the Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) [9][10][11] have been translated and adapted into several languages and cultures for their intended purpose of screening and use in studies on population and intervention. 12 There are 3 versions of the ASQ, the last of which (ASQ-3) was published in 2009. The ASQ is among the 4 developmental screening questionnaires recommended by the AAP for identifying developmental disorders in infants and young children.…”

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“…Some common translation methods found in the literature [14][15][16] include forward and backward translation, 8 double translation and reconciliation, 5 translators' committee, 6 concurrent test development, 17 and a combination of multiple methods. 18 In reviewing the guidelines of the International Test Commission, 14 the World Health Organization 19 and the World Bank, 7 Clifford et al 12 identified 4 key aspects of the test translation process: (1) pretranslation activity, (2) translator information, (3) translation steps, and (4) piloting. Although common themes appear across theoretical translation guidelines, there are also notable differences.…”

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Translation and Cultural Adaptation of the Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) Worldwide: A Scoping Review

Rousseau

Dionne

Savard

et al. 2021

J Dev Behav Pediatr

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Objective: This scoping review aims to provide a data mapping and narrative synthesis of the available peer-reviewed scientific literature on the translation and cultural adaptation processes relative to the Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) as reported by the authors. It also seeks to paint an overall portrait of the implementation of the translated and culturally adapted ASQ worldwide. Methods: Articles published between 1995 and May 11, 2018, were identified via systematic searches of peer-reviewed literature carried out using CINAHL, Scopus, MEDLINE, Education Source, PsycINFO, and ERIC. The articles included in the qualitative synthesis were coded based on an extraction form developed for the study. Results: In the 46 articles surveyed, 37 different cultural adaptations were identified in 29 languages and 27 countries. Translations were included in 33 cultural adaptations, and language modifications were reported in 18 adaptations. The forward-backward translation method was reported in 25 cases. The authors declared having made cultural content, language, visual, and/or conceptual modifications in 26 adaptations. Cultural content modifications were reported in 24 adaptations. At least one method (pilot study, individual interview, survey or focus group with respondents) was reported in 24 adaptations. Conclusion: Cultural modifications were relatively minor and were, in general, made to establish equivalence with the source version. As well, the processes used to translate and culturally adapt the ASQ varied widely based on the types of methods. Additional work should be conducted to document the process of this crucial phase.

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Management of an Early Detection Program: Supporting Helpful Features

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Glascoe

et al. 2017

Curr Dev Disord Rep

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Not Lost in Translation: Modifying the Ages & Stages QuestionnairesTM for Use in Cross-Cultural Contexts

Cited by 6 publications

References 19 publications

The feasibility of the Ages and Stages Questionnaire for the assessment of child development in a community setting in Nepal

The feasibility of the Ages and Stages Questionnaire for the assessment of child development in a community setting in Nepal

Translation and Cultural Adaptation of the Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) Worldwide: A Scoping Review

Management of an Early Detection Program: Supporting Helpful Features

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