Translation, transcultural adaptation, and validation of the Serbian version of the PSS-QoL questionnaire: A pilot research

Vujović, Sanja; Desnica, Jana; Mijailovic, Sara; Milovanovic, Dragan R.

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“…Another limitation worth mentioning is that we used an OHRQoL measure of generic nature, which might not address all oral problems that pSS patients face daily. However, our plan is to conduct longitudinal research that would encompass a greater number of subjects with different clinical characteristics and whose quality of life would be evaluated by the disease-specific questionnaire, such as the PSS-QoL, which was recently validated in the Serbian language [ 26 , 27 ].…”

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Oral Health and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome

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Background and Objectives: Oral disorders, frequently observed in patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome, can profoundly affect patients’ daily lives and well-being, as oral health represents a fundamental part of general health. Saliva plays an essential part in maintaining and protecting oral health, so the decrease in its quantity and quality leads to chronic oral discomfort alongside a broad spectrum of problems. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the oral health of patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome and establish its effect on the different domains of their oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). Materials and Methods: The research was designed as an observational case–control study with prospective data collection. Eighty patients, divided into two groups based on their oral status, participated in the study. All subjects underwent a complete oral examination. The OHRQoL was assessed using the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14). Results: The most prevalent oral manifestation was exfoliative cheilitis, while 30% of subjects complained of chewing and swallowing difficulties. The OHIP-14 summary score was significantly higher in the patients with oral lesions (26.0 (5.0) vs. 17.0 (4.0), respectively; p < 0.001). Oral manifestations, systemic involvement, medication, and periodontal indexes were significantly associated with OHIP-14 scores. Conclusions: Patients with oral alterations had a substantially decreased OHRQoL. These findings emphasize the importance of oral diseases for patients’ well-being. Therefore, it is essential for dentists to be included in the multidisciplinary teams managing primary Sjögren’s syndrome, as improving patients’ oral status would lead to better oral health and enhanced OHRQoL.

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Translation, transcultural adaptation, and validation of the serbian version of the University of Washington Quality of Life questionnaire (UW-QoL) - a pilot study

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Background/Aim. The University of Washington Quality of Life (UW-QoL) questionnaire is one of the most frequently applied instruments for the evaluation of the health-related quality of life of head and neck cancer patients worldwide. The aim of this study was to perform a formal translation of the original version into the Serbian language, assess its psychometric properties , and validate it for use in the Serbian-speaking population. Methods. The study was designed as pilot research and conducted between August and October 2023. The internal consistency of the questionnaire was established by calculating Cronbach?s alpha coefficient (CA). The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was a measure of temporal stability. The construct validity of the instrument was assessed by correlating its total scores with Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14) and Emotion Regulation Questionnaire results. Results. A total of 30 patients (23 males and 7 females) with a mean age of 58.07 ? 13.59 years were enrolled in the research. Mean values of the physical function and social -emotional function subscales were 59.50 ? 12.68 and 55.39 ? 15.26 (the researchers interviewed the participants) and 58.78 ? 12.57 and 57.72 ? 14.91 (the patients completed the questionnaire by themselves). CA value of the Serbian version of the UW-QoL questionnaire was 0.816 (the questionnaire was filled out by the researchers) and 0.802 (the subjects completed it on their own). ICC was 0.797. There was a statistically significant strong correlation between the UW-QoL questionnaire and OHIP-14 total scores. The obtained results showed a weak, nonsignificant correlation between the UW-QoL questionnaire and the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire. Conclusion. Our pilot research showed that the Serbian version of the UW-QoL questionnaire appears as psychometrically valid and reliable as the original English version.

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Translation, transcultural adaptation, and validation of the Serbian version of the PSS-QoL questionnaire: A pilot research

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Oral Health and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome

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Translation, transcultural adaptation, and validation of the serbian version of the University of Washington Quality of Life questionnaire (UW-QoL) - a pilot study

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