What is the translation of HSCL-25 in Galician; A consensus procedure by Delphi-round and Forward-Backward translation
Year: 2014
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Introduction: General Practitioners (GPs) are the first port of call for depressive patients in developed countries. The multi-morbid patients over 50 years are more at risk. Inter-individual and intercultural variations may change the symptoms expression. Few diagnostic tools are adapted and used by GPs. Family Practice Depression and Multimorbidity (FPDM) study by European General Practice Research Network (EGPRN) aims to select a depression diagnostic tool in primary care to undertake collaborative research involving GPs and Psychiatrists throughout Europe. The two previous steps of FPDM found that the Hopkins Symptom Checklist in 25-items (HSCL-25) was the most appropriate tool according to effectiveness, reproducibility and ergonomics criteria, versus DSM. Objective: This study aimed to translate HSCL-25 in Galician, keeping its meaning. This translation must be understandable by practitioners and patients, according to Galician cultural and linguistic features. Method: A Delphi method adapted for a Forward-Backward translation was used. The Forward-translation from English to Galician was submitted by Delphi procedure to a panel of primary care experts. The Back-translation was performed following the blind back-translation principle. Results: The inclusion criteria of panel were followed. The Forward Galician translation was accepted after two rounds. English back-translation was produced blind. Discussion: The Forward-Backward translation by Delphi method was effective to translate the HSCL-25 to Galician. The experts panel quality ensured a validated and reliable Galician translation. The following step will consist in a cross-cultural check. Similarity of interpretability between the Original and the Back-translation will be analysed.
Source: HAL
Author: Arthur Augustin
Language: English
Subfield: Research and Theory
Field: Nursing
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2223252646