Persian version of the University of Washington Quality of Life Questionnaire (UW-QOL): Reliability and Validity Study
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Ali Pouresmaeil
,
Saeed Sohrabpour
,
Behnaz Aghaei
,
Reza Erfanian
,
Leyla Noury
,
Amirmohsen Asadi Kiapey
,
Anahita Shoormeij
,
Mina Abdolahi
,
Abolghasem Yousefi
Abstract
Background: The University of Washington quality of life questionnaire (UW-QOL) is widely used to evaluate the quality of life for head and neck cancer patients. The purpose of this study is translation of the UW-QOL questionnaire's into Persian.
Methods: After translation and cultural adaptation of the UW-QOL, the questionnaire was distributed among 100 head and neck cancer patients. Internal reliability of the translated UW-QOL was determined using Cronbach's alpha coefficient. The validity was determined by Spearman correlation coefficient between UW-QOL and 12-Item Short Form Survey (SF-12). The test – retest reliability was measured by Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) after one week.
Results: Cronbach's alpha coefficient was more than 0.75 and ICC coefficient was more than 0.80 in all variables. The UW-QOL questionnaire composite score had a positive significant association with SF-12 questionnaire total score (Spearman's Correlation Coefficient= 0.70, P< 0.0001).
Conclusion: In conclusion Persian translation of the UW-QOL questionnaire has acceptable reliability and validity and is as valid as the original English version in evaluating the quality of life for patients with head and neck cancer.
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[3] Murphy BA, Ridner S, Wells N, Dietrich M. Quality of life research in head and neck cancer: a review of the current state of the science. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol. 2007; 62(3):251-67.
[4] Sayed SI, Elmiyeh B, Rhys-Evans P, Syrigos KN, Nutting CM, Harrington KJ, et al. Quality of life and outcomes research in head and neck cancer: a review of the state of the discipline and likely future directions. Cancer Treat Rev. 2009; 35(5):397-402.
[5] Djan R, Penington A. A systematic review of questionnaires to measure the impact of appearance on quality of life for head and neck cancer patients. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2013; 66(5):647-59.
[6] Chang MY, Rogers SN, Lowe D, Jeong WJ, Cha W, Park KT, et al. The Korean version of the University of Washington Quality of Life Questionnaire for Patients with head and neck cancer, and its use in an initial validation study of 56 patients. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2012; 41(10):1201-5.
[7] Beaton DE, Bombardier C, Guillemin F, Ferraz MB. Guidelines for the process of cross-cultural adaptation of self-report measures. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2000; 25(24):3186-91.
[8] Montazeri A, Vahdaninia M, Mousavi SJ, Omidvari S. The Iranian version of 12-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12): factor structure, internal consistency and construct validity. BMC Public Health. 2009; 9:341.
[9] Kanatas AN, Mehanna HM, Lowe D, Rogers SN. A second national survey of health-related quality of life questionnaires in head and neck oncology. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2009; 91(5):420-5.
[10] Dropkin MJ, editor Coping with disfigurement and dysfunction after head and neck cancer surgery: a conceptual framework. Seminars in oncology nursing; 1989: Elsevier.
[11] Preedy VR, Watson RR. Handbook of disease burdens and quality of life measures: Springer; 2010.
[12] Jain S, Dubey S, Jain S. Designing and validation of questionnaire. International dental & medical journal of advanced research. 2016; 2(1):1-3.
[13] Şenkal HA, Hayran M, Karakaya E, Yueh B, Weymuller Jr EA, Hoşal AŞ. The validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the University of Washington Quality of Life Questionnaire for patients with head and neck cancer. Am J Otolaryngol. 2012; 33(4):417-26.
[14] Dominguez J, Dominguez EJ. Translation and Validation of the Filipino Version of the University of Washington Quality of Life Questionnaire (UW-QOL) for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer. Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. 2022; 37(1):33-.
[15] Nazar G, Garmendia ML, Royer M, McDowell JA, Weymuller Jr EA, Yueh B. Spanish validation of the University of Washington Quality of Life questionnaire for head and neck cancer patients. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2010; 143(6):801-7.
[16] Vartanian JG, Carvalho AL, Yueh B, Furia CLB, Toyota J, McDowell JA, et al. Brazilian–Portuguese validation of the University of Washington Quality of Life Questionnaire for patients with head and neck cancer. Head & neck. 2006; 28(12):1115-21.
[17] Adnane C, Oubahmane T, Adouly T, Elhani L, Rouadi S, Abada RL, et al. Cross-cultural and Moroccan validation of the University of Washington quality of life questionnaire for patients with head and neck cancer. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2016; 125(2):151-9.
[18] Rogers SN, Gwanne S, Lowe D, Humphris G, Yueh B, Weymuller Jr EA. The addition of mood and anxiety domains to the University of Washington quality of life scale. Head Neck. 2002; 24(6):521-9.
[19] D'cruz A, Yueh B, Das A, McDowell J, Chaukar D, Ernest A. Validation of the University of Washington quality of life questionnaires for head and neck cancer patients in India. Indian J Cancer. 2007; 44(4):147-54.
[20] Stevens CSM, Lemon B, Lockwood GA, Waldron JN, Bezjak A, Ringash J. The development and validation of a quality-of-life questionnaire for head and neck cancer patients with enteral feeding tubes: the QOL-EF. Support Care Cancer. 2011; 19:1175-82.
[21] Linardoutsos G, Rapidis AD, Lowe D, Bramis I, Rogers SN. Development of the Greek version of the University of Washington Quality of Life questionnaire for patients with head and neck cancer. J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 2014; 42(5):601-7.
[22] McMillan SC, Tofthagen C, Morgan MA, editors. Relationships among pain, sleep disturbances, and depressive symptoms in outpatients from a comprehensive cancer center. Oncology nursing forum; 2008.
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Pouresmaeil A, Sohrabpour S, Aghaei B, Erfanian R, Noury L, Asadi Kiapey A, Shoormeij A, Abdolahi M, Yousefi A. Persian version of the University of Washington Quality of Life Questionnaire (UW-QOL): Reliability and Validity Study. Arch Anesth & Crit Care. 2024;.
