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The Italian translation of the M.D. Anderson Symptom Inventory--Head and Neck Module (MDASI-HN) is linguistically valid for head and neck cancer patients. This patient-reported outcome measure is easy to complete and understand, supporting its use in clinical settings.

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  • Oncology
  • Patient-Reported Outcomes
  • Health-Related Quality of Life

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  • Head and neck cancer (HNC) patients experience symptoms impacting quality of life.
  • Patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures assess health-related quality of life (HRQoL).
  • PRO instruments require cultural adaptation and validation for specific populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To linguistically validate the Italian translation of the M.D. Anderson Symptom Inventory--Head and Neck Module (MDASI-HN).

Main Methods:

  • Forward and backward translation of the English MDASI-HN into Italian.
  • Administration of the translated MDASI-HN to HNC patients.
  • Cognitive debriefing with patients to assess the translated instrument's clarity and relevance.

Main Results:

  • 56 HNC patients completed the Italian MDASI-HN and cognitive debriefing.
  • The instrument was completed in an average of 8.5 minutes.
  • Patients found the translated MDASI-HN easy to complete, relevant, and comprehensible.

Conclusions:

  • The Italian version of the MDASI-HN is linguistically validated.
  • The translated instrument demonstrates potential for use in outcomes research and clinical settings.
  • Further research is recommended to explore the dimensionality, reliability, and validity of the Italian MDASI-HN.