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Validation of the Spanish Wound-QoL Questionnaire
E Conde Montero1, R Sommer2, M Augustin2
1Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor, Madrid, España; Centro de Especialidades Vicente Soldevilla, Hospital Virgen de la Torre, Madrid, España; German Center for Health Services Research in Dermatology (CVderm), Institute for Health Services Research in Dermatology and Nursing (IVDP), University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburgo, Alemania.
Actas Dermo-Sifiliograficas
|November 2, 2020
Summary
The Spanish Wound-Quality of Life (Wound-QoL) questionnaire is a valid and reliable tool for assessing health-related quality of life in chronic wound patients. This validated Spanish version is suitable for clinical practice and research.
Area of Science:
- Medical research
- Health outcomes
- Quality of life assessment
Background:
- The Wound-Quality of Life (Wound-QoL) questionnaire, originally in German, measures quality of life in chronic wounds.
- Validation in Spanish is needed for clinical care and trials in Spain.
Purpose of the Study:
- To translate and validate the Wound-QoL questionnaire for Spanish-speaking populations.
- To assess its feasibility and reliability in clinical settings.
Main Methods:
- Forward and backward translation from German by independent translators.
- Expert consensus, pilot testing in 10 patients, and validation in 115 patients.
- Internal consistency, factor analysis, and construct/convergent validity were assessed.
Main Results:
- The Spanish Wound-QoL demonstrated high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha > 0.8).
- Factor analysis confirmed the original scales; validity and distribution characteristics were satisfactory.
- Patients found the questionnaire easy to understand, feasible, and relevant, taking an average of 5 minutes to complete.
Conclusions:
- The Spanish version of the Wound-QoL is a valid and feasible tool for assessing health-related quality of life in chronic wound patients.
- It is recommended for use in Spanish clinical settings and research studies.
Keywords:
Calidad de vidaCarga para el pacienteChronic woundCuidado centrado en el pacienteCuidado de la heridaHealth care researchHerida crónicaInvestigación sanitariaPatient burdenPatient-centred careQuality of lifeWound careMore Related Videos
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