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Renata Cristina Soares1, Simone Tetu Moysés1, Juliana Schaia Rocha1
1Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná - PUCPR, School of Life Sciences, Dentistry Department, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.
Abstract:
The aim of this study was to perform a cross-cultural adaptation of the Brazilian version of the Dental Neglect Scale (DNS). The process included (i) Translation; ii) Synthesis; iii) Back translation; (iv) Critical analysis by a committee of experts; (v) Pilot studies (n1=30 + n2=30); and (6) Evaluation and refinement of the instrument. The validated DNS presented a Content Validity Index (CVI) equal to 1.0 for the total score, as well as for each item. In the pilot studies, a minimum agreement level of 80% in understanding was achieved. DNS was properly adapted for Brazilian Portuguese, and it needs further study in a representative sample for reliability and construct validity assessment.
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