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Translation of the Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire into French and its validation
Nancy Helou1, Méris Rapin2, Dina Nobre3
1Infirmière, Ph.D, Haute école de santé Vaud (HESAV), HES-SO Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale, Lausanne, Suisse
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|July 12, 2023
Summary
The French Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire shows good reliability and validity for assessing patient understanding. Removing one item enhances its accuracy for clinical practice and research.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Psychometrics
Context:
- Patient knowledge is crucial for diabetes management, impacting treatment adherence and complication prevention.
- Validated tools are needed for healthcare professionals to assess diabetes knowledge in local languages.
Purpose:
- To translate the English Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire into French.
- To evaluate the psychometric properties (validity and reliability) of the French version.
Summary:
- A cross-sectional study translated the Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire into French.
- The translated questionnaire (n=102) demonstrated good internal consistency (α=0.77), comparable to the original.
- Removing item 9 (self-monitoring of blood glucose) slightly improved the Cronbach's alpha coefficient.
Impact:
- The French Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire is a valid and reliable tool for assessing diabetes knowledge.
- It can be utilized in clinical practice and research settings after item 9 is removed.
- Further updates may be needed to align with current clinical recommendations.
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