Developmental coordination disorder questionnaire - translation and adaptation into Danish

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Health
• Developmental Psychology
• Occupational Therapy

Background:

• Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is common but often unrecognized, impacting motor function.
• Existing Danish motor assessment tools are outdated and limited to children under seven.
• There is a need for efficient screening tools for motor difficulties in Danish children.

Purpose of the Study:

• To translate and adapt the Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ'07) into Danish (DCDQ-DK).
• To evaluate the utility and psychometric properties of the DCDQ-DK for assessing motor difficulties in Danish children.

Main Methods:

• The DCDQ'07 was translated and adapted by a team of translators to create the DCDQ-DK.
• 36 parents completed the DCDQ-DK, while their children underwent fine and gross motor tests.
• Concurrent validity was assessed using Pearson correlation, and internal consistency was evaluated with Cronbach's alpha.

Main Results:

• The DCDQ-DK demonstrated good concurrent validity with motor performance scores (r = .311).
• The questionnaire showed strong internal consistency, with a Cronbach's alpha of .80.
• Results indicate the DCDQ-DK is well-suited for use by Danish-speaking parents.

Conclusions:

• The DCDQ-DK is a reliable and valid tool for screening motor difficulties in children of Danish-speaking parents.
• This validated questionnaire facilitates early identification and assessment of DCD.
• The DCDQ-DK can be utilized by healthcare professionals, educators, and researchers in Denmark and internationally.