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The Validity and Reliability of the Polish Version of the PedsQL™ Gastrointestinal Symptoms Module for Pediatric

Julia Leszkowicz1, Małgorzata Kasprowicz-Janisz2, Anna Kotarska3

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, Gastroenterology, Allergology and Nutrition, Medical University of Gdańsk, Nowe Ogrody 1-6, 80-803 Gdańsk, Poland.

Journal of Clinical Medicine
|February 26, 2025
PubMed

Insights

A new Polish version of the PedsQL™ Gastrointestinal Symptoms Module accurately measures health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in children with GI disorders. This validated tool supports better patient care and communication in clinical settings.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Health Outcomes Research
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is crucial in pediatric treatment.
  • Existing general HRQoL tools lack specificity for children with gastrointestinal (GI) disorders in Poland.
  • A culturally adapted and validated instrument is needed for this population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the linguistic validity and reliability of the Polish version of the PedsQL™ Gastrointestinal Symptoms Module.
  • To establish a reliable tool for assessing HRQoL in Polish children with GI conditions.
  • To ensure the instrument is suitable for clinical trials and routine practice.

Main Methods:

  • Structured translation of the PedsQL™ GI Symptoms Module from English to Polish.
  • Cognitive debriefing with 35 respondents to ensure clarity and cultural relevance.
  • Field testing with 371 participants (203 adults, 168 children) to assess reliability.

Main Results:

  • High internal consistency was demonstrated, with Cronbach's alpha values generally exceeding 0.8.
  • The Polish version achieved strong linguistic and content validity.
  • The module proved reliable for assessing HRQoL in pediatric GI patients.

Conclusions:

  • The Polish PedsQL™ GI Symptoms Module is a valid and reliable tool for assessing HRQoL in children with GI disorders.
  • The instrument facilitates culturally sensitive assessments, aiding individualized patient care.
  • It enhances physician-patient communication, crucial for effective treatment of pediatric GI conditions.

Keywords:
gastroenterologyhealth-related quality of lifelinguistic validitymedical translationpediatricsreliability

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