Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and validation of the chinese version of the 15-item myasthenia gravis quality of life questionnaire.

Abstract:

INTRODUCTION:We sought to translate, cross-culturally adapt, and evaluate the internal consistency and validity of the Chinese version of the 15-Item Myasthenia Gravis Quality of Life (MG-QOL15). METHODS:Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the MG-QOL15 were performed. We used Cronbach's α to test internal consistency, one-way analysis of variance to test construct validity, and Pearson or Spearman correlations to test discriminant and concurrent validity. RESULTS:We enrolled 168 outpatients. Internal consistency was excellent (Cronbach's α = 0.928). The MG-QOL15 discriminated MG severity as stratified by the MG Composite (MGC; P < 0.001) and Osserman class (P = 0.01). Concurrent validity was low to moderate with the subscales of the 36-item Short Form (-0.31 to ∼-0.59), MGC (r = 0.46), and Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living profile (r = 0.54). DISCUSSION:The Chinese MG-QOL15 showed comparable construct, discriminant and concurrent validity, and internal consistency with to the original version. Muscle Nerve 59:95-99, 2019.

journal_name

Muscle Nerve

journal_title

Muscle & nerve

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Miao X,Lian Z,Liu J,Chen H,Shi Z,Li M,Zhou H,Hu X,Yang R

doi

10.1002/mus.26313

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Has Abstract

pub_date

2019-01-01 00:00:00

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95-99

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1

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0148-639X

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1097-4598

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59

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