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Tekaya R, Hajji H, Rouached L, Bouden S, Jones M, Hamdi W, Sakly N, Metoui L, Ben Tekaya A, Mahmoud I, Saidane O, Abdelmoula L. Psoriatic Arthritis Quality of Life questionnaire: Translation, cultural adaptation and validation into Arabic language. Musculoskeletal Care 2023; 21:1098-1104. [PMID: 37329233 DOI: 10.1002/msc.1788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a multifaceted inflammatory disease that has a strong negative impact on the quality of life (QoL) of patients. The Psoriatic Arthritis Quality of Life (PsAQoL) questionnaire was the first disease-specific patient-derived instrument developed to measure the QoL in patients with PsA. Our objective was to translate the PsAQol into Arabic language and evaluate its reliability and validity in patients with PsA. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study including patients with PsA. A clinical and biological assessment of the patients was performed at inclusion. The translation of the original PsAQoL into Arabic was performed by a professional bilingual and lay panel. Eight patients were interviewed to assess face and content validity. A separate sample of PsA patients (n = 30) were invited to participate in a test-retest postal study in order to investigate reproducibility and construct validity. One week separated the two administrations. The Arabic version of Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) was used as a comparator instrument for convergent validity. RESULTS Face and content validity were satisfactory. The Arabic version of the PsAQoL was found to be relevant, understandable and easy to complete in only a few minutes. One item was excluded (item 16). It had no correlation with either the other 19 items or the total score of PsAQol. The Arabic PsAQol had excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's a = 0.926), and test-retest reliability (r = 0.982). There was a positive correlation between the total score of the PsAQoL and the Arabic version of HAQ (Spearman's r = 0.838, p < 10-3 ). Exploratory factor analysis had extracted two factors explaining 55% of the total variance. CONCLUSION Nineteen items were selected to compose the Arabic version of PsAQoL, which was found to be relevant and understandable and has excellent reliability and construct validity. The new measure will be a valuable new tool for use in routine care for patients' assessment.
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- Rawdha Tekaya
- Rheumatology Department, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University Tunis el Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Rheumatology Department, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University Tunis el Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Rheumatology Department, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University Tunis el Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Rheumatology Department, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University Tunis el Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University Tunis el Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
- Dermatology Department, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisie
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University Tunis el Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
- Rheumatology Department, Kassab Institute, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University Tunis el Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
- Immunology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University Tunis el Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
- Rheumatology Department, Military Hospital of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Rheumatology Department, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University Tunis el Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Rheumatology Department, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University Tunis el Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Rheumatology Department, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University Tunis el Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Rheumatology Department, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University Tunis el Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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Fairushina IF, Abdulganieva DI, McKenna SP, Сoffey A. Psoriatic Arthritis Quality of Life Questionnaire: results of translation, cultural adaptation and validation in Russian language. MODERN RHEUMATOLOGY JOURNAL 2023. [DOI: 10.14412/1996-7012-2023-1-58-63] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic progressive disease from the pondyloarthritis group of diseases. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the incidence of PsA and cases of its severe course, with significant influence on the quality of life (QoL) of patients and early disability. Psoriatic Arthritis Quality of Life Questionnaire (PsAQoL) is the first quality of life questionnaire designed specifically for PsA that has not been previously validated in Russia.Objective: to translate the original PsAQoL questionnaire into Russian and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Russian version.Material and methods. The original PsAQoL was translated into Russian using two translational panels. In all, 12 local residents were included in the translation stage of the study. The external and logical validity of the questionnaire was assessed. Further, Russian-speaking patients with an established diagnosis of PsA (n=10) tested the questionnaire. A separate cohort of patients with PsA (n=50) was enrolled in a postal test retest study on 2 occasions, 2 weeks apart. Clinical data and the Medical Outcomes Study-Short Form (SF-36) questionnaire were used to assess convergent validity.Results and discussion. The Russian version of PsAQoL was relevant, clear, and easy to complete (6.1 minutes on average). PsAQoL had high internal consistency (Cronbach's á=0.87) and excellent retest validity (r>0.85). PsAQoL scores correlated most strongly with the SF-36 General Health Scale (r=-0.68, p<0.01). PsAQoL score did not depend on sex and age (p>0.05). The PsAQoL could distinguish between groups of patients defined by self-reported general health status and self-reported severity of PsA.Conclusion. The Russian version of PsAQoL proved to be understandable and easy to complete, as well as a reliable and valid tool for assessing the quality of life of patients with PsA.
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- Galen Research Ltd, Manchester;
School of Health Sciences, University of Manchester
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Hackett S, Coates LC. Outcome measures in psoriatic arthritis: Where next? Musculoskeletal Care 2022; 20 Suppl 1:S22-S31. [PMID: 36356107 PMCID: PMC9828057 DOI: 10.1002/msc.1692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To provide an overview of commonly used outcome measure in psoriatic arthritis (PsA). BACKGROUND PsA is a heterogenous inflammatory arthritis, associated with psoriasis that affects between 0.1% and 2% of the population and approximately one in three patients with psoriasis. Psoriatic arthritis places a significant burden on patients' overall quality of life and is associated with a range of comorbidities. Although assessment of patients and monitoring of symptoms has greatly improved over the last 2 decades, capturing disease activity in this multisystem disease remains challenging. Previous efforts have traditionally focussed on assessment of individual disease domains, however recent evidence suggests that composite measurements, particularly those incorporating patient reported outcomes may not only help monitor disease activity more accurately, but also help in accurately validating therapy outcomes in PsA patients. PURPOSE This review discusses currently used outcome measurements in PsA and also highlights the importance of emerging measurements such as biomarkers and their possible role in capturing treatment response.
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- Simon Hackett
- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal SciencesUniversity of OxfordBotnar Research CentreOxfordUK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal SciencesUniversity of OxfordBotnar Research CentreOxfordUK
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Kiltz U, Andreica I, Igelmann M, Kalthoff L, Krause D, Schmitz E, McKenna SP, Braun J. [Standardized documentation of health-related quality of life in patients with psoriatic arthritis : Validation of the German version of the psoriatic arthritis quality of life (PsAQoL) questionnaire]. Z Rheumatol 2021; 80:122-131. [PMID: 32748078 PMCID: PMC7929954 DOI: 10.1007/s00393-020-00843-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND The standardized assessment of health-related quality of life is becoming increasingly more important. The English questionnaire on psoriatic arthritis quality of life (PsAQoL) is a disease-specific instrument for measuring the quality of life of patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). The aim of the present study was to translate the PsAQoL into German and to validate the German version in a cohort of PsA patients recruited from routine care. METHOD The translation and validation of the PsAQoL questionnaire was carried out in a stepwise procedure involving affected patients with PsA. After translation of the original English questionnaire the German version was evaluated in a field test. The psychometric features of the questionnaire were then examined in a PsA cohort from routine care. In addition to the construct and group validity, the reliability of the questionnaire was tested using test-retest reliability and internal consistency. The physical functioning was measured with the health assessment questionnaire (HAQ) and domains of the quality of life with the Nottingham health profile (NHP). RESULTS In a field test with 10 patients the German version of the PsAQoL questionnaire proved to be relevant, easily understandable and feasible (processing time 4.7 ± 2.1 min). A total of 126 patients (37.3% male, age 55.6 ± 11.3 years) were included in the validation cohort. The PsAQoL showed moderate correlation with the HAQ (r = 0.65) and moderate to good correlation with the NHP (subdomains r = 0.58-0.75). The internal consistency was high (Cronbach's α 0.92) and reliability in patients with stable disease course was very good (Spearman correlation coefficient 0.94). The PsAQoL can differentiate between different patient groups. CONCLUSION The German translation of the PsAQoL provides a valid disease-specific instrument for the standardized assessment of health-related quality of life in patients with PsA. The psychometric characteristics of this questionnaire are comparable with the original English version. The German PsAQoL can therefore be recommended for clinical and scientific application.
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- U Kiltz
- Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet, Herne und Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Claudiusstr. 45, 44649, Herne, Deutschland.
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- Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet, Herne und Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Claudiusstr. 45, 44649, Herne, Deutschland
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- Praxis für Rheumatologie, Bochum, Deutschland
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- Privatärztliche Praxis für Immunologie, Rheumatologie, Osteologie, Bochum, Deutschland
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- Rheumatologische Gemeinschaftspraxis, Gladbeck, Deutschland
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- Praxis für Rheumatologie, Hattingen, Deutschland
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- Galen Research Ltd. Manchester, Manchester, Vereinigtes Königreich
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- Rheumazentrum Ruhrgebiet, Herne und Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Claudiusstr. 45, 44649, Herne, Deutschland
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Gonçalves RSG, Heaney A, McKenna SP, Carvalho JB, Vidal MEL, de Brito MCM, Duarte ALBP. Psoriatic Arthritis Quality of Life Questionnaire: translation, cultural adaptation and validation into Brazilian Portuguese language. Adv Rheumatol 2021; 61:13. [PMID: 33632331 DOI: 10.1186/s42358-021-00168-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2020] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a multifaceted inflammatory disease that can cause joint destruction and impair quality of life. The Psoriatic Arthritis Quality of Life Questionnaire (PsAQoL) was the first disease-specific tool for determining the impact of the disease on the quality of life of people with PsA. OBJECTIVES The primary objective was to develop and validate a Brazilian Portuguese version of the PsAQoL. METHODS The UK PsAQoL was translated into Brazilian Portuguese using two translation panels. This translation then checked for face validity and construct validity with new samples of patients. Finally, a test-retest validation study was conducted with 52 patients with PsA. The survey included the Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) as a comparator instrument. RESULTS Internal consistency and reproducibility were both excellent for the new adaptation (0.91 and 0.90 respectively Scores on the PsAQoL were found to correlate as expected with the comparator measure and the instrument was able to detect differences in score related to perceived severity of PsA, general health status and presence of a flare. CONCLUSION The Brazilian PsAQoL was found easy to understand and complete and has excellent reliability and construct validity. The new measure will be a valuable new tool for use in routine PsA practice and clinical trials.
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- Galen Research Ltd, Manchester, UK.,School of Health Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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Mease P, Strand V, Gladman D. Functional impairment measurement in psoriatic arthritis: Importance and challenges. Semin Arthritis Rheum 2018; 48:436-448. [DOI: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2018.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2017] [Revised: 04/27/2018] [Accepted: 05/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Palominos PE, Gossec L, Kreis S, Hinckel CL, da Silva Chakr RM, Moro ALD, Campbell W, de Wit M, Goel N, Kohem CL, Xavier RM. The effects of cultural background on patient-perceived impact of psoriatic arthritis - a qualitative study conducted in Brazil and France. Adv Rheumatol 2018; 58:33. [PMID: 30657095 DOI: 10.1186/s42358-018-0036-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2018] [Accepted: 10/08/2018] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In psoriatic arthritis (PsA) almost all qualitative studies have been performed in European populations. This work aimed to evaluate the impact of PsA in Brazilian and French subjects, as well as to explore cultural differences in the experience of disease and to recognize domains important for patients living with PsA outside Europe. METHODS A qualitative study was conducted in two university hospitals in Brazil and France; outpatients fulfilling Classification Criteria for PsA participated in individual interviews regarding the impact of PsA; interviews were conducted in the local language. The sample size was defined by saturation; interviews were recorded and transcribed and content analysis was performed. RESULTS Fifteen patients were interviewed in Brazil and 13 in France. Mean disease duration was 16.5 ± 12.5 years (range: 8 months to 47 years) and 14.4 ± 8.4 years (range 12 months to 29 years) for Brazilian and French subjects, respectively. A broad impact was perceived: 67 codes emerged from the interviews and were grouped in 41 categories. Although 2/3 of categories were common to both nationalities, some important health domains from the perspective of PsA patients from a non-European background were brought to light including sexual dysfunction, emotional impact of psoriasis and impact of prejudice on social and professional life. CONCLUSIONS This study highlights the importance of assessing the impact of PsA on a national level, emphasizing the common cross-cultural aspects but also revealing domains of interest for patients with PsA living outside Europe which merit further study.
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- Penélope Esther Palominos
- Serviço de Reumatologia, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Ramiro Barcelos Street 2350, Porto Alegre, Zip code 90035903, Brazil. .,Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Médicas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Ramiro Barcelos 2400, Porto Alegre, Zip code 90035903, Brazil.
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- Institut Pierre Louis d'Epidémiologie et de Santé Publique. Pitié-Salpetrière Hospital, AP-HP, Rheumatology Department, Sorbonne Universités, UPMC Univ Paris 6, GRC-08, 83 Boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013, Paris, France
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- Institut Pierre Louis d'Epidémiologie et de Santé Publique. Pitié-Salpetrière Hospital, AP-HP, Rheumatology Department, Sorbonne Universités, UPMC Univ Paris 6, GRC-08, 83 Boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013, Paris, France
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- Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Medicina Interna, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Ramiro Barcelos 2400, Porto Alegre, Zip code 90035903, Brazil
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- Serviço de Reumatologia, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Ramiro Barcelos Street 2350, Porto Alegre, Zip code 90035903, Brazil.,Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Médicas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Ramiro Barcelos 2400, Porto Alegre, Zip code 90035903, Brazil.,Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Medicina Interna, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Ramiro Barcelos 2400, Porto Alegre, Zip code 90035903, Brazil
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- Serviço de Reumatologia, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Ramiro Barcelos Street 2350, Porto Alegre, Zip code 90035903, Brazil
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- Patient Research Partner, Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA), University Health Network, Toronto Western Hospital, 399 Street Toronto, Bathurst, ON, M5T 2S8, Canada
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- Department of Medical Humanities, Patient Research Partner, VU University Medical Centre, de Boelenlaan 1089a, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Patient Research Partner; Advisory Services, Quintiles; Division of Rheumatology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, 27705, USA
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- Serviço de Reumatologia, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Ramiro Barcelos Street 2350, Porto Alegre, Zip code 90035903, Brazil.,Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Medicina Interna, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Ramiro Barcelos 2400, Porto Alegre, Zip code 90035903, Brazil
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- Serviço de Reumatologia, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Ramiro Barcelos Street 2350, Porto Alegre, Zip code 90035903, Brazil.,Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências Médicas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Ramiro Barcelos 2400, Porto Alegre, Zip code 90035903, Brazil.,Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Medicina Interna, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Ramiro Barcelos 2400, Porto Alegre, Zip code 90035903, Brazil
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Højgaard P, Klokker L, Orbai AM, Holmsted K, Bartels EM, Leung YY, Goel N, de Wit M, Gladman DD, Mease P, Dreyer L, Kristensen LE, FitzGerald O, Tillett W, Gossec L, Helliwell P, Strand V, Ogdie A, Terwee CB, Christensen R. A systematic review of measurement properties of patient reported outcome measures in psoriatic arthritis: A GRAPPA-OMERACT initiative. Semin Arthritis Rheum 2018; 47:654-665. [DOI: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2017.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2017] [Accepted: 09/06/2017] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Psoriatic Arthritis Quality of Life questionnaire: translation, cultural adaptation and validation into Portuguese language. Rheumatol Int 2017; 38:249-254. [PMID: 29086071 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-017-3862-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2017] [Accepted: 10/21/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) has a strong negative impact on the quality of life of patients. The Psoriatic Arthritis Quality of Life (PsAQoL) questionnaire is a disease-specific instrument developed to measure the quality of life in patients with PsA. The aims of this study were to culturally adapt the questionnaire for Portugal and evaluate its reliability and validity in patients with PsA. The original UK English version of the PsAQoL was translated into Portuguese by a bilingual and lay panel. Structured cognitive debriefing interviews were conducted with ten PsA patients. The Portuguese PsAQoL was subsequently applied to PsA patients followed at the Rheumatology Department of Centro Hospitalar do Baixo Vouga, E.P.E. To assess reproducibility, 30 patients with PsA completed the Portuguese PsAQoL on two occasions, 2 weeks apart. A larger sample was recruited to determine internal consistency and construct validity. The Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) was used as a comparator instrument. Translation and adaptation were successful. Cronbach´s alpha for the Portuguese version of the PsAQoL was 0.91 and the test-retest reliability was 0.93. The PsAQoL could distinguish between groups of patients defined by self-reported general health status, self-reported severity of PsA and flare of arthritis. There was a positive correlation between the total score of the PsAQoL and each of the sections of the NHP. The Portuguese version of the PsAQoL was found to be relevant, understandable and easy to complete, reliable and valid.
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Chang FH, Liou TH, Brodersen J, Comins JD. Adaptation of the Activity Measure Post-Acute Care (AM-PAC) from English to Mandarin using the dual-panel translation approach. Disabil Rehabil 2017. [PMID: 28643571 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2017.1339210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE The aims of this study were to translate and adapt the Activity Measure Post-Acute Care (AM-PAC) from US English to Mandarin using the dual-panel method, and to assess its psychometric properties in an outpatient rehabilitation setting. METHODS The AM-PAC outpatient short forms were translated using the dual-panel method. The translated AM-PAC was tested in 550 Chinese-speaking rehabilitation outpatients. Floor and ceiling effects were evaluated and internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach's alpha. Spearman correlation was used to assess the concurrent validity of the AM-PAC with the Barthel Index and the Mini-Mental State Examination. Test-retest reliability was determined by administering the AM-PAC twice to 57 participants within a 2-7 day interval. RESULTS Some ceiling effects (>20%) were observed in the Applied Cognition subscale. All subscales exhibited good internal consistency (α > 0.70). Supportive evidence for concurrent validity was found in strong correlations between Basic Mobility subscale and Barthel Index (r = 0.68), and Daily Activity subscale and Barthel Index (r = 0.70); and moderate correlations between Applied Cognition subscale and Mini-Mental State Examination (r = 0.50). Test-retest reliability for all subscales was high (intraclass correlation coefficient =0.89-0.98). CONCLUSIONS The dual-panel approach was successfully used to translate the AM-PAC from English to Mandarin. Adequate reliability and validity in rehabilitation outpatients in Taiwan were established. Implications for Rehabilitation The dual-panel method is a modern translation technique, which was successfully used to adapt the Activity Measure Post-Acute Care from English to Mandarin. The Mandarin version of Activity Measure Post-Acute Care demonstrates adequate internal consistency, concurrent validity, and test-retest reliability in rehabilitation outpatients. The Activity Measure Post-Acute Care is superior to existing functional measures used to monitor activity performance for rehabilitation patients in Taiwan.
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- Feng-Hang Chang
- a Graduate Institute of Injury Prevention and Control , College of Public Health, Taipei Medical University , Taipei , Taiwan.,b Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation , School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University , Taipei , Taiwan
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- b Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation , School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University , Taipei , Taiwan.,c Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation , Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University , Taipei , Taiwan
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- d Center for Research in General Medicine , Institute of Public Health, Copenhagen University , Copenhagen , Denmark.,e Primary Health Care Research Unit , Centre of Research & Education in General Practice , Zealand Region , Denmark
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- d Center for Research in General Medicine , Institute of Public Health, Copenhagen University , Copenhagen , Denmark.,f Department of Rheumatology , University Hospital , Zealand Region , Denmark.,g Health & Disabilities Research Institute , Boston University, School of Public Health , Boston , MA , USA
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A systematic review of quality-of-life domains and items relevant to patients with spondyloarthritis. Semin Arthritis Rheum 2017; 47:175-182. [PMID: 28487138 DOI: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2017.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2017] [Revised: 03/06/2017] [Accepted: 04/05/2017] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To summarize, from the literature, quality-of-life (QoL) domains and items relevant to patients with spondyloarthritis (SpA), and to determine if commonly used SpA patient-reported outcome (PRO) instruments include the identified domains. METHODS We used PRISMA statement for systematic review and searched Medline® , Embase®, and PsycInfo® using relevant keywords. In addition, hand searches of references of the included articles were conducted. All articles were reviewed for inclusion by 2 independent reviewers. QoL domains and items relevant to patients with axial or peripheral SpA were extracted and presented using the adapted World Health Organization Quality-of-Life (WHOQOL) domain framework. SpA PROs were assessed to determine if they included the domains identified. RESULTS We retrieved 14,343 articles, of which 34 articles fulfilled inclusion criteria for review. Twenty-five articles were conducted in the European population. Domains such as negative feelings and activities of daily living were found to be present in 28 and 27 articles, respectively. SpA impacted QoL in all domains of the adapted WHOQOL framework. Domains that differed between types of SpA were financial resources, general levels of independence and medication side effects. Embarrassment, self-image, and premature ageing were items that differed by geographical setting. PROs to capture domains for peripheral SpA were similar for axial SpA. CONCLUSIONS We found that a wide range of domains and items of QoL were relevant to patients with SpA with minimal differences between patients with axial and peripheral SpA. Clinicians may consider using peripheral SpA PROs to measure QoL of patients with axial SpA.
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Gudu T, Kiltz U, de Wit M, Kvien TK, Gossec L. Mapping the Effect of Psoriatic Arthritis Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. J Rheumatol 2016; 44:193-200. [DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.160180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Objective.The effect of a disease can be categorized by a standardized reference system: the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). The objective was to map the effect of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) from the patient’s perspective to the ICF.Methods.A systematic literature review was performed. Qualitative publications reporting domains of impact important for patients with PsA were identified using the following terms: (“psoriatic arthritis”) AND (“quality of life” OR “impact”). Meaningful concepts were extracted from the publications, grouped into domains and linked to the ICF categories. The number of concepts linked to each ICF category and to each ICF level was calculated. The number of concepts not linkable was also calculated.Results.Eleven studies (13 articles) were included in the analysis. Twenty-five domains of impact were cited, of which the ability to work/volunteer and social participation were the most cited (both by 10 studies). In total, 258 concepts were identified, of which 217 could be linked to 136 different ICF categories; 41 concepts, mostly personal factors, could not be precisely linked. The most represented ICF component was activities and participation (42.6%) rather than body structures (10.3%) or body functions (29.4%). Ten studies (90.9%) reported impairments in the ability to work/volunteer and social participation, and 7 (63.6%) reported leisure activities, family and intimacy, pain, skin problems, and body image.Conclusion.PsA widely affects all aspects of patients’ lives, in particular aspects related to activities and participation. The ICF is a useful approach for the classification of disease effect.
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Leung YY, Thumboo J, Rouse M, McKenna SP. Adaptation of Chinese and English versions of the Psoriatic Arthritis Quality of Life (PsAQoL) scale for use in Singapore. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2016; 17:432. [PMID: 27756259 PMCID: PMC5069879 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-016-1292-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2016] [Accepted: 10/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To develop Singapore Chinese and English versions of the Psoriatic Arthritis Quality of Life (PsAQoL) scale that were equivalent to and met the same psychometric and acceptability standards as the original UK measure. METHODS Translation of the original PsAQoL into contextualised English and Chinese versions for use in Singapore was performed by professional and lay translation panels. Ten Chinese speaking and ten English speaking local patients were interviewed to assess face and content validity. Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients (either Chinese or English speaking) fulfilling the Classification criteria of Psoriatic Arthritis were then invited to participate in a validation survey. Clinical variables, the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) and the Medical Outcome Short-form 36 (SF-36) were used as comparator instruments for convergent validity. A separate sample of PsA patients were invited to participate in a test-retest postal study, with two weeks between administrations. RESULTS The validation sample included 98 patients (51 % men) with a mean (SD) age of 51.5 (13.8) years. The PsAQoL had excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.92) and scores on the measure were moderately correlated with health status measures (pain, HAQ score, SF-36 scores) and patient and physician global assessments. The scale was able to distinguish between groups with active or inactive disease assessed by composite scores, HAQ and minimal disease activity. Test-retest reliability was excellent (r = 0.92). CONCLUSIONS This study provides evidence that the adapted English and Chinese versions of the PsAQoL can be used in clinical studies with PsA patients in Singapore.
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- Ying Ying Leung
- Department of Rheumatology & Immunology, Singapore General Hospital, The Academia, level 4, 20 College Road, Singapore, S169856, Singapore. .,Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore.
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- Department of Rheumatology & Immunology, Singapore General Hospital, The Academia, level 4, 20 College Road, Singapore, S169856, Singapore.,Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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Reliability and Validity of the Turkish Adaptation of VITACORA-19 in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis. Arch Rheumatol 2016; 31:321-328. [PMID: 29900999 DOI: 10.5606/archrheumatol.2016.5741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2015] [Accepted: 12/28/2015] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Objectives This study aims to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Turkish language version of VITACORA-19 (psoriatic arthritis quality of life questionnaire) in patients with psoriatic arthritis. Patients and methods The Turkish version of VITACORA-19 questionnaire was obtained after a translation and back translation process. The study sample included 61 PsA patients (22 males, 39 females; mean age 46.5±12.2 years; range 19 to 71 years). To assess the test-retest reliability of the Turkish VITACORA-19, the questionnaire was reapplied 10 to 15 days after the first interview (interclass correlation coefficient). Cronbach's alpha (a) was used to evaluate the internal consistency. VITACORA-19 was compared with visual analog scale for physician and patient global assessments, the Health Assessment Questionnaire, and Nottingham Health Profile for construct validity. The internal structure of VITACORA-19 was examined by factor analysis. Results The individual item intraclass correlation coefficient ranged from 0.77 to 0.98 and Cronbach's alpha ranged from 0.77 to 0.98. The Cronbach's alpha value for whole scale was determined as 0.96. The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin measure of sampling adequacy was 0.90, and Bartlett's test of sphericity had a p<0.001. Turkish VITACORA-19 total scores were correlated negatively with Health Assessment Questionnaire, visual analog scale for pain, and Nottingham Health Profile subgroups, and positively with physician and patient global assessments (p<0.01). Conclusion Turkish version of VITACORA-19 questionnaire is a reliable and valid measure for health-related quality of life in Turkish patients with psoriatic arthritis.
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Patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures are an important component to assessing disease impact and therapy response in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Overall, there are few PsA-specific PROs. Most PROs used in PsA are borrowed from other diseases (eg, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis) or general population PROs. PROs are used in PsA clinical trials and in the clinical management of PsA. In this review, we discuss the most commonly used PRO in PsA, including their inclusion in composite measures. Future studies may be helpful to determine the best performing PROs in patients with PsA.
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- Ana-Maria Orbai
- Division of Rheumatology, Johns Hopkins University, Asthma and Allergy Building, Room 1B19, 5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA.
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- Division of Rheumatology, Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, White Building, Room 5024, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Moverley AR, Vinall-Collier KA, Helliwell PS. It's not just the joints, it's the whole thing: qualitative analysis of patients' experience of flare in psoriatic arthritis. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2015; 54:1448-53. [PMID: 25752311 DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/kev009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2014] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Flare is a commonly used term in arthritis, including PsA, but remains undefined. This study seeks to explore patients' experience of flare. METHODS Eighteen semi-structured interviews were undertaken with patients with PsA in an informal clinical setting. Patients were purposively sampled from specialist clinic lists to reflect the major elements of the psoriatic disease spectrum. Approximately one-third of patients reported themselves to be in a flare state at the time of the interview. Transcripts underwent thematic analysis according to the recommendations of Braun and Clarke (Using thematic analysis in psychology. Qual Res Psychol 2006;3:77-101). NVivo software was utilized, with initial coding reflecting the source data, such as pain, feeling miserable and feeling slowed down. Codes were then grouped into associated clusters. These clusters and the interrelationships were then summarized into emergent themes. RESULTS The mean age of the patients was 44 years, and patients' average disease duration was 4.5 years. Nine main overarching themes pertaining to flare were identified: physical symptoms, social withdrawal, psychological symptoms, fatigue, loss of normal function, triggers, management of pre-flare, management of flare and timing. These show some degree of overlap and are interlinked, with some degree of temporality emerging as related to patients' experience of flare. CONCLUSION This study has identified a number of components of flare in PsA from the patient perspective. Although the emergent themes are of an overlapping and interactive nature, it is clear that flare in PsA is more than a swollen or tender joint count as measured in clinical practice.
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- Anna R Moverley
- Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine (LIRMM) and
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- Academic Unit of Health Economics and Dental Public Health, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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Validity and reliability of the Dutch adaptation of the Psoriatic Arthritis Quality of Life (PsAQoL) Questionnaire. PLoS One 2013; 8:e55912. [PMID: 23418474 PMCID: PMC3572180 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0055912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2012] [Accepted: 01/04/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Objective The Psoriatic Arthritis Quality of Life (PsAQoL) questionnaire is a disease- specific instrument developed to measure quality of life (QoL) in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). The aim of this study was to translate the measure into Dutch and to determine its psychometric properties. Method Translation of the original English PsAQoL into Dutch was performed by bilingual and lay panel. Ten field-test interviews with PsA patients were performed to assess face and content validity. In total, 211 PsA patients were included in a test-retest postal survey to investigate the reliability and construct validity of the Dutch adaptation of the PsAQoL. The PsAQoL, Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) and Skindex-17 were administered on two different occasions approximately two weeks apart. Results The Dutch version of the PsAQoL was found to be relevant, understandable and easy to complete in only a few minutes. It correlated as expected with the HAQ (Spearman’s ρ = 0.72) and the 2 subscales of the Skindex-17 (ρ = 0.40 for the psychosocial and ρ = 0.46 for the symptom scale). Furthermore, the measure had good internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.92) and test-retest reliability (ρ = 0.89). The PsAQoL was able to define groups of patients based on self-reported general health status, self-reported severity of PsA and flare of arthritis. Duration of PsA did not influence PsAQoL scores. Conclusions The Dutch version of the PsAQoL is a valid and reliable questionnaire suitable for use in clinical or research settings to asses PsA-specific QoL.
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Madsen OR. Adaptation of the Psoriatic Arthritis Quality of Life (PsAQol) instrument for Sweden: comments on the article by Billing et al. Scand J Rheumatol Suppl 2011; 40:80. [DOI: 10.3109/03009742.2010.532154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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