Cross-cultural adaptation validated measurement properties of a cystic fibrosis knowledge tool in adolescents, suggesting it can facilitate education efforts.
Key Points
Rasch analysis confirmed the measurement properties of the KDM-CF-Adolescent questionnaire, with person and item reliability indices at 0.67 and 0.81 respectively.
The adapted questionnaire showed satisfactory internal consistency at 0.69, with no reported issues regarding understanding of the translated items.
Cross-cultural adaptation followed five standardized steps, ensuring accuracy in the translation for Brazilian Portuguese speakers.
Principal component analysis revealed two dimensions of knowledge but did not indicate independent scales in the assessment.