Cultural adaptation and validation of the Norwegian version of the swallowing quality of life questionnaire (SWAL-QOL)

Rivelsrud, Maribeth Caya; Kirmess, Melanie; Hartelius, Lena

doi:10.1186/s12955-019-1248-0

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“…This case report paves the way for new physiotherapy interventions for managing complications of cerebellar ataxia. Dysphagia (oropharyngeal dysphagia) manifests as coughing, choking, food sticking, drooling, prolonged mealtimes, and weight loss, with significant long-term psychosocial effects on the quality of life [ 15 ].…”

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Comprehensive Physiotherapy Rehabilitation in a Patient With Cerebellar Ataxia and Dysphagia: A Case Report Investigating Symptomatology, Management, and Outcomes

Sasun,

Qureshi,

Chavan

et al. 2024

Cureus

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A cerebellar infarct occurs when blood flow to the cerebellum, located in the posterior cranial fossa, is disrupted. This diminished blood supply leads to decreased oxygen delivery, resulting in motor and balance control impairments. One prevalent sign of neurodegenerative diseases is dysphagia, which is typically linked to a higher death rate. No systematic and uniform assessment of dysphagia is used in the clinical care environment of individuals with ataxia. Its effect on the quality of life associated with health in patients is little understood. Therefore, this case report works to address dysphagia in cerebellar ataxia. This case report examines the physiotherapy management of a 41-year-old male who had cerebellar ataxia secondary to an infarct in the bilateral cerebellar hemisphere and vermis. The rehabilitation period lasted for six weeks. On examination, the patient had difficulty swallowing and showed symptoms of cerebellar dysfunctions, such as nystagmus, dyssynergia, dysmetria, and dysdiadochokinesia. Neuro-physiotherapy interventions, like conventional physiotherapy, trunk, and pelvis proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), Kinesio taping for dysphagia, interventions to treat gait, balance training interventions, and Frenkel’s exercises were commenced. The outcome measures were evaluated using standardized outcome measures like the Swallowing Quality of Life Scale (SWAL-QOL), Severity of Ataxia Scale (SARA), Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Barthel Index, and World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHO-QOL). We conclude that a properly structured physiotherapy program subsequently improved the symptoms of patients. Furthermore, it enhanced functional independence, which subsequently improved the patient's quality of life.

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Comprehensive Physiotherapy Rehabilitation in a Patient With Cerebellar Ataxia and Dysphagia: A Case Report Investigating Symptomatology, Management, and Outcomes

Sasun,

Qureshi,

Chavan

et al. 2024

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“…The use of reliable and valid measures in research is essential to provide evidence-based health care [22]. The standardized adaptation process used in the study reported here made it possible to adapt the Delphi DOLBaPP questionnaire specifically for francophones, while preserving the content and structure of the original version.…”

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Cross-cultural adaptation of Delphi definitions of low back pain prevalence in French (Delphi DOLBaPP-F)

Pelletier

Dionne

2021

Exploration of Medicine

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Aim: The high heterogeneity in the definitions of low back pain encountered in the literature has led to the development of standardized definitions of this condition called “Delphi definitions of low back pain prevalence (Delphi DOLBaPP)” by a group of international researchers. In order to be widely used, these definitions need to be adapted according to the cultural and linguistic context. The aim of this work was to perform the cross-cultural adaptation of the Delphi DOLBaPP definitions in Quebecc French and to pre-test them among French-speaking adults. Methods: In order to enable practical use of the Delphi DOLBaPP definitions in different contexts, their presentation was adapted in the form of a questionnaire (referred to as the “Delphi DOLBaPP questionnaire”). The process of cross-cultural adaptation of the Delphi DOLBaPP questionnaire in French was conducted according to the most recognized recommendations for the cultural adaptation of measuring instruments. The resulting questionnaire and an evaluation form were then submitted to a sample of 82 adults. Results: A total of 41 participants (50.0%) reported low back pain. A high proportion of participants (89.0%) stated that it took them less than 5 minutes to complete the questionnaire. More than 62.0% of them did not find any question poorly worded or confusing. Nearly 80.0% of the participants found the questionnaire easy to understand. The cross-cultural adaptation process suggested minor modifications to the original Delphi DOLBaPP questionnaire. Conclusions: This study has produced a cross-cultural adaptation of the Delphi DOLBaPP questionnaire in Quebec French that will enable French-speaking populations to share the benefits of using standardized definitions of low back pain in epidemiological studies.

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The presence of dysphagia in patients with cerebellar ataxia, neuropathy and vestibular areflexia syndrome (CANVAS): a subjective and objective study

Casanueva

López

Costales

et al. 2021

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol

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Cultural adaptation and validation of the Norwegian version of the swallowing quality of life questionnaire (SWAL-QOL)

Cited by 7 publications

References 41 publications

Comprehensive Physiotherapy Rehabilitation in a Patient With Cerebellar Ataxia and Dysphagia: A Case Report Investigating Symptomatology, Management, and Outcomes

Comprehensive Physiotherapy Rehabilitation in a Patient With Cerebellar Ataxia and Dysphagia: A Case Report Investigating Symptomatology, Management, and Outcomes

Cross-cultural adaptation of Delphi definitions of low back pain prevalence in French (Delphi DOLBaPP-F)

The presence of dysphagia in patients with cerebellar ataxia, neuropathy and vestibular areflexia syndrome (CANVAS): a subjective and objective study

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