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ArticlePloS one2023

Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and psychometric evaluation of the Persian (Farsi) version of the QoLAF (quality of life in patients with anal fistula) questionnaire.

Mohammad Reza Keramati, Seyed Mostafa Meshkati Yazd, Mostafa Omidi, Amir Keshvari, Sepehr Shahriarirad, Reza Shahriarirad, Seyed Mohsen Ahmadi-Tafti, Behnam Behboudi, Alireza Kazemeini, Leyla Sahebi and 1 more

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Mohammad Reza KeramatiDivision of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0003-0099-7114
Seyed Mostafa Meshkati YazdDivision of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mostafa OmidiDivision of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Amir KeshvariDivision of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Sepehr ShahriariradStudent Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Reza ShahriariradThoracic and Vascular Surgery Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.ORCID 0000-0001-5454-495X
Seyed Mohsen Ahmadi-TaftiDivision of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Behnam BehboudiDivision of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Alireza KazemeiniDivision of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Leyla SahebiMaternal, Fetal and Neonatal Research Center, Family Health Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0002-2169-1723
Mohammad Sadegh FazeliDivision of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Tehran University of Medical Sciences · IRShiraz University of Medical Sciences · IR

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Abstract

introductionThe effective treatment of anal fistulas almost always requires surgical intervention, which could be accompanied by post-operative complications, and affect the quality of life of patients. This study aimed to cross-culturally adapt the Persian version of the Quality of Life in patients with Anal Fistula questionnaire and evaluate its validity and reliability. MATERIALS AND

methodsSixty patients with a mean age of 44 years ranging from 21 to 72 years entered the study. Forty-seven participants were men, and thirteen were women. After performing a scientific translation of the questionnaire based on Beaton's guidelines for cross-cultural adaptation and after extensive reviews by experts and specialists, the final version of the questionnaire was obtained. Then, 60 questionnaires (100%) were filled out by the participants (n = 60) and retrieved during a 7 to 21-day period. Data were collected and analyzed. Finally, according to the obtained data, the validity and reliability of the questionnaire were calculated.

resultsCross-cultural adaptation of the translated questionnaire was verified by the expert committee. The results showed perfect internal consistency (Cronbach alpha = 0.842), and external consistency (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.800; P<0.001). Spearman correlation coefficient between test and retest was reported to be 0.980 (P-value <0.01), confirming the temporal stability of the translated questionnaire. The interrater reliability based on Cohen's kappa coefficient also demonstrated a perfect degree of agreement between two peer variables (Kappa = 0.889; P<0.001).

conclusionThe Persian translation of the Quality of Life in patients with the Anal Fistula questionnaire was proven to be valid and reliable for the evaluation of the QoL of patients with anal fistula.

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Quality of LifeRectal FistulaAdultCross-Cultural ComparisonFemaleHumansMalePsychometricsReproducibility of ResultsSurveys and Questionnaires

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