ArticleBMC health services research2026
Validation and psychometric evaluation of the Diabetes Quality-of-Life Brief Clinical Inventory: Tamil version (DQoL-BCI-T).
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backgroundDiabetes mellitus (DM) significantly impairs quality of life (QoL) through its chronic course, treatment burden, and complications. Disease-specific QoL tools provide more clinically relevant assessment than generic instruments. Although the Diabetes Quality of Life-Brief Clinical Inventory (DQOL-BCI) has been widely validated internationally, no validated Tamil version exists despite large Tamil-speaking populations affected by type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study aimed to translate, culturally adapt, and validate a Tamil version of the DQOL-BCI (DQOL-BCI-T) among Tamil-speaking adults with T2DM in Sri Lanka.
methodsA cross-sectional validation study of DQOL-BCI-T was conducted among 165 native Tamil-speaking adults with T2DM attending an urban outpatient clinic in Colombo from May to October 2025). Translation followed a standardized forward-backward procedure with expert panel review and cognitive debriefing. Reliability was assessed using Cronbach's alpha. Construct validity was evaluated through convergent validity with the Tamil WHOQOL-BREF and discriminant validity across clinical variables. Factor structure was examined using principal component analysis with oblimin rotation.
resultsThe DQOL-BCI-T demonstrated acceptable internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.682) and stability over two weeks. Significant moderate negative correlations with WHOQOL-BREF total (r = - 0.559, p < 0.001) and domain scores supported convergent validity. Discriminant validity was demonstrated by significantly lower QoL among patients with microvascular complications (p = 0.040). Factor analysis showed satisfactory sampling adequacy (KMO = 0.729) and acceptable item loadings, explaining 72% of total variance.
conclusionsThe DQOL-BCI-T demonstrates satisfactory validity, reliability, and cultural appropriateness for measuring diabetes-specific quality of life among Tamil-speaking adults with T2DM. Its concise format and strong psychometric performance make it a practical tool for routine clinical assessment and research, supporting patient-centred diabetes care. Further validation across diverse clinical populations, socio-cultural contexts, and treatment regimens is warranted to confirm its broader applicability and generalisability.
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