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Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
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Σάββατο 16 Ιουνίου 2018

Turkish Adaptation of the Pediatric Voice Related Quality of Life Survey: A validity and reliability study

Publication date: August 2018
Source:International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 111
Author(s): Rahşan Çinar, Çağıl Gökdoğan, Yusuf Kemal Kemaloğlu, Metin Yılmaz
ObjectivesChildhood voice disorders have increased in recent years reduce not only communication of the child, but also; the quality of life by affecting the socio-emotional state.MethodsIn the study, it is aimed to test validity and reliability of Pediatric Voice Related Quality of Life Survey (PVRQOL)'s Turkish adaptation. A total of 223 individuals aged between 2 years and 18 years, with and without voice problems were involved in this study.ResultsStatistically significant differences were found between study and control groups for total score and sub domain scores for PVRQOL (p < 0,001). Total score of quality of life was higher in the control group. Cronbach alpha coefficient for overall PVRQOL was 0,922; dimension of physical function was 0,894 and socio-emotional domain was 0,804. In the test-retest reliability test, overall PVRQOL was found to be 0,732; physical functional sub domain was 0,734; socio-emotional sub domain was 0,721. The validity of the questionnaire was determined by factor analysis.ConclusionThe results suggest that the Turkish version of the PVRQOL has reliability and validity, and may play a crucial role in evaluating children with voice disorders.



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