Translation of Recovering Quality of Life (ReQoL) to Hindi: addressing linguistic issues
Journal Title: Journal of Geriatric Care and Research - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
The linguistic validation process of the Recovering Quality of Life (ReQoL) scale to Hindi, the national language of India, was undertaken by a team of mental health professionals at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, India. The standard process of translation and review was followed. The translated Hindi version of ReQoL was considered acceptable. The process of translation and the linguistic issues encountered during the process are discussed.
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Sujata Sethi, Vikas Punia, Hitesh Khurana, Nilamadhab Kar
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