Reliability and Validity of the Turkish Version of the PedsQL 3.0 Neuromuscular Module for 2-to 4- Year-old

Reliability and Validity of the Turkish Version of the PedsQL 3.0 Neuromuscular Module for 2-to 4- Year-old: a Quality-of-life Measure for Patients With Spinal Muscular Atrophy in Turkey

The aim of the investigator's study was to investigate translating the PedsQL 3.0 Neuromuscular Module for 2-to 4- Year-old and using it in clinics reliably and validity with a Turkish version of the PedsQL Generic Core (Pediatric Quality of Life Questionnare) in children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy in Turkey

The PedsQL 3.0 Neuromuscular Module for 2-to 4- year-old will be translated into Turkish by following the language translation steps. First of all, the English form will be translated into Turkish by two people who are fluent in English. Then, the forms translated by another expert in the field will be reviewed. The revised text will be translated from Turkish into English by another person with a good command of English and will be compared with the original scale by the lecturer. If a significant change in meaning is not detected, the scale will be applied to 10 parents. In case of incomprehensible questions, which are reported to be lacking in expression, the scale will be finalized after revision and corrections are made by the research team.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Having a child with spinal muscular atrophy
• Having a child between the ages of 2-4
• Accept to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Lack of cooperation during work
• Presence of disease other than SMA, which will prevent participation in the study