Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Nottingham Clavicle Score to Danish.

INTRODUCTION

The Nottingham Clavicle Score (NCS) is a patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) that addresses injuries to the clavicle, acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) and sternoclavicular joint. The aim of this study was to translate and culturally adapt the original NCS to Danish, providing a basis for future validation and clinical use in Denmark.

METHODS

The translation process followed best-practice guidelines from the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research. It was conducted using the cross-cultural adaptation guidelines described by Beaton. Two independent translators and an expert committee performed the translation from English into Danish. The final NCS translation was presented to Danish patients undergoing treatment for a clavicle fracture or an ACJ dislocation.

RESULTS

The NCS was translated into Danish and cross-culturally adapted. The translation process included forward and backward translations, expert committee review and pilot testing by nine patients. The Danish version was well-understood by the target population, and only minimal adjustments were needed to achieve conceptual and linguistic equivalence. Patients reported that the questionnaire was relevant and comprehensible.

CONCLUSIONS

The NCS has been translated and cross-culturally adapted to Danish. It was well-received by the target population, with patients finding it relevant and comprehensible. However, further validation is required to confirm its reliability and consistency in a Danish population.

FUNDING: None.

TRIAL REGISTRATION: Not relevant.