[en] Aim To translate and culturally adapt the SarQoL® questionnaire into Lithuanian language and investigate its main psychometric properties.
Findings The total score of the SarQoL® questionnaire was significantly lower for sarcopenic subjects compared to nonsarcopenic subjects. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was 0.95. The SarQoL ® questionnaire revealed good construct validity and test–retest reliability.
Message Lithuanian version of the SarQoL® can be used to assess quality of life in sarcopenic population.
Disciplines :
Public health, health care sciences & services
Author, co-author :
Alekna, Vidmantas; Vilnius University > Faculty of Medicine
Kilaite, Justina; Vilnius University > Faculty of Medicine
Tamulaitiene, Marija; Vilnius University > Faculty of Medicine
Geerinck, Anton ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences de la santé publique > Santé publique, Epidémiologie et Economie de la santé
Mastaviciute, Asta; Vilnius University > Faculty of Medicine
Bruyère, Olivier ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences de la santé publique > Santé publique, Epidémiologie et Economie de la santé
Reginster, Jean-Yves ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences de la santé publique > Santé publique, Epidémiologie et Economie de la santé
Beaudart, Charlotte ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences de la santé publique > Santé publique, Epidémiologie et Economie de la santé
Language :
English
Title :
Validation of the Lithuanian version of sarcopenia‑specific quality of life questionnaire (SarQoL®)
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