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Review
. 2012 Apr;12(2):189-97.
doi: 10.1586/erp.11.102.

The process of reconciliation: evaluation of guidelines for translating quality-of-life questionnaires

Michael Koller  1 , Valeska Kantzer, Isabelle Mear, Katie Zarzar, Mona Martin, Eva Greimel, Andrew Bottomley, Maria Arnott, Dagmara Kuliś; ISOQOL TCA-SIG
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The process of reconciliation: evaluation of guidelines for translating quality-of-life questionnaires

Michael Koller et al. Expert Rev Pharmacoecon Outcomes Res. 2012 Apr.

Abstract

Reconciliation refers to the process through which two or more independent forward translations are merged into one single translation. This critical step in the translation process is difficult to formalize. The purpose of this review is to analyze how reconciliation is specified in leading guidelines for the translation of quality-of-life questionnaires and other patient-reported outcome forms with regard to the number and qualifications of individuals involved, the processes followed, as well as the criteria applied. In general, relatively little attention has been paid to characterizing the process in detail. Based on these findings, we specify criteria to be followed.

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