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PRO Task Force: Translation & Linguistic Validation of an Application

The goal of this ISPOR Task Force is the development of good research practices for adapting or translating an instrument from one language/culture to another including translation measurement properties and acceptability of pooling data in multi-language.

Task Force Actions:

carre4i Identify adaptation / translation methods currently in use

carre4i Determine the strengths and weaknesses of each method, including the measurement properties of translated versions and acceptability of pooling data in multi-language trials

carre4i Make recommendations regarding the use of adaptation / translation methods

carre4i Develop the recommendations into good research practices for adapting or translating an instrument from one language/culture to another.

carre4i Identify mechanisms by which these good research practices can be incorporated in the development and assessment of health technology (drugs, medical devices, et al)


To know more about the Task Force's activities please visit the ISPOR website www.ispor.org/taskForces/PROApplications.asp