title: European-French Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire and Pretest in French-Speaking Switzerland.
abstract: The Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire (DCDQ'07) is a Canadian-English instrument recommended for screening children aged 5 to 15 years who are at risk for developmental coordination disorder. While a Canadian-French version of the DCDQ'07 presently exists, a European-French version does not.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To produce a cross-cultural adaptation of the DCDQ'07 for use in areas of Europe where French is spoken and to test its cultural relevance in French-speaking Switzerland.
  
  
  METHODS
  Cross-cultural adaptation was done using established guidelines. Cultural relevance was analyzed with cognitive interviews of thirteen parents of children aged 5.0 to 14.6 years (mean age: 8.5 years, SD = 3.4), using think-aloud and probing techniques.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Cultural and linguistic differences were noted between the European-French, the Canadian-French, and the original versions of the DCDQ'07. Despite correct translation and expert committee review, cognitive interviews revealed that certain items of the European-French version were unclear or misinterpreted and further modifications were needed.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  After rewording items as a result of the outcomes of the cognitive interview, the European-French version of the DCDQ'07 is culturally appropriate for use in French-speaking Switzerland. Further studies are necessary to determine its psychometric properties.
authors.affiliation: 1Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Social Work and Health Sciences, EESP, Lausanne, University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Western Switzerland.
authors.forename: Sylvie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ray-Kaeser
authors.forename: Ton
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Satink
authors.forename: Mette
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Andresen
authors.forename: Rose
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Martini
authors.forename: Evelyne
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Thommen
authors.forename: Anne Martine
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Bertrand
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002170:Canada; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D054521:Cultural Competency; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D007802:Language; D008297:Male; D009048:Motor Skills; D019957:Motor Skills Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010290:Parents; D018570:Risk Assessment; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013557:Switzerland; D014177:Translations
keywords: DCD; Developmental coordination disorder; assessment; cognitive interview; cross-cultural adaptation; diagnosis