title: [Evaluation of the Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire in patients with chronic venous ulcers in Uruguay].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Chronic venous ulcers (CVU) represent a frequent condition, with difficult therapeutic approaches, that impact on patients quality of life, and generate an economic burden to patients and health systems.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To perform the cultural adaptation and initial evaluation of the Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire (CCVUQ) for Uruguay, and to study the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of patients with CVU.
  
  
  METHODS
  The translated and culturally adapted version of the CCVUQ was applied to a convenience sample of 50 patients. In addition, the PROMIS Global Health Survey was included in the assessment.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Both questionnaires showed good internal consistency (Cronbach alfa > 0.70). A statistically significant association was observed between the CCVUQ total scores, its subscales and both dimensions of the PROMIS: Global Physical (GPH) and Global Mental Health (GMH) (rho ≥ 0.40). The CCVUQ mean score was 54.9 ± 42 points while GPH and GMH mean scores were 37.9 ± 29 points, and 43.1 ± 35.1 points respectively. Simple linear regression showed that patients with higher income reported better emotional well-being, while in younger patients, ulcers had a higher impact on Emotional Status and Cosmetics.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The translated and adapted version of the CCVUQ was easy to comprehend and apply, showing good psychometric properties. When used in association with the PROMIS Global Health Measure it provides complementary information. HRQL was severely affected in the study sample.
authors.forename: Gabriela
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Tafernaberry
authors.forename: Gabriela
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Otero
authors.forename: Caroline
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Agorio
authors.forename: Juan J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Dapueto
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011788:Quality of Life; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014175:Translating; D014583:Uruguay; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology*