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Topical Review: Mind Your Language—Translation Matters (A Narrative Review of Translation Challenges)

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Abstract

Objective 

Translation of developmental-behavioral screening tools for use worldwide can be daunting. We summarize issues in translating these tools. 

Methods 

Instead of a theoretical framework of “equivalence” by Pena and International Test Commission guidelines, we decided upon a practical approach used by the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS). We derived vignettes from the Parents’ Evaluation of Developmental Status manual and published literature and mapped them to AAOS. 

Results 

We found that a systematic approach to planning and translating developmental-behavioral screeners is essential to ensure “equivalence” and encourage wide consultation with experts. 

Conclusion 

Our narrative highlights how translations can result in many challenges and needed revisions to achieve “equivalence” such that the items remain consistent, valid, and meaningful in the new language for use in different cultures. Information sharing across the community of researchers is encouraged. This narrative may be helpful to novice researchers.

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