Lost in Translation? A Scoping Review to Explore the Translation and Cultural Adaptation of Preference-Based Measures of Quality of Life

Jenny Cleland et al.

Applied Health Economics and Health Policy2026https://doi.org/10.1007/s40258-026-01042-6article
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This review highlights the variable transparency and inconsistency in the methods adopted for the translation and cultural adaptation of PBMs. The application of standardised translation and cultural adaptation guidelines, such as the ones developed by ISPOR, would enhance the methodological quality and cultural validity of PBMs.

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@article{jenny2026,
  title        = {{Lost in Translation? A Scoping Review to Explore the Translation and Cultural Adaptation of Preference-Based Measures of Quality of Life}},
  author       = {Jenny Cleland et al.},
  journal      = {Applied Health Economics and Health Policy},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1007/s40258-026-01042-6},
}

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0.37

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F · citation impact0.16 × 0.4 = 0.06
M · momentum0.53 × 0.15 = 0.08
V · venue signal0.50 × 0.05 = 0.03
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