Tucson (TuCASA) for evaluation of sleep apnea in children:

Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation

Authors

  • Jacqueline Maria Resende Silveira Leite Fisioterapeuta, Doutoranda, Professora do Centro Universitário de Lavras, Lavras-MG, Brasil.
  • Vanessa Ruotolo Ferreira Psicóloga, Mestre pela Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo-SP, Brasil.
  • Lucila Fernandes do Prado Médica, Doutora, Coordenadora do Laboratório de Sono Hospital São Paulo e do Laboratório de Pesquisa Neuro-Sono, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo–SP, Brasil
  • Gilmar Fernandes do Prado Neurologista, Livre-docente, Professor Adjunto da Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo-SP, Brasil.
  • Luciane Bizari Coin de Carvalho Psicóloga, Doutora, Professora Afiliada da Disciplina de Neurologia, Setor Neuro-Sono da Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo-SP, Brasil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34024/rnc.2014.v22.8081

Keywords:

Child, Sleep Apnea Obstructive, Questionnaires, Translating, Evaluation

Abstract

Introduction. The Tucson Children`s Assessment on Sleep Apnea Study (TuCASA) was developed by Goodwin in Tucson-USA, 2003, with 13 questions that assess the symptoms of Sleep Disordered Breathing. Questionnaires to assess sleep in pediatric patients are scarce and needed in Portuguese, since this disease is very prevalent and is associated with significant morbidity. The aim of this study was to translate and culturally adapt the questionnaire TuCASA into Bra­zilian Portuguese. Method. The translation by two independent pro­fessionals, the synthesis of translations, the back translation with the Review Committee were made. The probe technique was performed in 30 children 4-11 years (17 girls) accompanied by a parent and/or guardian. The instructions of the scale and items were adapted, tak­ing into account the semantic, conceptual, experiential, and cultural equivalences. Results. The probe technique was completely under­stood by all participants. Visual communication has been adapted to the preference and habits of the population, resulting in a question­naire with clear instructions and easy to complete. Conclusion. The questionnaire showed a good understanding of the studied popula­tion. Expressions needed to be adapted to our culture and the original model was modified to a format more objective and easy to use.

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2014-09-30

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Leite JMRS, Ferreira VR, Prado LF do, Prado GF do, Carvalho LBC de. Tucson (TuCASA) for evaluation of sleep apnea in children:: Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation. Rev Neurocienc [Internet]. 2014 Sep. 30 [cited 2025 Dec. 15];22(3):395-403. Available from: https://periodicos.unifesp.br/index.php/neurociencias/article/view/8081