How well does CAPTURE™ Translate? An Exploratory Analysis of a COPD Case-Finding Method for Spanish-Speaking Patients

Background

This study tested the properties of a Spanish translation of CAPTURE™ (COPD Assessment in Primary Care To Identify Undiagnosed Respiratory Disease and Exacerbation Risk) with selective use of peak expiratory flow (PEF).

Methods

Analyses of data from the Spanish-speaking cohort of the cross-sectional, case-control study used to develop CAPTURE. Translation procedures included forward and backward translation, reconciliation, and cognitive interviewing to assure linguistic and cultural equivalence. Spanish-speaking participants were recruited through one center and designated as Cases (clinically significant COPD: FEV1 Results

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