Translation and evaluation of a comprehensive educational program for cardiac rehabilitation patients in Latin America: A multi-national, longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To translate, cross-culturally adapt and validate a comprehensive evidence- and theoretically-based CR education intervention in Latin America.

Methods

First, best practices in translation and cross-cultural adaptation were applied through 6 steps. Then, the Spanish version was delivered to CR participants from programs in Colombia, Costa Rica and Peru for validation, such that the evaluation was pre-post, uncontrolled, pragmatic, observational, and prospective in design. Participants completed surveys assessing knowledge, health literacy, self-efficacy, and health behaviours. All outcomes were assessed pre-, and post-CR, as well as 6 months after CR completion.

Results

After translation of the patient guide from English to Spanish, 5 of the 9 booklets were

SUBMITTER: Ghisi GLM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7550271 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature