COPD Exacerbation Recognition Tool: Translation, Linguistic, and Cross-Cultural Validation

Key Points

• The aim is to create a valid tool for recognizing COPD exacerbations that is understandable in various languages and cultures.
• Developed translations of the COPD Exacerbation Recognition Tool using input from patients.
• Conducted linguistic validation across multiple languages and cultures.
• Employed a patient-centric approach in the translation process.
• Translations of the tool are easily understandable across diverse populations.
• Cultural context was successfully incorporated into the translations, enhancing validity.