What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to validate the European Portuguese version of the Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS-17) for clinical and research use.

April 16, 2026Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism0 citationsOpen Access

Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS-17): European Portuguese Validation

MMMaria Inês Serpa Paz Teixeira de Melo DFDiana Falcão DCDina Isabel Campos

Key Points

The aim is to validate the European Portuguese version of the Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS-17) for clinical and research use.
Conducted a validation study for the DDS-17 in European Portuguese.
Assessment of psychometric properties including validity and reliability.
Investigated applicability in clinical and research settings.
The European Portuguese DDS-17 demonstrated adequate validity and reliability.
The scale can effectively aid in understanding diabetes distress in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Abstract

The European Portuguese version of the DDS-17 showed adequate validity and reliability and could be used in clinical and research contexts to better understand and manage DD in patients with type 2 DM in Portugal.

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