Translation and validation of the Pediatric Daytime Sleepiness Scale (PDSS) into Brazilian Portuguese

• Main Author: Carniel J.D.*
• Publication Date: 2016
• Other Authors: Andrade R.D.*, Felden, Erico Pereira Gomes, Anacleto T.S., Louzada F.M., Pelegrini, Andreia
• Format: Article
• Language: eng
• Source: Repositório Institucional da Udesc
• dARK ID: ark:/33523/0013000005mpp
• Download full: https://repositorio.udesc.br/handle/UDESC/7647

© 2015 Sociedade Brasileira de Pediatria.Objective The aim of this study was to translate and validate the Pediatric Daytime Sleepiness Scale (PDSS) into Brazilian Portuguese. Methods The translation/validation process was carried out through translation, back translation, technical review, assessment of verbal comprehension/clarity of the scale by experts and a focus group, test-retest, and application of the tool. The reproducibility analysis was performed by applying the PDSS in test-retest; internal consistency was verified by applying the scale in 90 children and adolescents. Results The mean score of the sum of PDSS questions was 15.6 (SD = 5.0) points. The PDSS showed appropriate indicators of content validation and clarity for the Brazilian Portuguese version. The internal consistency analysis showed a Cronbach's alpha of 0.784. The PDSS showed adequate reproducibility. The PDSS scores showed a significant and negative correlation with time spent in bed (r = -0.214; p = 0.023). Conclusion The Brazilian Portuguese version of the PDSS shows satisfactory indicators of validity and can be applied in clinical practice and scientific research.