Validation of the French Version of the Informal Caregiver Burden Assessment Questionnaire (QASCI) in Caregivers of Patients With COPD (VALQASCI)

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

This study aims to validate the French version of the QASCI questionnaire, initially written and validated in Portuguese language by Hipolito et al., to assess caregiving burden in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The realization of this validation is significant on several levels. First, since COPD is a systemic condition, it affects not only the lungs but also many other organs and systems in the body. It leads to various complications that go beyond respiratory symptoms, creating major challenges not only physically but also in terms of participation and involvement for patients and their caregivers. The lack of validated tools in French to specifically assess the quality of life of caregivers in this context represents a gap that this study seeks to fill. This study is also justified by the fact that, although the QASCI has been validated in other languages and contexts, it is essential to linguistically and culturally adapt this tool for the French-speaking population. Validation in French is crucial to ensure the fidelity of the results obtained and the validity of the conclusions drawn from this instrument for caregivers of patients with COPD in France. In summary, this study addresses a specific need by contributing to the prevention of pathologies among caregivers. It enhances early detection and support for caregivers of patients with COPD while paving the way for future research on this often-overlooked population.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: t
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• Being a caregiver of a relative with COPD (according to the GOLD criteria).

• Being 18 years old or older.

• The patient under the caregiver's care must be in stable condition (no exacerbations in the previous month).

• Being a family member of the patient or living with the patient.

• Being able to complete the French questionnaires.

• Non-opposition statement provided.

Locations
Other Locations
France
Chu Brest
RECRUITING
Brest
Centre hospitalier de Morlaix
RECRUITING
Morlaix
Contact Information
Primary
Marc BEAUMONT, PhD
mbeaumont@ch-morlaix.fr
+33 298626160
Backup
Alan LE POUEZARD, physiotherapist
alanlepouezard240@gmail.com
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-10-22
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-06-15
Participants
Target number of participants: 224
Treatments
caregivers of patients with COPD
Sponsors
Collaborators: Centre Hospitalier des Pays de Morlaix
Leads: University Hospital, Brest

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