Validation of the Dutch CDC Symptom Inventory for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Author Information
Author(s): Ruud CW Vermeulen
Primary Institution: CFS and Pain Research Center Amsterdam
Hypothesis
The Dutch translation of the CDC Symptom Inventory is a reliable tool for assessing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).
Conclusion
The Dutch version of the CDC Symptom Inventory is a reliable tool for the assessment of the secondary criteria for CFS.
Supporting Evidence
- The Dutch version had a good internal consistency and convergent validity.
- The results were comparable to the original English version.
- The influence of gender on the CDC Symptom Inventory DLV was significant.
Takeaway
This study shows that a Dutch version of a questionnaire for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome works well and is similar to the original English version.
Methodology
The study involved 139 patients and 43 healthy controls who completed the CDC Symptom Inventory in Dutch, along with other questionnaires.
Potential Biases
The study may have bias due to the selection of patients from a tertiary care center.
Limitations
The study did not include additional investigations beyond the standard diagnostic protocol.
Participant Demographics
The majority of CFS patients were female, while accompanying persons were mostly male.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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