Translation and validation of a Japanese version of the irritable bowel syndrome-quality of life measure (IBS-QOL-J)

Translation and validation of a Japanese version of the irritable bowel syndrome-quality of life measure (IBS-QOL-J)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Aims</p> <p>To compare quality of life (QOL) for patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) between the U.S. and Japan, it is indispensable to develop common instruments. The IBS-QOL, which is widely used in Western countries, was translated into Ja...

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Main Authors: Hongo Michio, Palsson Olafur S, Endo Yuka, Sagami Yasuhiro, Shinozaki Masae, Drossman Douglas A, Kanazawa Motoyori, Whitehead William E, Fukudo Shin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-03-01
Series:BioPsychoSocial Medicine
Online Access:http://www.bpsmedicine.com/content/1/1/6

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