Transcultural adaptation and validation of the Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ) into Mexican Spanish

Purpose

The aim of the present study was to translate and perform a transcultural adaptation and validation of the TRAQ into Mexican Spanish.

Methodology

Transversal and observational study. First, the TRAQ was translated and transculturally adapted into Mexican Spanish. Then, the adapted TRAQ was administered to patients of any gender between 12 and 21 years of age and a chronic disease diagnosis. Correlation matrices for the questionnaire were obtained and their reliability was measured through homogeneity and internal consistency.

Results

The TRAQ was successfully translated and transculturally adapted into Mexican Spanish. After this, a pilot test of the questionnaire was performed with 40 patients. Lastly, the final validation phase was undertaken with 141 patients, with a median age of 13.9 years. The internal consistency analysis revealed a Cronbach's alpha global evaluation of 0.76, while the results organized through domains varied from 0.47 to 0.60.

Conclusions

The translated and transculturally adapted TRAQ revealed a good internal consistency, similar to other transcultural adoptions previously described in the medical literature. This process will allow us to ensure cultural and linguistic relevance for Mexican patients, particularly given the unique socio-cultural context of the Mexican population.