Abstract

MORENO, André Luiz  and  SOUSA, Diogo Araújo De. Cross-cultural adaptation of cognitve theray rating scale to brazilian-portuguese. Rev. bras.ter. cogn. [online]. 2020, vol.16, n.2, pp. 92-98. ISSN 1808-5687.  http://dx.doi.org/10.5935/1808-5687.20200014.

This study aimed to describe the cross-cultural adaptation of the Cognitive Therapy Rating Scale (CTRS) for use in Brazil. The cross-cultural adaptation followed a four-step process: 1) investigation of conceptual and item equivalence; 2) translation and back-translation; 3) pretest; and 4) investigation of operational equivalence. As a result, a final Brazilian version of the instrument, named Escala de Avaliação em Terapia Cognitivo- Comportamental, was defined and is presented. Difficulties in the cross-cultural adaptation process to the Brazilian context are discussed, considering the absence of similar instruments available in this context. We conclude that the Brazilian version seems to be very similar to the original CTRS in terms of conceptual and item equivalence, semantics, and operational equivalence, suggesting that future cross-cultural studies may benefit from this version. It highlights the importance that the scale has for the context of development of cognitive-behavioral therapy in Brazil in the community, clinical and research settings.

Keywords : Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Surveys and Questionnaires; Research and New Techniques.

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