BACKGROUND: The translation and cultural adaptation are steps that will allow an instrument created in a particular language and culture might be used in another cultural context. The Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire (CCVUQ) is a quality of life questionnaire in English for patients with venous ulcers that need to be translated and culturally adapted to be used in Brazil. OBJECTIVE: To translate and culturally adapt to the Brazilian the CCVUQ. METHODS: The process consisted of two translations and two back translations performed by freelance translators, evaluation of versions, followed by the development of consensus version and pre-test commented. RESULTS: In the process of translating some words and expressions were changed in its literal aspect. Pre-test evaluation indicated changes were needed for better understanding of the respondent. The average time to respond to the questionnaire was 5 minutes and 23 seconds. CONCLUSION: The Portuguese version of the Charing Cross Venous Ulcer Questionnaire was translated and adapted for use in Brazilian population.
questionnaires; translating; cross-cultural comparison
