Translation and validation of the Korean version of the QUAlity of Life Assessment in Spina bifida for Teenagers (QUALAS-T-K).

The QUALAS-T-K, developed by reflecting on the characteristics of SB and considering the applicability of Korean cultural characteristics and clinical practice, is a convenient and reliable tool with excellent internal consistency and stability. This could be a useful tool in clinical and research settings for HRQOL evaluation of adolescents with SB.Implications for RehabilitationOptimizing health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is one of the goals of individuals with spina bifida (SB), and HRQOL measures that reflect the condition specificity of SB should be performed.The QUAlity of Life Assessment in Spina bifida for Teenagers (QUALAS-T), developed in the USA, is a self-reported HRQOL questionnaire used in research and clinical practice for adolescents with SB.This study revealed that the QUALAS-T, translated into Korean, is a valid, convenient, and reliable tool.The Korean version of the QUALAS-T is a useful tool that can be used in clinical and research settings to optimize HRQOL in adolescents with SB.