Table 3 Cognitive interview respondents’ (n = 11) commenting on the items and changes of items after pre-test
From: Translation and cultural adaptation of the Illness Invalidation Inventory for use in Sweden
Items in original wording | Commented on the item (n) | Difficulties due to understanding (n) | Difficulties due to task performance (n) | Difficulties due to response formatting (n) | Changed in the Swedish version after pre-test |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. … finds it odd that I can do much more on some days than on other days | 6 | 4 | 2 | Yes | |
2. …thinks I should be tougher | 6 | 4 | 2 | Yes | |
3. … takes me seriously | 3 | 2 | 1 | No | |
4. … gives me unhelpful advice | 8 | 2 | 5 | 6 | No |
5. …understands the consequences of my health problems or illness | 8 | 5 | 3 | No | |
6. … makes me feel like I am an exaggerator | 3 | 3 | 3 | Yes | |
7. … thinks I can work more than I do | 8 | 7 | 1 | No | |
8. … gives me the chance to talk about what is on my mind | 6 | 5 | 1 | Yes |