Two Modified Questionnaires for the Assessment of Nutrition Impact Symptoms in the Rehabilitation Phase after Burn Injury: A Content Validation Study

Disease Related Appetite Questionnaire (DRAQ) and Eating Symptom (ESQ) are used to assess nutrition impact symptoms, which symptoms that can negatively affect the patients’ food intake. However, these questionnaires have not yet been adapted needs of patients recovering from burn injuries. Our aim was therefore develop DRAQ ESQ for assessments after injury. A content validation index (I-CVI) items included in ESQ, regarding their relevance possible a burn-injured patient (Likert scale 1–4), performed by an expert review group. clarity non-expert reviewers carried out. Two eleven questions eight fourteen were considered relevant removed questionnaires. Five additional added two ESQ. high degree consensus on (scale-content validity average, S-CVI/Ave, 0.86 DRAQ-burn 0.83 ESQ-burn) reached To conclude, it is suggested we use developed forms (DRAQ-burn assessment specifically during rehabilitation phase patients.