Translation and Linguistic Validation of the Albanian Version of EORTC QLQ BN-20 Questionnaire

Mitilda Gugu; Armelda Teta; Elona Dybeli; Elona Gaxhja; Anastela Mano

doi:10.2478/fco-2024-0031

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Translation and Linguistic Validation of the Albanian Version of EORTC QLQ BN-20 Questionnaire

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By: Mitilda Gugu, Armelda Teta, Elona Dybeli, Elona Gaxhja and Anastela Mano

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/fco-2024-0031 | Journal eISSN: 1792-362X | Journal ISSN: 1792-345X

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Language: English

Submitted on: Mar 10, 2025

Accepted on: Dec 8, 2025

Published on: Sep 26, 2026

Published by: Helenic Society of Medical Oncology

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Keywords:

Albanian,

Brain Tumour,

HRQOL,

linguistic validation,

Related subjects:

Haematology, oncology

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