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Reviewing back translation reports of questionnaires: the EORTC conceptual framework and experience

Dagmara KuliśQuality of Life Department, European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer, Brussels, BelgiumCorrespondence[email protected]
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Cheryl WhittakerQuality of Life Department, European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer, Brussels, BelgiumView further author information
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Eva GreimelDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University Graz, Graz, AustriaView further author information
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Andrew BottomleyQuality of Life Department, European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer, Brussels, BelgiumView further author information
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Michael KollerCenter for Clinical Studies, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, GermanyView further author information
& on behalf of the EORTC Quality of Life Group
Pages 523-530 | Received 11 Jul 2017, Accepted 21 Sep 2017, Published online: 05 Oct 2017

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