March 3, 2026Open Access

Translation and Linguistic Validation of the Japanese Version of the Balance Vigilance Questionnaire

Key Points

Balance vigilance, a key mechanism in PPPD, is measured through the newly translated BVQ-J.
The study shows that the BVQ-J is linguistically valid, ensuring its efficacy in Japan.
Assessment of the tool involved translating the original questionnaire while ensuring linguistic accuracy.
The findings suggest the BVQ-J could improve diagnosis and management of PPPD in Japanese-speaking populations.

Abstract

Body vigilance, a maladaptive attentional process driven by fear, is a key mechanism in both the onset and perpetuation of Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD). However, a validated tool to specifically measure balance vigilance, which is a core feature of PPPD, has been lacking in Japan. This study was aimed at translating the Balance Vigilance Questionnaire (BVQ) into Japanese and examining the linguistic validity of the translated version (BVQ-J).

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Saito et al. (Wed,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a7657fbadf0bb9e87d9561 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3757/jser.84.517

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