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Malayalam Translation of Personal Drug Use Questionnaire (SOCRATES-8D): Process and Challenges

Bivin JB, Riaz K.M.

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Motivation to change and treatment participation is an important determinant of treatment outcome measurement among patients diagnosed with substance use disorders. SOCRATES is a widely used instrument assessing the motivation of patients with SUDs. In this study, the authors discuss the steps adopted and the challenges in translating SOCRATES 8D into Malayalam from its original 
English version. 


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DOI: https://doi.org/10.37628/ijnspr.v9i1.2303

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