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Preparations
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The literature was searched for Norwegian translations and the originator of RSA was informed about the research project
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Forward translation
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RSA was translated from US English to Norwegian by two native Norwegian speakers with clinical and research experience in mental health and SUD
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Revise
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The forward-translation was adapted to the Norwegian inpatient SUD treatment setting in terms of language, culture and organisation of health services
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Back translation
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The forward-translation was back-translated from Norwegian to US English by a professional translator with no knowledge of the original instrument
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Review
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The back-translation was reviewed and compared to the original instrument
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Harmonization
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The authors discussed differences in the original- and back translated versions in terms of conceptual correspondence and adjusted the forward-translated version
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External assessment
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Clinicians completed the instrument and commented on wording, concepts, understandability and relevance of the included items
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Adjustment
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The translated version was adjusted according to feedback from the clinicians
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External assessment and proofreading
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NGO-representatives commented on language, concepts, understandability, relevance of the instrument and proofread the instrument
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Adjustment and finalisation
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The adjusted translation was finalised according to feedback from the NGO-representatives
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