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title: RWS Life Sciences - Corporate Translations
description: The LupusQoL has been translated into 77 languages for use in 51 countries by RWS Life Sciences. A proven reiterative linguistic validation process consisting of several independent translations, back translations, expert review of the back translation, local review by users, and cognitive debriefing.
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# Original Developer

### [Professor Lee-Suan Teh MD, FRCP](mailto:lsteh@btinternet.com)

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Consultant Rheumatologist  
Department of Rheumatology  
N2222, Mezzanine Floor  
Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital  
Haslingden Road  
Blackburn BB2 3HH  
United Kingdom  
Honorary Clinical Professor, School of Medicine, American University of the Caribbean  
Honorary Clinical Professor, Faculty of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Lancashire  
Tel: 01254 734428 (Secretary)

### Dr. Kathleen McElhone RN, BSc, PhD

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Rheumatology Research Associate  
Department of Rheumatology  
N2222, Mezzanine Floor  
Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital  
Haslingden Road  
Blackburn BB2 3HH  
United Kingdom  
Tel: 01254 734428 (Secretary)

### Professor Janice Abbott PhD

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Professor in Psychology  
Faculty of Health  
University of Central Lancashire  
Preston PR1 2HE  
United Kingdom

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