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Methods: Phase (1) Translate and culturally adapt the scale. Phase (2) Assess the scale\u2019s confirmatory factorial analysis, internal consistency, construct validity, and correlations. Results: The experts classified the overall quality of the translation as adequate. A total of 53 dyads (cared-for person and carer) were assessed. In both versions, measures of central tendency and symmetry were also adequate, and the two factors under investigation had appropriate reliability, although in the conflict\/critical factor, this was more fragile. Cronbach\u2019s alpha values were 0.89 for the cared-for person version and 0.91 for the carer version. Conclusions: The QCPR scale showed satisfactory to good values of reliability. The assessment is essential to guarantee structured interventions by health professionals, since the quality of the dyads\u2019 relationship seems to influence both older adults\u2019 quality of life and carers\u2019 health status. 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