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Following established translation guidelines for patient-reported outcome measures, we conducted a six-stage adaptation process, including forward translation, backward translation, expert committee review and face validity testing. The validation process involved three interview rounds with 13 patients.\n\nRESULTS. Patient feedback prompted iterative revisions in language and phrasing, particularly to address the semantics of temporal and intergenerational aspects. Patients found the Danish version easy to understand and reflective of their breathing experiences, confirming its face validity. The expert committee confirmed equivalence and cultural alignment with the original version.\n\nCONCLUSIONS. The Danish Breathe-VQ demonstrates content equivalence and face validity, offering a suitable tool for measuring breathing vigilance in Danish-speaking populations.\n\nFUNDING. The study was funded by Brunel University of London, United Kingdom, and Novo Nordisk Foundation, Denmark (NNF22OC0077446).\n\nTRIAL REGISTRATION. 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