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Translation and linguistic validation of the pain in europe survey questionnaire of chronic pain for use in a libyan population



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Abstract

Background and Aim: Breivik et al (2006) developed a 56 items questionnaire to measure the prevalence of chronic pain in Europe. We translated the questionnaire into Arabic and tested its linguistic validity for use in Libya. Methods: Four bilingual health professionals translated the chronic pain questionnaire into Arabic.Two bilingual investigators created an amalgamated version which was back translated to English for comparison and amended by a Libyan physician.The final Arabic questionnaire was tested on 26 pain patients in Libya by telephone interviews (n = 26; 52±18years).Nine participants completed the questionnaire again one week later. Results: IntraClass correlation (ICC) was high for answers to scaled items (item 9, ICC = 1.p = 0.0000, item 17 ICC = 0.975, p = 0.000 and item 49 ICC = 0.745.p = 0.026).The interviewer provided additional explanation to some questions for older participants.There were no differences in answers to nominal items between the first and second completion of questionnaire. Conclusion: The Arabic questionnaire was reliable and linguistically valid for use in a Libyan population.Some questions may require explanatory text to improve meaning for non-educated and older members of Libyan Society.


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Elzahaf RA, Tashani OA, Unsworth BA, Johnson.Leeds MII. Translation and linguistic validation of the pain in europe survey questionnaire of chronic pain for use in a libyan population. European Journal of Pain Supplements. 2011;5(1):75.


Methodology

Methods Condition Gender Age Country Setting Sample size
pain Female 52 ±18years Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
Healthcare Facility 26

Number of items

56 items

Training

Measure does not require training

Required time

6-30 min

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