Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the Urdu version of the back pain functional scale in low back pain patients
Muhammad Waqar Afzal*,
Ashfaq Ahmad,
Syed Amir Gilani
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUND: Translation and validation of important scales in other languages reduce bias in reporting the functional status of the patient. OBJECTIVE: To translate the Back Pain Functional Scale into Urdu (BPFSu), adapt it for use in other cultures, and evaluate its psychometric properties. METHOD: According to Beaton guidelines, translation and cultural adaption was carried out. On 100 Urdu-literate men and women aged 18–60 years with lower back pain, the final BPFSu was assessed for psychometric qualities. … Show more
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