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ArticleAsian spine journal2016

An Outcome Measure of Functionality and Pain in Patients with Low Back Disorder: A Validation Study of the Iranian version of Low Back Outcome Score.

Parisa Azimi, Hossein Nayeb Aghaei, Shirzad Azhari, Sohrab Shazadi, Hamid Khayat Kashany, Hassan Reza Mohammadi, Ali Montazeri

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Parisa AzimiFunctional Neurosurgery Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Hossein Nayeb AghaeiFunctional Neurosurgery Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Shirzad AzhariFunctional Neurosurgery Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Sohrab ShazadiFunctional Neurosurgery Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Hamid Khayat KashanyFunctional Neurosurgery Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Hassan Reza MohammadiFunctional Neurosurgery Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Ali MontazeriMental Health Research Group, Health Metrics Research Centre, Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Research, Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR), Tehran, Iran.

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designCross-sectional study. PURPOSE: This study aimed to cross-culturally translate and validate the low back outcome score (LBOS) in Iran. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE: Lumbar disc hernia (LDH) is the most common diagnoses of low back pain and imposes a heavy burden on both individual and society. Instruments measuring patient reported outcomes should satisfy cetain psychometric properties.

methodsThe translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the original questionnaire was performed using Beaton's guideline. A total of 163 patients with LDH were asked to respond to the questionnaire at three points in time: preoperative and twice within 1-week interval after surgery assessments. The Oswestry disabilty index (ODI) was also completed. The internal consistency, test-retest, convergent validity, and responsiveness to change were assessed. Responsiveness to change also was assessed comparing patients' pre- and postoperative scores.

resultsThe mean age of the cohort was 49.8 years (standard deviation=10.1). The Cronbach's alpha coefficients for the LBOS at preoperative and postoperative assessments ranged from 0.77 to 0.79, indicating good internal consistency. Test-retest reliability as performed by intraclass correlation coefficient was found to be 0.82 (0.62-0.91). The instrument discriminated well between sub-groups of patients who differed in the Finneson-Cooper score. The ODI correlated strongly with the LBOS score, lending support to its good convergent validity (r=--0.83; p<0.001). Further analysis also indicated that the questionnaire was responsive to change (p<0.001).

conclusionsThe Iranian version of LBOS performed well and the findings suggest that it is a valid measure of back pain treatment evaluation among LDH patients.

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IranLow back outcome scoreLow back painValidity

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