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ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2022

Validation of the Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire in a general population sample: a cross-sectional online survey in Hungary.

Áron Hölgyesi, Gyula Poór, Petra Baji, Zsombor Zrubka, Miklós Farkas, Ágota Dobos, László Gulácsi, Levente Kovács, Márta Péntek

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Áron HölgyesiDoctoral School of Molecular Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8131-2839
Gyula PoórDepartment of Rheumatology, National Institute of Rheumatology and Physiotherapy, Budapest, Hungary.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9235-3900
Petra BajiDepartment of Health Economics, Corvinus University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2899-8557
Zsombor ZrubkaHealth Economics Research Center, University Research and Innovation Center, Óbuda University, Budapest, Hungary.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1992-6087
Miklós FarkasDepartment of Accounting and Finance, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1707-866X
Ágota DobosCorvinus Center for Foreign Language Education and Research, Corvinus University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5418-9422
László GulácsiHealth Economics Research Center, University Research and Innovation Center, Óbuda University, Budapest, Hungary.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9285-8746
Levente KovácsPhysiological Controls Research Center, University Research and Innovation Center, Óbuda University, Budapest, Hungary.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3188-0800
Márta PéntekHealth Economics Research Center, University Research and Innovation Center, Óbuda University, Budapest, Hungary. pentek.marta@uni-obuda.hu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9636-6012

Funding

Higher Education Institutional Excellence Program of the Ministry of Innovation and Technology in the framework of the 'Financial and Public Services' research project at Corvinus University of Budapest TKP2020-IKA-02
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe Versus Arthritis Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire (MSK-HQ) measures symptom severity and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of people with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. We aimed to test the psychometric properties of the MSK-HQ among the general adult population and identify the determinants of MSK-HQ states. In addition, we aimed to explore the relationship between MSK-HQ and standard well-being measurement tools.

methodsThe translation proccess of the MSK-HQ into Hungarian followed the standard methods provided by the developer. A cross-sectional online survey was performed in Hungary involving a population normative sample (N = 2004, women: 53.1%; mean age: 48.3, SD = 16.6 years). Socio-demographic characteristics and self-reported MSK disorders were recorded. Alongside the MSK-HQ, standard measures of HRQoL (EQ-5D-5L), physical functioning (HAQ-DI) and well-being (ICECAP-A/O, WHO-5, Happiness VAS) were applied. Clinical and convergent validity were assessed by subgroup comparisons (Mann-Whitney-U and Kruskal-Wallis tests) and Spearman's rank correlations. Internal consistency was assessed by Cronbach's alpha. Test-retest reliability (N = 50) was evaluated by intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Predictors of MSK-HQ were analysed by ordinary least square multiple regressions.

resultsThe mean MSK-HQ index score was 44.1 (SD = 9.9). MSK-HQ scores were significantly lower in subgroups with self-reported MSK disorders. Correlations were strong between MSK-HQ and EQ-5D-5L (0.788), EQ VAS (0.644) and HAQ-DI (-0.698) and moderate with the well-being measures (p < 0.05). Cronbach's alpha was 0.924 and ICC was 0.936 (p < 0.05). Being a man, living in the capital, having higher income and education were positively associated with MSK-HQ scores.

conclusionsThis is the first study to prove the validity and reliability of the MSK-HQ among the general public. The impact of socio-demographic characteristics on MSK-HQ scores deserves consideration in clinical studies.

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Quality of LifeAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansHungaryMaleMiddle AgedReproducibility of ResultsSurveys and QuestionnairesHungaryMusculoskeletal healthPatient reported outcome measuresPopulation samplePsychometricsQuality of lifeValidationWell-being

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