Validation of the Arabic version of the revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQR_A) on Jordanian females with fibromyalgia

Abstract

The aim of this study was to translate and validate the Arabic version of the Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQR_A). Translation of the FIQR followed a worldwide-recognized approach to ensure the accuracy and equivalency of the translation from the English version of the FIQR. Following the translation of the FIQR, 92 women with fibromyalgia completed the FIQR_A, the Arabic Research ANd Development Short Form Health Survey (RAND SF-36), and the Arabic Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scales (HADS). The FIQR_A significantly correlated with RAND SF-36 domains and HADS. The correlations ranged from fair to moderate. For selected outcomes, Bland-Altman plots were consistent with Spearman's correlations. Test-retest intraclass correlation coefficients were all significant and ranged from moderate to excellent. Internal consistency was found to be excellent. These observations suggest that the FIQR_A is a valid and reliable tool for both clinical practice and research purposes with Arabic speakers globally.

Translation, validation and cross‐cultural adaptation of the Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQR) in Nepali language

“…The internal consistency of the domains was acceptable with lowest value of Cronbach's alpha obtained for the domain of overall impact (0.71) and highest for the domain of function (0.90). It is lower than the original version (0.95) 9 and Portuguese version (0.94) 17 but in line with other study groups like Spanish (0.91), 18 Turkish (0.89), 19 Moroccan (0.91), 20 Jordanian Arabic (0.91), 21 Persian (0.87) 22 and Brazilian (0.96) 23 versions. The test‐retest reliability of Nepali FIQR was acceptable ranging from 0.65 to 0.94 for individual items and 0.89 for overall score.…”

“…The test‐retest reliability of Nepali FIQR was acceptable ranging from 0.65 to 0.94 for individual items and 0.89 for overall score. It is comparable to the test‐retest reliability of the Spanish ( r = .82), 18 Turkish ( r = .84), 19 Moroccan ( r = .84), 20 and Jordanian Arabic ( r = .93) 21 study groups. However, the content validity was not tested for the translated questionnaire.…”

Dysfunction of anterior pituitary gland in women patients with recent fibromyalgia: A cross-sectional observational study

“…The specialists in the Rheumatology and the researchers examined each patient thoroughly. The diagnosis of fibromyalgia was confirmed by the consultants of Rheumatology using the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) -10 diagnostic criteria and the Arabic version (17)(18)(19) with negative laboratory tests of rheumatic profile including erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein and latex rheumatoid factor. Conditions that influenced the levels of pituitary hormones were excluded.…”

Serum levels of serotonin as a biomarker of newly diagnosed fibromyalgia in women: Its relation to the platelet indices

“…The authors examined and interviewed each patient and an healthy individual taking the following considerations: The characteristics of the participants, assessment of pain using a revised fibromyalgia impact questionnaire (FIQR), and tender points (TPs) scoring. [ 19 20 21 ]…”