Validation of the Persian version of the fear avoidance belief questionnaire in patients with low back pain

Abstract

The provided Persian version of FABQ is a reliable and valid measurement and further research into its use as a diagnostic and prognostic tool is warranted. Development of this questionnaire will be useful for comparability between Persian and English language studies and facilitates an international collaboration in this field.

Reliability and Validity of the Pain Anxiety Symptom Scale in Persian Speaking Chronic Low Back Pain Patients

“…The Persian version of FABQ has been reported to have good reliability and validity among chronic LBP patients. 19 Pain Catastrophizing Scale The Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) is a 13-item scale designed to assess the patient's catastrophizing thoughts and behaviors during pain intervals or in anticipation of pain. Items are scored on a five-point scale ranging from 0 (totally disagree) to 4 (totally agree).…”

Reliability and Validity of the Persian Versions of the Fear Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire and Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia in Patients With Neck Pain

“…Two subscales within the FABQ have been identifi ed: a 4-item Physical Activity subscale (FABQ-P; score range, 0-24); and a 7-item Work subscale (FABQ-W; score range, 0-42). 27 In this study, we used the Persian translation of the FABQ that was developed by the fi rst group as it has been already used in a number of research studies in Iran. 27 , 41 The fi rst study was completed in January 2011 but has not been published in any peer-reviewed journal, although the translation is available online in a national quality of life database.…”

Comparison of Lumbopelvic and Hip Movement Patterns During Passive Hip External Rotation in Two Groups of Low Back Pain Patients with and without Rotational Demand Activities

“…A Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) was used to assess pain intensity, while LBP-related disability was examined using the Persian version of the Oswestry disability questionnaire [21,22]. The level of physical activity in the patients with LBP was measured by using the Baecke habitual physical activ ities questionnaire whereas fear avoidance behavior was evaluated by the Persian version of the fearavoidance belief questionnaire [23,24].…”