The cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the Graded Chronic Pain Scale-Revised-Simplified Chinese version.

ABSTRACT: Chronic pain is a prevalent issue worldwide and is a significant contributor to human suffering and disability. The Graded Chronic Pain Scale-Revised has exhibited favorable reliability and validity. However, its applicability yet to be explored in China. We aimed to create a simplified Chinese version of the Graded Chronic Pain Scale-Revised for chronic pain patients by conducting cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation. This study employs a two- phase design. In phase 1, the Graded Chronic Pain Scale-Revised was cross-culturally translated and adapted in accordance with international guidelines. In phase 2, the simplified Chinese version of the Graded Chronic Pain Scale-Revised was administered to 417 participants along with Numerical Rating Scale to assess its psychometric

SUBMITTER: Liang B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10564124 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature