The validation and cross-cultural adaptation of the PainDETECT questionnaire in osteoarthritis-related pain.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) often experience persistent pain and functional impairment after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), which presents challenges for pain management. Accurate preoperative assessment of pain characteristics is crucial for tailoring individualized treatment plans. The PainDETECT Questionnaire has been widely used to identify neuropathic components in chronic pain and has been validated for its reliability and validity across various cultural contexts. However, a culturally adapted version tailored to Chinese patients is currently lacking. This study aims to translate and culturally adapt PainDETECT for Chinese patients and evaluate its validity in TKA patients in China.

Methods

This study followed international guidelines to transla

SUBMITTER: Chang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11758734 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature