Establishing the Neck Disability Index as a Valid Tool for Assessing Persistent Neck Pain in the Albanian Population.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: The Neck Disability Index (NDI) is one of the most widely used instruments for assessing self-reported neck-related functional limitations. However, a validated Albanian version has not previously existed, limiting its application in Albanian-speaking populations. This study aimed to translate, culturally adapt, and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Albanian version of the NDI (ANDI), focusing on its reliability and internal consistency. Materials and Methods: A standard forward-backward translation methodology was used to develop the Albanian version of the NDI, followed by cultural adaptation. A total of 83 participants with neck pain completed the ANDI at two time points, three days apart. Test-retest reliability was assessed using the

SUBMITTER: Zeqiri E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12195372 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature