Assessment of musculoskeletal symptoms and their impacts in the adolescent population: adaptation and validation of a questionnaire.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Valid and reliable instruments measuring musculoskeletal symptoms prevalence and their impacts in the adolescent population are scarce. The Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ-E) is a reliable instrument that measures the prevalence, severity and impact of musculoskeletal symptoms. The purpose of this study was: (1) to develop a musculoskeletal symptom screening tool for younger populations derived from the NMQ-E and NMQ French versions and (2) to assess the validity and reliability of the adapted version of the instrument.

Methods

Based on the results of a translated (French) and adapted NMQ-E administered to 61 adolescents, a final 27-item dichotomous questionnaire was developed. The questionnaire measured the 6-month prevalence of musculoskeletal

SUBMITTER: Legault EP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4107588 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature