Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and measurement properties of the Nepali version of the central sensitization inventory (CSI).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Central sensitization is thought to be an important contributing factor in many chronic pain disorders. The Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI) is a patient-reported measure frequently used to assess symptoms related to central sensitization. The aims of the study were to translate and cross-culturally adapt the CSI into Nepali (CSI-NP) and assess its measurement properties.

Methods

The CSI was translated into Nepali using recommended guidelines. The CSI-NP was then administered on 100 Nepalese adults with sub-acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain with additional demographic and pain-related questions. The CSI-Nepali was administered again about 2 weeks later. Four measurement properties of the CSI-NP were evaluated: (1) internal consistency using Cronbach's al

SUBMITTER: Sharma S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7385946 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature