In Turkish Version Lumbar Spine Surgery Expectation Survey

Turkish Validity and Reliability of Lumbar Spine Surgery Expectation Survey

The aim of this study was to determine the Turkish validity and reliability of Lumbar Spine Surgery Expectations Survey developed by Mancuso.

Although success in lumbar spine surgeries depends on many factors, it has been reported that one of the most important of these factors is patient expectations. In order for patients and health professionals to have the same priorities and meet the same realistic goals, it is necessary to understand what patients expect. Lumbar spine surgery expectations scale was created by Mancuso et al. The aim of this study was to determine the Turkish validity and reliability of Lumbar Spine Surgery Expectations Survey developed by Mancuso.

Inclusion Criteria:

• speak Turkish
• arescheduled for lumbar spine surgery by one of two participating spine surgeons

Exclusion Criteria:

• have cognitive deficits
• refuse to participate