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This research aims to assess the cross-cultural validity and reliability of the German version of the Back-PAQ (Back-PAQ_G) within the German-speaking Swiss population.
The target population for this study includes individuals with and without back pain and primary care healthcare professionals. This includes physicians, physiotherapists, and nurses. The participants will be asked to fill out the Back-PAQ_G and similiar questionnaires online.
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Back Pain and Attitudes Questionnaire | The Back-PAQ_G contains 34 statements about the lower back and back pain that have to be rated as "true", "uncertain" or "false". Scores range from 34 to 170. The higher the score, the more unhelpful attitudes toward the back and back pain are present. Participants will receive the German version of the Back-PAQ (Back-PAQ_G). | baseline |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia | The TSK examines fear of movement and injury. The TSK applies to individuals with and without pain. The scores range from 11 to 44. A higher score on the completed questionnaire implies high kinesiophobia and an existing somatic focus. The participants of the study receive the German version of TSK-GV with eleven questions. | baseline |
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The target population for this study includes individuals with and without back pain and primary care healthcare professionals. This includes physicians, physiotherapists, and nurses.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Fabian Pfeiffer, MSc | ZHAW, Department Gesundheit, Institut für Physiotherapie | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Balance Zentrum für Physiotherapie und medizinisches Training | Muttenz | Basel-Landschaft | 4132 | Switzerland | ||
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24860003 | Background | Darlow B, Perry M, Mathieson F, Stanley J, Melloh M, Marsh R, Baxter GD, Dowell A. The development and exploratory analysis of the Back Pain Attitudes Questionnaire (Back-PAQ). BMJ Open. 2014 May 23;4(5):e005251. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2014-005251. |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D017116 | Low Back Pain |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D001416 | Back Pain |
| D010146 | Pain |
| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
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| Fear Avoidance Belief Questionnaire | The FABQ examines fear avoidance attitudes about the effect of work and activity on lower back pain. The questionnaire applies to individuals with low back pain. The maximum score is 96. A high score indicates a strong fear-avoidance posture for low back pain. Participants with current low back pain receive the validated German version of the FABQ with 16 questions. | baseline |
| Kantonsspital Winterthur (KSW) |
| Winterthur |
| 8400 |
| Switzerland |
| D013568 |
| Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |