Measurement Properties of the Turkish Version of the Low Back Pain Knowledge Questionnaire

Translation, Cultural Adaptation, Reliability, and Validity of the Turkish Version of the Low Back Pain Knowledge Questionnaire

This study aims to assess the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Low Back Pain Knowledge Questionnaire (LKQ). This questionnaire is a comprehensive, disease-specific tool that evaluates knowledge about low back pain. Adapting it into Turkish will provide healthcare professionals with a valuable resource for assessing patient awareness, guiding educational programs, and improving clinical practices for low back pain management.

This study aims to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Low Back Pain Knowledge Questionnaire (LKQ), a comprehensive tool that assesses individuals' knowledge about the characteristics, symptoms, causes, and management of low back pain. The study will follow a systematic process, including translation, cultural adaptation, and psychometric evaluation. After translating the questionnaire using the forward-backward method, a panel of experts will review it for clarity and cultural relevance. The adapted questionnaire will be tested on a diverse sample to assess internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha) and test-retest reliability. The results will provide a validated Turkish version of the LKQ, enabling healthcare professionals to assess patient knowledge, guide educational programs, and improve low back pain management and prevention strategies.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 years old or over
• Turkish as their mother tongue
• Presence of back pain of any duration
• Volunteered to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Failure to complete the questionnaire