Extensive Validation of the Pain Disability Index in 3 Groups of Patients With Musculoskeletal Pain

2013157 citationsJournal Articlegreen Open Access

Authors

Remko Soer · Dialyse Centrum Groningen

Albère Köke · Maastricht University

Patrick C. Vroomen

Patrick Stegeman · University Medical Center Groningen

Rob Smeets · University Medical Center Groningen

Maarten H. Coppes · University Medical Center Groningen

Michiel F. Reneman · National Rehabilitation Center

Abstract

The PDI-Dutch language version is internally consistent as a 1-factor structure, and test-retest reliable. Missing items seem high in sexual and professional items. Using the PDI as a 2-factor questionnaire has no additional value and is unreliable.

Topics & Keywords

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: Spine

Volume 38, Issue 9, pp. E562-E568

DOI: 10.1097/brs.0b013e31828af21f

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