Translation, Cross-cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Turkish Version of NIH Task Force's Recommended Multidimensional Minimal Dataset for Research on Chronic Low Back Pain

Low back pain is defined as the pain that can occur in the region between the lower border of the scapula and the hip, sometimes spreading to the lower extremities, which causes activity limitation and is one of the most common health problems in the society. Appropriate use of assessment questionnaires is one of the most important steps in the evaluation of the functional level of the patient and in deciding on an effective treatment protocol. The purpose of our study is to determine the Turkish version, validity and reliability of NIH Task Force's Recommended Multidimensional Minimal Dataset. 200 patients with chronic low back pain were included in the study. Test-retest and internal consistency analysis were conducted to determine the reliability of the questionnaire.