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Validation of the Arabic version of the revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQR_A) on Jordanian females with fibromyalgia

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The aim of this study was to translate and validate the Arabic version of the Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQR_A). Translation of the FIQR followed a worldwide-recognized approach to ensure the accuracy and equivalency of the translation from the English version of the FIQR. Following the translation of the FIQR, 92 women with fibromyalgia completed the FIQR_A, the Arabic Research ANd Development Short Form Health Survey (RAND SF-36), and the Arabic Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scales (HADS). The FIQR_A significantly correlated with RAND SF-36 domains and HADS. The correlations ranged from fair to moderate. For selected outcomes, Bland–Altman plots were consistent with Spearman’s correlations. Test–retest intraclass correlation coefficients were all significant and ranged from moderate to excellent. Internal consistency was found to be excellent. These observations suggest that the FIQR_A is a valid and reliable tool for both clinical practice and research purposes with Arabic speakers globally.

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This research was fully funded by the Deanship of Research at The University of Jordan (Grant # 1401). We would like to thank R. Anne Stetler, PhD for editorial assistance and Margo B. Holm, PhD, OTR/L for statistical consultation.

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  1. Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Jordan, Amman, 11942, Jordan

    Sana Abu-Dahab

  2. Department of Clinical Pharmacy, The University of Jordan, Amman, 11942, Jordan

    Salah M. AbuRuz

  3. Section of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Jordan University Hospital, Amman, 11942, Jordan

    Khader Mustafa

  4. Ibn Al-Haytham Hospital, Amman, Jordan

    Yusef Sarhan

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Abu-Dahab, S., AbuRuz, S.M., Mustafa, K. et al. Validation of the Arabic version of the revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQR_A) on Jordanian females with fibromyalgia. Clin Rheumatol 33, 391–396 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10067-013-2347-7

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