Faculty of Nursing UNPAD Collaborates on Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Indonesian Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire
Low back pain (LBP) is among the most common and disabling musculoskeletal conditions globally, significantly impacting daily life and productivity. Addressing the need for a culturally relevant and reliable measurement tool, a recent study, with Hartiah Haroen from the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran as part of the research team and in collaboration with Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta and Universitas Gadjah Mada, successfully adapted and validated the Indonesian version of the 24-item Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ) for use among Indonesian patients with nonspecific LBP.
The cross-sectional study, published in Physiotherapy Practice and Research, involved 137 participants (mean age 38.6 ± 11.8 years; 59% female) and employed rigorous translation and validation processes. These included forward–backward translation, readability assessments, and expert reviews to ensure the questionnaire’s cultural and linguistic appropriateness. Psychometric testing evaluated internal consistency, test–retest reliability, convergent validity with the Pain Numeric Rating Scale (PNRS), and the Physical and Mental Component Summary scores (PCS and MCS) of the SF-12 quality-of-life measure.
Findings demonstrated good internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.80) and strong reproducibility (ICC = 0.90 [95% CI: 0.85–0.94]). The questionnaire also showed moderate correlations with PNRS (0.54) and PCS (0.60), and a weaker correlation with MCS (0.23). Confirmatory factor analysis revealed an acceptable fit, though a few items had lower factor loadings, suggesting opportunities for refinement in future research.
By contributing to the validation of this tool, the Faculty of Nursing UNPAD reinforces its commitment to advancing clinical research and enhancing healthcare delivery in Indonesia. This initiative supports Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: Good Health and Well-Being, promoting better diagnostic and management strategies for musculoskeletal disorders.
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