Psychometric properties of nepali versions of the connor davidson resilience scales and the pain catastrophising scale in individuals with chronic pain

The objectives of this study were to (1) translate and culturally adapt 10 − and 2-item versions of the Connor Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), and the 13-item Pain Catastrophising Scale (PCS) into Nepali (PCS-NP) and (2) evaluate their psychometric properties. After translation, the CD-RISC-2, the CD-RISC-10 and the PCS were administered to Nepali-speaking individua ls with chronic pain along with measures of validity criterion (validated Nepalese versions of the 5-point PROMIS scale of pain intensity, 21-item Beck Depression Inventory, and 21− item Beck Anxiety Inventory).
Source: The Journal of Pain - Category: Materials Science Authors: Source Type: research