[French translation and cultural adaptation of the "Back Book"].
OBJECTIVE
To develop an information booklet for French speaking low back pain patients, promoting staying active as a single treatment for low back pain.


METHODS
A four-step procedure was used to obtain the information booklet. Selection of a booklet using a literature search and pre-defined criterias. Translation/back-translation technique with a method used for health-related quality of life cross-cultural adaptation method. Content validity assessment by a knowledge questionnaire submitted to 32 low back pain patients hospitalized for treatment and a review by two independent MD. Check accordance of the translated document with original authors and editor guidelines.


RESULTS
The use of a standardized translation/back-translation procedure permitted to obtain a translation of the back book suitable for French patients. The significant improvement (P = 10(-6)) in patients' knowledge confirmed the quality of the translation.


CONCLUSIONS
Translation and cultural adaptation of an information booklet should allow cross-cultural studies in the field of information for low back pain patients.
Service central de rééducation, hôpital Lapeyronie, université Montpellier-I, avenue du Doyen-Giraud, 34295 Montpellier 5, Montpellier, France. manucoudeyre@mageos.com
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Coudeyre
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Givron
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Gremeaux
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Lavit
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Hérisson
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Combe
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Burton
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Poiraudeau
D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D006801:Humans; D007802:Language; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000628:therapy*; D008370:Manuals as Topic; D012648:Self Care; D014177:Translations