Urdu Translation of Denver Sacroiliac Joint Questionnaire (DSIJQ) and Its Validity and Reliability in Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction (SIJD) Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors

  • Sumbal Salik Physical Therapist, DHQ Hospital, Okara, Pakistan
  • Somia Faisal Physical Therapist, The Children's Hospital, University of Child Health Sciences Lahore, Pakistan
  • Laila Niaz Khan Lecturer, Johar Institute of Professional Studies Lahore, Pakistan
  • Raheel Munawar Physical Therapist, Naseem Akbar Medical Center, Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract

Background: Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD) is a significant contributor of both chronic low back pain and disability. The Denver Sacroiliac Joint Questionnaire (DSIJQ) is a condition-specific tool designed to evaluate severity of symptoms and functional limitations related to SIJD. However, the lack of Urdu version, limited its accessibility for Urdu speaking populations.

Objective: To translate the DSIJQ into an Urdu version and evaluate its reliability and validity among patients with SIJD.

Methodology: The translation of the questionnaire was conducted according to a conventional method of cross-cultural adaptation, which comprises a forward and a backward translation, expert validation, and pilot testing. The Urdu DSIJQ was used to evaluate 110 patients with clinically confirmed SIJD. Psychometric evaluation included content validity (I-CVI and S-CVI/Ave), internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha), test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient, ICC), and construct validity through exploratory factor analysis.

Results: The I-CVI ranged between 0.75-0.95 and S-CVI/Ave was 0.85, thus confirming content validity. Internal consistency was strong (Cronbach alpha = 0.858) and test-retest reliability was excellent (average ICC = 0.858). Factor analysis identified two components explaining 71.62% of the total variance.

Conclusion: Strong validity and reliability make the Urdu version of the DSIJQ an appropriate tool for evaluating sacroiliac joint dysfunction in Urdu-speaking communities. It provides a culturally appropriate choice for clinical assessment and research in Pakistani settings.

Keywords: Denver Sacroiliac Joint Questionnaire, ICC, Low Back Pain, Reliability, SIJD, Urdu Translation

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2026-06-29

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Salik S, Faisal S, Khan LN, Munawar R. Urdu Translation of Denver Sacroiliac Joint Questionnaire (DSIJQ) and Its Validity and Reliability in Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction (SIJD) Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Riphah Coll. Rehabili. sci. [Internet]. 2026Jun.29 [cited 2026Jun.30];14(2). Available from: https://journals.riphah.edu.pk/index.php/jrcrs/article/view/2673

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