Validation of the Spanish Version of the Conceptualization of Pain Questionnaire

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The goal of this observational study is to develop a questionnaire to assess a child's concept of pain and to evaluate its psychometric properties in schoolchildren aged 8-17 years. The main question[s] it aims to answer are: Validate to Spanish language the Conceptualization of Pain Questionnaire to assess a child's concept of pain. Conduct an analysis to evaluate its psychometric properties. Participants will respond a questionnaire of 15 items and asks respondents to respond if they believe the items/statements to be true or false, although they are allowed to respond undecided.

Detailed Description
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The inclusion criteria were: to be able to read and write in Spanish language and excluded if they suffered from an intellectual disability that, according to the teachers, could interfere with their participation in the study procedures. The main outcome was: The Conceptualization of Pain Questionnaire - Spanish version.

Official Title
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Validation of the Spanish Version of the Conceptualization of Pain Questionnaire

Conditions
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Child Development, Pain, Adolescent Behavior

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Validation of a questionnaire


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Were able to read and write in Spanish Exclusion Criteria: If they suffered from an intellectual disability that, according to the teachers, could interfere with their participation in the study procedures.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 8 Years
Maximum Age: 17 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Participants<br>To answer a 15-question survey. | Behavioral: Validation of a questionnaire<br>* The Conceptualization of Pain Questionnaire (COPAQ-S) Spanish version consist of 15 items and asks respondents to respond if they believe the items/statements to be true or false, although they are allowed to respond undecided. A score of 0 is given to incorrect responses and those marked as undecided; the sum of all the correct answers gives the total score. The higher the score, the better the participant understands the concept of pain.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Conceptualization of Pain Questionnaire (COPAQ-S) Spanish version. | It consist of 15 items and asks respondents to respond if they believe the items/statements to be true or false, although they are allowed to respond undecided. A score of 0 is given to incorrect responses and those marked as undecided; the sum of all the correct answers gives the total score. The higher the score, the better the participant understands the concept of pain. | 1 year | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Age | Years | 1 year | 
| Gender | Female, male | 1 year | 
| School Year | Years | 1 year | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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survey, children, health knowledge, chronic pain, pain education