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Turkish Validation of the Geriatric Pain Measure - Short Form
Sponsor: Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital
Summary
This study aims to adapt, validate, and assess the reliability of the Geriatric Pain Measure - Short Form in Turkish. A total of 150 patients aged 65 years and older will complete the scale under the supervision of pain management and gerontology specialists. Reliability and validity will be evaluated using statistical analyses, including internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and correlation with validated pain and sleep scales. Ethical approval has been obtained, and all participants will provide informed consent.
Official title: Turkish Adaptation, Validation, and Reliability Assessment of the Geriatric Pain Measure - Short Form
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
150
Start Date
2025-03-15
Completion Date
2025-06-15
Last Updated
2025-03-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Geriatric Pain Measurement Short Form
Geriatric Pain Measure - Short Form (GPM-SF) is a validated pain assessment tool designed specifically for older adults. It is a 12-item questionnaire that evaluates pain intensity, interference with daily activities, and emotional impact of chronic pain in geriatric patients. The short form provides a quick and reliable assessment of pain-related disability in older populations.
Locations (1)
Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital
Istanbul, Başakşehir, Turkey (Türkiye)