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- Bergström, Gunnar, Professor, et al.
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A psychometric evaluation of the Swedish version of the Multidimensional Pain Inventory (MPI‐S): a gender differentiated evaluation
- 1999
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Ingår i: European Journal of Pain. - : Wiley. - 1090-3801 .- 1532-2149. ; 3:3, s. 261-273
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- A need to consider possible gender differences in pain research has been recognized by researchers during the last decades. As part of a psychometric evaluation of the Swedish version of the Multidimensional Pain Inventory (MPI-S), we performed gender-differentiated analyses of the internal consistency, validity and sensitivity to change of the MPI-S in a sample of 235 individuals (129 females, 106 males) suffering from long-term non-specific pain from the lower back and/or neck region. The construct validation and sensitivity analyses were performed by using validated self-report measures and direct observational assessment techniques as external constructs. For sections 1 and 2 of the MPI-S, the results support the internal consistency (alpha coefficients ranged from 0.74 to 0.85 for females and 0.62 to 0.89 for males) and construct validity across gender. The General Activity (GA) scale of section 3 of the MPI-S displayed acceptable internal consistency across gender (alpha = 0.79 for females, 0.80 for males) but not a satisfactory construct validity. Furthermore, the results yielded some support for the sensitivity to change of the Pain Severity (PS), Interference (1), Life Control (LC) and Affective Distress (AD) scales (from section 1) across gender. Unfortunately, the GA scale did not display a satisfactory sensitivity either for females or males. Altogether, the results showed a similar pattern across gender, although some divergences were detected, such as the substantially weaker negative correlation between perceived supportive behaviour from significant others and punishing responses for males compared to females. In conclusion, we recommend the use of sections 1 and 2 of the MPI-S as a psychometrically evaluated and comprehensive instrument in the assessment of individuals suffering from chronic non-specific low back pain or neck pain.
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- Bergström, Gunnar, Professor, et al.
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Psychosocial and Behavioural Assessment of Chronic Pain: Recommendations for Clinicians and Researchers
- 1998
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Ingår i: Scandinavian Journal of Behaviour Therapy. - : Taylor & Francis. - 0284-5717. ; 27:3, s. 114-123
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- A variety of methods have been developed for the assessment of chronic benign pain. In research or in clinical practise, choosing an adequate measurement technique can be a laborious task. This article has two main purposes: to report on some basic features to consider when selecting assessment instruments, and to present a review of some psychosocial and behavioural measurement methods for the assessment of chronic benign pain. The selected methods have, with one exception, been evaluated on Swedish chronic pain populations and are used in international pain research. In conclusion, we recommend the use of psychometrically sound instruments, and that the purposes for use of a measure have to be thoroughly considered in advance. We also emphasize that in clinical practise, each separate measure must be interpreted in a wider context, where clinical findings and judgements are considered as a whole. In addition, none of the single reviewed assessment techniques can replace the communication between the patient and the clinician.
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- Jensen, Irene B., et al.
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A gender-differentiated evaluation of the Swedish version of the rheumatology attitudes index (RAI)
- 1997
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Ingår i: Scandinavian Journal of Behaviour Therapy. - : Informa UK Limited. - 0284-5717. ; 26:1, s. 36-45
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The aim of this study was to carry out a gender-differentiated evaluation of the Swedish version of the Rheumatology Attitudes Index (RAI). A translation of the RAI into Swedish was performed. This translated version was applied to a study sample consisting of 37 men and 84 women suffering from non-specific neck and back pain. The RAI was administered three times during a six months period. Reliability was tested by calculating alpha coefficients and test-retest correlations. Construct validity was investigated with variables based on the theoretical concept from which the RAI was developed. Important differences between men and women were found. Internal consistency proved to be higher in the female sample, while the validity was more congruent in the male sample. Overall, the results are ambiguous, thus indicating that the RAI requires further investigation using a gender-differentiated approach before being applied in clinical and research practice. This study demonstrates that in order to obtain meaningful, quantitative and evaluated measures, gender differentiation needs to be included in the development and use of assessment instruments.
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