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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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In: European Journal of Pain. - : Wiley. - 1090-3801 .- 1532-2149. ; 3:3, s. 261-273
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)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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- Linton, Steven J, 1952-, et al.
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Are fear-avoidance beliefs related to the inception of an episode of back pain? : a prospective study
- 1999
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In: Psychology and Health. - : Informa UK Limited. - 0887-0446 .- 1476-8321. ; 14:6, s. 1051-1059
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Fear-avoidance beliefs and catastrophizing have been implicated in chronic pain and theoretical models have been developed that feature these factors in che transition from acute to chronic pain. However, little has been done to determine whether these factors occur in the general population or whether they are associated with the inception of an episode of neck or back pain. The aim of this study was to evaluate prospectively the effects of fear-avoidance beliefs and catastrophizing on the development of an episode of self-reported pain and associated physical functioning. To achieve this, we selected a sample of 415 people from the general population who reported no spinal pain during the past year. At the pretest a battery of questionnaires was administered to assess beliefs about pain and activity and it featured the Pain Catastrophizing Scale and a modified version of the Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire. One year later outcome was evaluated by self-reports of the occurrence of a pain episode as well as a self-administered physical function test. The results showed that scores on both fear-avoidance and catastrophizing were quite low. During the one year follow-up, 19% of the sample suffered an episode of back pain. Those with scores above the median on fear-avoidance beliefs at the pretest had twice the risk of suffering an episode of back pain and a 1.7 times higher risk of lowered physical function at the follow-up. Catastrophizing was somewhat less salient, increasing the risk of pain or lowered function by 1.5, but with confidence intervals falling below unity. These data indicate that fear-avoidance beliefs may be involved at a very early point in the development of pain and associated activity problems in people with back pain. Theoretically, our results support the idea that fear-avoidance beliefs may develop in an interaction with the experience of pain. Clinically, the results suggest that catastrophizing and particularly fear-avoidance beliefs are important in the development of a pain problem and might be of use in screening procedures.
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- Linton, Steven J, et al.
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Exercise for workers with musculoskeletal pain: Does enhancing compliance decrease pain?
- 1996
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In: Journal of occupational rehabilitation. - : Springer. - 1053-0487 .- 1573-3688. ; 6, s. 177-190
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- A low rate of compliance for exercise regimens is a difficult problem for programs aimed at treating or preventing musculoskeletal pain. In fact, the utility of exercise for common pain problems has been debated since poor compliance confounds proper program evaluation. Thus, the purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effects of a compliance enhancement measure and subsequently to assess the effects of physical activity on pain perception. Forty-eight employees (mean age=42, 20 females) currently working at two companies and who reported musculoskeletal pain, but noexercise habit voluntarily served as subjects. The Comparison Group was provided with information and free membership at a health center. The Exercise Compliance Enhancement Group met individually with a behavioral psychologist, who employed cognitive-behavioral techniques, to plan their activity program. Results showed that the Compliance Enhancement Group had a higher rate of adherence and participated in significantly more exercises over the course of 6 months than did the Comparison Group. However, analyses based on pre- and posttest gain scores showed that the differences between the groups for aerobic capacity and pain intensity were not significant. However, when compilers were compared with noncompliers, those complying with the activity program were found to have improved their aerobic capacity more than noncompliers. Yet for overall pain intensity ratings, the difference between compilers and noncompliers was still not significant. Intensity ratings made immediately before and after exercising indicated that exercise activities were related to a significant increase in pain intensity. These results indicate that compliance for exercise may be significantly improved, but the effect of exercise activities on overall pain intensity was not significant relative to the comparison group.
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