Pain medicine : the official journal of the American Academy of Pain Medicine
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Comparative Study
Shortening the Screener and Opioid Assessment for Patients with Pain-Revised (SOAPP-R): A Proof-of-Principle Study for Customized Computer-Based Testing.
The Screener and Opioid Assessment for Patients with Pain-Revised (SOAPP-R) is a 24-item self-report instrument that was developed to aid providers in predicting aberrant medication-related behaviors among chronic pain patients. Although the SOAPP-R has garnered widespread use, certain patients may be dissuaded from taking it because of its length. Administrative barriers associated with lengthy questionnaires further limit its utility. ⋯ Curtailment and stochastic curtailment have potential to improve the SOAPP-R's efficiency in computer-based administrations.
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Review
An Expedited Diagnostic Algorithm for Lumbosacral Pain: "The Best Likelihood Scenario Approach".
The logic behind diagnostic blocks is very straightforward. What has not been determined is the way diagnostic blocks can be best used. ⋯ "The Best Likelihood Scenario" might improve diagnostic accuracy while decreasing societal costs.
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Observational Study
Short-Term Functional, Emotional, and Pain Outcomes of Patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Treated in a Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Pain Management Program.
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is difficult to effectively treat with unimodal approaches. ⋯ This study demonstrates short-term improvements in physical and emotional functioning, pain coping, and medication usage. These findings are consistent with the rehabilitation philosophy of improving functioning and sense of well-being as of equal value and relevance to pain reduction.