Articles: pain-measurement.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Neural Tension Technique Improves Immediate Conditioned Pain Modulation in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
To determine the immediate effect of neural tension technique (NTT) on conditioned pain modulation in patients with chronic neck pain. A secondary objective was to determine the immediate effect of neural tensioner technique on pain intensity and cervical range of movement. ⋯ This study suggests that neural tension technique enhances immediate conditioned pain modulation in patients with chronic neck pain, but not pain intensity or cervical range of movement.
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There is an urgent need to prepare a reliable and accurate tool for pain assessment in patients who are unable to self-report. Translating pain assessment scales into foreign languages requires further validation testing. ⋯ The Polish version of the BPS has better psychometric properties than the Polish version of the NVPS. It is necessary to define precisely the descriptors used in the scales and to implement a staff training program.
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To evaluate the influence of pain sensitization in the early recovery of distal radius fractures (DRFs) on the occurrence and prognosis of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) type I. ⋯ Patients with CRPS I after DRF exhibited significantly higher pain sensitization in the early post-trauma period, and the degree of initial pain sensitization and high-energy injuries were associated with prolonged CRPS I signs and symptoms up to one year after initial injury.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Exploring Lived Experiences of Chronic Pain Through Photo-Elicitation and Social Networking.
To understand how patients' use of photo-elicitation and online social networks (Facebook) enhances their understanding of what it means to live with pain. ⋯ Photo-elicitation is an innovative way to shed light on patients' lived experience with chronic pain. Despite some technical challenges, Facebook support groups utilizing photo-elicitation can provide a readily available platform that can facilitate interchange of patient experiences and might help patients communicate with their providers.
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Cross-cultural adaptation of the Neck Pain and Disability Scale: a methodological systematic review.
Neck pain is a common and uncomfortable symptom, adversely affecting the work and life of those affected. The Neck Pain and Disability Scale (NPDS) is widely used in neck pain assessment. It has been cross-culturally adapted into several languages to extend its reach to non-English-speaking countries. The aim of this study was to comprehensively evaluate the translation procedures and measurement properties of cross-cultural adaptations of the NPDS. ⋯ The Italian (publication 1 and 2), Persian-Iranian, simplified-Chinese-2011, and Thai adaptations show better quality than others with regard to cross-cultural adaptation and measurement properties. Further studies should fully assess the measurement properties of the NPDS in the Dutch (publication 1 and 2), Hindi-Indian, Korean-2013, simplified-Chinese-2010, Turkish-2004, and Turkish-2007 adaptations.