Articles: pain-measurement.
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Comparative Study
Reduced thermal threshold in patients with Temporomandibular Disorders.
Many studies have demonstrated the presence of somatosensory modulation changes at different sites in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) using different modalities. However, the neck area, a well-know condition related to TMD, remains unexplored. ⋯ Patients with TMD have pain modulation changes in the neck area as well, especially for cold stimuli, associated with higher disability and a higher report of neck pain than controls. These findings reinforce the evidence regarding the relationship between TMDs and neck pain.
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Psychological assessment · Jun 2016
A Catalan adaptation and validation of the Pain Catastrophizing Scale for Children.
Pain catastrophizing is a key factor in modern conceptualizations of pain. The development of the Pain Catastrophizing Scale for Children (PCS-C) has greatly contributed to the interest shown by pediatric pain specialists. The purpose of this work was to study the factor structure of the Pain Catastrophizing Scale and analyze its reliability and convergent, discriminant, and criteria related validity. ⋯ This 3-factor model could be improved by removing Item 8 and developing additional items for the Rumination PCS-C subscale. The results also provide evidence of the convergent, discriminant and criterion-related validity of the PCS-C scores when used with Catalan-speaking adolescents. Our data demonstrate that the Catalan version of the PCS-C is a psychometrically sound questionnaire that provides valid and reliable scores when used to assess pain catastrophizing in adolescents. (PsycINFO Database Record
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Psychological assessment · Jun 2016
The Chinese Version of the 8-Item Committed Action Questionnaire (ChCAQ-8): A Preliminary Analysis of the Factorial and Criterion Validity.
Committed action is a key component of the psychological flexibility model that recently has been applied in chronic pain settings. Developed within the Western context, the 8-item Committed Action Questionnaire (CAQ-8) demonstrated good psychometric properties. This study aimed to translate the original English version of the CAQ-8 into Chinese (ChCAQ-8) and to assess its reliability, factor structure and concurrent criterion validity. ⋯ The ChCAQ-8 positive subscale was significantly correlated with pain castastrophizing and depression. Results of multivariate regression modeling showed the ChCAQ-8 negative subscale predicted depression (std β = .19, p < .01) and disability (std β = .14, p < .05), after adjusting for pain intensity, pain duration and pain catastrophizing. Our findings offer preliminary data for the reliability, factorial and concurrent criterion validity of the ChCAQ-8 in the Chinese population. (PsycINFO Database Record
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Support Care Cancer · Jun 2016
Is it possible to detect an improvement in cancer pain management? A comparison of two Norwegian cross-sectional studies conducted 5 years apart.
Cancer pain (CP) management is challenging. In recent years, efforts were undertaken to achieve better CP management, e.g. clinical research, new treatment modalities, development of guidelines, education and focus on implementation. The aim of the present study was to compare the prevalence and characteristics of pain and breakthrough pain (BTP) between cross-sectional studies conducted in 2008 and 2014. It was hypothesized that an improvement in pain control would be observed the years in between. ⋯ Unexpectedly, no improvement in pain control was observed. Efforts are still needed to improve cancer pain management.
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The present study aimed to describe paramedic assessment and management of pain in children in a large state-wide ambulance service. ⋯ Disparities in analgesic administration based on age and the low rate of pain scores documented in very young children identified in the present study should inform strategies that aim to improve the assessment and management of pain in children.