Psychometric examination of short forms from the University of Washington pain-related self-efficacy and concerns about pain item banks in patients with low back pain.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study examined the psychometric properties of custom short forms assessing pain-related self-efficacy and catastrophizing, which are important psychosocial constructs for individuals with pain conditions. Short forms were derived from the University of Washington concerns about pain (UWCAP) and pain-related self-efficacy (UWPRSE) item banks.

Methods

Participants with low back pain (LBP) in a clinical trial (n = 241) examining nonpharmacologic treatments completed the 8-item UWCAP and 9-item UWPRSE and a numeric pain intensity rating, Oswestry Disability and Fear-Avoidance Beliefs questionnaires at baseline, 1-, 4- and 12-weeks after enrollment. Cronbach's alpha and intraclass correlation coefficients estimated internal consistency and test-retest reliability, re

SUBMITTER: Fritz JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10246603 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature