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[Developing a questionnaire to evaluate pain in ocular or periocular pathologies: the ODEON questionnaire]
J Colin1, B Arnould, Y Brouquet
1Hôpital Pellegrin, Bordeaux.
Journal Francais D'Ophtalmologie
|March 19, 2004
Summary
Ophthalmologists now have a new tool to assess ocular pain. The ODEON pilot questionnaire helps patients describe and quantify eye pain, aiding in diagnosis and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pain Management
- Medical Device Development
Context:
- Ophthalmologists manage diverse acute and chronic ocular diseases.
- A specific tool for quantifying and describing ocular pain is lacking.
- Patient self-reporting of eye pain is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
Purpose:
- To develop a specialized tool for ophthalmologists to rapidly and precisely identify and measure ocular pain.
- To determine potential causes of ocular pain through patient-reported data.
- To improve patient-physician communication regarding ophthalmic pain.
Summary:
- A literature review informed the creation of an interview guide for patients with ocular pain.
- The ODEON (Objectif Douleur En Ophtalmologie et Neuro-ophtalmologie) pilot questionnaire was developed and tested.
- Patients preferred visual analog/graduated scales and pictograms for pain description; the questionnaire includes sections on general health, eyes, pain, relief, and descriptors.
Impact:
- The ODEON questionnaire facilitates objective measurement of ocular pain intensity and characteristics.
- It aids practitioners in effective patient management for ophthalmic conditions.
- Patient acceptance and ease of use were confirmed during cognitive debriefing, with ongoing validation.