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Internal structure and validity of the multidimensional pain inventory, Italian language version
R Ferrari1, C Novara, E Sanavio
1Servizio di Terapia Antalgica e Cure Palliative, A.S.L. n.6 Vicenza, Italy.
Pain Medicine (Malden, Mass.)
|April 23, 2004
Summary
The Italian Multidimensional Pain Inventory (MPI) shows good reliability and validity for chronic pain research. After adjustments, it is suitable for cross-cultural studies.
Area of Science:
- Psychometrics
- Pain Research
- Cross-cultural Adaptation
Background:
- The Multidimensional Pain Inventory (MPI) is a widely used tool for assessing chronic pain.
- Validating translated versions is crucial for international research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the psychometric properties of the Italian MPI.
- To compare the Italian MPI with its American, German, Swedish, and Dutch counterparts.
Main Methods:
- Administered the Italian MPI, McGill Pain Inventory, Beck Depression Inventory, Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and Visual Analog Scales to 220 chronic pain patients.
- Performed confirmatory factor analyses, reliability, intercorrelation, and convergent validity assessments.
Main Results:
- Confirmatory factor analyses indicated necessary modifications in all three MPI sections.
- The factor structure remained consistent with other MPI versions after item exclusion.
- Internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha) was acceptable for 11 of 13 scales.
Conclusions:
- The adapted Italian MPI demonstrates substantial suitability for international and cross-cultural pain research.
- The psychometric properties support its use in diverse populations.
