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The short-form McGill Pain Questionnaire.

Ronald Melzack1

  • 1Department of Psychology, McGill University, Montreal, Que. H3A 1B1 Canada.

Pain
|August 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

A new short form of the McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ) effectively measures pain intensity. This validated tool provides reliable sensory and affective pain scores, comparable to the standard MPQ, for quicker assessments.

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Area of Science:

  • Pain Research
  • Psychometrics
  • Clinical Assessment

Background:

  • The standard McGill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ) is a comprehensive tool for pain assessment.
  • However, its length can be a limitation in certain clinical settings.
  • A need exists for a shorter, yet valid, pain assessment instrument.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a short form of the McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ).
  • To assess the SF-MPQ's reliability and sensitivity in comparison to the standard MPQ.
  • To determine the SF-MPQ's utility in clinical environments requiring efficient pain measurement.

Main Methods:

  • Development of the SF-MPQ with 15 pain descriptors (11 sensory, 4 affective) rated on an intensity scale.
  • Derivation of sensory, affective, and total pain scores.
  • Inclusion of the Present Pain Intensity (PPI) index and visual analogue scale (VAS).
  • Comparison of SF-MPQ scores with standard MPQ scores in post-surgical, obstetrical, physiotherapy, and dental patients.

Main Results:

  • High and significant correlations were observed between SF-MPQ and standard MPQ scores.
  • The SF-MPQ demonstrated sufficient sensitivity to detect treatment differences.
  • Statistical significance levels were comparable to those achieved with the standard MPQ.
  • The SF-MPQ proved effective in various clinical departments.

Conclusions:

  • The short form of the McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ) is a valid and reliable pain assessment tool.
  • It offers a time-efficient alternative to the standard MPQ when qualitative pain information is needed.
  • The SF-MPQ is suitable for clinical settings where the standard MPQ is too lengthy.
  • It complements the PPI and VAS for comprehensive pain evaluation.

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