Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Assessment of the Abdomen III: Palpation01:23

Assessment of the Abdomen III: Palpation

254
Palpation is a crucial tactile examination method for assessing abdominal organs and detecting conditions like tenderness, distention, masses, or fluid. It involves both light and deep palpation techniques, each serving specific diagnostic purposes. Light palpation helps identify tenderness and other surface-level indicators, while deep palpation locates and assess abdominal masses and organ boundaries. A skilled professional can gather valuable insights through palpation, including evaluating...
254
Peptic Ulcer Disease III: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Studies01:28

Peptic Ulcer Disease III: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Studies

75
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) presents with diverse symptoms depending on the location and severity of the ulcer. Clinical manifestations of peptic ulcer include dull pain and a burning sensation in the mid-epigastric region.
Few clinical manifestations differentiate gastric ulcers from duodenal ulcers. Distinctions in the location, timing, and pain relief are crucial for healthcare providers in differentiating between gastric and duodenal ulcers during clinical assessments.
75
Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System I: Subjective Data01:17

Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System I: Subjective Data

130
Assessing the gastrointestinal (GI) system is a complex process that begins with collecting subjective data. This data, collected through patient interviews, provides crucial insights into the patient's health history, perception patterns, and lifestyle habits, all contributing significantly to GI health.
Health History
The initial step in assessing the GI system is obtaining a comprehensive health history. This includes inquiring about the patient's history or presence of problems...
130

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Endometriosis Unveiled: Innovations in Diagnosis and Management of Endometriosis.

Clinical obstetrics and gynecology·2026
Same author

Early Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Children With Congenital Heart Disease.

JAMA network open·2026
Same author

Lignes directrices de pratique clinique n° 468 : Prise en charge clinique de l'endométriose.

Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal d'obstetrique et gynecologie du Canada : JOGC·2026
Same author

Guideline No. 468: Clinical Management of Endometriosis.

Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal d'obstetrique et gynecologie du Canada : JOGC·2026
Same author

Mid-Cycle Pain in Endometriosis: Clinical Correlations and Potential Etiological Factors.

Journal of women's health (2002)·2026
Same author

Pharmacologic Interventions for Endometriosis-Related Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Obstetrics and gynecology·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 24, 2025

Intraoperative Detection of Subtle Endometriosis: A Novel Paradigm for Detection and Treatment of Pelvic Pain Associated with the Loss of Peritoneal Integrity
07:20

Intraoperative Detection of Subtle Endometriosis: A Novel Paradigm for Detection and Treatment of Pelvic Pain Associated with the Loss of Peritoneal Integrity

Published on: December 21, 2012

15.8K

Pain sensitivity questionnaire in endometriosis.

Avonae J Gentles1, Sarah Wong1, Natasha L Orr2

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada; BC Women's Center for Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Vancouver, BC, Canada.

The Journal of Pain
|March 6, 2025
PubMed
Summary

The Pain Sensitivity Questionnaire Minor (PSQ-M) is not an optimal tool for assessing central sensitization in endometriosis patients. It showed weak correlations with pain sensitivity and quality of life, suggesting limitations in clinical application.

Keywords:
Central Sensitivity SyndromesCentral SensitizationCentral Sensitization InventoryEndometriosisPain Sensitivity Questionnaire

More Related Videos

An Experimental Paradigm for the Prediction of Post-Operative Pain PPOP
14:56

An Experimental Paradigm for the Prediction of Post-Operative Pain PPOP

Published on: January 27, 2010

21.3K
Author Spotlight: Enhancing Women's Chronic Pelvic Pain Management Through Acupoint Catgut Embedding
02:41

Author Spotlight: Enhancing Women's Chronic Pelvic Pain Management Through Acupoint Catgut Embedding

Published on: May 3, 2024

723

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 24, 2025

Intraoperative Detection of Subtle Endometriosis: A Novel Paradigm for Detection and Treatment of Pelvic Pain Associated with the Loss of Peritoneal Integrity
07:20

Intraoperative Detection of Subtle Endometriosis: A Novel Paradigm for Detection and Treatment of Pelvic Pain Associated with the Loss of Peritoneal Integrity

Published on: December 21, 2012

15.8K
An Experimental Paradigm for the Prediction of Post-Operative Pain PPOP
14:56

An Experimental Paradigm for the Prediction of Post-Operative Pain PPOP

Published on: January 27, 2010

21.3K
Author Spotlight: Enhancing Women's Chronic Pelvic Pain Management Through Acupoint Catgut Embedding
02:41

Author Spotlight: Enhancing Women's Chronic Pelvic Pain Management Through Acupoint Catgut Embedding

Published on: May 3, 2024

723

Area of Science:

  • Pain research
  • Gynecology
  • Clinical assessment

Background:

  • Nociplastic pain and central sensitization are increasingly recognized in endometriosis-associated pain.
  • The Pain Sensitivity Questionnaire Minor (PSQ-M) assesses widespread pain sensitivity, but its utility in endometriosis central sensitization is understudied.
  • The Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI) is a validated measure for central sensitization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the PSQ-M with the CSI as a clinical proxy for central sensitization in individuals with endometriosis.
  • To evaluate the association of PSQ-M with central sensitivity syndromes, comorbidities, and quality of life in endometriosis.
  • To assess the impact of endometriosis surgery on PSQ-M and CSI scores.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from 983 endometriosis participants in a prospective registry (January 2020 - December 2022).
  • Comparison of PSQ-M scores with CSI scores, number of central sensitivity syndromes, pelvic pain comorbidities, and quality-of-life measures.
  • Assessment of PSQ-M and CSI changes before and after endometriosis surgery.

Main Results:

  • A weak positive correlation was found between PSQ-M and CSI scores (r=0.099, p<0.001).
  • PSQ-M showed weak correlations with central sensitivity syndromes and comorbidities (r=0.093, p<0.001), unlike CSI (r=0.687, p<0.05).
  • PSQ-M scores were not significantly associated with baseline or post-operative quality-of-life; surgical treatment did not significantly alter PSQ-M scores.

Conclusions:

  • The PSQ-M demonstrates weak correlations with central sensitization indicators and quality of life in endometriosis patients.
  • The PSQ-M may not be the optimal clinical proxy for assessing central sensitization in endometriosis.
  • Surgical intervention for endometriosis does not appear to directly resolve central sensitization as measured by PSQ-M.