2019
Core Outcome Measures for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Research: Recommendations from a Veterans Health Administration Work Group
Kroenke K, Krebs EE, Turk D, Von Korff M, Bair MJ, Allen KD, Sandbrink F, Cheville AL, DeBar L, Lorenz KA, Kerns RD. Core Outcome Measures for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Research: Recommendations from a Veterans Health Administration Work Group. Pain Medicine 2019, 20: 1500-1508. PMID: 30615172, DOI: 10.1093/pm/pny279.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnxietyBiomedical ResearchChronic PainDelphi TechniqueDepressionHumansMusculoskeletal PainOutcome Assessment, Health CarePain ManagementPain MeasurementPatient Health QuestionnairePatient Reported Outcome MeasuresPhysical Functional PerformancePsychometricsSleepUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsConceptsCore Outcome MeasuresOutcome measuresPain intensityPatient-reported global impressionBrief Pain Inventory Interference ScaleChronic musculoskeletal pain disordersMusculoskeletal pain disordersChronic musculoskeletal painPatient Health QuestionnaireNumerical rating scaleVeterans Health AdministrationCommon outcome measuresGeneralized anxiety disorderMusculoskeletal painPain disordersChronic painGlobal ImpressionPhysical functionHealth QuestionnairePhysical functioningSleep ScaleDepression ScaleOutcomes Information SystemPain researchHealth Administration
2016
Initial development of patient-reported instrument assessing harm, efficacy, and misuse of long-term opioid therapy
Becker WC, Fiellin DA, Black AC, Kostovich CT, Kerns RD, Fraenkel L. Initial development of patient-reported instrument assessing harm, efficacy, and misuse of long-term opioid therapy. The Journal Of Rehabilitation Research And Development 2016, 53: 127-136. PMID: 27006339, PMCID: PMC4806533, DOI: 10.1682/jrrd.2014.11.0285.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLong-term opioid therapyPatient-reported instrumentOpioid therapyFurther item reductionIneffective medicationsClinical outcomesPrimary careFrequent reassessmentPatient comprehensionItem reductionGold standardEfficacyTherapyInterdisciplinary teamLevel checksCognitive interviewsMisuseHarmMedicationsPatients
2013
Instruments to assess patient‐reported safety, efficacy, or misuse of current opioid therapy for chronic pain: A systematic review
Becker WC, Fraenkel L, Edelman J, Holt SR, Glover J, Kerns RD, Fiellin DA. Instruments to assess patient‐reported safety, efficacy, or misuse of current opioid therapy for chronic pain: A systematic review. Pain 2013, 154: 905-916. PMID: 23601625, PMCID: PMC3683236, DOI: 10.1016/j.pain.2013.02.031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnalgesics, OpioidChronic PainDiagnostic Tests, RoutineHumansPsychometricsSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsPatient-reported safetyOpioid therapyChronic painInclusion criteriaSystematic reviewOngoing opioid therapyPsychometric testsLack of testingEligible studiesClinical practiceInitial searchStatistical significanceDiagnostic accuracy testingPainEfficacyTherapyEfficacy itemsContent expertsSafetyLimited assessmentReviewLiterature reviewGeneralizability limitationsFurther researchIndividual items
2009
Two Brief Versions of the Multidimensional Pain Readiness to Change Questionnaire, Version 2 (MPRCQ2)
Nielson WR, Armstrong JM, Jensen MP, Kerns RD. Two Brief Versions of the Multidimensional Pain Readiness to Change Questionnaire, Version 2 (MPRCQ2). The Clinical Journal Of Pain 2009, 25: 48-57. PMID: 19158546, DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0b013e3181817ab4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultidimensional Pain ReadinessPain ReadinessMultidisciplinary treatment programBrief versionMultidisciplinary treatmentPain managementPain StagesRheumatic diseasesPatient readinessAuthor consensusTreatment programMeasures of readinessChange QuestionnaireDay programFace validityTreatmentPsychometric propertiesPresent studyQuestionnaireBrief scaleParent scaleVersion 2SubscalesCoping strategiesResponse burden
2006
Further support for the pain stages of change model: Suggestions for improved measurement
Maurischat C, Härter M, Kerns RD, Bengel J. Further support for the pain stages of change model: Suggestions for improved measurement. European Journal Of Pain 2006, 10: 41-41. PMID: 16291297, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpain.2005.01.006.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2005
Identification of subgroups of persons with chronic pain based on profiles on the pain stages of change questionnaire
Kerns RD, Wagner J, Rosenberg R, Haythornthwaite J, Caudill-Slosberg M. Identification of subgroups of persons with chronic pain based on profiles on the pain stages of change questionnaire. Pain 2005, 116: 302-310. PMID: 15985332, DOI: 10.1016/j.pain.2005.04.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActivities of Daily LivingAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultAnalysis of VarianceAttitude to HealthChronic DiseaseCluster AnalysisCognitive Behavioral TherapyCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPainPain ManagementPain MeasurementPsychometricsReproducibility of ResultsSelf CareSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsChronic painPain StagesChange QuestionnaireMeasures of painYears of ageSelf-management approachIdentification of subgroupsPrimary complaintPain AttitudesPainTreatment approachesScale scoreFirst studySubscale scoresDiscriminant function analysisFirst discriminant function analysisScoresValid measureReliable subgroupsSubgroupsQuestionnaire
1994
A two factor model of denial of illness: A confirmatory factor analysis
Levine J, Rudy T, Kerns R. A two factor model of denial of illness: A confirmatory factor analysis. Journal Of Psychosomatic Research 1994, 38: 99-110. PMID: 8189406, DOI: 10.1016/0022-3999(94)90083-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDenial of illnessIll patientsDifferent patient groupsMedical patientsPatient groupIllness ScalePotential predictive validityDiscriminant validityMedical treatmentMedical recommendationsSemi-structured interview formatSelf-CareAppropriate interventionsIllnessLevine DenialPatientsFurther studiesSignificant correlationUse of denialFurther investigationPredictive validityInterview formatContinued resistanceFactorsOverarching construct
1993
Chronic pain: Intrusion and accommodation
Jacob M, Kerns R, Rosenberg R, Haythornthwaite J. Chronic pain: Intrusion and accommodation. Behaviour Research And Therapy 1993, 31: 519-527. PMID: 8333828, DOI: 10.1016/0005-7967(93)90134-g.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1991
The pain behavior check list (PBCL): Factor structure and psychometric properties
Kerns R, Haythornthwaite J, Rosenberg R, Southwick S, Giller E, Jacob M. The pain behavior check list (PBCL): Factor structure and psychometric properties. Journal Of Behavioral Medicine 1991, 14: 155-167. PMID: 1880794, DOI: 10.1007/bf00846177.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPain Behavior Check ListBehavior Check ListChronic pain patientsPsychometric propertiesPain patientsPain behaviorStandardized questionnaireAffective distressCheck listOperant modelSelf-report instrumentSubstantial reliabilityPainPresent studyAudible expressionsSeeking HelpAmbulationPatientsVAMCCentral roleDevelopment of a sleep diary for chronic pain patients
Haythornthwaite J, Hegel M, Kerns R. Development of a sleep diary for chronic pain patients. Journal Of Pain And Symptom Management 1991, 6: 65-72. PMID: 2007794, DOI: 10.1016/0885-3924(91)90520-e.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic pain patientsDaily sleep diariesPain patientsSleep onsetSleep diaryEarly morning awakeningFrequency of awakeningsDelayed sleep onsetQuality of sleepPain complaintsPain severityMorning awakeningUsual sleepPrevious night's sleepPatientsNight sleepSleepDiary itemsPsychometric propertiesOnsetPresent studyNumber of hoursRetrospective measuresAwakeningLow quality
1988
Self-monitored pain intensity: Psychometric properties and clinical utility
Kerns R, Finn P, Haythornthwaite J. Self-monitored pain intensity: Psychometric properties and clinical utility. Journal Of Behavioral Medicine 1988, 11: 71-82. PMID: 3367373, DOI: 10.1007/bf00846170.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic pain patientsPsychometric propertiesCognitive-behavioral perspectiveMeasures of depressionBehavioral goalsMarital satisfactionTest-retest reliabilityPain rehabilitation programLife interferenceEvaluation of fluctuationsPain intensityPain patientsConcurrent validityHeterogeneous sampleHeuristic utilityStructured interviewsConceptual validityRehabilitation outcomesSeries of analysesRehabilitation programClinical utilityActivity levelsAnxietyValidityPatients
1985
The West Haven-Yale Multidimensional Pain Inventory (WHYMPI)
Kerns R, Turk DC, Rudy TE. The West Haven-Yale Multidimensional Pain Inventory (WHYMPI). Pain 1985, 23: 345-356. PMID: 4088697, DOI: 10.1016/0304-3959(85)90004-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWest Haven-Yale Multidimensional Pain InventoryMultidimensional Pain InventoryPain InventoryChronic painChronic pain patientsImpact of painPain patientsClinical painCommon daily activitiesPainTreatment approachesPatient's lifePatient communicationClinical settingStrong psychometric propertiesClinical researchersDaily activitiesPatientsPsychometric propertiesValid assessment