2011
Measuring Pain Impact Versus Pain Severity Using a Numeric Rating Scale
Fraenkel L, Falzer P, Fried T, Kohler M, Peters E, Kerns R, Leventhal H. Measuring Pain Impact Versus Pain Severity Using a Numeric Rating Scale. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2011, 27: 555-560. PMID: 22081365, PMCID: PMC3326111, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-011-1926-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNumeric rating scaleImpact of painPain impactPatient preferencesPain intensity numeric rating scaleRating ScalePatients' treatment preferencesResultsTwo hundred fortyMore effective treatmentsHigh-risk treatmentValuable screening instrumentPain severityCurrent medicationsMusculoskeletal painNRS scoresClinical outcomesIllness perceptionsPhysical functionTreatment preferencesHundred fortyEffective treatmentPainClinical practiceAppropriate managementScreening instrument
2008
Further Development of the Multidimensional Pain Readiness to Change Questionnaire: The MPRCQ2
Nielson WR, Jensen MP, Ehde DM, Kerns RD, Molton IR. Further Development of the Multidimensional Pain Readiness to Change Questionnaire: The MPRCQ2. Journal Of Pain 2008, 9: 552-565. PMID: 18337183, PMCID: PMC2758642, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2008.01.327.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultidimensional Pain ReadinessSpinal cord injuryPain ReadinessCord injuryMultidisciplinary treatment programPain-related copingDay programPain managementChronic painFibromyalgia syndromeTreatment programPatient samplesMeasures of readinessClinical samplesPainAmputationInjuryPreliminary supportQuestionnaireArthritisSyndrome
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
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
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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAffectChronic DiseaseFacial ExpressionFactor Analysis, StatisticalFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPainPatient Acceptance of Health CarePersonality InventoryPsychometricsReproducibility of ResultsConceptsPain Behavior Check ListBehavior Check ListChronic pain patientsPsychometric propertiesPain patientsPain behaviorStandardized questionnaireAffective distressCheck listOperant modelSelf-report instrumentSubstantial reliabilityPainPresent studyAudible expressionsSeeking HelpAmbulationPatientsVAMCCentral role