Pain Science Outcome Measures

what is the MCID for NRS, VAS Pain Intensity?

2 point change

What is the cutoff score for FABQ-PA?

> 15

what is the cutoff score for FABQ-W?

> 34

What does the FABQ measure?

fear avoidance beliefs

What is the cutoff score for PCS?

> 30/52

what does PCS measure?

pain catastrophizing

What is the cutoff score for CSI?

> 40 likely central sensitization

What does CSI measure?

central sensitization pain mechanism

what is the cutoff score for S-LANSS?

>/= 12 indicates likely neuropathic componenet

< 12 unlikely neuropathic component

What does S-LANSS measure?

peripheral neuropathic pain mechanism

what is the cutoff score for PainDETECT?

>/= 19 indicates likely neuropathic component

</= 12 indicates unlikely neuropathic component to pain

what does PainDETECT measure?

peripheral neuropathic pain mechanism

What is the cutoff score for PHQ-2?

Over the past 2 weeks, have you been bothered by
(rate as: yes or no)
1. Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless?
2. Little interest or pleasure in doing things?
*IF yes to question 1 or 2, adding a 3rd question: “Do you
want help?” improves Specificity to 94%!

What does PHQ-2 measure?

screen for possible depression

What are the cutoff scores for GAD-7 & GAD-2?

GAD-2 score > 3

GAD-7 score > 10

Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you been
bothered by the following problems?
(rate on 0= not at all, 1= several days, 2=more than half the
days, 3=nearly every day)
1. Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge
2. Not being able to stop or control worrying

What does the GAD-2 & GAD-7 measure?

screen for possible generalized anxiety disorder