Illness behavior as a predictor of pain and overt behavior patterns in chronic low back pain patients.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
This study examined the relationship of self-reports of illness behavior to pain ratings and overt pain behaviors in a group of chronic low back pain patients referred for pain management. Illness behavior was measured using the Pilowsky and Spence Illness Behavior Questionnaire (IBQ) and pain behavior was recorded using a standard behavioral observation method. Multivariate regression analyses revealed that scores on the IBQ were highly predictive of a variety of indices of pain and pain behavior. These results were obtained even after controlling for significant demographic and medical status variables. The findings of this study support the utility of the IBQ in the behavioral assessment of chronic pain patients.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Keefe, FJ; Crisson, JE; Maltbie, A; Bradley, L; Gil, KM
Published Date
- 1986
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 30 / 5
Start / End Page
- 543 - 551
PubMed ID
- 2945923
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0022-3999
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/0022-3999(86)90026-7
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- England