Short Form of the Multidimensional Psychological Flexibility Inventory for Chronic Pain
Author Information
Author(s): Amani Lavefjord, Felicia T. A. Sundström, Dane Chia, Fara Tabrizi, Monica Buhrman, Lance M. McCracken
Primary Institution: Uppsala University
Hypothesis
The study aims to validate a short form of the Multidimensional Psychological Flexibility Inventory (MPFI-24P) in a chronic pain sample.
Conclusion
The MPFI-24P for chronic pain is generally valid and reliable, especially the inflexibility scale.
Supporting Evidence
- The MPFI-24P correlated with pain interference, work and social adjustment, and depression.
- The inflexibility scale better predicted pain-related outcomes than the flexibility scale.
- Item response theory and confirmatory factor analysis were used to validate the MPFI-24P.
- Temporal stability and internal consistency of the MPFI-24P were found to be good.
Takeaway
This study created a shorter questionnaire to help people with chronic pain understand their thoughts and feelings better, making it easier for doctors to help them.
Methodology
Adults with chronic pain completed a cross-sectional survey including the MPFI and other measures to assess validity and reliability.
Potential Biases
The study may not generalize to all individuals with chronic pain due to the sample's gender imbalance.
Limitations
The sample was mostly women, and the study design was cross-sectional, limiting causal inferences.
Participant Demographics
The sample consisted mostly of women (93.8%) with a mean age of 47.75 years.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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