Development and Initial Validation of the PEG, a Three-item Scale Assessing Pain Intensity and Interference

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Authors

Erin E. Krebs · Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center

Karl Lorenz · University of California, Los Angeles

Matthew J. Bair · Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center

Teresa M. Damush · Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center

Jingwei Wu · Indiana University School of Medicine

Jason M. Sutherland · Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice

Steven M. Asch

Abstract

We provide strong initial evidence for reliability, construct validity, and responsiveness of the PEG among primary care and other ambulatory clinic patients. The PEG may be a practical and useful tool to improve assessment and monitoring of chronic pain in primary care.

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Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Pain Management and Opioid Use Pediatric Pain Management Techniques

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Published in: Journal of General Internal Medicine

Volume 24, Issue 6, pp. 733-738

DOI: 10.1007/s11606-009-0981-1

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Development and Initial Validation of the PEG, a Three-item Scale Assessing Pain Intensity and Interference

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