Table 2.
Questions in the PCS-4 and SHAI-5
| Question | Description |
|---|---|
| PCS-4 | |
| 3 | It’s terrible and I think it’s never going to get any better |
| 6 | I become afraid that the pain may get worse |
| 8 | I anxiously want the pain to go away |
| 11 | I keep thinking about how badly I want the pain to stop |
| SHAI-5 | |
| 2 | I notice aches and pains… |
| 3 | ….aware of bodily sensation or changes |
| 12 | I ….think I have a serious illness |
| 15 | If I had a serious illness I would… |
| 17 | A serious illness would ruin…..aspects of my life |
PCS-4 = four-item Pain Catastrophizing Scale; SHAI-5 = five-item Short Health Anxiety Index.