Table 2.
Mean ratings of usefulness for the proposed categories and subjective confidence in allocating the cases to the respective categories
| Diagnostic entity | Perceived utility (mean ± SD) | Subjective confidence (mean ± SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic primary pain | 1.7 ± 1.0 | 1.8 ± 1.0 |
| Chronic cancer-related pain | 2.7 ± 0.5 | 2.8 ± 0.4 |
| Chronic postsurgical and posttraumatic pain | 2.0 ± 0.9 | 2.2 ± 0.9 |
| Chronic neuropathic pain | 2.2 ± 0.8 | 2.2 ± 0.8 |
| Chronic secondary headache or orofacial pain | 1.9 ± 0.7 | 2.0 ± 0.6 |
| Chronic secondary visceral pain | 1.8 ± 0.8 | 1.8 ± 0.9 |
| Chronic secondary musculoskeletal pain | 1.9 ± 0.9 | 2.0 ± 0.9 |
Theoretical range of the ratings: 0 (not at all) to 3 (completely)