Table 3.
Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire | 0 Months | 8 Months* | P Value | ||
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Mean† | SD | Mean† | SD | ||
I can enjoy things, despite the pain. | 2.9 | (1.3) | 3.8 | (1.1) | <0.001 |
I can do most of the household chores, despite the pain. | 2.8 | (1.6) | 3.7 | (1.2) | <0.001 |
I can socialize with my friends or family members as often as I used to do, despite the pain. | 2.5 | (1.6) | 3.7 | (1.2) | <0.001 |
I can cope with my pain in most situations. | 2.7 | (1.4) | 3.7 | (1.2) | <0.001 |
I can do some form of work, despite the pain. | 2.4 | (1.5) | 3.5 | (1.3) | <0.001 |
I can still do many of the things I enjoy doing, such as hobbies or leisure activity, despite the pain. | 2.1 | (1.4) | 3.4 | (1.3) | <0.001 |
I can cope with my pain without medication. | 1.4 | (1.6) | 3.4 | (1.3) | <0.001 |
I can still accomplish most of my goals in life, despite the pain. | 2.0 | (1.4) | 3.3 | (1.1) | <0.001 |
I can live a normal lifestyle, despite the pain. | 2.0 | (1.5) | 3.4 | (1.3) | <0.001 |
I can gradually become more active, despite the pain. | 2.3 | (1.5) | 3.4 | (1.2) | <0.001 |
Total | 23.1‡ | (11.1) | 35.3‡ | (9.2) | <0.001 |
PSEQ = Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire; TPIG = Turning Pain Into Gain program.
Refers to responses gathered immediately after the TPIG.
A score of 1 represents the worst possible outcome, and 5 represents the best.
Maximum total score obtainable is 60.