Table 5.
Published papers including the Pain Catastrophizing Scale as an outcome measure and the results
| Reference | SCS Indication | No. | Follow-up, wk | Baseline PCS | Burst PCS | Comparator PCS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer et al. [25] (2018) | Mixed neuropathic pain | 100 | 52 | NNR | NNR | Tonic = burst |
| Courtney et al. [32] (2015) | Mixed neuropathic pain | 22 | 2 | NR | 10.3 (± 9.9) | Tonic: 17.9 (± 12.9) |
| Schu et al. [40] (2014) | FBSS | 20 | 3 | 18.5 (± 13.9) | NR | NR |
| Van Havenbergh et al. [48] (2014) | FBSS | 15 | 4 | NNR | NNR |
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FBSS = failed back surgery syndrome; NNR = difference reported, no absolute numbers; NR = not reported; PCS = Pain Catastrophizing Scale; SCS = spinal cord stimulation.