Table 2. Characterization of disability, according to Pain Disability Questionnaire instruments.
| Instrument | Overall population (n=103) | Mild pain (n=12) | Moderate pain (n=45) | Severe pain (n=46) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median | Median | Median | Median | |||
| PDQ | ||||||
| Psychosocial component | 40.0c | 23.0a,b,c | 36.0c | 40.0a | 0.000* | |
| Functional status | 58.0c | 27.0a,b,c | 49.0c | 58.0a | <0.0001* | |
| Total index | 96.0c | 50.0a,b,c | 87.0c | 96a | <0.0001* | |
*
Significant p-values.
a
Significant differences were observed between the mild pain and severe pain groups.
b
Significant differences were observed between the mild pain and moderate pain groups.
c
Significant differences were observed between the mild and general pain groups.