Psychometric evaluation of the Spanish version of the MPI-SCI

Spinal Cord, 2013 · DOI: 10.1038/sc.2013.21 · Published: July 1, 2013

Spinal Cord Injury Mental Health Pain Management

Simple Explanation

This study evaluates the Spanish version of the Multidimensional Pain Inventory for Spinal Cord Injury (MPI-SCI-S) to see if it accurately measures pain in Spanish-speaking individuals with SCI. The researchers tested if the MPI-SCI-S measures pain consistently (internal consistency) and if it measures what it's supposed to measure (construct validity). The results showed that the MPI-SCI-S is generally a reliable and valid tool for assessing chronic pain in Spanish-speaking SCI patients, but some parts of the questionnaire related to social support need improvement.

Study Duration

April 2005–July 2007

Participants

126 persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) and chronic pain

Evidence Level

Not specified

Key Findings

1
Confirmatory factor analysis suggested an adequate factor structure for the MPI-SCI-S.
2
The internal consistency of the MPI-SCI-S subscales ranged from acceptable (r = 0.66, Life Control) to excellent (r = 0.94, Life Interference).
3
All MPI-SCI-S subscales showed adequate construct validity, with the exception of the Negative and Solicitous Responses subscales.

Research Summary

The study confirmed the factor structure of the Spanish version of the MPI-SCI and tested its internal consistency and construct validity in a Spanish population with SCI and chronic pain. The MPI-SCI-S demonstrated acceptable reliability coefficients (0.66 to 0.94), indicating the items are consistent in the domains they measure. The MPI-SCI-S subscales, except for Negative and Solicitous responses, showed satisfactory criterion-related validity and internal consistency, confirming its usefulness for assessing multidimensional pain in individuals with SCI.

Practical Implications

Clinical Assessment

The Spanish version of the MPI-SCI (MPI-SCI-S) can be used to evaluate chronic pain impact following SCI in Spanish-speaking populations.

Further Research

Future studies should include additional measures of pain-related support in the Spanish-speaking SCI population to improve the assessment of social support.

Cultural Adaptation

Cultural differences may need to be considered when interpreting results, particularly regarding activity levels and social support perceptions.

Psychometric evaluation of the Spanish version of the MPI-SCI

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Key Findings

Research Summary

Practical Implications

Clinical Assessment

Further Research

Cultural Adaptation

Study Limitations

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Psychometric evaluation of the Spanish version of the MPI-SCI

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Key Findings

Research Summary

Practical Implications

Clinical Assessment

Further Research

Cultural Adaptation

Study Limitations

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