Central sensitization inventory is associated with psychological functioning but not with psychophysical assessment of pain amplification.

Rafaela Stocker SalbegoPaulo César Rodrigues ContiFlávia Fonseca Carvalho SoaresDyna Mara Araújo Oliveira FerreiraMatheus Herreira-FerreiraBeatriz Amaral de Lima-NettoYuri Martins CostaLeonardo Rigoldi Bonjardim

Published in: European journal of pain (London, England) (2024)

The research highlights a noteworthy relationship between the central sensitization inventory and psychological factors, emphasizing their substantial influence on inventory values. This correlation offers crucial insights into mental health markers within the questionnaire. Additionally, the lack of connection with pain amplification implies a necessary re-evaluation of the inventory's diagnostic suitability, especially in cases of painful temporomandibular disorders. Thus, caution is urged in its application for identifying CS in these individuals.

Keyphrases

psychometric properties
mental health
chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
nucleic acid
cross sectional
physical activity
sleep quality
mental illness
depressive symptoms
clinical evaluation