Cross-cultural adaptation of the Pain Medication Questionnaire for use in Brazil.

Sheila Raposo GalindoManoel Henrique da Nóbrega MarinhoRobert J GatchelTatiana de Paula Santana da SilvaEduardo Henrique Soares VianaSelene Cordeiro VasconcelosMurilo Duarte da Costa Lima

Published in: BMC medical research methodology (2019)

The cross-cultural adaptation of the Pain Medication Questionnaire was satisfactory and easy to apply in the Brazilian population. It is clinically relevant, contributing professional practice and enlightening patients with sickle cell anemia on their behavioral dynamics with respect to opioid consumption. It will also contribute to teaching and research, because it is a useful tool for investigating the risk of abusive behavior in people with chronic pain.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
healthcare
cross sectional
psychometric properties
primary care
chronic kidney disease
patient reported
medical students