Development and Properties of the Dutch Neurophysiology of Pain Test in Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

作者：Meeus Mira; Nijs Jo^*; Elsemans Kim Soon; Truijen Steven; De Meirleir Kenny

来源：Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain, 2010, 18(1): 58-65.

DOI：10.3109/10582450903495908

Objectives: This investigation aimed at determining the validity and reliability of the Dutch neurophysiology of pain test in chronic fatigue syndrome [CFS] patients with chronic widespread pain.
Methods: The Dutch neurophysiology of pain test was completed by 61 CFS patients with chronic pain and 31 health care professionals. Patients repeated the test 24 hours later.
Results: Performance on the test was better [p < 0.001] for professionals [10.71 +/- 3.08] than for patients [5.95 +/- 2.99], supporting the validity of the test. Test-retest reliability [ICC = 0.756] and internal consistency [Cronbach's alpha = 0.769] were fair for CFS patients.
Conclusion: The Dutch neurophysiology of pain test appears valid and reliable in CFS patients with chronic pain.

• 出版日期2010-3