Structural Validity and Reliability of the Spanish Central Sensitization Inventory in Breast Cancer Survivors

Pain Practice ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Roldan‐Jiménez ◽  
Bella Pajares ◽  
Marcos Iglesias Campos ◽  
Manuel Trinidad‐Fernández ◽  
Daniel Gutiérrez‐Sánchez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Central Sensitization ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Structural Validity ◽  
Central Sensitization Inventory

scholarly journals Assessment of Central Sensitization in Breast Cancer Survivors: Convergent Validity and Use of the Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI) and Its Short-Form as a Clustering Tool

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 607-618
Author(s):  
Alban Hurth ◽  
Jessica Nijzink-Ter Steege ◽  
Pauline Scheepbouwer ◽  
Eva Roose ◽  
Astrid Lahousse ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Central Sensitization ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Measurement Properties ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Central Sensitization Inventory

The Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI) measurement properties in patients having nonspecific, noncancer pain are well-established. However, studies examining the reliability and validity of either the CSI or the Central Sensitization Inventory short-form version (CSI-9) in breast cancer survivors (BCS) are scarce. The purpose was to evaluate convergent validity and internal consistency of the CSI and CSI-9. Additionally, the relevance of a new cluster calculator using the CSI was explored. The cross-sectional multi-center study included 65 BCS and 37 healthy volunteers. Patients filled out multiple questionnaires assessing pain, number of painful areas, anxiety, depression and quality of life. The relevance of a cluster calculator was explored by known-group comparisons and boxplot description. All hypotheses were formulated before data analysis. The majority of hypotheses on the correlations between the CSI or CSI-9 and other health outcomes were confirmed (22 out of 27). The CSI and CSI-9 have excellent (α = 0.92) and good (α = 0.86) internal consistency, respectively. The CSI cluster calculator might be an interesting tool to use to have a patient’s overall condition snapshot. Generally, the study findings support the construct validity and internal consistency of the CSI, which underline the use of this self-reported instrument in BCS. The CSI-9 shows promising results, but should be further evaluated.

scholarly journals Chronic Pain in Breast Cancer Survivors: Nociceptive, Neuropathic, or Central Sensitization Pain?

Pain Practice ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurence Leysen ◽  
Nele Adriaenssens ◽  
Jo Nijs ◽  
Roselien Pas ◽  
Thomas Bilterys ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Central Sensitization ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors

scholarly journals Unraveling Self-Reported Signs of Central Sensitization in Breast Cancer Survivors with Upper Limb Pain: Prevalence Rate and Contributing Factors

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (21;1) ◽  
pp. E247-E256 ◽  
Author(s):  
An De Groef
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Central Sensitization ◽  
Prevalence Rate ◽  
Severe Pain ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Stepwise Regression ◽  
Pain Catastrophizing ◽  
Multivariable Analysis

Background: Hypersensitivity of the central nervous system to environmental and chemical stimuli is a clinical feature of central sensitization mechanisms that can be assessed with the central sensitization inventory (CSI). Objective: The aim was to determine prevalence rate of this feature and explore the treatment-, patient-, pain-, and psychosocial-related variables associated with the degree of self-reported signs of central sensitization, assessed with the CSI (0-100), in breast cancer survivors at long-term. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: University Hospitals, Leuven, Belgium. Methods: One hundred and forty-six women with persistent pain, more than one year after breast cancer surgery, were included. The following factors were analyzed by bivariable and multivariable analysis: 1) treatment-related variables (type of surgery, levels of lymph node dissected, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and trastuzumab); 2) patient’s related variables (age and body mass index); 3) pain-related variables (pain intensity, pain quality, primary hyperalgesia, and index of widespread pain); and 4) psychosocial variables (the degree of pain catastrophizing and vigilance and awareness to pain). The dependent variable was degree of central sensitization measured with the CSI. Additionally, a stepwise regression was performed. Results: Fifty-five (38%) patients reported signs of central sensitization measured with the CSI (i.e., > 40/100). From multivariable analysis, it appears that more severe pain quality and higher levels of pain catastrophizing contribute to a higher degree of central sensitization. The stepwise regression revealed that up to 24% of variance of the CSI can be explained by these factors. Limitations: A selection bias may be present since patients were all recruited from a larger cohort participating in clinical trials on the effectiveness of physical therapy after breast cancer treatment. Conclusion: Signs of central sensitization cannot be neglected in breast cancer survivors at long term. More severe pain quality and pain catastrophizing contribute to higher levels of central sensitization in this population. Key words

Central sensitization in breast cancer survivors

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. e12120
Author(s):  
Antonio I. Cuesta-Vargas ◽  
Cristina Roldan-Jimenez ◽  
Bella Pajares ◽  
Emilio Alba ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Central Sensitization ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors

scholarly journals Validity and reliability of the Spanish fear‐avoidance components scale in breast cancer survivors

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Gutiérrez‐Sánchez ◽  
Cristina Roldán‐Jiménez ◽  
Bella Pajares ◽  
Emilio Alba ◽  
Antonio I. Cuesta‐Vargas
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Fear Avoidance ◽  
Validity And Reliability
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