Brief Pain Inventory

The Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) (pronunciation: /briːf peɪn ɪnˈvɛntəri/) is a medical assessment tool used to measure pain severity and the impact of pain on daily functions. The BPI is widely recognized in the field of pain management and palliative care.

Etymology

The term "Brief Pain Inventory" is derived from its purpose and usage. "Brief" refers to the short and concise nature of the questionnaire, "Pain" refers to the symptom it is designed to assess, and "Inventory" signifies its function as a comprehensive list or record of pain-related factors.

Usage

The BPI is used in both clinical and research settings to assess pain in conditions such as cancer, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic back pain, neuropathic pain, and fibromyalgia. It is a self-reported scale that measures pain severity and interference with seven daily activities: general activity, mood, walking ability, normal work, relations with other people, sleep, and enjoyment of life.

Structure

The BPI consists of two main components: the Pain Severity Score and the Pain Interference Score. The Pain Severity Score is calculated from four items that assess pain at its "worst," "least," "average," and "now" (in the last 24 hours) on a 0 (no pain) to 10 (pain as bad as you can imagine) scale. The Pain Interference Score is calculated from seven items that assess how much pain has interfered with the patient's life in the last 24 hours on a 0 (does not interfere) to 10 (completely interferes) scale.

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External links

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Brief Pain Inventory