Abstract |
This study compared the abilities of the MMPI and Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI), using discriminant analyses, to predict outcome after lumbar laminectomy for chronic back pain. Sixty-nine males and 60 females with lumbar discogenic disease completed MMPIs and MCMIs before surgery and were classified as either having good or fair/poor surgical outcomes based on self-reported pain relief, return to work, restriction of activities, and medication use. Results showed both the MMPI and MCMI to have moderate ability to predict surgery outcome. A slightly higher classification hit rate was obtained with both instruments when age, sex, employment status, and presence of compensation/litigation issues also were entered into the prediction equation. Results indicate the need for caution in using either instrument to make predictions of surgery outcome in individual cases.
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Authors | J M Uomoto, J A Turner, L D Herron |
Journal | Journal of clinical psychology
(J Clin Psychol)
Vol. 44
Issue 2
Pg. 191-7
(Mar 1988)
ISSN: 0021-9762 [Print] United States |
PMID | 2966184
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Back Pain
(psychology, surgery)
- Female
- Humans
- Laminectomy
(psychology)
- Lumbar Vertebrae
(surgery)
- MMPI
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Personality Disorders
(psychology)
- Personality Inventory
- Postoperative Complications
(psychology)
- Prognosis
- Psychometrics
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