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Table 1 Items (I) with disordered thresholds in the four subscales and the subsequent collapsed score options

From: Psychometric properties of the pain stages of change questionnaire as evaluated by rasch analysis in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain

PSOQ items

Revised scores

Precontemplation

 

I12. My pain is a medical problem and I should..

1,1,2,3,4

I22. I still think despite what doctor tell me..

1,1,2,3,3

Contemplation

 

I7. I have recently realised that there is no medical cure…

1,1,2,3,4

I14. I am beginning to wonder if I need some help..

1,1,2,3,4

I21. I am starting to wonder whether it is up to me…

1,1,2,3,4

I23. I have been thinking that doctors can only help…

1,1,2,3,4

Action

 

I20. I am getting help learning some strategies for..

1,2,3,3,4

Maintenance

 

I13. I am currently using some suggestions people …

1,2,3,3,4