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July 15, 2026CureusOpen Access

Metric Anatomy of Pain: A Critical Analysis of Assessment Tools in Algological Practice

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JQJuan J Valero QuinteroHAHéctor AceitunoLSLuisana Maldonado-De Santiago

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Overview

Narrative review analyzes pain assessment tools in diverse populations, indicating necessity for contextual adaptation.

Key Points

  • This review aims to critically evaluate pain assessment tools following recent definitional updates and recommendations in pain management.
  • Conducted a structured narrative review with a hybrid framework incorporating systematic review elements.
  • Performed a comprehensive search across seven databases from January 2000 to February 2026, including international pain society guidelines.
  • Appraised 79 included studies using multiple risk of bias tools and diagnostic accuracy metrics.
  • 63% of psychometric studies demonstrated a low risk of bias according to COSMIN Risk of Bias.
  • Identified deficits in discriminant validity for neuropathic scales and responsiveness in geriatric observational scales.
  • No universal pain scale was found; optimal instrument selection varies based on clinical context and evaluation objectives.

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Quintero et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a57226888b21df87547f699https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.112532
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