title: [Use of MMPI (Minnesota multiphasic Personality Inventory) in the evaluation of patients with chronic pain syndrome].
abstract: The MMPI was performed in 25 patients with chronic pain syndrome to evaluate the personality trait. The results showed an elevation in scales 1, 2, 3 in 64% of the patients. The inventory was effective on the assessment of patients. It offered standardization and objective visualization of patients' psychical involvement. Also, it can serve as a prognostic factor for psychotherapy and surgery.
authors.affiliation: Médico Clínico, Hospital Regional São José, Brasil.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: L F
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: De Souza
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008950:MMPI; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000523:psychology*
vernacular_title: Uso do MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) na avaliação de pacientes com síndrome de dor crônica.