title: Identification of excessive back disability with the Faschingbauer Abbreviated MMPI.
abstract: Tested the accuracy of the MMPI and the FAM for predicting appropriate vs. inappropriate disability (illness behavior) in low back pain patients (N = 123). When the Hypochondriasis and Hysteria scales were used, both versions had a 79% hit rate for inappropriate disability and at least an 80% overall correct classification rate. The resulting brief screening measure included 52 items.
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001416:Back Pain / Q000523:psychology*; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000523:psychology; D008950:MMPI; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis