Pain Audit Tools – Patient Pain Interview (PAT-PPI)
A self-report questionnaire designed to assess patient pain intensity, related symptoms, and satisfaction with pain management.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Pain Audit Tools – Patient Pain Interview (PAT-PPI) was developed by City of Hope Pain & Palliative Care Resource Center (1991). It is designed to measure Pain intensity, symptoms, and treatment satisfaction. The scale is intended for use with Palliative care and oncology patients.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 7 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Pain Intensity, Symptoms and Side Effects, Treatment Satisfaction.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Pain Intensity | 1,2,3 | 3 |
| Symptoms and Side Effects | 4,5,6 | 3 |
| Treatment Satisfaction | 7 | 1 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = 0 (Low / None / Never / Not At All Satisfied), 1 = 1, 2 = 2, 3 = 3, 4 = 4, 5 = 5, 6 = 6, 7 = 7, 8 = 8, 9 = 9, 10 = 10 (High / Severe / All the Time / Very Satisfied).
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.