Table 3 Interview Comments indicating Variable Interpretations of Pain Interference
Item | Item text | Interview comments |
|---|---|---|
PAININ31 | How much did pain interfere with your ability to participate in social activities? | “The interference is more with my CPM, crutches, and brace than to do with true pain.” |
PAININ53 | How often did pain restrict your social life to your home? | “My lack of mobility is more pertinent when it comes to restricting my social life to home.” |
PAININ56 | How irritable did you feel because of pain? | “In addition to pain, my knees would give out. I would fall and was very irritable and frustrated. I would lash out at simple things due to frustration.” |