Thermal perception thresholds recorded using method of limits change over brief time intervals

Palmer, Shea; Martin, Denis

Abstract

This paper raises methodological issues concerning Quantitative Sensory Testing assessments used to investigate short term efficacy of analgesic interventions. Thermal perception thresholds were demonstrated to change over time even in the absence of an analgesic. Hence such assessments cannot reliably be used to make judgements about individual responses to interventions.

Citation

Palmer, S., & Martin, D. (2005). Thermal perception thresholds recorded using method of limits change over brief time intervals. Somatosensory and Motor Research, 22(4), 327-334. https://doi.org/10.1080/08990220500420731

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Dec 1, 2005
• Journal: Somatosensory and Motor Research
• Print ISSN: 0899-0220
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 22
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 327-334
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/08990220500420731
• Keywords: quantitative sensory testing, thermal, thresholds, reliability, repeatability
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1046063
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08990220500420731