The PADT is administered by a clinician and includes sections to assess pain-related outcomes in four areas: analgesia, activities of daily living, adverse events (i.e., side effects), and aberrant drug-related behavior.
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Please note: Preparation of this manuscript and development of the tool were supported by an educational grant from Janssen Pharmaceutica Products, LP, Titusville, New Jersey. Dr. Passik has served as a consultant and a member of the speakers’ bureau for Janssen. Dr. Kirsh has also served on the speakers’ bureau of Janssen, and Drs. Katz and Kleinman have served as consultants to Janssen. There is nothing in this tool that promotes Janssen products.