Mittinty MM, et al. - As pain associated fear and anxiety can potentially influence the course of the pain experience, researchers examined whether the Fear of Pain Questionnaire-III (FPQ-III) can identify those who are likely to report longer duration and greater frequency of pain experience. They performed a cross-sectional study including 579 individuals from a community-based sample living with chronic pain. In addition, they tested the factor structure and validity of FPQ-III in the community-based sample. As per findings, individuals at risk for prolonged continuous pain can be identified using the FPQ-III. In addition, the questionnaire seems to have applicability as a screening tool to measure fear and anxiety related to pain.