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- Title
Evidence-based Assessment of Pediatric Pain.
- Authors
Cohen, Lindsey L.; Lemanek, Kathleen; Blount, Ronald L.; Dahlquist, Lynnda M.; Lim, Crystal S.; Palermo, Tonya M.; McKenna, Kristine D.; Weiss, Karen E.
- Abstract
Objective To conduct an evidence-based review of pediatric pain measures. Methods Seventeen measures were examined, spanning pain intensity self-report, questionnaires and diaries, and behavioral observations. Measures were classified as "Well-established," "Approaching well-established," or "Promising" according to established criteria. Information was highlighted to help professionals evaluate the instruments for particular purposes (e.g., research, clinical work). Results Eleven measures met criteria for "Well-established,""Approaching well-established," and zero were classified as "Promising." Conclusions There are a number of strong measures for assessing children's pain, which allows professionals options to meet their particular needs. Future directions in pain assessment are identified, such as highlighting culture and the impact of pain on functioning. This review examines the research and characteristics of some of the commonly used pain tools in hopes that the reader will be able to use this evidence-based approach and the information in future selection of assessment devices for pediatric pain.
- Subjects
PAIN in children; PEDIATRICS; MEDICAL care; PATIENT-professional relations; SELF-evaluation
- Publication
Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 2008, Vol 33, Issue 9, p939
- ISSN
0146-8693
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/jpepsy/jsm103