Pain Assessment Scales in Children: A Comparative Narrative Review of Existing Tools | ||
| International Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain Prevention | ||
| Article 2, Volume 9, Issue 1, 2024, Pages 975-982 PDF (1019.23 K) | ||
| Document Type: Systematic Review | ||
| DOI: 10.22034/IJMPP.9.1.975 | ||
| Author | ||
| Shadab Behkam* | ||
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Aims: This study aimed to examine six different assessment tools for pain in children. The study sought to determine whether there were differences in clinical usage among the various scales. Additionally, the study aimed to identify if any of the scales demonstrated superior sensitivity compared to the others. Method and Materials: A narrative review of currently published studies was performed following standard guidelines. Online databases PUBMED and Google Scholar were searched for systematic reviews published before January 2024. The search terms initially included pain rating scales, pain measurement, and pain intensity. Papers were examined for abstract relativity before being included. Ultimately, a total of 6 articles were selected for the final analysis. Findings: The Wong-Baker FACES Pain Scale and Faces Pain Scale (FPS) were found to be the most frequently mentioned as sensitive, valid, and reliable tools in various clinical scenarios. In terms of clinical application, the Oucher Scale and Poker Chip Pain Scale have not been utilized for chronic pain assessment, whereas the other four measures have been employed in different contexts, including acute, chronic, and postoperative pain. Conclusion: All six assessed instruments yielded noteworthy, favorable outcomes when assessing acute pain in children aged three and above. However, their sensitivity, validity, and reliability varied. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Pain Assessment; Pain Perception; Pain Scales; Pediatrics; Children | ||
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