An evaluation of the Faces Pain Scale with young children

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作者
Hunter, M [1 ]
McDowell, L
Hennessy, R
Cassey, J
机构
[1] Univ Newcastle, Dept Psychol, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
[2] John Hunter Hosp, Dept Pediat, New Lambton, NSW, Australia
关键词
pain perception; pediatrics; Faces Pain Scale; psychometrics;
D O I
10.1016/S0885-3924(00)00171-8
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R19 [保健组织与事业(卫生事业管理)];
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摘要
The psychometric characteristics of the Faces Pain Scale (FPS) were evaluated in three groups of preschool and school-aged children (3.5-4.5; 4.5-5.5 and 5.5-6.5 years, respectively). The FPS was adequately comprehended by even young children. II was easily administered rind was valid and discriminating. It did not, however, possess the linear scalability claimed by its authors. (C) U.S. Cancer Pain Relief Committee, 2000.
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