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Comparison of two pain scales in indian children

The Indian Journal of Pediatrics volume 75, Article number: 891 (2008) Cite this article

Abstract

Objective. To compare the Faces Pain Scale and Color Analogue Scale among children aged 6–12 years undergoing selected procedures (Venipuncture, Intravenous cannulation, Intramuscular injection, Lumbar puncture, Bone marrow aspiration) and to compare the procedural pain in a child as perceived by the child, parents and health care professionals using the above mentioned scales

Methods. This was a prospective, descriptive correlational study of children aged 6–12 years, who had undergone selected procedures. Children were assessed for their pain severity using Faces Pain Scale and Color Analogue Scale. Parents and health care professionals also independently assessed the child's pain using the same scales

Results. 181 children who fulfilled the eligibility criteria were enrolled in the study. There was a significant positive correlation (r = >0.8) between both the pain scales. There was fair to moderate positive correlation (r = 0.29 to 0.58) of pain perception of child with parents and health care professionals

Conclusions. Faces Pain Scale and Color Analogue Scales seem to be appropriate instruments for measuring pain intensity among Indian children aged 6–12 years undergoing selected procedures

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  1. Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India

    Rakesh Lodha

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    Lavanya Subhashini & Manju Vatsa

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Subhashini, L., Vatsa, M. & Lodha, R. Comparison of two pain scales in indian children. Indian J Pediatr 75, 891 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-008-0096-4

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Key words

  • Color Analogue Scale
  • Faces Pain Scale
  • Pain assessment