The assessment of pain in children

Pediatr Clin North Am. 1989 Aug;36(4):837-54. doi: 10.1016/s0031-3955(16)36724-4.

Abstract

This article focuses on the methods of pain measurement and assessment in children. The concepts of reliability and validity and the available types of physiologic, self-report, and behavioral measures are addressed. Methods of pain assessment in infants and toddlers, preschoolers, school-aged children, and adolescents are detailed. Finally, some practical suggestions for pediatric pain assessment are provided.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Analgesics / therapeutic use
  • Attitude of Health Personnel
  • Child
  • Child Behavior
  • Child Development
  • Child, Preschool
  • Crying
  • Facial Expression
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Pain Management
  • Pain Measurement / methods*

Substances

  • Analgesics