Using a worst pain intensity measure in children and adolescents.

Alexander AvianBrigitte MessererWinfried MeissnerAndreas Sandner-KieslingJulian KammelMarlies LabuggerAnnelie WeinbergAndrea Berghold

Published in: Journal of advanced nursing (2017)

Nine to 36% of our patients showed inconsistent worst pain ratings. To overcome this problem, more specific pain intensity items, more than one item or a better instruction for pediatric patients could be used.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
high intensity
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
spinal cord injury
patient reported outcomes