Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN
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J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs · Nov 1993
Multidimensional pain assessment in premature neonates: a pilot study.
To describe the physiologic and behavioral responses of premature neonates to a painful stimulus. ⋯ Premature neonates are capable of expressing their pain in a manner similar to healthy, full-term neonates. Factors that alter this response were not clearly delineated. Further research is needed to determine more precise patterns of response in this age group.