Journal of pain and symptom management
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Aug 2000
Clinical TrialAn evaluation of the Faces Pain Scale with young children.
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. It was easily administered and was valid and discriminating. It did not, however, possess the linear scalability claimed by its authors.
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J Pain Symptom Manage · Aug 2000
Current practices in intraspinal therapy--a survey of clinical trends and decision making.
Practice patterns were assessed via an internet-based survey distributed to physicians who manage implantable infusion pumps for pain management. Respondents consisted of 413 physicians who represented management of 13,342 patients, predominantly in the U. S. ⋯ The responding physicians chose morphine most often, but many other drugs were selected without clear indications. There was evidence of wide variations in clinical practice among physicians who use this modality. These findings highlight the need for practice guidelines based on research outcomes and expert experience to establish pathways for optimal management.