Journal of pediatric nursing
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Review
A Systematic Review of the Psychometric Properties of the Modified Behavioral Pain Scale (MBPS).
Clinicians and researchers require a valid way to assess procedural pain experienced by infants and children. The Modified Behavioral Pain Scale (MBPS) has been used to assess immunisation pain. However, it is unknown whether it is valid for this purpose and whether use can be extended to other procedures. The aim of this study was to rigorously assess evidence addressing the psychometric properties of this scale and to provide recommendations for its use. ⋯ Studies to evaluate the capacity of the MBPS to assess pain in a range of procedures and to distinguish between pain and non-pain related distress are needed if it is to be recommended.