Pediatr Crit Care Me
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Pediatr Crit Care Me · Mar 2012
The COMFORT behavior scale: is a shorter observation period feasible?.
The COMFORT behavior scale has been validated for postoperative pain in 0- to 3-yr-old children. Scoring is preceded by a 2-min observation period, which nurses may consider too long. The objective of this study was to test the reliability of a 30-sec observation period. ⋯ A 30-sec COMFORT behavior scale observation increases the risk of underscoring pain. Therefore, the 2-min observation period should be adhered to in the interest of the patients.