Content validity of the electronic faces thermometer scale for pain in children: is a picture worth more than a thousand words?
Angelica Höök,
Charlotte Castor,
Maria Björk
et al.
Abstract:IntroductionEarly recognition of pain in children is crucial, and their self-report is the primary source of information. However, communication about pain in healthcare settings can be challenging. For non-verbal communication regarding different symptoms, children prefer digital tools. The electronic Faces Thermometer Scale (eFTS) utilizes a universal design with colors, face emojis, and numbers on an 11-point scale (0–10) for pain assessment. The aim of this study was to establish content validity of the eF… Show more
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