Multidimensional assessment using the adolescent pediatric pain tool: a case report

Multidimensional assessment using the adolescent pediatric pain tool: a case report

Crandall M; Savedra M

Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing

2005

PedPal Lit; Adolescent Anemia; Sickle Cell/physiopathology/psychology Child Female Humans Pain/physiopathology/psychology/therapy Pain Measurement/methods

PURPOSE: Children's and adolescents' pain experiences are complex and multidimensional. Therefore, assessing a single dimension of pain intensity is in many instances inadequate. The purpose of this case report is to illustrate the benefits of using a multidimensional pain tool to assess vaso-occlusive pain in children and adolescents with sickle cell disease. CONCLUSIONS: The adolescent pediatric pain tool (APPT) provides a valid multidimensional pain assessment that facilitates individual pain assessments that optimize children's and adolescents' pain relief interventions and outcomes. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: The APPT is particularly valuable when clinicians encounter children and adolescents experiencing complex, difficult to manage pain.

2005

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