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The Development and Validation of the Khon Kaen University Pediatric Pain Assessment Tool for School-Aged Isaan Children in Thailand

Darunee Jongudomkarn, PhD, RN

Khon Kaen University, darjon{at}kku.ac.th

Nipa Angsupakorn, MSc, RN

Khon Kaen University

Pulsuk Siripul, PhD, RN

Khon Kaen University

This research was aimed at developing a tool for pain assessment specifically for parents to use with children of the Isaan culture of Northeast Thailand. The Khon Kaen University (KKU) Pediatric Pain Assessment Tool was first constructed through the use of a qualitative study and literature reviews. Then, it was modified using the results of a pilot study with 38 stakeholders. Seventeen nurses, 150 postoperative children, and 150 family caregivers participated in a study comparing the tool with the standard Faces Scale and Numeric Rating Scale. Results revealed no difference in children's pain scores, as well as no statistical difference in children's pain score ratings between the three groups, suggesting the new tool is appropriate for Isaan children.

Key Words: tool development • pediatric pain assessment • KKU Pediatric Pain Assessment Tool • school-aged children • families • pain assessment measures • living with pain • caregivers

This version was published on July 1, 2008

Journal of Transcultural Nursing, Vol. 19, No. 3, 213-222 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/1043659608317092
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