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Development and Validation of the Khon Kaen University Pediatric Pain Assessment Tool for School-Aged Isaan Children in Thailand
Darunee Jongudomkarn, PhD, RN*,
Nipa Angsupakorn, MSc, RN,
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Pulsuk Siripul, PhD, RN
* To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: darjon{at}kku.ac.th.
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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 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 childrens pain scores, as well as no statistical difference in childrens pain score ratings between the three groups, suggesting the new tool is appropriate for Isaan children.
First published on April 18, 2008, doi:10.1177/1043659608317092
Journal of Transcultural Nursing 2008;19:213.
A more recent version of this article appeared on July 1, 2008

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