Individual contextual factors in the validation of the Bernese pain scale for neonates: protocol for a prospective observational study

Individual contextual factors in the validation of the Bernese pain scale for neonates: protocol for a prospective observational study

Abstract Background The Bernese Pain Scale for Neonates (BPSN) is a multidimensional pain assessment tool that is already widely used in clinical settings in the German speaking areas of Europe. Recent findings indicate that pain responses in preterm neonates are influenced by individual contextual...

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Main Authors: Eva Cignacco, Karin Schenk, Bonnie Stevens, Liliane Stoffel, Dirk Bassler, Sven Schulzke, Mathias Nelle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Pain assessment
Premature infants
Contextual factors
Diagnostic
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-017-0914-9

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