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Validation of Faces Thermometer Scale (FTS)

Recruitingn/aAges 8 Years - 17 YearsAllMalmö University
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The aim of this study is to evaluate validity and reliability of a novel digital pain measure tool, the Faces Thermometer Scale (FTS). Pain is commonly reported by children and adolescents undergoing dental treatment. Pain is also a strongly contributing factor in the development of Dental Fear and Anxiety (DFA). Professionals often underestimate the pain perceived by their patients. Self-report tools are seldom used to measure pain in a clinical setting, denying child patients the possibility to communicate their pain experiences. The aim of this study is to evaluate validity and reliability of a digital self-report pain measure tool, the Faces Thermometer Scale (FTS). Children and adolescents (N=150) aged 8 to 17 years visiting a dental clinic will be asked to score their pain using three different self-report pain tools; FTS, Faces Pain Scale-Revised (FPS-R) and Color Analog Scale (C

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * 8 to 17 years of age, undergoing dental procedures and/or examinations Exclusion Criteria: * cannot understand Swedish nor instructions on how to use the pain measure tools
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What it tests

  • Faces Thermometer Scale (FTS)
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Where

1 site
Malmö University
Malmö, Sweden
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