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Considering the outcomes of a systematic review, NRS-11 can
be regarded as a reliable measure both for the estimation of acute and chronic
pain in children as well as adolescents.
One of the most reliable scale used to assess self-reported
pain intensity is the Numerical Rating Scale-11 (NRS-11). However, the
information regarding its psychometric properties for assessing the pain is
limited. Thus, Castarlenas and colleagues conducted a study to evaluate the
validity and reliability of NRS-11 as a self-reported measure of pediatric pain
intensity.
The literature related to NRS-11 validity and reliability
was searched by using databases like PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL and the
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection. This was searched from their
inception to February 2016.
A total of 382 articles were selected, of which 301 were
screened for evaluation and only 16 were included in the review. These reviews
supported the reliability and validity of the NRS-11 among children and
adolescents. Except these findings, additional research was needed to resolve
some other related issues like minimum age of children to take participation in
the test and the development of consensus regarding administration
instructions. Hence, based on the findings, NRS-11 could be considered as a
well-established test for pain intensity in pediatric populations.
The Clinical Journal of Pain
Psychometric properties of the Numerical Rating Scale to assess self-reported pain intensity in children and adolescents: A systematic review
Castarlenas, Elena et al.
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