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September 23, 2025Pediatric AnesthesiaOpen Access

The Electronic Faces Thermometer Scale (eFTS)—Construct Validity for Pain Assessment in Pediatric Postoperative Care in Sweden

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AHAnnabelle HookMHMia HylénMBMaria Björk

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Overview

This research demonstrates convergent and discriminant validity of a digital pain assessment scale in pediatric patients, suggesting improved self-reporting.

Key Points

  • The electronic Faces Thermometer Scale shows significant correlation with established pain scales, indicating its effectiveness.
  • Statistically significant differences in pain assessments were found, showing its ability to discriminate pain in various demographics.
  • Convergent and discriminant validity were demonstrated in a pediatric postoperative setting with 88 children.
  • Improving pain reporting could enhance treatment strategies and outcomes for children experiencing postoperative pain.

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Hook et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4724731b076d99fa6a8d3https://doi.org/10.1111/pan.70056
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