What question did this study set out to answer?

The study aims to evaluate the reliability and validity of the PPPM-S for assessing children's postoperative pain.

March 30, 2026Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences0 citationsOpen Access

Reliability and Validity of the Swedish Version of the Parents' Postoperative Pain Measure ( PPPM ‐S): A Cross‐Sectional Psychometric Study

Q: What does this research mean for the field?

The Swedish version of the Parents' Postoperative Pain Measure (PPPM-S) is a valid and practical tool for assessing children's postoperative pain at home. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

CHC. HermanssonIndustrial Development Center (Sweden)ITIngela ThylénLinköping University BGBenjamin GrossmannBlekinge Institute of Technology

Key Points

The study aims to evaluate the reliability and validity of the PPPM-S for assessing children's postoperative pain.
Cross-sectional design utilized to gather data on the PPPM-S.
Involved assessing parents' perceptions and experiences with their child's pain.
Statistical analyses conducted to measure reliability and validity of the tool.
The PPPM-S demonstrated strong reliability in assessing pain.
It showed good validity, indicating it effectively measures children's postoperative pain.
Parents reported improved clarity in understanding their child's pain levels.

Abstract

The PPPM-S is a valid and practical tool for assessing children's postoperative pain at home. It can help parents better understand and evaluate their child's pain, potentially improving postoperative care in the home setting.

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