A1 Journal article – refereed
Pain assessment tools for unconscious or sedated intensive care patients: a systematic review
List of Authors: Pudas-Tahka SM, Axelin A, Aantaa R, Lund V, Salantera S
Publisher: WILEY-BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, INC
Publication year: 2009
Journal: Journal of Advanced Nursing
Journal name in source: JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
Journal acronym: J ADV NURS
Volume number: 65
Issue number: 5
Number of pages: 11
ISSN: 0309-2402
Abstract
All instruments were reasonably new. In most of them psychometric testing was in an early stage or even absent. Before any of the reported instruments can be chosen in preference to others, it is essential to test their validity, reliability and feasibility further.