A qualitative exploration of the phenomenology of pain in children to inform pain assessment methods
Children demonstrated diverse experiences of pain and sensory associations. These findings can inform the development of paediatric pain assessment methodology. The novelty and adaptability offered by digital platforms may assist in creating individualised and engaging pain assessment tools.
Authors
- Vance Locke
- Thomas F. E. Drake‐Brockman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7649-3951)
- Bojana Stepanovic (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8638-5137)
- Britta Sylvia von Ungern-Sternberg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8043-8541)
- Aine Sommerfield (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8418-5572)
- David Sommerfield (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3600-1315)
- Megan Dodd
- Sarah Cooney
Institutions
- The Kids Research Institute Australia (AU)
- The University of Western Australia (AU)
- Princess Margaret Hospital for Children (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-09-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0332570
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.99