Psychometric Testing of the Norwegian Version of the Comfort Behavioral Scale
Launched by SYKEHUSET TELEMARK · Aug 12, 2010
Trial Information
Current as of April 28, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Structured pain assessment is the foundation for the management of pain. Several different pain measurement tools exists, among them the Comfort behavioral scale (van Dijk, 2005), developed from the original Comfort scale (Ambuel, 1992). The psychometric properties of the Comfort scale have been tested in several studies, but so far no Norwegian version of the scale has been developed and tested. Neither has the scale been tested in spontaneously breathing children undergoing minor surgery. The aim of this study is to establish incipient psychometric properties of the Norwegian version of t...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Younger than 3 years old at the time of surgery
- • Day care patients admitted for minor elective surgery
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Pre-entry use of sedation and/or analgesics
- • Neurological or other diseases or drugs (neuromuscular blockers) thet significantly influence motor activity, facial expression, cognition, or emotional state, ex. cerebral palsy, myopathy, severe mental retardation, severe hypotonia, neuromuscular disease
About Sykehuset Telemark
Sykehuset Telemark is a leading healthcare institution located in Norway, dedicated to providing high-quality medical care and advancing clinical research. As a clinical trial sponsor, Sykehuset Telemark is committed to enhancing patient outcomes through innovative studies and collaborations with various research partners. The hospital leverages its multidisciplinary expertise and state-of-the-art facilities to conduct rigorous clinical trials across diverse therapeutic areas, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and regulatory compliance. By fostering a culture of research and education, Sykehuset Telemark aims to contribute to the development of new treatments and improve healthcare practices for the benefit of patients and the broader community.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Skien, Telemark, Norway
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Leena Jylli, PhD
Study Chair
Karolinska Institutet
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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