Care-related pain and discomfort in children with motor disabilities in rehabilitation centres

摘要: Abstract Background Pain is one of the symptoms reported most by children with motor disabilities particularly during daily living activities in institutions and rehabilitation. Despite care consideration professionals, a wide range cognitive disabilities, limited communication skills, presence chronic pain frequent interventions place such at high risk experiencing induced pain. Objectives We aimed to identify care-related discomfort rehabilitation centres characteristics A further aim was evaluate validity method for continuous assessment Methods Patients were recruited from 2 paediatric centres. The level or experienced each activity evaluated 5 days 1 night using FLACC-r scale visual analog (VAS) rated caregiver (VAS caregiver) patient patient). Results included 32 (mean age: 8.5 ± 5 years, range: 1–15 years) 1302 evaluated. Overall, 3.6% as painful 11% uncomfortable. mouth care, transfers standing dressing. uncomfortable passive limb mobilisation, dressing transfers. Children neurological disorders increased Conclusions activities. methodology we propose valid can be used any type institution disability reduce frequency