Panda: Evaluation of a Smartphone-based Perioperative Pain Assessment Tool
Sponsored by University of British Columbia
About this trial
Last updated 8 years ago
Study ID
H12-01273
Status
Completed
Type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Placebo
No
Accepting
4 to 18 Years
All
Not accepting
Healthy Volunteers
Trial Timing
Ended 12 years ago
What is this trial about?
This study will evaluate Panda, a smartphone-based pain assessment tool. During a child's
recovery from surgery, a Post-Anesthetic Care Unit nurse will assess their pain, which
helps determine what medication they need. Traditionally, this involves asking the child
to rate their pain on a scale from 1 to 10, by moving a slider along a coloured scale or
pointing to one of a series of faces on a piece of card. The Panda uses the same methods,
but presents them on a smartphone screen. Our evaluation will ensure that the Panda gives
the same pain scores as the traditional methods.
What are the participation requirements?
Inclusion Criteria
- Undergoing a surgical procedure for which there is an anticipated post-surgical pain model
- Age 4 - 18 years
- ASA I-III, not requiring admission to PICU
- Written parental/guardian informed consent and subject informed assent when required (subject age ≥ 7 years)
Exclusion Criteria
- Children who have not undergone a surgical procedure (e.g. MRI, X-ray or endoscopy patients)
- Inability or refusal to provide informed consent/assent
- Developmental delay, neurological injury or psychomotor dysfunction
- Children who have a significant visual impairment or have undergone eye surgery