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Show me where it hurts.

Elaine Cole

    Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
    |February 16, 2017
    PubMed
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    A new app helps children with communication difficulties express pain. This tool is now used in special schools and hospitals, aiding non-verbal adults and ambulance services.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Technology
    • Assistive Technology
    • Pain Management

    Background:

    • Communication difficulties pose challenges in pain assessment, particularly for children.
    • Existing tools may not adequately address the needs of non-verbal individuals in expressing discomfort.
    • The development of accessible communication aids is crucial for effective healthcare.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce the 'Show Me Where' app, a novel tool for pain and discomfort expression.
    • To highlight the app's application in pediatric and non-verbal adult populations.
    • To document the adoption and trial of the app in various healthcare settings.

    Main Methods:

    • App development initiated by a school nurse focusing on children's needs.
    • Implementation in special schools and hospitals across Wales.

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  • Pilot testing and adoption by pain management teams and ambulance services.

    • Main Results:

    • The 'Show Me Where' app is successfully utilized in special schools and hospitals.
    • The app has been adopted by pain management teams for non-verbal adults.
    • The Welsh Ambulance Service is trialing the app with emergency responders.

    Conclusions:

    • The 'Show Me Where' app is an effective tool for communication, particularly for expressing pain.
    • Its versatility extends from pediatric use to aiding non-verbal adults.
    • The app demonstrates significant potential in improving pain management and patient care across diverse settings.