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Lara M Genik1, Chantale A Pomerleau1, C Meghan McMurtry1,2,3,4
1Department of Psychology, University of Guelph, 87 Trent Lane, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1, Canada.
Abstract:
Inadequate knowledge has contributed to inaccurate pain assessment and treatment for children with intellectual disabilities.
Aim:
Develop and evaluate pain knowledge measures and accompanying self-report ratings; determine their sensitivity to change.
Materials & Methods:
Young adults (n = 77; Mage = 18.89; standard deviation = 2.29; 67 females) were randomly assigned to one of two 'caring for children with intellectual disabilities' training programs (pain and visual supports). Participants completed pre-post-measures of pain knowledge and six self-report ratings of feasibility, confidence and perceived skill in pain assessment and treatment.
Results:
After controlling for pretraining scores, pain knowledge and self-report ratings were significantly higher following pain training versus visual support training.
Conclusion:
These measures show promise for the evaluation of pain knowledge in secondary caregivers.
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