Articles & Research
Articles by Wong and Baker
Baker, C. and Wong, D.: Q.U.E.S.T.: A process of pain assessment in children, Orthopaedic Nursing, 6(1):11-21, 1987.
Wong, D. and Baker, C.: Pain in children: comparison of assessment scales, Pediatric Nursing, 14(1):9-17, 1988.
Wong, D. and Baker, C.: The school nurse and the child in pain, School Nurse, 5(2):14-28, 1989.
Research Using Wong-Baker FACES® Pain Rating Scale from 2013-2018
Ahmad, M., & Mohmand, M. H. (2017). Use of vibration anesthesia in hair restoration surgery. Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists, 27(3), 247-251.
Bayramoglu, Z., Durak, Y., Bayram, M., Ulusoy, O. L., Caynak, B., Sagbas, E., & Akpinar, B. (2013). Bone cement-enhanced sternal closure technique in cardiac surgery: Effects on sternal union, pain and life quality. Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 8, 182.
Bazarganipour, F., Taghavi, S.-A., Allan, H., Hosseini, N., Khosravi, A., Asadi, R., … Miri, F. (2017). A randomized controlled clinical trial evaluating quality of life when using a simple acupressure protocol in women with primary dysmenorrhea. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 34, 10–15. doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2017.07.004
Boonsiri, M., Diaz, D., Sukmee, T., Okawa, J., & Ditre, C. (2017). Comparative study of compounded anesthetic Benzocaine/Lidocaine/Tetracaine (BLT) cream with and without abrasive particles. Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 10(4), 30-36.
Brooks, A. T., Andrade, R. E., Middleton, K. R., & Wallen, G. R. (2014). Social support: A key variable for health promotion and chronic disease management in Hispanic patients with rheumatic diseases. Libertas Academica, 7, 21-26.
Chau, B., Phelan, I., Ta, P., Humbert, S., Hata, J., & Tran, D. (2017). Immersive virtual reality therapy and myoelectric control for treatment-resistant phantom limb pain: Case report. Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience, 14 (7-8), 3-7.
Chen, Y.-J., Lee, J., Puryear, M., Wong, R. K. H., Lake, J. M., Maydonovitch, C. L., … Moawad, F. J. (2014). A Randomized Controlled Study Comparing Room Air With Carbon Dioxide for Abdominal Pain, Distention, and Recovery Time in Patients Undergoing Colonoscopy: Gastroenterology Nursing, 37(4), 273–278. doi.org/10.1097/SGA.0000000000000054
Chua, C. S., Bai, C.-H., Shiao, C.-Y., Hsu, C.-Y., Cheng, C.-W., Yang, K.-C., … Hsu, J.-L. (2017). Negative correlation of cortical thickness with the severity and duration of abdominal pain in Asian women with irritable bowel syndrome. PLOS ONE, 12(8), e0183960. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0183960
Court, R. G., Wiesner, L., Chirehwa, M. T., Stewart, A., de Vries, N., Harding, J., … Maartens, G. (2018). Effect of lidocaine on kanamycin injection-site pain in patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 22(8), 926–930. https://doi.org/10.5588/ijtld.18.0091
Dobson, C. E., & Byrne, M. W. (2014). Original Research: Using Guided Imagery to Manage Pain in Young Children with Sickle Cell Disease. AJN The American Journal of Nursing, 114(4), 26–36.
Doğan Bakı, E., Ulu, Ş., Yüksek, A., Arıcan, H., & Sıvacı, R. (2018). Does Listening to Music during Tonsillectomy Affect Sevoflurane Consumption? Medical Principles and Practice, 27(4), 343–349. https://doi.org/10.1159/000488319
Fang, Y., Wei, Z., Chen, B., Pan, T., Gu, S., Liu, P., … Fu, W. (2018). A five-year study of the efficacy of purified CD34+ cell therapy for angiitis-induced no-option critical limb ischemia: A five-year study of PuCeT for AICLI. STEM CELLS Translational Medicine, 7(8), 583–590. https://doi.org/10.1002/sctm.17-0252
Farrelly, I. (2017). Evaluation of a device combining electrostimulation and ultrasound in the treatment of non-healing chronic leg ulcers. Wounds International, 8(3), 14-17.
Feinstein, J. S., Khalsa, S. S., Yeh, H., Wohlrab, C., Simmons, W. K., Stein, M. B., & Paulus, M. P. (2018). Examining the short-term anxiolytic and antidepressant effect of Floatation-REST. PLOS ONE, 13(2), e0190292. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0190292
Ha, Y. O., & Kim, H. S. (2013). The effects of audiovisual distraction on children’s pain during laceration repair. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 19(S3), 20–27.
Huang, J., Zhang, D., Li, S.-J., Xi, Y., Cui, L.-Y., & Gao, F.-L. (2018). Preoperative practice of surgical position reduces postoperative pain and discomfort in patients receiving kidney surgeries: A nonrandomized pilot study. Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management, Volume 14, 1111–1114. https://doi.org/10.2147/TCRM.S152836
Hwang, P. H., Lin, B., Weiss, R., Atkins, J., & Johnson, J. (2017). Cryosurgical posterior nasal tissue ablation for the treatment of rhinitis: Endoscopic cryosurgical treatment of rhinitis. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology, 7(10), 952–956. https://doi.org/10.1002/alr.21991
Imbe, A., Tanimoto, K., Inaba, Y., Sakai, S., Shishikura, K., Imbe, H., … Hanafusa, T. (2018). Effects of L-carnitine supplementation on the quality of life in diabetic patients with muscle cramps. Endocrine Journal, 65(5), 521–526. https://doi.org/10.1507/endocrj.EJ17-0431
Karnik, P., Dave, N., & Garasia, M. (2018). Comparison of analgesic efficacy and safety of continuous epidural infusion versus local infiltration and systemic opioids in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery decortication in pediatric empyema patients. Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia, 12(2), 240. https://doi.org/10.4103/sja.SJA_659_17
Keles, S., & Kocaturk, O. (2018). Postoperative discomfort and emergence delirium in children undergoing dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia: comparison of nasal tracheal intubation and laryngeal mask airway. Journal of Pain Research, Volume 11, 103–110. https://doi.org/10.2147/JPR.S153637
Kim, E., Lee, J.-E., & Sohn, M. (2017). The Application of One-Hour Static Qigong Program to Decrease Needle Pain of Korean Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes: A Randomized Crossover Design. Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 22(4), 897–901. https://doi.org/10.1177/2156587217722473
Kolacz, N. M., Jaroch, M. T., Bear, M. L., Hess, R. F., Group, A. B. S., & others. (2014). The Effect of Burns & Wounds (B&W)/Burdock Leaf Therapy on Burn-Injured Amish Patients A Pilot Study Measuring Pain Levels, Infection Rates, and Healing Times. Journal of Holistic Nursing, 0898010114525683.
Kozlowski, L. J., Kost-Byerly, S., Colantuoni, E., Thompson, C. B., Vasquenza, K. J., Rothman, S. K., … Monitto, C. L. (2014). Pain Prevalence, Intensity, Assessment and Management in a Hospitalized Pediatric Population. Pain Management Nursing, 15(1), 22–35. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmn.2012.04.003
Leung, S., Bulloch, B., Young, C., Yonker, M., & Hostetler, M. (2013). Effectiveness of Standardized Combination Therapy for Migraine Treatment in the Pediatric Emergency Department. Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, 53(3), 491–197. https://doi.org/10.1111/head.12042
Lucenteforte, E., Vagnoli, L., Pugi, A., Crescioli, G., Lombardi, N., Bonaiuti, R., … Maggini, V. (2018). A systematic review of the risk factors for clinical response to opioids for all-age patients with cancer-related pain and presentation of the paediatric STOP pain study. BMC Cancer, 18(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-018-4478-3
Marti, F., Paladini, A., Varrassi, G., & Latina, R. (2018). Evaluation of Psychometric and Linguistic Properties of the Italian Adolescent Pain Assessment Scales: A Systematic Review. Pain and Therapy, 7(1), 77–104. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40122-018-0093-x
Martin, S., Smith, A. B., Newcomb, P., & Miller, J. (2014). Effects of Therapeutic Suggestion Under Anesthesia on Outcomes in Children Post Tonsillectomy. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 29(2), 94–106. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jopan.2013.03.011
Maxwell, L. G., Buckley, G. M., Kudchadkar, S. R., Ely, E., Stebbins, E. L., Dube, C., … Yaster, M. (2014). Pain management following major intracranial surgery in pediatric patients: a prospective cohort study in three academic children’s hospitals. Pediatric Anesthesia, 24(11), 1132–1140. https://doi.org/10.1111/pan.12489
McCullough, M. C., Cohen, M. J., Kuschner, S. H., & Kulber, D. A. (2017). Prospective analysis comparing arthroplasty with HD-flex versus trapezial resection alone in basilar joint arthritis. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open, 5(11), e1571. https://doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000001571
Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2015). Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice (3rd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health.
Mishra, A. (2017). Effect of Diclofenac Mouthwash on Postoperative Pain after Periodontal Surgery. Journal Of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 11(4) , 24-26. https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2017/22165.9658
Morandi, G., Maines, E., Piona, C., Monti, E., Sandri, M., Gaudino, R., … Antoniazzi, F. (2015). Significant association among growing pains, vitamin D supplementation, and bone mineral status: results from a pilot cohort study. Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism, 33(2), 201–206. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00774-014-0579-5
Müller, M., Mehrkens, A., Zürcher, R., Vavken, P., & Valderrabano, V. (2014). Effectiveness of the addition of Lidocaine to a hemostatic, bioresorbable putty in the treatment of iliac crest donor site pain. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 15(1), 415. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-15-415
Oosterman, J. M., Hendricks, H., Scott, S., Lord, K., White, N., & Sampson, E. L. (2014) When pain memories are lost: A pilot study of semantic knowledge of pain in dementia. Pain Medicine, 15, 751-757.
Ozkan, D., Gonen, E., Akkaya, T., & Bakir, M. (2017). Popliteal block for lower limb surgery in children with cerebral palsy: Effect on sevoflurane consumption and postoperative pain (a randomized, double-blinded, controlled trial). Journal of Anesthesia, 31(3), 358–364. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00540-017-2318-2
Pasek, T. A., Locasto, L. W., Reichard, J., Fazio Sumrok, V. C., Johnson, E. W., & Kontos, A. P. (2015). The headache electronic diary for children With concussion. Clinical Nurse Specialist, 29(2), 80–88. https://doi.org/10.1097/NUR.0000000000000108
Redfern, R. E., Chen, J. T., & Sibrel, S. (2018). Effects of thermomechanical stimulation during vaccination on anxiety, pain, and satisfaction in pediatric patients: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 38, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2017.09.009
Resnik, L. J., Borgia, M. L., Acluche, F., Cancio, J. M., Latlief, G., & Sasson, N. (2018). How do the outcomes of the DEKA Arm compare to conventional prostheses? PLOS ONE, 13(1), e0191326. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0191326
Ruggiero, A., Coccia, P., Arena, R., Maurizi, P., Battista, A., Ridola, V., … Riccardi, R. (2013). Efficacy and safety of transdermal buprenorphine in the management of children with cancer-related pain. Pediatric Blood & Cancer, 60(3), 433–437. https://doi.org/10.1002/pbc.24332
Sabzevari, A., Kianifar, H., Jafari, S. A., Saeidi, M., Ahanchian, H., Kiani, M. A., & Jarahi, L. (2017). The effect of music on pain and vital signs of children before and after endoscopy. Electronic Physician, 9(7), 4801–4805. https://doi.org/10.19082/4801
Strehle, E. M. & Gray, W. K. (2013). Comparison of skin conductance measurements and subjective pain scores in children with minor injuries. Acta Paediatrica, 102, e502-e506.
Syms, C. A. & Grantham, M.L. (2013). Otologic iontophoresis: A no-papoose technique. Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology, 122(8), 487-491.
Taylor, S. E., Taylor, D. M., Jao, K., Goh, S., & Ward, M. (2013). Nurse-initiated analgesia pathway for paediatric patients in the emergency department: A clinical intervention trial. Emergency Medicine Australasia, 25, 315-323.
Topaloglu, N., Tekin, M., Yildirim, S, Kucuk, A., Gonullu, B., & Hanci, V. (2013). Passive smoking increases pain perception in children undergoing venous catheterization. Acta Paediatrica, 102, e493-e496.
Tufekci, F. G., Kucukoglu, S., Aytekin, A., Polat, H., & Bakan, E. (2017). A new distraction intervention to reduce venipuncture pain in school-age children: Different colored flashlights; an experimental study with control group. International Journal of Caring Sciences, 10(1), 354-365.
Zhang, Y., Du, Y., Jiang, Y., Zhu, X., & Lu, Y. (2018). Effects of Pranoprofen on Aqueous Humor Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-1 Level and Pain Relief During Second-Eye Cataract Surgery. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2018.00783
Research Using Wong-Baker FACES® Pain Rating Scale prior to 2013
Wong, D. and Baker, C.: Pain in children: comparison of assessment scales, Pediatric Nursing, 14(1):9-17, 1988.
Cagen, D., and Golden, S.: Factors affecting children’s perception of their pain experience, (unpublished, 1989).
Gedaly-Duff, V. and Burns, C.: Reducing children’s pain-distress associated with injections: a pilot study, Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 4(3):95-100, 1992.
Ostermueller, K.: Comparative study of pain in hospitalized children and parental perception of that pain, (unpublished, 1988).
Broome, M., Bates, T., Lillis, P., and McGahee, T.: Children’s medical fears copying behaviors, and pain perceptions during a lumbar puncture, Oncology Nursing Forum, 17(3):361-367, 1990.
Shapiro, T.: Child’s perception of postoperative pain before and after analgesia, (unpublished, 1990).
Shapiro, T.: Use of the FACES Rating Scale with school-aged children undergoing tonsillectomies, (unpublished; presented at First Annual Miami Children’s Hospital Nursing Research Symposium, October 18, 1990).
Riemondy, S., Rung, G., Hershey, J., and Ballantine T.: Nurse controlled analgesia: a new method of pediatric pain control (abstract), Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 6(3):160, 1991.
Gureno, M. and Reisinger, C: Patient controlled analgesia for the young pediatric patient, Pediatric Nursing, 17(3):251-254, 1991.
Sandler, E. and others: Midazolam versus fentanyl as premedication for painful procedures in children with cancer, Pediatrics, 98(4):631-634, 1992.
Broome, M., Lillis, P., McGahee, T., and Bates, T: Reduction of procedural pain in pediatric oncology patients, Oncology Nursing Forum, 19:499-502, 1992.
Oakes, L., Hinds, P., Rao, B., Bozeman, P., Taylor, B., Stokes, D., Fairclugh, D.: Chest tube stripping in pediatric oncology patients: an experimental study, American Journal of Critical Care, 2(4):293-301, 1993.
Robertson, J.: Pediatric pain assessment: validation of a multidimensional tool, Pediatric Nursing, 19(3):209-313, 1993.
Ruble, K. and Billett, C.: Innovative pain management for toddlers: parent controlled analgesia, Oncology Nursing Forum, 20(2):321, 1993.
West, N., Oakes, L., Hinds, P., Sanders, L., Holden, R., Fairclough, D., and Bozeman, P.: Measuring pain in pediatric oncology ICU patients, Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, 1(2):64-68, 1994.
Clutter, L., Nix, K. and Wong, D.: The influence of abbreviated vs. original instructions in measuring pain intensity in young children using the FACES Pain Rating Scale. (1995).
Nix, K., Clutter, L. and Wong, D.: The influence of type of instructions in measuring pain in young children using the FACES Pain Rating Scale, (1993).
Keck J., Gerkensmeyer, J., Joyce, B., and Schade, J.: Reliability and validity of the FACES and Word Descriptor scales to measure procedural pain, Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 11(6):368-374, 1996.
Wong, D. and Nix, K.: Use of the FACES Pain Rating Scale with adults (unpublished, 2003).
Nix, K., Wong, D. and Jacob, E.: A systematic Review of the Psychometric Properties of the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale (Underway).