Faces Pain Scale - Revised

Original Editor - Blessed Denzel Vudzijena

Top Contributors - Blessed Denzel Vudzijena, Lucinda hampton, Chelsea Mclene and Melissa Coetsee  

Objective

The Faces Pain Scale – Revised (FPS-R) is a measure of pain intensity. It was adapted from the Faces Pain Scale to make it possible to score the sensation of pain on the widely accepted 0-to-10 metric. The scale shows a close linear relationship with visual analog pain scales across the age range of 4-16 years. It is easy to administer.

Intended Population

Children older than 4 years old

Method of Use

A self-report measure of pain intensity, that requires no equipment except for the photocopied faces. The absence of smiles and tears in this scale may be advantageous. It is particularly recommended for use with very young children.

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