Alyssa Guard, Michelle Konz, Roger O Smith, Joyce M Engel, Thomas Keating
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Abstract
Aims: Develop a new pain assessment for youth with communication challenges. The Guard-Putzer Pain Assessment Domains (gPAD) mobile application (app) was designed and tested as a universally accessible way for youth, ages 7-12 years, with a developmental disability (DD) to express their pain experiences through self-report. Methods: A two-phase process developed the design for an app, created an interactive prototype, and tested its face validity and user interface. This work included a comprehensive scoping review of current assessments and pain apps as well as a survey to obtain descriptive data on the clinical practicality of the gPAD to guide the app design. Additionally, 15 therapists reviewed the gPAD assessment. Results: Thirteen respondents (87%) agreed to the statement that they would use the gPAD for this population. School-based practitioners seemed to highlight the most significant needs for the app. Conclusions: Advancement of this app could mainstream the assessment of pain in youth with DD, and other potential populations.