The comprehensibility and feasibility of the modified brief pain inventory and fear of pain questionnaire adapted for children and young people with cerebral palsy.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To test the comprehensibility and feasibility of the modified brief pain inventory (mBPI) and Fear of Pain Questionnaire for Children short-form (FOPQ-C-SF) adapted for children and young people with cerebral palsy (CP), with diverse cognitive and communication abilities. Improving assessment of pain interference (mBPI) and pain-related fear (FOPQ-C-SF) in CP can enhance quality of life by increasing access to under-utilised interventions targeting pain-related physical disability and mental health.

Methods

A convergent mixed methods approach was used. Twenty-two people (5-30 years) with CP completed the adapted mBPI and FOPQ-C-SF in a cognitive interview, administered by pen/paper or TalkingMats^®, an evidence-based visual communication framework. Cognitiv

SUBMITTER: Smith MG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12274258 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature