Systematic review on the measurement properties of acute postoperative pain assessment tools
Authors' conclusion
This review identified the Acute Pain Assessment 5, Critical-Care Pain Observation Tool, and Multidimensional Objective Pain Assessment Tool as promising for assessing acute postoperative pain, though their limitations must be considered.
Study context
- Population
- Adults (aged ≥18 years) with acute postoperative pain20 studies
- Outcome
- Measurement properties of acute postoperative pain assessment tools
Methodological detailsCOSMIN, PRISMA, eight electronic databases
- COSMIN
- PRISMA
- Eight electronic databases
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
Pain assessment tools identified
Pain assessment tools extracted
17
Behavioural observation measures
12
Behavioural and physiological indicators
5
Further pooled results
- High risk of bias in many studies
Original publication
Systematic review on the measurement properties of acute postoperative pain assessment tools. J Clin Anesth. Published 28 July 2026. doi:10.
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