The Paediatric Pain Profile (PPP) is a behavior-based pain assessment tool for non-verbal children with severe neurological impairments. Caregivers record changes in body movements, facial expressions, sleep patterns, and vocalizations over time to assess chronic pain.
Key Measures
- Pain frequency & duration
- Behavioral indicators (e.g., body movements, vocalizations, sleep changes)
- Best for: Non-verbal children with chronic pain
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Pros of using the PPP
✅ Designed for children with complex disabilities – Unlike other tools, PPP is specialized for non-verbal children with severe impairments.
✅ Assesses chronic pain – Unlike FLACC or FPS-R, PPP is better for long-term pain evaluation.
✅ Involves caregivers in pain assessment – Parents and caregivers track pain behaviors over time, making it more personalized.
✅ Useful for medication/treatment effectiveness – Helps determine if pain management strategies are working.
Cons of using the PPP
❌ Time-consuming – Requires detailed observation and tracking over time, which can be challenging for caregivers.
❌ Less useful for acute pain – More effective for chronic pain monitoring rather than immediate pain episodes.
❌ May require training – Caregivers may need guidance on how to accurately complete the assessment.