Articles: checklist.
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To test the validity and reliability of a Swedish version of the Non-Communicating Children's Pain Checklist-Postoperative Version (NCCPC-PV). ⋯ The Swedish version of the NCCPC-PV can be used for pain assessment in children with cognitive impairments who lack verbal communication. Aspects of reliability need to be further analysed.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Value of a modified clinical signs and symptoms of infection checklist for leg ulcer management.
The aim of this study was to analyse the validity of a modified Clinical Signs and Symptoms Checklist used to measure infection in a sample of patients with a leg ulcer. ⋯ The modified Clinical Signs and Symptoms Checklist does not currently represent a valid tool to measure infection in leg ulcers. Some checklist items may predict bacterial load and may be better than subjective judgement alone.