Researchers from Kyushu University Detail New Studies and Findings in the Area of Post-Operative Pain [Validation of the Japanese Version of Algoplus(R) for the Assessment of Acute Postoperative Pain In Older Patients With Cancer].

A study conducted by researchers from Kyushu University in Fukuoka, Japan, aimed to validate a Japanese version of the Algoplus (R) tool for assessing postoperative pain in older Japanese patients with cancer. The study found that the Japanese version of Algoplus (R) is a reliable and valid instrument for nurses to assess acute postoperative pain in older Japanese patients with cancer. The scale demonstrated good internal consistency and inter-rater reliability, and it showed good responsiveness for detecting changes in pain status. The research was supported by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and has been peer-reviewed. [Extracted from the article]