cliot (version 1.0.0)

bops_pediatric_pain: Behavioral Observational Pain Scale (BOPS)

Description

Calculates the Behavioral Observational Pain Scale (BOPS) score for assessing postoperative pain in children aged 1-7 years. The scale evaluates three behavioral domains: Facial Expression, Verbalization, and Body Position. A score of 3 or greater typically indicates the need for analgesic intervention.

Usage

bops_pediatric_pain(facial_expression, verbalization, body_position)

Value

A list containing:

BOPS_Score

The calculated total score (Range 0-6).

Interpretation

Clinical guidance based on the threshold of 3.

Arguments

facial_expression

Numeric (0-2). 0: Neutral, positive, or smiling. 1: Negative facial expression. 2: Grimace.

verbalization

Numeric (0-2). 0: Normal conversation, silence, laughter, or crying not related to pain. 1: Complaining, moaning, or whimpering. 2: Crying or screaming related to pain.

body_position

Numeric (0-2). 0: Lying quietly, normal position, or moves easily. 1: Restless, shifting, or touching wound. 2: Rigid or protecting wound.

References

Hesselgard K, Larsson S, Romner B, Strömblad LG, Reinstrup P. Validity and reliability of the Behavioural Observational Pain Scale for postoperative pain measurement in children 1-7 years of age. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2007;8(2):102-108. doi:10.1097/01.PCC.0000257098.32286.2D

Examples

# Example 1: Significant Pain
# Grimace (2), Crying (2), Restless (1)
# Score = 5
bops_pediatric_pain(2, 2, 1)

# Example 2: No Pain
# Smiling (0), Normal talk (0), Moving easily (0)
# Score = 0
bops_pediatric_pain(0, 0, 0)