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Pain and agitation treatment in severe dementia patients: The need for Italian Mobilization–Observation–Behavior-Intensity–Dementia (I-MOBID2) pain scale translation, adaptation and validation with psychometric testing
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I-MOBID2: An Italian Translation of a Pain Scale for Severe Dementia Shows Promising Results
This study translated and validated the MOBID-2 pain scale for Italian-speaking patients with severe dementia. The I-MOBID2 demonstrated good face and content validity, reliability, and construct validity, suggesting it is a useful tool for assessing pain in this population.
Possible Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare no conflict of interest, though the study was funded by the Italian Ministry of Health.
Identified Weaknesses
Small Sample Size
The sample size is small (n=11), which limits the generalizability of the findings.
Single Setting
The study was conducted in a single setting, which may not be representative of other settings.
Subjective Pain Assessment
The study relied on observer ratings of pain, which can be subjective.
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This study presents a well-executed translation and validation of a pain scale for a population with significant unmet needs. The methodology is rigorous and addresses a clinically relevant problem. While the small sample size and single setting are limitations, the findings are promising and warrant further research.
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Pain and agitation treatment in severe dementia patients: The need for Italian Mobilization–Observation–Behavior-Intensity–Dementia (I-MOBID2) pain scale translation, adaptation and validation with psychometric testing
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