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Table 3 Mean ratings given to infants described as at risk for mild, moderate or severe risk for neurological impairment (N = 95)

From: Healthcare professionals' perceptions of pain in infants at risk for neurological impairment

Rating

Mild Risk

Moderate Risk

Severe Risk

 

M

SD

M

SD

M

SD

Pain (0–10)

6.3

1.7

6.6

1.7

6.2

1.6

Faces pain Scale (0–6)

4.7

1.0

4.8

0.8

4.8

1.0

Distress (0–10)

6.1

1.7

6.5

1.5

6.3

1.6

Effectiveness of Cuddling (0–10)

7.0

2.1

7.1

1.9

6.5

2.2

Time to calm (Seconds)

35.2

34.8

34.9

28.3

32.8

31.8