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Faces Pain Scale – RevisedThe Faces Pain Scale – Revised [1] (FPS-R) is a self-report measure of pain intensity developed for children. It was adapted from the Faces Pain Scale [2] in order to make it possible to score on the widely accepted 0-to-10 metric. It shows a close linear relationship with visual analog pain scales across the age range of 4-16 years. It is easy to administer and requires no equipment except for the photocopied faces. The absence of smiles and tears in this scale may be advantageous. It is particularly recommended for use with younger children. Numerical self-rating scales (0-10) can be used with most children over 8 years of age [3], and behavioral observation scales are required for those unable to provide a self-report. In the following instructions, say "hurt" or "pain," whichever seems right for a particular child:
"These faces show how much something can hurt. This face [point to left-most face] shows no pain. The faces show more and more pain [point to each from left to right] up to this one [point to right-most face] - it shows very much pain. Point to the face that shows how much you hurt [right now] ." Score the chosen face 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10, counting left to right, so '0' = 'no pain' and '10' = 'very much pain.' Do not use words like 'happy' and 'sad.' This scale is intended to measure how children feel inside, not how their face looks.
For clinical, educational, or research purposes, use of the FPS-R is free of charge and permission for use is not needed, provided that it is not modified or altered in any way. Please download the FPS-R and instructions. For reproduction of the FPS-R in a journal, book, or web page, or for any commercial use of the scale, request permission from IASP using the online copyright permission request form. A nominal royalty payment may be required. Guidelines for captioning and reproduction of the scale will be provided with permission.
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