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https://doi.org/10.24141/2/10/1/10
Adaptation of the Croatian Version of the Neonatal Infant Pain Scale (NIPS)
Sandra Bošković
; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Health Studies, Rijeka, Croatia
*
Deana Švaljug
; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Health Studies, Rijeka, Croatia
Marija Spevan
; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Health Studies, Rijeka, Croatia
Andrica Lekić
; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Health Studies, Rijeka, Croatia
Iva Keglević
; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Health Studies, Rijeka, Croatia
Silvije Šegulja
; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Health Studies, Rijeka, Croatia
* Dopisni autor.
Sažetak
Aim. The aim of this study was to adapt the NIPS
scale for use in Croatia and to evaluate the content
validity and internal consistency of its Croatian version
in neonatal care.
Methods. The study was conducted from October
2024 to January 2025 at the University Hospital
Rijeka on a sample of 94 healthy newborns, born
vaginally or by cesarean section, between 37 and 41
+ 6/7 weeks of gestation, and assessed as healthy
during first initial clinical examination. Pain was assessed
during routine blood sampling for phenylketonuria
screening, and assessments were performed
by trained nurses. Statistical analysis used descriptive
and inferential methods (Wilcoxon test, Friedman’s
ANOVA, Cochran’s Q test) and Cronbach’s alpha
coefficient.
Results. The Croatian NIPS version showed high internal
consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.846). Significant
physiological and behavioral responses were recorded
before (mean 1.51), during (mean 6.66) and after
(mean 2.02) the painful procedure (p < 0.001).
Conclusions. The Croatian NIPS scale proved internal
consistency and content validity for neonatal
pain assessment. Its implementation could ensure
timely recognition and management of pain, thereby
reducing potential long-term consequences. The introduction
of this tool as a nursing standard for neonatal
care would enable timely recognition and relief
of pain, reduce the number of painful procedures, and
prevent long-term negative consequences of pain.
Ključne riječi
neonatal pain; neonatal infant pain scale; NIPS; scale adaptation; reliability; Croatia
Hrčak ID:
345885
URI
Datum izdavanja:
27.3.2026.
Posjeta: 183 *