Validation of a Scale of Self-assessment of Fear Faces in Children 4 to 12 Years

Validation of a Scale of Self-assessment of Fear Faces in Children 4 to 12 Years: Scary Scale

Since the 2000s, the experiences of children and especially their fear during a consultation, a treatment or examination is food for thought in our establishment. There is no tool validated self-assessment of fear to 6 faces. It therefore appeared necessary to us to create this tool. The scale self-assessment of the fear that we have developed consists of six faces representing a gradual level of fear: the child can easily describe their level of fear, which allows for appropriate care.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children aged 4 to 12 years.
• Enrolled in one of the participating institutions in the study (steps 1-5) or consultant pediatric emergencies at the Children of Limoges (step 6).
• Authorization of at least one person having parental authority for the child to participate in the study.
• Children affiliates or benefiting from a social security

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children with psychomotor disorders that prevent the use of the scale studied and understanding instructions.
• Children in vital emergency