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The Nonverbal Pain Assessment Tool (NPAT) was developed to assess pain in nonverbal adult patients in the ICU, demonstrating strong internal reliability and moderate validity through psychometric testing. The study involved 270 patients across four ICUs, with findings indicating that patient behaviors can effectively indicate pain levels in those unable to communicate verbally. The NPAT provides a standardized approach to pain assessment, addressing a significant gap in care for nonverbal patients.

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