Background & Aims

This abstract focuses on the F-M Pain Facial Expressions Scale (F-MPFES), a comprehensive tool designed for assessing facial expressions associated with pain.

Methods

Developed within the context of pain research, this scale utilizes the F-M Facial Action Coding System 5 (F-M FACS 5) to systematically categorize and analyze pain-related facial movements.

Results

The abstract underscores the significance of F-MPFES in advancing pain assessment methodologies, providing a nuanced understanding of facial expressions as valuable indicators of pain intensity and quality.

Conclusions

Implications for clinical practice and pain management strategies are also discussed.

References

Freitas-Magalhães, A. (2024). Brain, face and emotion in Medicine.
Freitas-Magalhães, A. (2023). Facial maps of pain.

Presenting Author

Freitas-Magalhães

Poster Authors

Dr. Freitas-Magalhães

Ph.D.

Faculty of Medicine

Lead Author

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Topics

  • Models: Acute Pain