A Manual Facial Analysis is one where the Face Domain is assessed by the User, rather than using the device's camera to conduct a Video Facial Analysis.
A Manual Facial Analysis should only be carried out when:
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The Video Facial Analysis is unsuccessful, or
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When it is not practical to perform a Video Facial Analysis
Examples of conditions where undertaking a Manual Facial Analysis may be appropriate:
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Inadequate lighting
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Note: the App has a built in light meter and will alert the user of poor lighting conditions when a video analysis is attempted, this provides an opportunity to optimise the lighting conditions.
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Where the Resident's face is continuously moving ‘out-of-the frame’ (e.g. Resident will not stay still).
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Where it is not possible to capture a front on view of the Resident's face (e.g. due to posturing of the Resident in bed, obstruction of one side of the face).
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Where the Resident's behaviour renders it potentially unsafe to conduct a Video PainChek® Assessment (e.g. Resident is too aggressive, agitated, abusive or distressed).
It is recommended that multiple Video Facial Analysis are attempted before conducting a Manual Facial Analysis. Where possible, optimise the conditions to allow an automated analysis. If this is not feasible, then perform a Manual Facial Analysis by selecting the Manual option from the New Assessment form.
1. Find the Resident and load their profile. On the Assessments tab, tap the ASSESS PAIN button:
2. On the New Assessment screen, select the Assessment timing for the Resident (At Rest or Post Movement) select the Manual Facial Analysis option, and then tap NEXT:
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The Facial analysis defaults to Video and so you will need to change it to Manual.
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The NEXT button is only enabled once you have selected At Rest or Post Movement (neither of which is selected by default).
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In the screenshot above, the User has selected the Post Movement timing option.
3. The Face Domain: Whilst observing the Resident’s face select the Face Domain Features the Resident is exhibiting. Be certain to observe the Resident's brow, eyes, nose, cheeks and mouth.
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In the screenshot above, the User has selected two Features for this Domain.
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See the PainChek® Assessment - Additional Functionality and Tips section for additional tips about assessing this Domain for the Resident.
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Once you have reviewed the Face Domain Features, swipe left to go to the next Domain (the Voice).
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Continue with the Assessment (assessing the Voice and the other Domains) as you would when conducting a Video Facial Analysis (see Conducting a PainChek® Assessment for instructions).