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A pain scale measures a patient's pain intensity or other features. Learn about the history, types, and examples of pain scales, including the Dolorimeter, a device that applied pressure, heat, or electrical stimuli to measure pain.
A self-report questionnaire to rate pain quality and intensity using 78 words in 20 sections. It is a widely used tool for chronic pain assessment and has four components: sensory, affective, evaluative and miscellaneous.
The Brief Pain Inventory is a medical questionnaire used to measure pain intensity and interference in daily life. It was originally developed for cancer patients, but it is also used for non-cancer cases.
An emoji representation of the Wong-Baker scale. The Wong–Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale is a pain scale that was developed by Donna Wong and Connie Baker. The scale shows a series of faces ranging from a happy face at 0, or "no hurt", to a crying face at 10, which represents "hurts like the worst pain imaginable".
A dolorimeter is an instrument that applies pressure, heat, or electrical stimulation to some area and determines the level of pain sensation. Learn about the history, types, and methods of dolorimetry, and the dol pain scale used to measure pain intensity.
Most pain assessments are done in the form of a scale. The scale is explained to the patient , who then chooses a score. A rating is taken before administering any medication and after the specified time frame to rate the efficacy of treatment.
A pain scale rating the relative pain caused by different hymenopteran stings, mainly by an entomologist named Justin O. Schmidt. The scale ranges from 1 to 4, with 4 being the most painful, and includes descriptions of the sting sensations and venom compositions.
A pain scale measures a patient's pain intensity and other features. Pain scales can be based on observational (behavioral) or physiological data, as well as self-report. Self-report is considered primary and should be obtained if possible. Pain measurements help determine the severity, type, and duration of pain.