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- Title
Studies with pain rating scales.
- Authors
Downie, W W; Leatham, P A; Rhind, V M; Wright, V; Branco, J A; Anderson, J A
- Abstract
Good correlation has been shown between pain scores derived from 4 different rating scales. The correlation was maintained when presentation of the scales was separated by a series of questions and by physical examination. There is good evidence that the 4 scales are measuring the same underlying pain variable as they calibrate well. There is also evidence that an 11-point (0-10) numerical rating scale performs better than both a 4-point simple descriptive scale or a continuous (visual analogue) scale.
- Publication
Annals of the rheumatic diseases, 1978, Vol 37, Issue 4, p378
- ISSN
0003-4967
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1136/ard.37.4.378