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Studies with pain rating scales.
  1. W W Downie,
  2. P A Leatham,
  3. V M Rhind,
  4. V Wright,
  5. J A Branco,
  6. J A Anderson

    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.

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