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What are the 3 Different Types of Scales that are Used to Assess Pain?

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They generally fall into one of three categories:

  • Numerical rating scales (NRS): Use numbers to rate pain.
  • Visual analog scales (VAS): Ask you to select a picture that best matches your pain level.
  • Categorical scales: Primarily use words, possibly along with numbers, colors, or location(s) on the body.

 

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