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The NRS is a segmented numeric version of the visual analog scale (VAS) in which a respondent selects a whole number (0–10 integers) that best reflects the intensity of their pain. The common format is a horizontal bar or line. Similar to the pain VAS, the NRS is anchored by terms describing pain severity extremes.  
The NRS is a segmented numeric version of the visual analog scale (VAS) in which a respondent selects a whole number (0–10 integers) that best reflects the intensity of their pain. The common format is a horizontal bar or line. Similar to the pain VAS, the NRS is anchored by terms describing pain severity extremes.  


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== Number of Items ==
== Number of Items ==


The pain NRS is a single 11-point numeric scale
The pain NRS is a single 11-point numeric scale  


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== Response Options/Scale  ==


== Response Options/Scale ==
An 11-point numeric scale (NRS 11) with 0 representing one pain extreme (e.g., “no pain”) and 10 representing the other pain extreme (e.g., “pain as bad as you can imagine” and “worst pain imaginable”).


An 11-point numeric scale (NRS 11) with 0 representing one pain extreme (e.g., “no pain”) and 10 representing the other pain extreme (e.g., “pain as bad as you can imagine” and “worst pain imaginable”).
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== Recall period for items ==
 
== Recall period for items ==


Varies, but most commonly respondents are asked to report pain intensity “in the last 24 hours” or average pain intensity.
Varies, but most commonly respondents are asked to report pain intensity “in the last 24 hours” or average pain intensity.

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Introduction[edit | edit source]


Purpose[edit | edit source]

The NRS for pain is a unidimensional measure of pain intensity in adults, including those with chronic pain due to rheumatic diseases. Although various iterations exist, the most commonly used is the 11-item NRS. 


Content[edit | edit source]

The NRS is a segmented numeric version of the visual analog scale (VAS) in which a respondent selects a whole number (0–10 integers) that best reflects the intensity of their pain. The common format is a horizontal bar or line. Similar to the pain VAS, the NRS is anchored by terms describing pain severity extremes.


Number of Items[edit | edit source]

The pain NRS is a single 11-point numeric scale


Response Options/Scale[edit | edit source]

An 11-point numeric scale (NRS 11) with 0 representing one pain extreme (e.g., “no pain”) and 10 representing the other pain extreme (e.g., “pain as bad as you can imagine” and “worst pain imaginable”).


Recall period for items[edit | edit source]

Varies, but most commonly respondents are asked to report pain intensity “in the last 24 hours” or average pain intensity.