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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. | ||
== Obtaining the Scale == | == Obtaining the Scale == | ||
Available from the web site: http://www.partnersagainstpain.com/printouts/A7012AS2.pdf. | Available from the web site: http://www.partnersagainstpain.com/printouts/A7012AS2.pdf. | ||
== <br>Administration == | == <br>Administration == | ||
The NRS can be adminis-tered verbally (therefore also by telephone) or graphically for self-completion. The respondent is asked to indicate<br>the numeric value on the segmented scale that best describes their pain intensity. | The NRS can be adminis-tered verbally (therefore also by telephone) or graphically for self-completion. The respondent is asked to indicate<br>the numeric value on the segmented scale that best describes their pain intensity. | ||
== Scoring and Interpretation == | == Scoring and Interpretation == | ||
The number that the respondent indicates on the scale to rate their pain intensity is recorded. Scores range from 0–10. Higher scores indicate greater pain intensity. | The number that the respondent indicates on the scale to rate their pain intensity is recorded. Scores range from 0–10. Higher scores indicate greater pain intensity. | ||
== Merits and Demerits == | |||
*The pain NRS takes�1 minute to complete. | |||
*The pain NRS is easy to administer and score. | |||
*Minimal language translation difficulties supports the use of the NRS across cultures and languages | |||
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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.
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]
Although various iterations exist, the most commonly used is the 11-item NRS.
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.
Obtaining the Scale[edit | edit source]
Available from the web site: http://www.partnersagainstpain.com/printouts/A7012AS2.pdf.
Administration[edit | edit source]
The NRS can be adminis-tered verbally (therefore also by telephone) or graphically for self-completion. The respondent is asked to indicate
the numeric value on the segmented scale that best describes their pain intensity.
Scoring and Interpretation[edit | edit source]
The number that the respondent indicates on the scale to rate their pain intensity is recorded. Scores range from 0–10. Higher scores indicate greater pain intensity.
Merits and Demerits[edit | edit source]
- The pain NRS takes�1 minute to complete.
- The pain NRS is easy to administer and score.
- Minimal language translation difficulties supports the use of the NRS across cultures and languages
