Numeric rating scale modestly accurate in pain assessment.(Tips from Other Journals)(Report)
Publication: American Family Physician
Publication Date: 15-MAY-08
Author: Wellbery, Caroline
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Background: The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations requires routine assessment of pain in patients in hospitals and clinics. A commonly used assessment tool is a numeric rating scale (NRS) that allows patients to rate their pain from to 10, with 10 being the worst possible pain. However, it is unclear whether this scale is accurate enough to detect pain earlier than with routine care. Krebs and colleagues evaluated the accuracy of the NRS for pain assessment.
The Study: The study included...
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