Validation of a New Objective Pain Score Vs. Numeric Rating Scale For the Evaluation of Acute Pain: A Comparative Study

摘要

Background:Pain scores are used for acute pain management. The assessment of pain by the patient as well as the caregiver can be influenced by a variety of factors. The numeric rating scale (NRS) is widely used due to its easy application. The NRS requires abstract thinking by a patient to assign a score to correctly reflect analgesic needs, and its interpretation is subject to bias.