• Z Evid Fortbild Qual Gesundhwes · Jan 2013

    Review Comparative Study

    [The assessment of pain intensity using one-dimensional scales].

    • Marc Schmitter, Thomas List, and Stefan Wirz.
    • Poliklinik für Zahnärztliche Prothetik, Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland. Marc_Schmitter@med.uni-heidelberg.de
    • Z Evid Fortbild Qual Gesundhwes. 2013 Jan 1; 107 (4-5): 279-84.

    BackgroundThe assessment of pain intensity is mandatory in many medical disciplines. However, several pitfalls are associated with this task, as, for example, the selection of an instrument which is suitable for different groups of patients; the reliable and valid interpretation of the results, etc. Thus, the aim of the present review is to summarise the recent literature on this topic and to provide a selection of suitable instruments to assess pain intensity in different groups of patients.MethodsThe recent literature was screened and summarised.ResultsAssessment of pain has to be performed in consideration of the target population (e. g., age, health condition, cognitive function).ConclusionsThe selection of appropriate pain measurement scales is mandatory for achieving valid results.Copyright © 2013. Published by Elsevier GmbH.

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