Comparison of a verbal numeric rating scale with the visual analogue scale for the measurement of acute pain

Holdgate, Anna; Asha, Stephen Edward; Craig, Jonathan C.; Thompson, Jennifer

doi:10.1046/j.1442-2026.2003.00499.x

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“…This scale can be used with adults and children (> 9 years old) and in all patients able to use numbers to rate the intensity of their pain. 26 The significance of the verbal numeric scale was studied by Holdgate et al 27 in 2003, and the authors concluded that VNS is a valid instrument to assess changes in pain intensity…”

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Playing-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders of Professional Orchestra Musicians from the North of Portugal: Comparing String and Wind Musicians

et al. 2017

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It is well known that musicians are a group prone to suffer from playing-related musculoskeletal disorders. Professional orchestra musicians play for several hours a week and have to fight against pain caused by their profession. The aim of this study was to explore and describe self-reported complaints among professional orchestra musicians and to compare its intensity and the prevalence between string and wind instruments. Material and Methods: Hundred and twelve professional orchestra musicians from the three main professional orchestras from the North of Portugal were individually interviewed about the prevalence and the intensity (measured by verbal numerical scale for pain) of their playing-related musculoskeletal disorders. Results: About two third (62.5%) of the interviewed musicians presented playing-related musculoskeletal disorders during the time of the interview. Despite there are no significant statistic values between groups, results suggested that playing-related musculoskeletal disorders are more common in string players and more intense in wind players. Discussion: Referring to the prevalence of playing-related musculoskeletal disorders, our data is in line with other studies from different countries. More than half of professional orchestra musicians in the North of Portugal are playing with a mild to moderate pain. Conclusion:Future studies focusing on working-related problems among professional orchestra musicians in Portugal would be useful to better describe the problem of occupational diseases among performing artist.

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Playing-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders of Professional Orchestra Musicians from the North of Portugal: Comparing String and Wind Musicians

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“…Although VAS is generally regarded as a valid and reliable tool for chronic pain measurement, 29 these scores could conceivably reflect long-term memory or other inaccuracies, and correlation between VNRS and VAS has been imperfect in previous studies. 30 Results of patency may influence VAS. A cognitive assessment such as a pain score may be highly influenced by other cognitive factors.…”

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Efficacy of vasectomy reversal according to patency for the surgical treatment of postvasectomy pain syndrome

et al. 2012

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This study was conducted to assess outcomes (according to patency) of vasectomy reversal (VR) in qualified patients with postvasectomy pain syndrome (PVPS). A total of 32 patients with PVPS undergoing VR between January 2000 and May 2010 were examined retrospectively. Of these, 68.8% (22/32) completed a study questionnaire, either onsite at the outpatient clinic or via telephone interview. Preoperative clinical findings, preoperative and postoperative visual analogue scale (VAS) pain scores, patency and pregnancy rate and overall patient satisfaction were analyzed. For the latter, a four-point rating of (1) cure, (2) improvement, (3) no change or (4) recurrence was used. The mean age was 45.09±4.42 years and the mean period of follow-up was 3.22 years (0.74--7.41). Patency rates were 68.2% (15/22) and pregnancy rates were 36.4% (8/22). The mean VAS was 6.64 ± 1.00 preoperatively and 1.14 ± 0.71 postoperatively (Po0.001). The difference in the mean preoperative and postoperative VAS was 6.00±1.25 (4--8) in the patency group and 4.43±0.98 (3--6) in the no patency group (P ¼ 0.011). A significant difference in procedural satisfaction with surgical outcome was observed between patency and no patency groups (P ¼ 0.014). In conclusion, in PVPS patients requiring VR, a significant difference was observed between the patency and no patency groups in terms of pain reduction and the degree of patient procedural satisfaction.

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“…The instrument is well established and its scores have been reported to correlate strongly (r = 0.95) with scores on a visual analog scale in an adult population with acute pain. 18 The VNRS has been used in previous studies of lung transplant recipients. 19 Patients are more familiar with the VNRS, which is commonly used in clinical practice to assess pain intensity.…”

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CNE Article: Pain After Lung Transplant: High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation vs Chest Physiotherapy

Esguerra-Gonzalez

Ilagan-Honorio

Fraschilla

et al. 2013

American Journal of Critical Care

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Background Chest physiotherapy and high-frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) are routinely used after lung transplant to facilitate removal of secretions. To date, no studies have been done to investigate which therapy is more comfortable and preferred by lung transplant recipients. Patients who have less pain may mobilize secretions, heal, and recover faster. Objectives To compare effects of HFCWO versus chest physiotherapy on pain and preference in lung transplant recipients. Methods In a 2-group experimental, repeated-measures design, 45 lung transplant recipients (27 single lung, 18 bilateral) were randomized to chest physiotherapy (10 AM, 2 PM) followed by HFCWO (6 PM, 10 PM; group 1, n = 22) or vice versa (group 2, n = 23) on postoperative day 3. A verbal numeric rating scale was used to measure pain before and after treatment. At the end of the treatment sequence, a 4-item patient survey was administered to assess treatment preference, pain, and effectiveness. Data were analyzed with χ 2 and t tests and repeatedmeasures analysis of variance. Results A significant interaction was found between mean difference in pain scores from before to after treatment and treatment method; pain scores decreased more when HFCWO was done at 10 AM and 6 PM (P = .04). Bilateral transplant recipients showed a significant preference for HFCWO over chest physiotherapy (11 [85%] C E N Notice to CNE enrollees:A closed-book, multiple-choice examination following this article tests your under standing of the following objectives:1. Identify the unique characteristics and challenges of pulmonary hygiene for lung transplant patients. 2. Describe the difference between chest physiotherapy and high-frequency chest wall oscillation. 3. Define the limitations of this study and need for future studies on this topic.

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Comparison of a verbal numeric rating scale with the visual analogue scale for the measurement of acute pain

Cited by 235 publications

References 15 publications

Playing-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders of Professional Orchestra Musicians from the North of Portugal: Comparing String and Wind Musicians

Playing-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders of Professional Orchestra Musicians from the North of Portugal: Comparing String and Wind Musicians

Efficacy of vasectomy reversal according to patency for the surgical treatment of postvasectomy pain syndrome

CNE Article: Pain After Lung Transplant: High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation vs Chest Physiotherapy

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