Pain scale, who

Analogue scale adopted by the WHO from 0-10 (no pain), grade 1 (1-4 = mild to moderate), grade 2 (5-8 = strong to severe), grade 3 (8-10 = unbearable), with the help of which the intensity of the pain can be subjectively indicated by the person affected. The respective values should be documented in a pain diary over a longer period of time. Keeping a pain diary should show how and when pain occurs. In this way it can help to find out the pain triggers and to document the course of the pain. The aim is to adjust the patient to an optimal pain therapy for him. In order to be able to assess triggering factors, the diary should be kept for a period of at least two weeks. In order to evaluate the success of therapy, longer-term documentation may also be necessary.

See also Pain Therapy.