Self-Report Measures of Hand Pain Intensity: Current Evidence and Recommendations
Self-Report Measures of Hand Pain Intensity: Current Evidence and Recommendations
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DOI:
10.1016/j.hcl.2015.08.010
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发表时间:
2016-02-01
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1.1
通讯作者:
Miro, Jordi
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作者:
Castarlenas, Elena;de la Vega, Rocio;Miro, Jordi
Successful management of problems related to the hands and upper extremities begins with a comprehensive assessment of the pain experience and related factors. Pain intensity is the domain most commonly assessed, and pain relief is often the primary goal of treatment. Because pain is a private and subjective experience, self-report is considered the gold standard of pain measurement. This article describes and discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the most commonly used self-report scales used to measure hand pain intensity, and gives recommendations to help clinicians select from among the various options for measuring the intensity of hand pain.