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Harris W. Thomas
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The numeric rating scale (NRS) has been a long accepted and validated assessment tool. However, there is sometimes a disconnect between patient reported pain intensity and observed effects of pain on functioning. The scale that we have created is an objective tool for assessment of pain based on how is pain affecting sleep, ability to complete activities of daily living (ADL's) and concentration.

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http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3885-6328

Reviewer Keywords
acute pain post-operative management pain assessment specialists
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Recent article categories: Internal Medicine, Pain Management, Trauma

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