Assessment Scale

An assessment scale is a tool used to measure and evaluate specific qualities, conditions, or symptoms in a standardized way. It assigns values or scores based on observations or responses, helping professionals understand the severity or level of something, such as health status, behavior, or performance. This consistent approach allows for accurate tracking over time and comparison between individuals or groups. For example, a pain scale helps a patient rate their discomfort, providing quantifiable data to support medical decisions, ensuring assessments are objective, reliable, and useful in guiding treatment or interventions.