Numerical rating scale

A numerical rating scale is a tool used to measure how much someone feels or experiences something, often on a scale from 0 to 10 or 1 to 5. For example, in a pain scale, 0 might mean no pain, and 10 means the worst pain imaginable. It allows individuals to express the intensity of their feelings or symptoms in a standardized way, making it easier for healthcare providers to understand and track changes over time. This simple numeric system helps quantify subjective experiences so they can be analyzed and addressed effectively.