Pain Assessment Tools

Pain assessment tools are methods used to measure and describe a person's pain intensity and characteristics. These tools can include numerical scales (like rating pain from 0 to 10), visual analog scales (where patients mark their pain level on a line), or descriptive scales (using words like “mild,” “moderate,” or “severe”). They help healthcare providers understand the pain experience better, track changes over time, and plan appropriate treatments. Accurate pain assessment is crucial as it guides effective pain management, ensuring patients receive the care they need based on their individual pain experiences.