Measuring Pain

Measurement of pain perception - intensity, duration, threshold, tolerance, position and other neurophysiology - electroencephalographic activity, heart rate and other emotions and motives - anxiety, anger, depression, indignation - motility, complaints of pain etc Avoidance - Marriage pains, changes in sexual behavior, information processing - ability to solve problems, coping style, health beliefs used for data collection.

Measurement of pain consists of two broad categories: self-awareness of the amount, intensity and position of pain, and the effect of pain on the activity. Common measures of pain intensity include numerical indices and pain analog scales. These measures are described in detail in Chapter 21 for a detailed explanation of pain management. 12 Oswestry Dysfunction Index (ODI) 59, 60, 71, 72 Box 16 - 3 and Back Pain Functional Scale (BPFS) 73 Box 16 - 4 effectively, reliably and effectively It is a method to measure. Functional activity of low back pain patients These two tools are very valuable to decide to lead physiotherapy care programs and continue to provide physiotherapy services because these two tools are sensitive to pain changes related to functional changes and postures. Further discussion of pain assessment tools and the impact of pain on functional abilities is covered in Chapter 21 on pain management.

Pain and fifth vital sign are important factors for providing appropriate treatment to patients. Pain assessment is subjective and may be difficult to measure. Pain is what patients or clients say about them. As a nurse, you should understand a number of factors that may affect patient pain. Systematic pain assessment, measurement and reassessment increases the ability to maintain patient comfort. An age-based pain scale helps to provide brief measurement and pain communication between providers. Improved communication between pain assessment and hospitalization and reassessment at hospitalization will help pain management and improve overall function and quality of life in a trickle down manner