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Pain measurement in humans.

K S Ong1, R A Seymour

  • 1National University of Singapore, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Singapore. cliffong@pacific.net.sg

The Surgeon : Journal of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland
|December 2, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Accurate pain measurement is challenging due to its subjective nature. This review evaluates pain measurement instruments and influencing factors to aid clinicians and researchers in selecting appropriate tools for diagnosis and treatment effectiveness.

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Area of Science:

  • Pain research
  • Biomedical engineering
  • Clinical assessment

Background:

  • Sound measurement is crucial in science but problematic in pain research.
  • Pain intensity is a private, variable experience, making objective measurement difficult.
  • Accurate pain measurement is vital for diagnosis and assessing treatment efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review fundamental concepts, roles, and instruments in pain measurement.
  • To identify and evaluate factors influencing pain measurement accuracy.
  • To guide clinicians and researchers in selecting optimal pain measurement tools.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of basic concepts in pain measurement.
  • Evaluation of commonly used pain measurement instruments.

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  • Analysis of factors affecting the reliability and validity of pain measurements.

    • Main Results:

    • Pain intensity measurement is inherently subjective and variable.
    • Various instruments exist, each with distinct advantages and disadvantages.
    • Understanding influencing factors is key to improving measurement precision.

    Conclusions:

    • Selecting the appropriate pain measurement instrument is critical for research and clinical practice.
    • Consideration of individual variability and influencing factors enhances pain assessment.
    • This review provides a framework for informed instrument selection in pain research.