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  • 1Animal Welfare and Behaviour, School of Veterinary Sciences, University of Bristol, Langford, UK. livia.benato@bristol.ac.uk.

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The Bristol Rabbit Pain Scale (BRPS) is a clinically useful, valid, and reliable tool for assessing rabbit pain. This study confirmed its effectiveness in quantifying pain in rabbits for veterinary use.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Animal Welfare Science
  • Pain Assessment

Background:

  • The Bristol Rabbit Pain Scale (BRPS) was developed using focus groups and behavioral observation.
  • It is a composite scale with six categories and four pain intensities, yielding a total score of 0-18.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the clinical utility, validity, and reliability of the Bristol Rabbit Pain Scale (BRPS).

Main Methods:

  • Clinical utility was evaluated via a 10-question Likert scale questionnaire administered to veterinary professionals.
  • Construct validity was assessed by observer ratings pre- and post-surgery.
  • Criterion validity was determined by correlating BRPS scores with a Numerical Rating Scale (NRS).
  • Inter-rater and intra-rater reliability were tested using video clip assessments.

Main Results:

  • The BRPS demonstrated good clinical utility with a median score of 4 (range 2-5) and high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.811).
  • Strong construct validity (p < 0.001) and criterion validity (Rho = 0.851, p < 0.001) were observed.
  • Excellent inter-rater (alpha = 0.863) and intra-rater (alpha = 0.861) reliability were confirmed.

Conclusions:

  • The Bristol Rabbit Pain Scale (BRPS) is a suitable tool for quantifying rabbit pain.
  • It is clinically useful, valid, and reliable for assessing pain in rabbits.