J Rheumatol 34: 8–18 Researchers from the US have shown that the visual analog pain scale (VAS) is superior to the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36) scale for assessing ...

More than nine in 10 patients rated their pain as at least four out of a maximum of 10 on the standard pain scale, while four in 10 ranked their pain as severe, between eight and 10 on the pain scale.

Methods: Assessment of analgesic efficacy was done using standard pain intensity and pain relief scales. Total scores from baseline to 6 hours after study drug administration were calculated for ...