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Evidence for the use of a numerical rating scale to assess the intensity of pediatric pain
European Journal of Pain, 09/03/09

Miro J et al. – While both sexes and both the younger and older age groups preferred the Faces Pain Scale – Revised (FPS–R) this preference was more marked among girls and younger children. The Numerical Rating Scale–11 (NRS–11) has shown an acceptable level of validity for assessing pain intensity in both samples, however, additional research is needed in order to fully clarify the lower age limit in which the NRS–11 can be used.

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