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A single-item 0–10 numeric rating scale for current pain intensity. One of the most widely used and validated pain assessment tools, suitable for repeated measurement in EMA studies.
Scoring
Single item (0–10). 0 = no pain; 1–3 = mild; 4–6 = moderate; 7–10 = severe.
Citation
Hjermstad, M. J., et al. (2011). Studies comparing Numerical Rating Scales, Verbal Rating Scales, and Visual Analogue Scales for assessment of pain intensity in adults: A systematic literature review. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 41(6), 1073–1093.
doi:10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2010.08.016License: Public domain.
On a scale of 0 to 10, how would you rate your pain right now? (0 = no pain, 10 = worst possible pain)
0–10 · "No pain" → "Worst possible"
Use this scale in your own ESM/EMA study — embed it as a survey within SMAAT.