Background: The visual analog scale (VAS) is a validated, subjective measure for acute and
chronic pain. Scores are recorded by making a handwritten mark on a 10-cm line that …

Abstract Background Visual analogue scales (VASs) are used in a variety of patient-,
observer-and clinician-reported outcome measures. While typically included in measures …

Background Low back pain is a common condition that can be effectively treated by
acupuncture. However, several treatment point prescriptions and further electrical needle …

The advancement of digital health provides strategic and cost-effective opportunities for the
progression of health care in children and adolescents. It is important for clinicians to be …

Preoperative educational intervention for anxiety and pain affects patients undergoing spinal
surgery. The effects, however, have never been examined using randomized controlled …

Background Accurate measurement of pain is required to improve its management and in
research. The visual analog scale (VAS) on paper format has been shown to be an accurate …

Background Exercises are used to treat temporomandibular disorders (TMD), but they are
often assessed with other therapies. Local endurance exercises may alter the resistance to …

METHODS A randomized-controlled trial was conducted on 210 primipara women. Subjects
were randomly divided into three groups (each group comprised 70 women) to receive …

Objective: To explore the reliability and feasibility of electronic visual analogue scales in
people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and healthy individuals. Design: Cross-sectional …

Background Accurate quantification of pain in a clinical setting is vital. The use of an
electronic pain scale enables data to be collected, analyzed, and utilized much faster …