| Clinical applications of visual analogue scales: a critical review. | |
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PMID: 3078045 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Visual Analogue Scales (VAS) provide a simple technique for measuring subjective experience. They have been established as valid and reliable in a range of clinical and research applications, although there is also evidence of increased error and decreased sensitivity when used with some subject groups. Decisions concerned with the choice of scoring interval, experimental design, and statistical analysis for VAS have in some instances been based on convention, assumption and convenience, highlighting the need for more comprehensive assessment of individual scales if this versatile and sensitive measurement technique is to be used to full advantage. |
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Authors:
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H M McCormack; D J Horne; S Sheather |
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Psychological medicine Volume: 18 ISSN: 0033-2917 ISO Abbreviation: Psychol Med Publication Date: 1988 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1990-02-20 Completed Date: 1990-02-20 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 1254142 Medline TA: Psychol Med Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1007-19 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Psychiatry, Royal Melbourne Hospital, University of Melbourne, Australia. |
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Humans Mental Disorders / diagnosis Pain Measurement Psychological Tests* |
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