The VAS Scale is an adaptable tool for rating emotions, symptoms, or physical sensations such as pain.
Offers theory, guidance, and prompts for mental health professionals. Downloads are in Fillable PDF format where appropriate.
Includes client-friendly guidance. Downloads are in Fillable PDF format where appropriate.
An editable Microsoft PowerPoint version of the resource.
Visual analogue scales (VAS) are valuable tools for obtaining subjective ratings of various emotions and sensations, including pain. These scales typically consist of a straight line measuring a continuum of feelings or experiences, allowing individuals to mark their perceived intensity. This is a handy VAS scale in the style of a thermometer which can be used for symptom rating.
The VAS Scale offers an intuitive method for quantifying subjective experiences.
Monitoring pain intensity over time.
Rating changes in mood.
Measuring energy levels.
Identify a focus for the rating.
Agree on anchor points with the client.
Instruct clients to rate on the scale.
Discuss the client's rating.
Visual analogue scales (VAS's) can be used for subjective ratings of mood, emotion, distress, or other sensations such as pain. Clients simply rate the intensity of the sensation on a scale from 0 - 100, or on whatever scale has been agreed.
This is a handy VAS Scale in the style of a thermometer which can be used for symptom rating. The original version of this worksheet was submitted by Paul McQueen.
