VAS Scale
The VAS Scale is an adaptable tool for rating emotions, symptoms, or physical sensations such as pain.
VAS Scale
Many experiences lie somewhere on a scale or continuum. For instance, at any given moment, you might feel different amounts of distress, pain, or fatigue. Alternatively, you might have different levels of belief in a particular thought or prediction.
You can use a visual analogue scale (or ‘VAS scale’) to rate experiences like these.
Overview
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.
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