An
analogue scale is a way to measure or classify things using a sequential order or numeric scale, without using exact numbers or precise measurements. It allows for a general idea of comparison or evaluation rather than specific measurements.
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Results 58 studies were included, reporting 61 different measures including 29 questionnaires, 29 logs, two
visual analogue scales and one tally counter.
A comparison of a patient - rated visual
analogue scale with the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale for social anxiety disorder: A cross-sectional study
Pain was assessed by a 10 - point
Visual Analogue Scale and functional disability as measured by the Oswestry Disability Index.
Mean score for pain using a visual
analogue scale (VAS) decreased from 5.0 to 2.9, with 13 patients reporting being pain free after OMT.
Patients reported the severity of their headaches on a visual
analogue scale (VAS), ranging from 1 - 10, to quantify the degree of debilitation experienced from the migraine.
Along with other tests, the subjects were asked to rate their cravings on a visual
analogue scale (VAS), which is a scale for gauging subjective experiences.
Pain, the secondary outcome, was measured making use of a visual
analogue scale.
This research has been able to quantify, using VAS (Visual
Analogue Scales) and 3 - D micro topography that the oral use of marine collagen based formulations can reduce the effects of photo aging that leads to blemishes, loss of elasticity, fine lines and wrinkles.
The main effect parameter was the validated Moos» menstrual distress questionnaire (MMDQ), and secondary parameters were a visual
analogue scale (VAS; self - assessment) and a global impression scale (GI, self - assessment).
To assess the benefits of yoga, researchers measured labor pain using the Visual
Analogue Scale three times during the women's labor: at 3 - 4 cm cervical dilation, 2 hours later, and again 2 hours after that.
The fatigue, health and physical activity was assessed by the use of the Visual
Analogue Scales and the SF - 12 Health Survey.
The psychometric properties of analogue tools such as the Visual
Analogue Scale (VAS) are reportedly better than forced - choice scales like the Wong - Baker.
A randomized controlled trial was carried out with follow - up assessments at 3 months after baseline assessments using the Short Explanatory Model Interview (SEMI), General Health Questionnaire (GHQ - 30), Bradford Somatic Inventory (BSI) and patient satisfaction on a visual
analogue scale.
Fifty - eight papers were included, reporting 58 studies and 61 measures of adherence, of which there were 29 questionnaires, 29 logs / dairies, two visual
analogue scales (VAS) and one tally counter.
At baseline (start of study) and 2 and 5 years after completion of the rehabilitation program all participants were evaluated in terms of sick leave, pain rating (Visual
Analogue Scale), the Disability Rating Index, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and Stress Test.
Measures utilized include the Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS), Social Adjustment Scale - self rating (SAS - SR), McMaster Family Assessment Device, Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES - D), and Visual
Analogue Scale (VAS).
Hypochondrial cognition or behaviour rated by a validated hypochondriasis or health anxiety scale (Health Anxiety Inventory, Health Anxiety Questionnaire, Whitley Index, Somatic Symptom Index or Illness Attitudes Scale), or appropriate visual
analogue scale.
Abbreviations: PVAS Pain Visual
Analogue Scale, 10 - item CD - RISC 10 - item Connor Davidson Resilience scale, FIQ Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, HADS Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, PCS Pain Catastrophizing Scale, CPAQ Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire, MAAS Mindful Attention Awareness Scale.