Key facts
- Score direction
- Lower is better
- Time to complete
- 2 min
- Questions
- 2
- Licensing
- Available free of charge; Patient Watch charges only for platform services
About the Visual Analogue Score and Comments
A simple pain assessment tool that combines a pain scale (0-10) with optional comments for tracking musculoskeletal pain conditions.
Medical Specialties
Anatomic Areas
Clinical Indications
Administration Instructions
Please record your pain and any comments you wish to share.
Score Interpretation
Understanding what your score means
no pain
0 - 2No pain or minimal discomfort
mild pain
3 - 4Mild pain that does not interfere with activities
moderate pain
5 - 6Moderate pain that interferes with some activities
severe pain
7 - 8Severe pain that interferes with most activities
excruciating pain
9 - 10Excruciating pain that prevents all activities
Frequently asked questions
What does a no pain Visual Analogue Score and Comments score mean?
A Visual Analogue Score and Comments score of 0 to 2 is classified as no pain. No pain or minimal discomfort
What does a mild pain Visual Analogue Score and Comments score mean?
A Visual Analogue Score and Comments score of 3 to 4 is classified as mild pain. Mild pain that does not interfere with activities
What does a severe pain Visual Analogue Score and Comments score mean?
A Visual Analogue Score and Comments score of 7 to 8 is classified as severe pain. Severe pain that interferes with most activities
What does a moderate pain Visual Analogue Score and Comments score mean?
A Visual Analogue Score and Comments score of 5 to 6 is classified as moderate pain. Moderate pain that interferes with some activities
What does a excruciating pain Visual Analogue Score and Comments score mean?
A Visual Analogue Score and Comments score of 9 to 10 is classified as excruciating pain. Excruciating pain that prevents all activities
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FlowOx Device Training
Watch the training video before confirming you are ready to proceed.
Prescription Upload
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Address
Captures the patient postal address.
This questionnaire is provided free of charge. Patient Watch charges only for platform services (data storage, automated reminders, analytics) - not for use of clinical instruments. This non-commercial model supports academic and clinical use.View full licensing disclosure