Get Abbey Pain Scale

The Abbey Pain Scale is a critical tool used to assess pain levels in individuals who may be unable to verbalize their discomfort. This guide will provide clear and supportive instructions to help users accurately fill out the Abbey Pain Scale online, ensuring that pain is effectively assessed and managed.

Follow the steps to complete the Abbey Pain Scale online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to retrieve the Abbey Pain Scale and open it in the digital editor.
2. Start by entering the name of the individual being assessed in the designated field.
3. Input the person's identification number (personnummer) accurately in the respective section.
4. Fill in the date on which the assessment is being conducted.
5. Record the time (klockslag) that the assessment takes place.
6. Evaluate the user's vocal expressions by assessing if they are moaning or exhibiting any sounds of discomfort, and select the corresponding score from 0 to 3.
7. Assess the facial expressions, noting if the individual appears tense, frowning, grimacing, or looking fearful, and assign a score accordingly.
8. Observe any body language changes, such as restlessness, protecting a body part, or curling up, and choose an appropriate score.
9. Consider behavioral changes, including increased confusion, refusal to eat, or changes in overall activity, then select a score.
10. Identify any physiological changes such as alterations in body temperature, pulse, blood pressure, sweating, or skin color and score these symptoms.
11. Document any physical changes, including skin tears, pressure sores, or other injuries, assigning a score based on severity.
12. Sum the scores from questions 1 to 6. Interpret the total score using the provided scale: 1-2 for no pain, 3-7 for mild pain, 8-13 for moderate pain, and over 14 for severe pain.
13. Sign the form to validate the assessment, and clarify the signature on the back of the document.
14. Once all sections are complete, users can save their changes, download, print, or share the completed form as necessary.

Begin filling out the Abbey Pain Scale online to ensure effective pain assessment.