Defence and Veterans Pain Rating Scale

The Defence and Veterans Pain Rating Scale (DVPRS) is a pain assessment tool that utilizes a numerical rating scale enhanced by functional word descriptors, colour coding, and pictorial facial expressions matched to pain levels.

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Alternative name
DVPRS

Active? Yes

First used: 01 January 1970

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