Sunday, October 4, 2009

SwannDO's Modified Pain/Function Scale

SwannDO's Modified Pain/Function Scale

Level of Pain Objective Abilities Level of Function


1-2 Able to Do About Anything 5
e.g. Run Sprint Triathlon
Function at Level 5

3-4 Almost Able to Anything 4
30-50 minutes of intense aerobics, very sore 2-3 days but with NSAID's
Function at Level 4

5-6 Full ADL's, some loss of composure, 3
Needs NSAID's perhaps even 1-3 vicoden's a day Get to Appointments, Work,School, Pain relates reflective of irritability, disturbs sleep
Function at Level 3

7-8 Basic ADL's only needs 4-8 Vic/Perc's a day 2
Sleep, relationships ,Obligations
Significantly& Adversely affected
Function at Level 2

9-10 Bedridden or Incapacitated,? Go to ER? 1
Needs Parenteral Narcs, dilaudid/Morphine
Incapacitated ,Screaming Inwardly or Outwardly Pain
Function at Level 1


ADL means Activities of Daily Living

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