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Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapy: Introduction: Summary
Verbal Descriptor Scale (VDS) – (BSF) ○ Most reliable for older adults even those with cognitive impairment
Verbal Descriptor Scale (VDS)
None
Mild
Moderate
Strong
Severe
OR
None
Annoying
Uncomfortable
Dreadful
Agonizing
Universal Pain Assessment Tool
The McGill Pain Questionnaire (BSF) • Self-report questionnaire • Consists primarily of 3 major classes of word descriptors:
Oswestry Disability Index (Part) Measure a patient's permanent functional disability. • “Gold standard’ of low back functional outcome tools • 0% to 20%: minimal disability • 21%-40%: moderate disability • 41%-60%: severe disability • 61%-80%: Back pain impinges on all aspects of the patient's life • 81%-100%: Bed-bound or exaggerating their symptoms
1. Sensory 2. Affective 3. Evaluative
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