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. 2008 Dec 12;105(50):865–870. doi: 10.3238/arztebl.2008.0865

Table 1. Overview of outcome measures on the questionnaire.

Outcome measure Scale
Pain on ambulation NRS 0–10*1
Maximum pain intensity since surgery NRS 0–10
Minimum pain intensity since surgery NRS 0–10
Is pain interfering with your mobility or movement? Yes/No
Are you experiencing pain when you cough or breathe deeply? Yes/No
Were you woken up by pain last night? Yes/No
Is pain interfering with your mood? Yes/No
Have you felt very tired since your surgery? Yes/No
Have you felt nauseous since your surgery? Yes/No
Have you vomited since your surgery? Yes/No
Would you have liked to have received more pain medication? Yes/No
How satisfied are you with your pain treatment since surgery? NRS 0–15*2

*1 0 = no pain, 10 = most intense pain imaginable

*2 0 = very unsatisfied, 15 = very satisfied