Table 1.
Modified Glasgow Composite Pain Scale (mGCPS) behavioral assessment categories and scoring based on the severity of the behavior or response observed.
| Behavior category | Score | Descriptor |
|---|---|---|
| Vocalization | [0] | Quiet |
| [1] | Whimpering or crying | |
| [2] | Groaning | |
| [3] | Screaming | |
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| ||
| Response to touch | [0] | Do nothing |
| [1] | Looks around | |
| [2] | Flinch | |
| [3] | Growl or guard area | |
| [4] | Snap | |
| [5] | Cry | |
|
| ||
| Demeanor | [0] | Happy and content and bouncy |
| [1] | Quiet | |
| [2] | Indifferent or nonresponsive to surroundings | |
| [3] | Nervous, anxious or fearful | |
| [4] | Depressed or nonresponsive to stimulation | |
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| ||
| Posture/activity | [0] | Comfortable |
| [1] | Unsettled | |
| [2] | Restless | |
| [3] | Hunched or tense | |
| [4] | Rigid | |
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| ||
| Eating* | [0] | Eating normally |
| [1] | Eating more slowly | |
| [2] | Eating with reluctance | |
| [3] | Not eating | |
*Eating was not included in score summaries for determining pain intervention.