Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Visual Analog Scale

A subjective psychometric response scale used to measure distinct behavioral or physiological phenomena based on linear numerical gradient or yes/no alternatives.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A subjective psychometric response scale used to measure distinct behavioral or physiological phenomena based on linear numerical gradient or yes/no alternatives.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Analog Scale, Visual
  • Analog Scales, Visual
  • Scale, Visual Analog
  • Scales, Visual Analog
  • Visual Analog Scales

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History Note

2014

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Previous Indexing

  • Pain Measurement (1986-2013)

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Tree Number

  1. E01w.370.928w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Visual Analog Scale. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D064232. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D064232
  2. Visual Analog Scale. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visual_analogue_scale
  3. Visual Analog Scale. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1362526