Comfort

The patient report is the most reliable indicator of pain.

Descriptors of Pain

Duration (Acute/Chronic/Combination)

Location

Intensity

Frequency

Pain Classification

Nociceptive (Somatic)

Neuropathic (CNS/Nerves)

Mixed Pain (Both Nociceptive/Neuropathic)

Patient Self-Report

Location

Intensity

Quality

Onset and Duration

Alleviating and relieving factors

Effect of pain on function and quality of life \n Comfort and function goal

Behavioral Signs of Pain

Facial Expressions

Restlessness

Change in Activity

Crying

Assessment tool

Nonpharmacological Strategies

Massage

Positioning/Body Alignment

Splinting

Thermal Interventions (Hot/Cold)

Mind-body Therapies (Meditation)