Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
Volume 4, Issue 1 , Pages 43-44 , Winter 2005

Measuring Pain. Visual Analog Scale Versus Numeric Pain Scale: What is the Difference?

  • Claire Johnson, MSEd, DC, DACBSP

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    • Corresponding Author Information200 E. Roosevelt Rd. Lombard, IL 60148

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PII: S0899-3467(07)60112-8

doi: 10.1016/S0899-3467(07)60112-8

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
Volume 4, Issue 1 , Pages 43-44 , Winter 2005

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