Pain scale

Tell the class which self-report pain-rating scale is used in your clinical practice area (emergency department) for the pediatric, adult, or older adult patient by addressing the following:

• Identify the population of your clinical practice and how the results are integrated into treatment plans
• Include processes of documentation, pain management protocols, and any other pertinent information 
• What do you like/not like about this scale?
• Do you think it provides a good indicator of pain?
• Include at least one research article that discusses the validity and/or reliability of the selected pain scale