Patients ’ self‐reported nausea: Validation of the Numerical Rating Scale and of a daily summary of repeated Numerical Rating Scale scores

ConclusionsNumeric Rating Scale scores showed strong associations with a verbal scale; therefore, the NRS seems to be a valid tool to measure nausea intensity. The quality of daily summarised median nausea scores needs to be further explored before clinical use.Relevance to clinical practiceThe use of the NRS in assessments of nausea in postoperative care will facilitate communication between patients and health care professionals regarding nausea intensity. When documenting nausea, it seems unnecessary to distinguish nausea at rest from nausea during activity.

Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - November 8, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Lotta Wikstr öm, Mats Nilsson, Anders Broström, Kerstin Eriksson Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research