When someone says their pain is a six out of ten — what does that actually tell us? Pain severity matters. But on its own, it rarely tells the full story.
Two people with the same pain score can have very different experiences — and very different needs.
In this short educational video, Catherine Ketsimur explores how pain severity can be measured thoughtfully in practice, and why understanding impact alongside severity leads to more meaningful assessment.
The video covers:
- Commonly used pain scales in clinical settings
- The strengths and limitations of numeric and verbal rating tools
- Why severity alone is rarely sufficient
- How exploring impact supports clearer clinical reasoning
Watch below to explore how measuring pain can be both simple and clinically meaningful.
