Abbey Pain Scale Tool. The Abbey Pain Scale devised in nursing homes in Australia comprises six categories vocalisation facial expression change in body language behavioural change physiological change and physical changes and has a score range of 0-24 Abbey et al 2004. Recent work by the Australian Pain Society recommends that the Abbey Pain Scale be used.
Ongoing assessment The Scale does not differentiate between distress and pain so measuring the effectiveness of pain-relieving interventions is essential. Looking tense frowning grimacing looking frightened. People with dementia may not be able to verbally communicate that they are in pain.
About the Abbey Pain Scale.
Abbey Pain Scale An observational tool for measurement of pain in people with dementia who cannot verbalise Anxiety and Sensitivity Index ASI An 18 item scale. Ongoing assessment The Scale does not differentiate between distress and pain so measuring the effectiveness of pain-relieving interventions is essential. The scores are classified based on the type of pain such as acute chronic and acute on chronic. About the Abbey Pain Scale.
