A Functional Pain Scale to Improve the Patient Experience

A Pilot Study to Validate a Functional Pain Scale in Order to Improve the Patient Experience

This will be an observational cohort study to evaluate pain measurement after surgery using a new functional pain scale.

Patients admitted for orthopedic surgery may take part in this research. Participants will be assessed using three different pain scales: numeric rating scale (NRS), FACES pain scale and a new functional pain scale (FPS).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Completed orthopedic (hip or knee) surgery
• English as primary language and able to read
• Low risk as assessed by Opioid Risk Assessment Tool (ORAT)
• No history of opioid abuse
• Patients with a diagnosis of chronic pain other than the scheduled hip or knee meeting the above criteria may be included.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous diagnosis of cognitive impairment