Likert Scale

Rosycheeks

Hi could anyone please explain to me what the Likert Scale is that the rheumatology nurses use to assess you?
Thank you and Merry Christmas

helpline_team

Hi Rosycheeks

Thanks for your posting.

We do not have any information on the Likert scale and I have looked on the Arthritis Research and NHS Choices sites and there is no mention of it there.

It may be best to speak to the rheumalotogy nurse to find out what this scale means.

Sorry we cant help you further.

You are welcome to ring our helplines on 0808 800 4050 if you would like to have a chat.

Regards

Nick
Helplines Team

elnafinn

Hi Rosycheeks

I googled the Likert Scale because I was interested and this scale is used to ask rheumatology patients to rate their pain according to one of several worded descriptions rather than numbers, of increasing pain intensity ranging from say “no pain” to “extreme pain.The Likert Scale should contain no more than 7 possible responses, because if there are more reponses to choose from patients find it more difficult to answer accurately.

Elna x (forum member)

helpline_team

Hi
Sorry about that - yes we do have info about the Likert scale. x:oops: Elna is right in her description [ta for that].
Will post some more detailed infor up in the New year when the office is up and running again. x:roll:
Take care,
Penn

Rosycheeks

Thank you I am looking forward to reading about it when you have a chance to put the information up.

Happy new year to you all xx