Scale Overview
The Pain Episode Frequency and Severity Measure was developed by PROMIS (2014). It is designed to measure Sickle cell pain crisis characteristics. The scale is intended for use with Individuals with sickle cell disease.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 5 items organized into 5 factors/subscales: Frequency, Recency, Severity, Interference, Duration.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Frequency |
1 |
1 |
| Recency |
2 |
1 |
| Severity |
3 |
1 |
| Interference |
4 |
1 |
| Duration |
5 |
1 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 3 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.