Chapman H R, Kirby-Turner N
Department of Clinical Psychology, Mid Sussex NHS Trust, The Princess Royal Hospital, Lewes Rd, Haywards Heath, W Sussex RH16 4EX.
Br Dent J. 2002 Oct 26;193(8):447-50.
The flexible use of a visual/verbal analogue scale--the thermometer--is described as a means of monitoring patients' levels of cognitive fear, trust, pain and self-esteem during treatment visits. Variations for use with very young children and those with physical and learning disabilities are also described.
