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VAPS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2000-10-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- The Eye
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- visual analog scale
1, record 1, English, visual%20analog%20scale
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- VAS 2, record 1, English, VAS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- visual analog pain scale 3, record 1, English, visual%20analog%20pain%20scale
correct, less frequent
- VAPS 4, record 1, English, VAPS
correct
- VAPS 4, record 1, English, VAPS
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Research has shown that children do experience pain. Describing the amount of pain they are experiencing is a difficult task for many children. Studies have demonstrated that several tools: FACES Scale, Oucher Scale, and Visual Analog Scale help children quantify the intensity of their pain. 5, record 1, English, - visual%20analog%20scale
Record 1, Key term(s)
- visual analogue scale
- visual analogue pain scale
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Oeil
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- échelle visuelle analogue
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9chelle%20visuelle%20analogue
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'intensité des lombalgies était évaluée à 24, 48 et 72 heures après l'intervention à l'aide d'une échelle visuelle analogue (EVA). 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20visuelle%20analogue
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1992-08-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Personnel Management (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Veterans Affairs Personnel System 1, record 2, English, Veterans%20Affairs%20Personnel%20System
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
To replace Personnel Management Information System. 1, record 2, English, - Veterans%20Affairs%20Personnel%20System
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Personnel Management Information System
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Système du personnel d'Anciens combattants 1, record 2, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20du%20personnel%20d%27Anciens%20combattants
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Remplace le Système d'information pour la gestion du personnel. 1, record 2, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20du%20personnel%20d%27Anciens%20combattants
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Système d'information pour la gestion du personnel
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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