The History of Pain Measurement in Humans and Animals

Overview

Journal Front Pain Res (Lausanne)

Date 2022 Oct 3

PMID 36185770

Authors

Jeffrey S Mogil

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Abstract

Pain needs to be measured in order to be studied and managed. Pain measurement strategies in both humans and non-human animals have varied widely over the years and continue to evolve. This review describes the historical development of human and animal algesiometry.

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