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Table 2 Results of the clinical utility tests reported as median and range. The questions used a five-point Likert scale ranging from one (strongly disagree) to five (strongly agree)

From: Bristol Rabbit Pain Scale (BRPS): clinical utility, validity and reliability

 

Median

Minimum

Maximum

It is easy and clear to understand

5

3

5

It is quick to apply

5

3

5

It is easy to apply

5

3

5

The time taken to complete the scale is appropriate for incorporation into routine practice

5

3

5

It discriminates rabbits with pain from rabbits without pain

4

3

5

This tool is better for pain assessment in rabbits than other currently available pain assessment tools

4

2

5

This tool is easier to use than my current method to assess pain in rabbits

5

2

5

It provides information that is clinically useful

4

3

5

Pain scoring using this tool can easily guide analgesic intervention

4

3

5

I would be happy to use this tool

5

2

5