VOCALIZATION | MEANING OF ITEMS | Not at all | Slight degree | Moderate degree | Great degree | Not scored |
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a = Item is not clear | ||||||
b = Situation is unsuitable | ||||||
c = Physical status of person not suitable for scoring | ||||||
d = Other | ||||||
Using offensive words a | Cursing, swearing, or using foul language | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | a b c d |
Using pain-related words a | Using pain words, like “ouch”, “ow”, or “that hurts” | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | a b c d |
Repeating words a | Repeating words or phrases again and again (not stuttering) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | a b c d |
Complaining a | Expressing being unhappy, sick, uncomfortable, and/or in pain | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | a b c d |
Shouting a | Using a loud voice to express words | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | a b c d |
Mumbling a | Uttering words and/or sounds indistinctly | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | a b c d |
Screaming b | Using a loud and/or high-pitched voice to express sounds | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | a b c d |
Groaning b | Making a deep, inarticulate sound | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | a b c d |
Crying b | Whimpering, sobbing, wailing, or weeping | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | a b c d |
Gasping c | Breathing sharply, laboriously, and/or loudly | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | a b c d |
Sighing c | Taking in and letting out a long, loud breath | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | a b c d |