Pain Scale Keyring

Pain Scale Keyring

A compact, durable communication aid to help anyone quickly show how much pain they’re in - especially handy during hospital visits, ED triage, GP appointments, physio, or aged-care check-ins when speaking is hard. This set includes a sturdy keychain with clip with five colour-coded discs featuring clear facial expressions so patients can show the level that fits best.

Why it helps

• Improves communication fast: Pain is subjective and tough to describe. Standardised scales (numeric, verbal, visual) are widely used in healthcare because they make pain easier to report and track. Your keyring offers a friendly, portable visual prompt that complements those scales.
  
  
• Inclusive & accessible: Visual options support children, non-speaking patients, people with language barriers, cognitive load, or anxiety - so they can self-report pain and be heard.
  
  
• Works alongside clinical practice: Clinicians often document pain using tools like the Numerical Rating Scale (0–10), Verbal Descriptor Scale (no/mild/moderate/severe), or VAS line; your keyring can be used as the patient’s visual check-in, while staff record results in their preferred format.

Colour guide (5 levels)

• Green - No pain
• Light Green - Mild pain
  
• Yellow - Moderate pain
  
• Orange - Severe pain
  
• Red - Excruciating pain

Tip for appointments: if a number is required (e.g., “0–10”), ask your clinician how they prefer to map your chosen colour/face to their scale, as services can differ in their conventions.

How to use (30-second routine)

1. Point & say: “Which face/colour matches your pain right now?”
2. Record: Show the disc to staff; they’ll note it using their system (number/words/line).
3. Re-check: Repeat after treatment or rest to track change over time.

What’s included

• 1 × metal keyring & connector
• 5 × durable discs (Green, Light Green, Yellow, Orange, Red) with clear expression icons

Design & materials

• Designed and 3D printed right here at Sensory Oasis for Kids in a strong, lightweight polymer
• Smooth edges; easy to wipe clean (mild soap + damp cloth)
• Compact and travel-friendly - clip to bag, wheelchair, walker, or keys

Who it’s for

• Children and adults, neurodivergent or neurotypical
• People who are non-speaking, recovering from procedures, or experiencing high pain/anxiety
• Parents, carers, teachers, support workers, therapists, and hospital visitors

Not suitable for children under three years old due to small parts, keep out of their reach. Please note, as with all 3D prints, there can be slight imperfections and variations but these do not hinder the use of the products. Colours may vary depending on what filament I have available.

Important notes:

• Non-medical device: This keyring is a communication aid only. It is not a diagnostic or therapeutic device.
• Works with - doesn’t replace - clinical tools: Hospitals commonly use recognised scales such as NRS 0–10, Verbal Descriptor Scales, or Visual Analogue Scales for documentation and monitoring. Your keyring supports patient expression and can be used alongside these tools.
• Trademark/IP clarity: Some well-known “faces pain scales” (e.g., Wong-Baker FACES®) are copyrighted and require a licence for reproduction. This product uses original, generic artwork and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or a substitute for any specific scale or program.