ASMR 2016

The SOMA Scale

• S ubjective 

Interview or questionnaire

 Aims to assess the impact to the patient, not a clinician’s interpretation of this • O bjective  Assessed by clinician during a clinical exam 

May be able to detect early signs of potential complications if left unaddressed

• M edical management  • A nalytical evaluation 

Active medical intervention

Indicates tools available to assess tissue function objectively  Cost benefit  Invasiveness vs. symptom severity and potential therapeutic benefit from intervention