Screening tools for neuropathic pain

Yang, Chih-Wen; Fuh, Jong‐Ling

doi:10.1016/j.jcma.2017.09.002

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“…In our study, LANSS and PDQ were employed as screening tests, and the incidence and prevalence of neuropathic pain differ in the literature. This is due to differences in definitions of neuropathic pain and pain with neuropathic characteristics, in definitions of clinical conditions/diseases associated with neuropathic pain, in the methods of case detection, and differences in case detection tools (e.g., screening tools versus electronic databases for medical cases) [ 30 , 31 ]. On the other hand, the acute and chronic periods of COVID-19 are unknown, which has grabbed the attention of the world, with different symptoms and findings.…”

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Neuropathic pain in patients with post-COVID-19

Comruk¹

2023

North Clin Istanbul

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OBJECTIVE In this study, we aimed to determine the continuing pain during the post-COVID-19 period the frequency of neuropathic pain in these patients, and the factors affecting the frequency. METHODS A total of 209 participants were included in the study who had COVID-19 disease (PCR-positive) aged 18–75 years. The demographic characteristics and COVID-19 severity data were recorded by questioning the patients. The musculoskeletal pain was also assessed using Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and the extended Nordic musculoskeletal system questionnaire (NMQ-E). In addition, the neuropathic components of pain were evaluated using the Leeds Assessment of neuropathic symptoms and Signs (LANSS) pain scale and the Pain-DETECT questionnaire (PDQ). RESULTS The mean time elapsed since COVID-19 was 5.76±2.95 months (min, 1; max, 12). Six patients (2.9%) had neuropathic pain according to the LANSS score, and 12 patients (5.7%) according to the PDQ score. The NMQ-E indicated that the most pain was detected in the back (20.1%), low back (15.3%), and knee (11.5%) regions during the post-COVID-19 period. According to both neuropathic pain scales; low back pain (p=0.001/0.001) and knee pain (p=0.001/0.01) were more common in patients with PDQ/LANSS neuropathic pain. Logistic regression analysis showed that there were significant associations between neuropathic pain and acute COVID-19 VAS score. CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that musculoskeletal pain was prominent mostly in the back, low back, and knee during the post-COVID-19 period. The incidence of neuropathic pain was 2.9%–5.7% depending on the evaluation parameters. Neuropathic pain is a finding that should be considered during the post-COVID-19 period.

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Neuropathic pain in patients with post-COVID-19

Comruk¹

2023

North Clin Istanbul

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“…A previous study by Huang et al (2012) reported a significant mean change in the spectral energy 13–50 Hz (SE 13–50Hz ) before and after acupuncture [ 8 ]. Kim et al (2017) and Shin et al (2016) had anticipated a 5% type 1 error, 80% power and 5% drop rates based on the mean change and standard deviation derived from Huang et al‘s study [ 9 , 10 ]. They had estimated a sample size of 25 based on a single arm study without a control group.…”

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“…Tsai et al (2018) concluded that the time domain analysis provides a significant variation in the hemodynamic characteristics in the different radial pulse positions and indicators [ 10 ]. Moreover, Huang et al (2011) investigated the radial pressure pulse parameters using the frequency domain analysis and reported a significant difference in SE at the Cun, Guan , and Chi pulses [ 11 ].…”

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An investigation into the effects of acupuncture on radial pressure pulse waves in patients with low back pain: A protocol for a quasi-experimental study

Huang

et al. 2019

Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications

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Introduction The characteristics of radial pressure pulse waves (RPPW) provide an essential diagnostic technique in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The purpose of this research is to develop a study protocol that integrates the concept of TCM and traditional acupuncture treatment with modern scientific tools utilizing a quasi-experimental design. We will investigate the effects of acupuncture on the RPPW in study participants with low back pain (LBP) using modern tools, including the pulse sphygmograph, the fingertip-to-floor test, the Faces Pain Scale-Revised, the Oswestry Disability Index, the Health Status Questionnaire, and the Constitution in Chinese Medicine Questionnaire. Methods We will attempt to recruit 80 eligible subjects with LBP based on our predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Acupuncture intervention will be performed bilaterally on Shenshu (BL23), Dachangshu (BL25) and Weizhong (BL40) for 20 min. Objective and subjective baseline assessments and outcome evaluations will be performed at a specific time before and after the intervention. This paper describes the methods of our original research approved by the China Medical University Hospital's Research Ethics Committee. Recruitment is in progress and data collection will continue until March 2019. Conclusions To our knowledge, this preliminary study is the first attempt to investigate the effects of acupuncture on the RPPW in LBP subjects using a pulse sphygmograph and other modern tools. The findings will also investigate the effectiveness of the selected acupuncture point combinations for LBP. We hope this preliminary study will provide a basic foundation for a large-scale research study that involves randomisation in the future.

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