Utility of DN4 questionnaire in assessment of neuropathic pain and its clinical correlations in Turkish patients with diabetes mellitus

Celik S., Yenidunya G., Tomel E., Purisa S., Uzum A. K., Gul N., ...More

PRIMARY CARE DIABETES, vol.10, no.4, pp.259-264, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 10 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.pcd.2015.11.005
  • Journal Name: PRIMARY CARE DIABETES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.259-264
  • Keywords: Diabetes mellitus, DN4, Neuropathic pain, Turkey, GENERAL-POPULATION, PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY, RISK-FACTORS, PREVALENCE, MANAGEMENT, IMPACT
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: We aimed to assess the utility of DN4 questionnaire (Douleur Neuropathique en 4 questions) to define the frequency and severity of neuropathic pain (NP) and also its clinical correlation to daily clinical practice.