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

Celik, S.; Yenidunya, GÜLŞAH; Tomel, E.; Purisa, Sevim; Uzum, AYŞE; Gul, NURDAN; Cinkil, G.; Dinccag, N.; Satman, İlhan

doi:10.1016/j.pcd.2015.11.005

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, Scopus)

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.