Application of PainDETECT in pediatric chronic pain: how well does it identify neuropathic pain and its characteristics?

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Neuropathic pain (NP) arises from nerve damage or disease, and when not defined, it can impair function and quality of life. Early detection allows for interventions that can enhance outcomes. Diagnosis of NP can be difficult if not properly evaluated. PainDETECT is a NP screening tool developed and successfully used in adults.

Objectives

We evaluated the validity of painDETECT in a pediatric population.

Methods

Adolescents and young adults (10-19 years old) completed painDETECT and quantitative sensory testing (QST), which assessed mechanical allodynia and hyperalgesia, common symptoms of NP. Pain diagnoses, including neuropathic pain (n = 10), were collected through documentation in the medical chart. Descriptive statistics were used to examine age, gen

SUBMITTER: Hess CW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10686590 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature