Update on Interventional Management of Neuropathic Pain: A Delphi Consensus of the Spanish Pain Society Neuropathic Pain Task Force.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: Interventional management of neuropathic pain (NP) is available to the patients who do not obtain satisfactory pain relief with pharmacotherapy. Evidence supporting this is sparse and fragmented. We attempted to summarize and critically appraise the existing data to identify strategies that yield the greatest benefit, guide clinicians, and identify areas that merit further investigation. Material and Methods: A two-round Delphi survey that involved pain clinic specialists with experience in the research and management of NP was done over an ad hoc 26-item questionnaire made by the authors. Consensus on each statement was defined as either at least 80% endorsement or rejection after the 2nd round. Results: Thirty-five and 29 panelists particip

SUBMITTER: Serrano-Afonso A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9146461 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature