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Neuropathic pain : assessment in rehabilitation settings
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Abstract
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| One of the essences of rehabilitation is enhancing a persons' functioning and participation in society, including work. According to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), participation can be influenced by a wide range of factors, including pain. In many patients with a pain complaint a neuropathic pain component is present. To steer (vocational) rehabilitation, it is important to recognize the presence of neuropathic pain. Expensive and time-consuming instrumental tests (e.g. Quantitative Sensory Testing) to identify presence of neuropathic pain are available in specialized centers but not applicable in daily clinical practice in rehabilitation settings. The aim of this manuscript is to give an overview of alternative screening and assessment methods of neuropathic pain that are applicable in a daily clinical setting and for the different professionals who may be involved in rehabilitation (e.g., physical therapists, occupationl therapists, counselors, etc). The first part elaborates on the definition of neuropathic pain and common terminology. Second, basic anatomy and physiology related to neuropathic pain are presented needed to understand neuropathic pain. Third, the relevant aspects of clinical history and clinical examination are discussed. Finally, screening tools for neuropathic pain and alternative clinical assessments methods for Quantitative Sensory Testing are presented. |
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Language
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English
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Source (journal)
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Journal of rehabilitation. - Washington, D.C.
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Publication
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Washington, D.C.
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2019
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ISSN
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0022-4154
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85
:3
(2019)
, p. 34-43
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ISI
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000485206700004
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