Accuracy of the painDETECT screening questionnaire for detection of neuropathic components in hospital-based patients with orofacial pain: a prospective cohort study

Accuracy of the painDETECT screening questionnaire for detection of neuropathic components in hospital-based patients with orofacial pain: a prospective cohort study

Abstract Background Better tools are required for the earlier identification and management of orofacial pain with different aetiologies. The painDETECT questionnaire is a patient-completed screening tool with utility for identification of neuropathic pain in a range of contexts. 254 patients, refer...

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Main Authors: Daniyal J Jafree, Joanna M Zakrzewska, Saumya Bhatia, Carolina Venda Nova
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:The Journal of Headache and Pain
Subjects:
Screening tool
Orofacial pain
Trigeminal neuralgia
Temporomandibular disorder
Neuropathic pain
Questionnaire
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s10194-018-0932-5

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