Effects of Pain and Disability on Quality  of Life in Patients with Diabetic  Polyneuropathy

Olmez, Nurten; Değirmenci, Yıldız; Kececi, Hulusi

doi:10.4236/nm.2015.63017

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“…The low level of education could negatively influence the quality of life of such patients. A good level of education would promote compliance with the treatment and result in increased earnings [ 48 , 49 ].…”

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Diabetic polyneuropathy with/out neuropathic pain in Mali: A cross-sectional study in two reference diabetes treatment centers in Bamako (Mali), Western Africa

Maiga

Diallo²,

Konipo

et al. 2020

PLoS ONE

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Introduction Diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN) with or without neuropathic pain is a frequent complication of diabetes. This work aimed to determine the prevalence of diabetic polyneuropathy, to describe its epidemiological aspects, and to analyze the therapeutic itinerary of patients with DPN. Methods This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study performed synchronously over six months at two major follow-up sites for patients with diabetes in Mali. DPN was diagnosed based on the Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument (MNSI). The neuropathic nature of the pain and the quality of life of patients were evaluated by the DN4 and the ED-5D scale, respectively. We used three (3) different questionnaires to collect data from patients (one at inclusion and another during the follow-up consultation) and from the caregivers of patients with DPN. Results We included 252 patients with diabetes, and DPN was found to have a healthcare facility-based prevalence of 69.8% (176/252). The sex ratio was approximately three females for every male patient. The patients were mostly 31 to 60 years of age, 83% had type 2 diabetes, and 86.9% had neuropathic pain Approximately half of the patients (48.3%) had autonomic neuropathy and they reported moderate to intense pain, which was mainly described as a burning sensation. The patients exhibited impaired exteroceptive and proprioceptive sensations in 51.7% of cases. The patients smoked tobacco in 3.4% of cases, while 36.6% of the patients were obese and had dyslipidemia. The caregivers clearly indicated that appropriate medications were not readily accessible or available for their patients with DPN. Conclusion The healthcare facility-based prevalence of DPN with or without neuropathic pain was high in our cohort. These inexpensive and easy-to-use tools (MNSI, DN4) can be used to adequately diagnose DPN in the African context. In Mali, screening and early treatment of patients at risk of DPN should allow for a reduction of the burden of the disease, while caregivers need to be adequately trained to manage DPN.

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Diabetic polyneuropathy with/out neuropathic pain in Mali: A cross-sectional study in two reference diabetes treatment centers in Bamako (Mali), Western Africa

Maiga

Diallo²,

Konipo

et al. 2020

PLoS ONE

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“…PL agenesis can be ruled out by clinical evaluation via standardized Schaeffer's test and through three other tests performed for more authorization 9,10 . The Palmaris longus, median nerve, and flexor carpi radialis are considered together as a landmark that is often used as an injection site of the carpal tunnel or to block the median nerve at the wrist.…”

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Frequency of the Agenesis of Palmaris Longus and Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Tendons Among Individuals

Rafique,

Bilal

et al. 2023

JMS

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Objective: To find out the frequency of hereditary absence of palmaris longus and flexor digitorum superficialis tendons among individuals visiting physiotherapy clinics of 2 hospitals in Pakistan. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Government hospitals in twin cities (Islamabad and Rawalpindi), Pakistan from September 2018 to March 2019. For examination, a standardized clinical Schaeffer's test and three additional tests were used for the assessment of palmaris longus (PL), and a standardized simple, and the modified test was used for flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS). Data were analyzed by using SPSS 23. Results: Out of 619 individuals, 51.7% were men and 48.3% women were examined. The mean age of males was 33.4 years ± 14.5 and of females 35.9 years ± 13.4. Palmaris longus muscle was absent in 49.3% of participants with bilateral absence being more common. Unilateral absence of the PL muscle was found to be more in the left hand. Its absence in the left hand was found more common in females than in males (11.7% females, 9.1% males). This research showed agenesis of PL is gender dependent. (p< 0.05), and no association was found among the standard FDS and PL tendon test, that is r (617) =0.046, p= 0.249. Conclusion(s): The absence of palmaris longus muscle is more frequently found in women and in the left hand. Agenesis of FDS is rare in individuals and has no association with agenesis of palmaris longus. Keywords: Association, agenesis, humans, muscle, population.

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Two nested syndromes: fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain in prediabetes—a pilot study

Erol

Topaloğlu

2021

Int J Diabetes Dev Ctries

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Effects of Pain and Disability on Quality of Life in Patients with Diabetic Polyneuropathy

Cited by 4 publications

References 25 publications

Diabetic polyneuropathy with/out neuropathic pain in Mali: A cross-sectional study in two reference diabetes treatment centers in Bamako (Mali), Western Africa

Diabetic polyneuropathy with/out neuropathic pain in Mali: A cross-sectional study in two reference diabetes treatment centers in Bamako (Mali), Western Africa

Frequency of the Agenesis of Palmaris Longus and Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Tendons Among Individuals

Two nested syndromes: fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain in prediabetes—a pilot study

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