Self-Reported Disability in Persons With HIV-Related Neuropathy Is Mediated by Pain Interference and Depression.

CONCLUSIONS: In this sample of people with HIV, those with lower extremity peripheral neuropathy reported more severe disability, worse pain, and more depression symptoms than those without neuropathy. The relationship between peripheral neuropathy and disability may be mediated though pain interference and depression.
IMPACT: Distal sensory polyneuropathy is a common comorbidity experienced by people living with HIV and frequently causes pain. This study can help providers direct care toward lessening disability experienced among people with HIV and peripheral neuropathy by targeting interventions for treatment of pain and depression.
PMID: 32914180 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Physical Therapy - September 9, 2020 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Kietrys DM, Parrott JS, Galantino ML, Davis T, Levin T, O'Brien KK Tags: Phys Ther Source Type: research