Validation of the Nepali version of the self-reported Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs (S-LANSS) in adults with chronic pain and predominantly low-literacy levels

About one quarter of the world's population experience chronic pain with a significant proportion with neuropathic origin.10, 20 Population prevalence estimates of chronic pain with neuropathic characteristics range from 3% to 17%.57 Most of these estimates are derived from developed countries; prevalence estimates of neuropathic pain (NeuP) from developing countries are lacking.42 NeuP is generally more intense and causes greater pain-related interference than non-neuropathic chronic pain,53 and requires different pharmacological approaches to management.
Source: The Journal of Pain - Category: Materials Science Authors: Tags: Original Reports Source Type: research