Clinical Scales for Peripheral Neuropathy - Revision 2021
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چکیده
Outcome measurements are essential to monitor the clinical course or treatment response of peripheral neuropathy. Even though there no designated standard scale for neuropathy currently, several scales were validated use outcome based on many researches. Here, we reviewed commonly used and fulfilled clinimetric properties in neuropathy, especially focusing inflammatory (Guillain-Barré syndrome, chronic demyelinating polyneuropathy, multifocal motor neuropathy). Each was classified according International Classification measure model - Functioning, Disability Health achieve a comprehensive concept
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of the Korean neurological association
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1225-7044', '2288-985X']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17340/jkna.2021.2.16