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ArticleBMJ open2020

Clinical indicators to identify neuropathic pain in low back-related leg pain: protocol for a modified Delphi study.

Jai Mistry, Deborah Falla, Tim Noblet, Nicola R Heneghan, Alison B Rushton

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Article in BMJ open, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4citing papers in PubMed
1.5field-weighted citation impact, top 18% of its field
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What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 citing papers in PubMed, 10 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Jai MistryPhysiotherapy, St Georges Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Deborah FallaCentre of Precision Rehabilitation for Spinal Pain, School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.ORCID 0000-0003-1689-6190
Tim NobletPhysiotherapy, St Georges Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Nicola R HeneghanCentre of Precision Rehabilitation for Spinal Pain, School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.ORCID 0000-0001-7599-3674
Alison B RushtonCentre of Precision Rehabilitation for Spinal Pain, School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK a.b.rushton@bham.ac.uk.ORCID 0000-0001-8114-7669
University of Birmingham · GBSt George's Hospital · GB

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionNeuropathic low back-related leg pain (LBLP) can be a challenge to healthcare providers to diagnose and treat. Accurate diagnosis of neuropathic pain is fundamental to ensure appropriate intervention is given. However, to date there is no gold standard to diagnose neuropathic LBLP. A Delphi study will therefore be conducted to obtain an expert-derived consensus list of clinical indicators to identify a neuropathic component to LBLP. METHODS/ANALYSIS: Included participants will be considered experts within the field as measured against a predefined eligibility criterion. Through an iterative multistage process, participants will rate their agreement with a list of clinical indicators and suggest any missing clinical indicators during each round. Agreement will be measured using a 5-point Likert scale. Descriptive statistics will be used to measure agreement; median, IQR and percentage of agreement. A priori consensus criteria will be defined for each round. Data analysis at the end of round three will enable a list of clinical indicators to be derived. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: Ethical approval was gained from the University of Birmingham (ERN_19-1142). On completion of the study, findings will be disseminated in a peer-reviewed journal and presented at relevant conferences.

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ConsensusDelphi TechniqueHumansLegLow Back PainNeuralgiaPainPain MeasurementResearch DesignSurveys and QuestionnairesDelphidiagnosisleg painneurological painneuropathic pain

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