title: Peripheral neuropathy: evidence-based treatment of a complex disorder.
abstract: Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a common and often progressive condition frequently seen in primary care. The chronic pain associated with PN, or neuropathic pain, can significantly diminish patients' quality of life and be challenging to treat.
authors.affiliation: University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, USA.
authors.forename: Margaret
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hammersla
authors.forename: Jane Faith
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Kapustin
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003929:Diabetic Neuropathies / Q000451:nursing; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000451:nursing; D008875:Middle Aged; D009437:Neuralgia / Q000451:nursing*; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D011788:Quality of Life