title: Identifying early signs of peripheral neuropathy among patients with diabetes mellitus.
abstract: This article aims to help nurse practitioners develop a best practice algorithm to identify the early signs of peripheral neuropathy (PNP) among individuals living with diabetes mellitus. This literature review also seeks to determine if there are better clinical testing methods than the Semmes-Weinstein monofilament examination to detect diabetes-related PNP.
authors.affiliation: Bernice S. Samuel is a family nurse practitioner at Vital Family Practice, Mesquite, Tex. Susan J. Appel is a professor at the Capstone College of Nursing, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Ala.
authors.forename: Bernice S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Samuel
authors.forename: Susan J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Appel
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D003929:Diabetic Neuropathies / Q000451:nursing*; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing; D006801:Humans; D009460:Neurologic Examination / Q000379:methods; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis