Central Poststroke Pain: Its Profile among Stroke Survivors in Kano, Nigeria
Joint Authors
Bashir, Abdulbaki Halliru
Abdullahi, Auwal
Abba, Muhammad Aliyu
Mukhtar, Naziru Bashir
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-09-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Central poststroke pain (CPSP) caused by sensory dysfunction of central origin is a disabling condition that significantly affects the quality of life of stroke patients.
Aim.
The aim of this study is to determine the clinical profiles and pattern of CPSP among stroke patients in Kano, Nigeria.
Methods.
The study was a cross-sectional design involving stroke survivors who were ≥18 years old and with no significant cognitive impairment approved by the Research Ethics Committee of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital.
Participants were assessed using diagnostic criteria form, the douleur neuropathique 4 questions (DN4 questionnaire), and Leeds assessment of neuropathic symptoms and signs (LANNS).
Results.
A total of 120 stroke patients participated in the study, in which 6 (5%) were diagnosed with CPSP occurring within the first 3 months in 50% of the participants.
The pain characteristics were mainly moderate (83.3%), burning (62.5%), and continuously experienced (66.7%).
The frequently affected parts were extremities or occurring as hemisyndrome.
Conclusion.
Prevalence of CPSP following stroke is low.
The clinical features are variable and can occur at a varied time and different intensities and locations.
However, it majorly occurs within the first few months post stroke.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bashir, Abdulbaki Halliru& Abdullahi, Auwal& Abba, Muhammad Aliyu& Mukhtar, Naziru Bashir. 2017. Central Poststroke Pain: Its Profile among Stroke Survivors in Kano, Nigeria. Behavioural Neurology،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1139794
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bashir, Abdulbaki Halliru…[et al.]. Central Poststroke Pain: Its Profile among Stroke Survivors in Kano, Nigeria. Behavioural Neurology No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1139794
American Medical Association (AMA)
Bashir, Abdulbaki Halliru& Abdullahi, Auwal& Abba, Muhammad Aliyu& Mukhtar, Naziru Bashir. Central Poststroke Pain: Its Profile among Stroke Survivors in Kano, Nigeria. Behavioural Neurology. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1139794
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1139794