Ideggyogy Szemle
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There is a lack of data on the impact on health related quality of life of peripheral neuropathic pain in Hungary. The main aims of the study were to assess the health related quality of life of non-diabetic PeNP patients identified in general practices through screening, and to assess the relationship between condition specific pain scores and health state utilities. ⋯ Non-diabetic PeNP pain has a huge negative impact on health related quality of life. Although PeNP is a serious chronic condition, the disease burden is seriously underestimated, both on the level of individuals and society, due to the fact that patients are rarely identified.