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The utility of a single simple question in the evaluation of patients with nondiabetic polyneuropathy
Author(s) -
Abraham Alon,
Lovblom Leif E.,
Bril Vera
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
muscle and nerve
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.025
H-Index - 145
eISSN - 1097-4598
pISSN - 0148-639X
DOI - 10.1002/mus.26802
Subject(s) - polyneuropathy , medicine , physical therapy , physical medicine and rehabilitation , psychology , surgery
A single and simple question, namely “What percentage of normal (PoNL) do you feel regarding your disease?” is feasible and valid in myasthenia gravis. In this study, we aimed to determine the validity of this question in patients with nondiabetic polyneuropathy. Methods Clinical, electrophysiological, and functional and disability assessments were performed in 151 patients with nondiabetic polyneuropathy. One hundred forty patient answers were recorded for the PoNL question, and these were included in the current study. Results The PoNL correlated moderately with functional and disability scales. Discussion “What PoNL do you feel?” is a simple, quick, and valid question, which correlates moderately with functional and disability scales in nondiabetic polyneuropathy, and it may be incorporated in polyneuropathy assessment.