Definition
Whether peripheral neuropathy is present, as represented by a code.
Components
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Data Element ConceptPerson—peripheral neuropathy indicator
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Object ClassPerson
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PropertyPeripheral neuropathy indicator
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Value DomainYes/no/not stated/inadequately described code N
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Yes/no/not stated/inadequately described code N ".| Data Type | Number |
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| Format | N |
| Maximum character length | 1 |
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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| Permissible Values | 1 | Yes | ||
| 2 | No | |||
| Supplementary Values | 9 | Not stated/inadequately described |
Comments
Guide for use:
CODE 1 Yes: Record if peripheral neuropathy is present in the person.
CODE 2 No: Record if peripheral neuropathy is not present in the person.
Record whether or not peripheral neuropathy is present determined by clinical judgement following assessment using pinprick and vibration (using perhaps a Biothesiometer) or Monofilament.
Origin:
National Diabetes Outcomes Quality Review Initiative (NDOQRIN) data dictionary
References
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Duffy MD, John C and Patout MD, Charles A. 1990. 'Management of the Insensitive Foot in Diabetes: Lessons from Hansen's Disease'. Military Medicine, 155:575-579
Bell- Krotovski OTR, FAOT, FAOTA, Judith and Elizabeth Tomancik LOTR. 1987.The Repeatability of testing with Semmens-Weinstein Monofilaments. 'The Journal of Hand Surgery,' 12A: 155 - 161
Edmonds M, Boulton A, Buckenham T, et al. Report of the Diabetic Foot and Amputation Group. Diabet Med 1996; 13: S27 - 42
Foot Examination -an interactive guide; Aust Prescr 2002; 25:8 - 10
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