Treatment Outcomes in Trigeminal Neuralgia–A Systematic Review of Domains, Dimensions and Measures
Background: Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a painful disorder characterized by sudden electric shock–like pain. It is a rare condition for which multiple treatments are available, including medical and surgical. The best treatment option is yet to be defined, and this is related to the lack of definit...
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| description | Background: Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a painful disorder characterized by sudden electric shock–like pain. It is a rare condition for which multiple treatments are available, including medical and surgical. The best treatment option is yet to be defined, and this is related to the lack of definition in the treatment outcomes and outcome measures. The aim of this systematic review was to summarize all the outcomes and outcomes measures that have been published to date and highlight variability in their use. Methods: We have conducted a literature search using a wide range of databases (1946–2019 for medical and 2008–2019 for surgical treatment), for all intervention studies in TN. Four hundred and sixty-seven studies were selected for data extraction on TN classification, data collection method, intervention, and treatment outcomes mapped to the Initiative on Methods, Measurement, and Pain Assessment in Clinical Trials (IMMPACT guidelines). Results: Most studies collected data on pain (n = 459) and side effects (n = 386) domains; however, very few collected data on the impact of treatment on physical (n = 46) and emotional functioning (n = 17) and on patient satisfaction (n = 35). There was high variability on outcome measures used for pain relief (n = 10), pain intensity (n = 9), and frequency of pain episodes (n = 3). Conclusions: A clear definition of what are the important outcomes for patients with TN is essential. The choice of standardized outcome measures allowing for consistent reporting in TN treatment will allow for comparison of studies and facilitate treatment choice for patients and clinicians thus, improving health outcomes and reducing health care cost. Key words: Outcome measures, Systematic review, Treatment outcomes, Trigeminal neuralgia |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6de9d88377924250944995f60b66b2d42022-12-21T17:25:09ZengElsevierWorld Neurosurgery: X2590-13972020-04-016Treatment Outcomes in Trigeminal Neuralgia–A Systematic Review of Domains, Dimensions and MeasuresCarolina Venda Nova0Joanna M. Zakrzewska1Sarah R. Baker2Richeal Ni Riordain3UCL Eastman Dental Institute, London, United Kingdom; To whom correspondence should be addressed: Carolina Venda Nova, M.Sc. (O.M.)UCL Eastman Dental Institute, London, United KingdomSchool of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United KingdomUCL Eastman Dental Institute, London, United Kingdom; Department of Oral Medicine, Cork University Dental School and Hospital, Cork, IrelandBackground: Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a painful disorder characterized by sudden electric shock–like pain. It is a rare condition for which multiple treatments are available, including medical and surgical. The best treatment option is yet to be defined, and this is related to the lack of definition in the treatment outcomes and outcome measures. The aim of this systematic review was to summarize all the outcomes and outcomes measures that have been published to date and highlight variability in their use. Methods: We have conducted a literature search using a wide range of databases (1946–2019 for medical and 2008–2019 for surgical treatment), for all intervention studies in TN. Four hundred and sixty-seven studies were selected for data extraction on TN classification, data collection method, intervention, and treatment outcomes mapped to the Initiative on Methods, Measurement, and Pain Assessment in Clinical Trials (IMMPACT guidelines). Results: Most studies collected data on pain (n = 459) and side effects (n = 386) domains; however, very few collected data on the impact of treatment on physical (n = 46) and emotional functioning (n = 17) and on patient satisfaction (n = 35). There was high variability on outcome measures used for pain relief (n = 10), pain intensity (n = 9), and frequency of pain episodes (n = 3). Conclusions: A clear definition of what are the important outcomes for patients with TN is essential. The choice of standardized outcome measures allowing for consistent reporting in TN treatment will allow for comparison of studies and facilitate treatment choice for patients and clinicians thus, improving health outcomes and reducing health care cost. Key words: Outcome measures, Systematic review, Treatment outcomes, Trigeminal neuralgiahttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590139720300016 |
| spellingShingle | Carolina Venda Nova Joanna M. Zakrzewska Sarah R. Baker Richeal Ni Riordain Treatment Outcomes in Trigeminal Neuralgia–A Systematic Review of Domains, Dimensions and Measures World Neurosurgery: X |
| title | Treatment Outcomes in Trigeminal Neuralgia–A Systematic Review of Domains, Dimensions and Measures |
| title_full | Treatment Outcomes in Trigeminal Neuralgia–A Systematic Review of Domains, Dimensions and Measures |
| title_fullStr | Treatment Outcomes in Trigeminal Neuralgia–A Systematic Review of Domains, Dimensions and Measures |
| title_full_unstemmed | Treatment Outcomes in Trigeminal Neuralgia–A Systematic Review of Domains, Dimensions and Measures |
| title_short | Treatment Outcomes in Trigeminal Neuralgia–A Systematic Review of Domains, Dimensions and Measures |
| title_sort | treatment outcomes in trigeminal neuralgia a systematic review of domains dimensions and measures |
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