Relationship Between Neuropathic Pain and Geriatric Assessment Parameters in Patients Aged 80 Years and Older

Evaluation of the Relationship Between Neuropathic Pain and Geriatric Assessment Parameters in Patients Aged 80 Years and Older

This study aimed to determine the frequency of neuropathic pain in individuals aged 80 years and older and to evaluate the relationship between neuropathic pain and comprehensive geriatric assessment parameters.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 80 years or older
• Full cooperation
• Complete comprehensive geriatric assessment parameters

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with dementia classified as CDR-2 or CDR-3 according to the Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) Scale
• Patients who have experienced an acute illness within the last 1 month (e.g., infection, fracture, or cerebrovascular disease)
• Patients with a psychotic disorder
• Patients with severe hearing loss
• Patients with a history of malignancy