A comparison of chronic pain with and without neuropathic characteristics in a Hong Kong Chinese population: An analysis of pain related outcomes and patient help seeking behaviour.

Stanley Sau Ching WongSiu Wai ChoiChi Wai Cheung
Published in: PloS one (2018)
Chinese individuals having chronic pain with neuropathic characteristics had worse pain related outcomes. Differences in help-seeking behaviour were observed. Lack of appropriate analgesic prescription suggests that identification and management of chronic neuropathic pain in Hong Kong needs to be improved.