NQMC Update Service: April 4, 2016: American Academy of Neurology

NQMC Update Service: April 4, 2016

American Academy of Neurology

• Distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSP): percentage of patient visits for patient age 18 years and older with a diagnosis of DSP who was queried about pain and pain interference with function using a valid and reliable instrument.

• Distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSP): percentage of patients age 18 years and older with a diagnosis of DSP who had electrodiagnostic studies conducted, documented and reviewed within 6 months of initial evaluation for DSP.

• Distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSP): percentage of patients age 18 years and older with a diagnosis of DSP who had screening tests for diabetes reviewed, requested or ordered when seen for an initial evaluation for DSP.

• Distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSP): percentage of patients age 18 years and older with a diagnosis of DSP who had their neuropathic symptoms and signs reviewed and documented at the initial evaluation for DSP.

• Distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSP): percentage of patients age 18 years and older with a diagnosis of DSP who were queried at least once annually about falls within the past 12 months and the response was documented.

• Distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSP): percentage of patients age 18 years and older with a diagnosis of DSP who were screened with a validated screening instrument for unhealthy alcohol use when seen for an initial evaluation for DSP.