神经病理性疼痛是由神经损伤引起的。它影响到普通人群中的许多人，但在某些群体中，如那些接受特定程序或全身抗癌治疗的人以及患有糖尿病、病毒感染或中枢神经系统疾病的人群中，其患病率更高。无论原因如何，神经病理性疼痛都会对人们的生活质量产生重要的不良影响，因此护士需要能够进行包含身体、情绪、社交和精神方面的整体疼痛评估。本文探讨了神经病理性疼痛的患病率、特点和护理评估，旨在提高护士对这种类型的疼痛所影响人群的意识、实践和护理水平。 © 2023 RCN Publishing Company Ltd. 保留所有权利。未经出版商事先许可，不得以任何方式全部或部分复制、传输或记录。

Neuropathic pain results from damage to the nerves. It affects many in the general population, but its prevalence is higher in certain groups, for example those who have undergone certain procedures or systemic anti-cancer therapy and people with conditions such as diabetes mellitus, viral infections or central nervous system disorders. Regardless of the cause, neuropathic pain can have significant adverse effects on people's quality of life, so nurses need to be able to conduct a holistic pain assessment that incorporates physical, emotional, social and spiritual aspects. This article explores the prevalence, characteristics and nursing assessment of neuropathic pain with the aim of improving nurses' awareness, practice and care of people affected by this type of pain.© 2023 RCN Publishing Company Ltd. All rights reserved. Not to be copied, transmitted or recorded in any way, in whole or part, without prior permission of the publishers.