Incidence and outcomes of critical illness in indigenous peoples: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Indigenous Peoples experience health inequities and racism across the continuum of health services. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of the incidence and outcomes of critical illness among Indigenous Peoples.

Methods

We searched Ovid MEDLINE/PubMed, Ovid EMBASE, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (inception to October 2022). Observational studies, case series of > 100 patients, clinical trial arms, and grey literature reports of Indigenous adults were eligible. We assessed risk of bias using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale and appraised research quality from an Indigenous perspective using the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Quality Assessment Tool. ICU mortality, ICU length of stay, and invasive mechanical ventil

SUBMITTER: Bowker SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10339531 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature