Prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome among dentists: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Purpose: To estimate the prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) among dental surgeons and the effect of possible moderators on it. Methods: A systematic literature search (Medline and Scopus databases) was conducted independently by two reviewers. Only observational studies that examined specifically the prevalence rates of CTS among dentists were included. Quality assessment was performed. The pooled prevalence with 95% confidence intervals (CI) was estimated. Outlier and influential analysis were conducted. Moderator analysis was performed in order the effect of categorical and continuous variables on the estimated prevalence to be investigated. Results: In total, ten eligible studies (3,547 participants) were finally included in this meta-analysis. Two of them w

SUBMITTER: Kostares E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10442586 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature