Multiple chemical sensitivity scoping review protocol: overview of research and MCS construct.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) has been characterised by reported adverse responses to environmental exposures of common chemical agents (eg, perfumes, paint, cleaning products and other inhaled or ingested agents) in low doses considered non-toxic for the general population. There is currently no consensus on whether MCS can be established as a distinct disorder.

Methods and analysis

The scoping review of the literature will be guided by five questions: How is MCS defined and which diagnostic criteria have been proposed? What methods are used to report prevalence and incidence estimates of MCS? What are the characteristics of the body of scientific evidence that addresses whether MCS is a distinct disorder or syndrome? What underlying mechanisms for MCS ha

SUBMITTER: Hempel S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10533706 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature