Prognostic prediction models for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC): a protocol for systematic review, critical appraisal and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is increasingly prevalent and has significantly heterogeneous risks of survival for diagnosed individuals due to the inter-related risk factors. Precise prediction of the risk of survival for an individual patient with OPSCC presents a useful adjunct to therapeutic decision-making regarding the management of OPSCC. The aim of this systematic review, critical appraisal and meta-analysis is to assess prognostic prediction models for OPSCC and lay a foundation for future research programmes to develop and validate prognostic prediction models for OPSCC.

Methods and analysis

This protocol will follow the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses Protocol statement. Based on predefined criteria, el

SUBMITTER: Lu Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10582955 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature