Overuse of computed tomography for mild head injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Computed tomography (CT) scan is a common imaging technique used to evaluate the severity of a head injury. The overuse of diagnostic interventions in the health system is a growing concern worldwide. Objectives: The aim of this systematic review is to investigate the rate of CT scan overuse in cases of mild head injury.

Methods

Eligibility criteria: We encompassed observational studies-either designed as cohort, case-control, or cross-sectional investigations-that reported on CT scan overuse rates for mild head injuries. Studies had to be published in peer-reviewed, English-language sources and provide full content access Information sources: Web of Sciences, Scopus, Medline via PubMed, the Cochrane Library and Embase were searched from inception until April 1, 2

SUBMITTER: Saran M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10783716 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature