Epidemiology of Sjogren's: A Systematic Literature Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Primary Sjögren's is a multi-system autoimmune disease affecting patients' physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The epidemiology of Sjögren's is not well understood, and up-to-date epidemiological evidence is needed to improve knowledge and awareness of Sjögren's among patients and healthcare professionals, and to ascertain the global burden of disease. The objective of this research was to conduct a de novo systematic literature review (SLR) to identify and synthesise evidence on global epidemiology of primary Sjögren's.

Methods

This SLR was conducted in May 2021 by searching MEDLINE and Embase databases, relevant conference proceedings, websites of registries, and health technology assessment agencies and databases. Publications were systematically scree

SUBMITTER: Thurtle E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10796897 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature