Association between removable prosthesis-wearing and pneumonia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A high burden of respiratory pathogens colonizing removable prosthesis surfaces suggests the potential of association between removable prosthesis-wearing and respiratory infections. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the evidence from clinical studies concerning the association between removable prosthesis-wearing and respiratory infections.

Methods

Clinical studies that reported respiratory infections associated with adult patients wearing removable prostheses in any centers (hospitals and nursing homes) or communities were included. Literature was searched across five electronic databases (MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Scopus) to 28 May 2024. An additional search was performed for unpublished trials an

SUBMITTER: Lim TW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11391627 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature