Prevalence of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) in nursing home residents: a systematic literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The objective of this systematic literature review was to: (1) estimate the prevalence of (symptoms of) rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) and (2) explore how (symptoms of) RMDs are identified and documented in studies among nursing home residents.

Methods

Prevalence data of (symptoms of) RMDs in permanently admitted nursing home residents ≥ 60 years were included. Data extraction, data synthesis and risk of bias assessment were performed by two reviewers independently. Included studies were categorized based on case ascertainment and case definition comprising: (location of) musculoskeletal pain, general terms for RMDs or a specific type of RMD. Results were summarized descriptively.

Results

Out of 6900 records, 53 studies were included. Case ascer

SUBMITTER: Austen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11615105 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature