An evidence mapping study based on systematic reviews of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for diabetic retinopathy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of vision impairment and blindness among individuals with diabetes. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been explored as an alternative treatment for DR, but the quality of evidence remains uncertain. A comprehensive evidence mapping study is necessary to synthesize existing SRs, identify gaps in the literature, and highlight areas requiring further research.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the reporting and methodological quality of SRs on TCM for DR and to assess the effectiveness of TCM interventions using an evidence-mapping approach.

Methods

A comprehensive search of major biomedical databases to identify relevant SRs published up to November 2023. The reporting quality of the included SRs was asses

SUBMITTER: Ling J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11841276 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature