Factors predicting outcome in whiplash injury: a systematic meta-review of prognostic factors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Whiplash injuries are among the leading injuries related to car crashes and it is important to determine the prognostic factors that predict the outcome of patients with these injuries. This meta-review aims to identify factors that are associated with outcome after acute whiplash injury.

Materials and methods

A systematic search for all systematic reviews on outcome prediction of acute whiplash injury was conducted across several electronic databases. The search was limited to publications in English, and there were no geographical or time of publication restrictions. Quality appraisal was conducted with A Measurement Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews.

Results

The initial search yielded 207 abstracts; of these, 195 were subsequently excluded by topic or me

SUBMITTER: Sarrami P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5311004 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature