Sequelae of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The sequelae of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) are poorly understood and inconsistently reported. We will aim to assess the existing evidence for the clinical, psychological, social and economic sequelae of MDR-TB and to assess the health-related quality of life in patients with MDR-TB.

Methods and analysis

We will perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of published studies reporting sequelae of MDR-TB. We will search PubMed, SCOPUS, ProQuest, Web of Science and PsychINFO databases up to 5 September 2017. MDR-TB sequelae will include any clinical, psychological, social and economic effects as well as health-related quality of life that occur after MDR-TB treatment or illness. Two researchers will screen the titles and abstracts of all citations

SUBMITTER: Alene KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5829942 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature