The prevalence of phantom limb pain and associated risk factors in people with amputations: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of phantom limb pain (PLP) in people with amputations is unclear because of the conflicting reports across the literature. It is proposed that the conflicting reports on the prevalence of PLP are a consequence of variations in the time period during which the studies were undertaken, countries in which the studies were conducted and recruitment processes implemented during collection of epidemiological data. In consideration of these factors, we aim to gather and critically appraise relevant literature to determine the prevalence estimate of and risk factors for PLP in people with amputations.

Methods

We will use a customised search strategy containing relevant words and terms to search the following databases: MEDLINE/PubMed (via EBSCOhost), PsycIN

SUBMITTER: Limakatso K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6329075 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature