State of clinical pain research in Nepal: a systematic scoping review.

ABSTRACT: Before determining the pain research priorities for a country, a comprehensive literature review of existing research is warranted. We aimed to (1) identify and describe the extent and nature of pain research performed in Nepal, (2) identify existing knowledge and significant knowledge gaps, and (3) provide recommendations for future studies. We conducted a systematic scoping review of the literature, in accordance with recommended guidelines. We searched local and international databases to identify research conducted in Nepal on individuals with a diagnosis of clinical pain conditions. A pair of independent reviewers screened the studies for inclusion. We identified 1396 records and included 116 studies. Most studies were published in Nepalese journals (75%) and were conducted in clinica

SUBMITTER: Sharma S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6903326 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature