Systematic review of prediction models for pulmonary tuberculosis treatment outcomes in adults.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To systematically review and critically evaluate prediction models developed to predict tuberculosis (TB) treatment outcomes among adults with pulmonary TB.

Design

Systematic review.

Data sources

PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and Google Scholar were searched for studies published from 1 January 1995 to 9 January 2020.

Study selection and data extraction

Studies that developed a model to predict pulmonary TB treatment outcomes were included. Study screening, data extraction and quality assessment were conducted independently by two reviewers. Study quality was evaluated using the Prediction model Risk Of Bias Assessment Tool. Data were synthesised with narrative review and in tables and figures.

Results

14 739 articles were identified, 536 unde

SUBMITTER: Peetluk LS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7929865 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature