Application of the Ipswich Touch Test for diabetic peripheral neuropathy screening: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is one of the most important risk factors of diabetic foot ulcers, and early screening and treatment of DPN are crucial. The Ipswich Touch Test (IPTT) is a new method for screening for DPN and, compared with traditional methods, is more simple to operate and requires no equipment. However, the screening accuracy of IPTT in patients with DPN has not been well characterised. We aim to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to characterise the sensitivity and specificity of IPTT compared with traditional methods and to understand the potential screening value of IPTT.

Design

Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Data sources

PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanf

SUBMITTER: Zhao N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8491285 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature