Home Non-Invasive Ventilation in COPD: A Global Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Uncertainty remains around the benefit of home non-invasive ventilation (NIV) for stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients and those with a recent exacerbation (post-hospital). The aim of this systematic review was to: (1) update the evidence base with studies published in any language, including Chinese language studies not indexed in standard medical databases, and (2) explore the impact of additional studies on the evidence base.

Methods

Standard systematic review methodology was used for identifying and appraising studies. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and non-randomized studies reporting mortality, hospitalizations, exacerbations, quality of life, adverse events, or adherence were included. Random effects meta-analysis was undertaken

SUBMITTER: Dretzke J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9166324 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature