International perspective on healthcare provider gender bias in musculoskeletal pain management: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Chronic pain affects millions of individuals worldwide. Healthcare provider gender bias in the management of these individuals has societal and individual ramifications. Yet, a thorough and comprehensive literature summary on this topic is lacking. Therefore, this study aims to systematically: (1) identify and map the available scientific and grey literature as it relates to healthcare provider gender bias in the assessment, diagnosis and management of (chronic) musculoskeletal pain and (2) identify current gaps that necessitate further research.

Methods and analysis

This scoping review will be conducted in accordance with recent guidelines, and the results will be reported via the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for

SUBMITTER: Wilford KF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9207904 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature