Forecasting models for leprosy cases: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Leprosy is a neglected tropical disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae that mainly affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, the mucosa of the upper respiratory tract and the eyes. Mathematical models and statistical methodologies could play an important role in decision-making and help maintain the gains in elimination programmes. Various models for predicting leprosy cases have been reported in the literature, but they have different settings and distinct approaches to predicting the cases. This study describes the protocol for a scoping review to identify and synthesise information from studies using models to forecast leprosy cases.

Methods and analysis

A scoping review methodology will be applied following the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for s

SUBMITTER: Oliveira Ascef B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9341210 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature