Efficacy and safety of Chinese herbal medicine for pneumonia convalescence in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background: Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) has advantages in treating sequela symptoms of pediatric pneumonia convalescence. Hence, this study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of CHM using a meta-analysis approach. Methods: The randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that met the search strategy were selected from seven databases from the inception date to December 17, 2021. Based on the Cochrane handbook, the quality of the selected studies was assessed using the risk of bias. Data were expressed as relative risk (RR) or mean difference (MD) and with 95% confidence interval (CI). Subgroup analyses and sensitivity analyses were performed. The Grading Recommendation Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) method was used to assess the evidence certainty. Result:<

SUBMITTER: Guo JN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9479002 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature