Clinical practice guidelines for the management of adult patients with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) both threatens the health of affected patients long-term and also has a significantly negative impact on the patients' quality of life. present, many clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) have been developed for NLUTD patients, but these CPGs may confuse healthcare professionals and patients due to their great difference in terms of scope, quality and content. This review aims to identify the CPGs for NLUTD patients published from 2012 to 2022, assess their quality and then analyse them in an integrated manner.

Methods and analysis

We will systematically search electronic healthcare databases (English databases including PubMed, EMBASE, OVID, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, UpToDate, and Best Pra

SUBMITTER: Zhao C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9685182 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature