The prevalence of phantom limb pain and associated risk factors in people with amputations: a systematic review protocol

DiscussionAs far as we know, a systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence of, and risk factors for PLP in people with amputations has not been conducted. Given the varying reports in the literature, it is necessary to determine an estimate of the prevalence of PLP to generate an informed conclusion on this subject. The results of this review will be published in an internationally accredited journal and used to inform researchers, clinicians, policy-makers and the public about the burden of, and risk factors for PLP. This will be done with a further aim to improve the quality of pain management in society.Systematic review registrationPROSPEROCRD42018094821
Source: Systematic Reviews - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research