Global prevalence of stroke-associated pneumonia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cross-sectional studies
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ABSTRACT Background Neurological damage resulting from stroke can impair the respiratory system, leaving stroke patients susceptible to pulmonary complications, such as stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP). Due to the substantial mortality risk associated with SAP and its complications, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate the global prevalence of SAP. Method A comprehensive search of MEDLINE via PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Web of Science was conducted from 1 January 2014 to 7 August 2024. The cross-sectional studies were selected. The primary study outcome was the prevalence of SAP. Subgroup analysis was implemented. The random-effects method was used to implement meta-analysis. The Joanna Briggs Institute tool for prevalence was used to assess risk of bias in the included studies. Result A comprehensive search of MEDLINE via PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Web of Science was conducted from 1 January 2014 to 7 August 2024. The cross-sectional studies were selected. The primary study outcome was the prevalence of SAP. Subgroup analysis was implemented. The random-effects method was used to implement meta-analysis. The Joanna Briggs Institute tool for prevalence was used to assess risk of bias in the included studies. Result The present systematic review and meta-analysis integrated data from 24 studies, encompassing 4,272,805 participants. The prevalence of SAP was 18.3% (95% CI: 13.7–23.0). Results showed significant heterogeneity among studies regarding…
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