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Probiotics and human lactational mastitis: a scoping review protocol.
Melissa Barker1,2, Micah D J Peters1,3,4, Pam Adelson1
1Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia.
JBI Evidence Synthesis
|August 20, 2020
Summary
This scoping review examines evidence on probiotic use for lactational mastitis. It aims to identify effective probiotic interventions for breastfeeding women experiencing this common breast inflammation.
Area of Science:
- Women's Health
- Microbiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Lactational mastitis is a painful breast inflammation affecting breastfeeding women, potentially reducing breastfeeding duration.
- This condition can negatively impact maternal and newborn health outcomes.
- Probiotics are being investigated for their potential to prevent or treat mastitis, with some preliminary evidence suggesting benefits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review to identify and examine existing evidence on probiotic consumption and its effects on human lactational mastitis.
- To synthesize findings on various probiotic species, strains, dosages, and administration timings.
- To explore all research concepts related to probiotics and lactational mastitis.
Main Methods:
- Adherence to Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology for scoping reviews.
- Comprehensive literature search from 2000 to present across major databases (Cochrane Library, Scopus, Embase, Emcare) and gray literature.
- Inclusion of all study types and women regardless of age, comorbidity, or mastitis status; all probiotic interventions will be considered.
Main Results:
- (Results will be presented in the final review)
- (Critical appraisal will be performed)
- (Tabular and narrative summaries of findings will be provided)
Conclusions:
- (Conclusions will be drawn from the synthesized evidence)
- (The review will highlight gaps in current research)
- (Recommendations for future research and clinical practice may be provided)
