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Non-communicable diseases in disasters: a protocol for a systematic review
Elham Ghazanchaei1, Iraj Mohebbi1, Fatemeh Nouri2
1Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.
This study outlines a systematic review protocol to understand the impact of natural disasters on non-communicable diseases (NCDs). It highlights the need for better NCD management during emergencies to reduce patient morbidity and mortality.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Disaster Medicine
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) require continuous management, which is complicated in emergency situations.
- Natural disasters exacerbate NCDs and overwhelm healthcare systems.
- A systematic review protocol is developed to address NCDs in natural disaster settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a protocol for a systematic review on non-communicable diseases in natural disaster settings.
- To identify the impacts of natural disasters on patients with NCDs.
- To inform comprehensive NCD management strategies during humanitarian crises.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review protocol registered with PROSPERO (CRD42020164032).
- Extensive database search (Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, etc.) for records from 1997-2019.
- Study selection based on PICOS criteria, with multi-researcher review and PRISMA guidelines.
Main Results:
- The systematic review will identify impacts of natural disasters on NCD patients.
- Impacts will be analyzed across three phases: pre-disaster, during, and post-disaster.
- This research synthesizes evidence on NCDs in disaster contexts.
Conclusions:
- Effective NCD management during natural disasters is crucial but often overlooked.
- Addressing NCDs in disaster settings can significantly decrease morbidity and mortality.
- This systematic review protocol is a step towards improving humanitarian response for NCD patients.
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