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  • Pulmonology
  • Rheumatology

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  • Inclusion body myositis (IBM) is a progressive neuromuscular disorder.
  • Respiratory complications in IBM can be severe and life-threatening.
  • The underlying mechanisms of respiratory dysfunction in IBM are not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To map existing literature on physiological respiratory characteristics in IBM.
  • To identify the types of respiratory assessments employed in IBM studies.
  • To evaluate the quality of reporting and methodology in current IBM respiratory research.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive scoping review was conducted.
  • Searches were performed across seven major scientific databases.
  • The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines were followed.

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  • Out of 381 identified studies, 17 met the inclusion criteria for review.
  • Pulmonary function testing was the predominant assessment method (76%), indicating restrictive respiratory abnormalities.
  • Significant reporting gaps were identified, including race/ethnicity (82%), disease duration (59%), severity (77%), and assessment protocols (82%).

Conclusions:

  • Current evidence on IBM-induced respiratory dysfunction is limited and of low quality.
  • Future research requires more detailed and transparent reporting of methods and results.
  • Adherence to best practices in respiratory assessment is crucial for accurately defining IBM-related respiratory issues.