作者
Fabio Torregrossa, Felice Buscemi, Vincenzo Gulino, Benedetta Maria Campisi, Gaia Teresi, Giovanni Grasso
发表日期
2023/8/30
来源
World Neurosurgery
出版商
Elsevier
简介
Objective
While shunting has been shown to ameliorate symptoms in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH), its impact on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) has yet to be fully elucidated. Patient and caregiver subjective life satisfaction, as well as HRQoL represent crucial indicators for assessing the well-being of individuals facing chronic illnesses, including iNPH. This study aimed to systematically analyze the existing data about HRQoL in iNPH-treated patients in order to evaluate the role of surgical treatment in such a scenario.
Methods
Using PRISMA guidelines, the literature in PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, and Scopus databases was searched. Fourteen studies met our inclusion criteria. The Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tool was used to assess the risk of bias.
Results
Overall, HRQoL improved significantly within one-year following shunt placement although iNPH patients reported …
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