Accepted for/Published in: JMIR Research Protocols
Date Submitted: Mar 13, 2024
Date Accepted: Aug 1, 2024
Effectiveness of Self-management program among athletes with patellofemoral pain syndrome: A systematic review Protocol
ABSTRACT
Background:
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a highly prevalent overuse knee injury in athletic populations associated with pain and functional limitations, exacerbated by activities such as running, pivoting, cycling, and jumping. Self-management programs empowering athletes to take an active role in controlling their symptoms for chronic musculoskeletal conditions like patellofemoral pain syndrome have grown in popularity. However, the efficacy of self-management programs specifically for athletes with patellofemoral pain syndrome is unclear due to limited and heterogeneous evidence.
Objective:
The systematic review study will evaluate the effectiveness of self-management programs on pain and function, in athletes with patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Methods:
PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, and PsycINFO databases will be systematically searched using terms related to "patellofemoral pain syndrome", "self-management", and "athletes". Interventional studies that are randomized and non-randomized controlled trials will be included, comparing self-management programs to other treatments or control conditions among athletes with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Four reviewers will independently screen studies, extract data using the COVIDENCE software, and assess the quality of the study and evidence using the Pedro scale of risk of bias tool and GRADE approach, respectively. If feasible, a meta-analysis will be performed using the RevMan 5.4 software.
Results:
This study is self-funded by the researchers. We aim to start reviewing articles March 2024 and completing data extraction in June 2024. The results will be synthesized through a narrative approach employing qualitative thematic analysis of the studies.
Conclusions:
This systematic review protocol outlines a rigorous methodology for evaluating the effectiveness of self-management programs among patellofemoral pain syndrome athletes. The findings will inform clinical practice and guide the development of tailored interventions to optimize outcomes for athletes with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Clinical Trial: PROSPERO CRD42023492746
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