Epidemiology and risk factors of postherpetic neuralgia worldwide: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

Key Points

• Postherpetic neuralgia is associated with various risk factors, impacting patient quality of life and healthcare costs.
• The systematic review and meta-analysis aims to compile data on risk factors from multiple studies to enhance understanding.
• Analysis will cover epidemiology of postherpetic neuralgia across different populations and geographic regions globally.
• Findings may provide insights for preventive measures and treatment approaches for postherpetic neuralgia.