Affiliation:
1. University of Embu
2. University of Hail College of Medicine
Abstract
Abstract
Background: There is high burden of chronic diseases in Saudi Arabia. It is therefore paramount to identifying at-risk population to prevent the chronic disease and provide personalized primary healthcare. The at-risk population can easily be identify by conducting Suboptimal Health Status (SHS) assessment. Consequently, there is need to determine a suitable validated Suboptimal Health Status (SHS) tool for identifying these people in Saudi Arabia.
Objective: To systematically review valid measures of SHS, critique the utility and their attributes.
Methods: This review will adopt Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) and Centre for Reviews and Dissemination guide. A systematic search will be done in PubMed, CINAHL, SCOPUS, Web of Science CORE, and Consensus-based Standards to the selection of Health Measurement Instruments database. The search approach will follow the Peer Review of Electronic Search strategy recommendations. Studies specifically aiming to assess SHS within the context of well-being and illness will be involved. Data Extraction Form will standardize the information recorded and aid analyses. The Consensus-based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments (COSMIN) checklist will be applied to appraise the procedural rigor and results of the instruments.
Expected results: The projected outcome is identification of a reliable and valid SHS tool.
Registered in PROSPERO 2021 ID: CRD42021290565
Publisher
Research Square Platform LLC