Psychological effect of comprehensive nursing intervention in elderly patients with perforated peptic ulcer: A protocol of systematic review

BACKGROUND: This study aims to assess the psychological effect of comprehensive nursing intervention (CNI) in elderly patients with perforated peptic ulcer (PPU). METHODS: This protocol will search all potential studies from inception to the present in electronic database sources (Cochrane Library, PUBMED, EMBASE, PsycINFO, WANGFANG, CBM, and CNKI), and other sources (such as clinical trial registry, and conference proceedings). We will not apply limitations to language and publication status. Two independent authors will scan literature, extract data, and appraise study quality. A third author will be invited to solve any disagreements between 2 authors. We will utilize RevMan 5.3 software for statistical analysis. If necessary, we will also carry out subgroup group, sensitivity analysis, and reporting bias. RESULTS: This protocol will summarize high quality evidence to evaluate the psychological effect of CNI in elderly patients with PPU. CONCLUSION: The results of this study may provide evidence to determine whether CNI is effective or not on psychological effect in elderly patients with PPU. STUDY REGISTRATION: INPLASY202080069.