Effectiveness of nonpharmacological therapeutic interventions on pain and physical function in adults with rib fractures during acute care: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Rib fractures are a common thoracic injury and notable source of chest pain. Chest pain may lead to compromised respiratory and physical function.

Objectives: Our study aimed to synthesise the evidence on the effectiveness of nonpharmacological therapeutic interventions on pain and physical function in adults admitted with rib fractures to acute care settings.

Effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for pain and physical function in adults with rib fractures: a systematic review protocol.

The review question is: what are the effects of non-pharmacological therapeutic interventions on pain and physical function in adults with rib fractures?The objectives of this systematic review are to determine.