Objectives: Knowing the limited epidemiological studies on painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (pDPN) in the Philippines, the present review aimed to map the prevalence of pDPN and identify the associated healthcare gaps. Materials and Methods: A systematic search of MEDLINE, Embase and BIOSIS was conducted using predefine inclusion criteria, and relevant studies published in English between 2004 and 2021 were identified. An unstructured literature search was also conducted on public and government websites with no date restriction. Data combined from all sources were synthesized and presented as a simple mean. Results: Three studies were considered for final analyses of the 26 articles retrieved from structured and unstructured searches. The sample sizes for the three studies were 103, 172, and 100, respectively. The simple mean prevalence of pDPN was estimated at 26.5%. Awareness of pDPN based on a published study was 89%. According to published studies, screening and diagnosis of pDPN were 65% and 76.7%, respectively. One-third of the patients with pDPN (75%) were treated. No literature is available for adherence and control. Conclusion Limited data exist on the different management stages of patients with pDPN in the Philippines. The study analysis will help address the knowledge gaps, improve patient care and pain management, and aid decisionmaking.
diabetes mellitus ; Philippines

OBJECTIVE

Epidemiological studies on the prevalence and management of depression are limited in the Philippines. This review aimed to assess the prevalence of depression in the Philippines and explore the distribution of patient journey touchpoints including awareness, screening, diagnosis, treatment, adherence, and remission of depression.

METHODS

A structured literature search was conducted in the Medline, Embase, Biosis, and HERDIN PLUS databases to identify records published in English between 01 January 2010 and 31 December 2019 that reported key patient journey touchpoints in depression management in the Philippines. An unstructured literature search was conducted in public or government websites with no date restriction. Data from all sources were extracted and presented descriptively.

RESULTS

Of the 348 records retrieved, one article was included in the final analysis. The prevalence of depression was reported to be 3.34% in the Philippines. There was no data available on any of the identified patient journey touchpoints in depression.

CONCLUSION

The study findings highlight the need for more evidence-based studies in the Philippines to accurately understand the complexity of patient journey in patients with depression. This in turn can help in optimizing resource utilization, providing guidance for clinical practice, and health care reforms in the Philippines.

Depression ; Prevalence ; Philippines