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2. Impact of Active learning model and prior knowledge on discovery time of elusive relevant papers: a simulation study
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Fionn Byrne, Laura Hofstee, Jelle Teijema, Jonathan De Bruin, and Rens van de Schoot
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Time to discovery ,Active learning ,Systematic reviews ,Screening tools ,Medicine - Abstract
Abstract Software that employs screening prioritization through active learning (AL) has accelerated the screening process significantly by ranking an unordered set of records by their predicted relevance. However, failing to find a relevant paper might alter the findings of a systematic review, highlighting the importance of identifying elusive papers. The time to discovery (TD) measures how many records are needed to be screened to find a relevant paper, making it a helpful tool for detecting such papers. The main aim of this project was to investigate how the choice of the model and prior knowledge influence the TD values of the hard-to-find relevant papers and their rank orders. A simulation study was conducted, mimicking the screening process on a dataset containing titles, abstracts, and labels used for an already published systematic review. The results demonstrated that AL model choice, and mostly the choice of the feature extractor but not the choice of prior knowledge, significantly influenced the TD values and the rank order of the elusive relevant papers. Future research should examine the characteristics of elusive relevant papers to discover why they might take a long time to be found.
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- 2024
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3. What type of paper are you writing? A taxonomy of review and theory scholarship distinguished by their summary and advocacy arguments
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West, Richard E. and Martin, Florence
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- 2023
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4. Paper Tape May Improve Scar Aesthetics and Prevent Wound Closure Complications.
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Stratis, Catherine, Haider, Syed Ali, Oleru, Olachi, Seyidova, Nargiz, Sbitany, Hani, and Henderson, Peter W.
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PREVENTION of surgical complications ,AESTHETICS ,SCARS ,TREATMENT effectiveness ,TRAUMATOLOGY diagnosis ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,MEDLINE ,PAIN ,SURGICAL site infections ,QUALITY assurance ,ONLINE information services ,PLASTIC surgery ,POSTOPERATIVE period ,ADHESIVE tape ,EVALUATION - Abstract
There is uncertainty whether postoperative application of paper tape (PT) improves scar aesthetics and reduces wound closure complications. This study aimed to review and assess the quality of applicable findings from studies investigating PT’s efficacy. We queried PubMed and SCOPUS using the search terms “((“paper tape”) AND (wound OR closure OR heal* OR complication OR skin OR prevent* OR scar*)).” We excluded articles that were duplicates, basic science, or not clinically relevant. We assessed the level of evidence for each article using the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Rating Levels of Evidence and Grading Recommendations for Therapeutic Studies, ranging from I (highest) to V (lowest). Of 186 publications reviewed, we included eight studies in the literature review. Five of these studies reported statistically significant positive outcomes on scar aesthetics and wound closure associated with using PT. Using the ASPS rating system, we found that two studies were Level I, three studies were Level II, two studies were Level IV, and one study was Level V. Notably, heterogeneity in the study designs limited outcome comparison. The data from the studies included in this literature review support using PT to optimize scar and wound management. The lack of higher levels of evidence, however, suggests the need for additional randomized controlled trials to rigorously evaluate patient outcomes when using PT compared with other forms of adhesive dressings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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5. Aerosol-generating procedures and associated control/mitigation measures: Position paper from the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association and the American Dental Hygienists' Association.
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Ghoneim, Abdulrahman, Proaño, Diego, Kaur, Harpinder, and Singhal, Sonica
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PREVENTION of infectious disease transmission ,CROSS infection prevention ,MEDICAL databases ,MEDICAL masks ,COVID-19 ,AEROSOLS ,MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,BACTERIAL contamination ,ORAL health ,CROSS infection ,OCCUPATIONAL exposure ,RISK assessment ,INFECTION control ,MEDICAL protocols ,INFECTIOUS disease transmission ,PATIENT-professional relations ,MEDLINE ,PERSONAL protective equipment ,PREDICTION models ,DISEASE risk factors - Abstract
Copyright of Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene is the property of Canadian Dental Hygienists Association and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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6. Mental Health Social Work Practitioner Research: A Narrative Review of Papers Published From One Academic Program.
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Webber, Martin, Moran, Nicola, and Naughton-Doe, Ruth
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HEALTH literacy , *SERIAL publications , *SOCIAL workers , *PROFESSIONAL practice , *SOCIAL services , *HEALTH policy , *PROFESSIONAL peer review , *CONFIDENCE , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *INFORMATION resources , *FAMILIES , *SOCIAL work research , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *ACADEMIC dissertations , *PSYCHIATRIC social work , *MASTERS programs (Higher education) , *QUALITY assurance - Abstract
Purpose: This narrative review explores papers published in peer-reviewed journals reporting research from a practice research module of a qualifying program to examine their potential contribution to knowledge in mental health social work. Methods: A narrative review was undertaken according to the PRISMA extension for scoping reviews of papers published by the first three cohorts of a practice research module. Results: Eleven papers were included in the review which found, for example, some deficits in practitioners' knowledge, confidence and understanding. The studies were modest and had some common limitations, but a high number of online views indicate that the papers have the potential to impact on practice. Conclusion: This review found that it is possible to use a practice research module of a qualifying program to train social workers to undertake and publish high-quality research which has the potential to influence policy or practice beyond a students' own learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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7. How scientific papers mention grey literature: a scientometric study based on Scopus data
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Schöpfel, Joachim and Prost, Hélène
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- 2021
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8. "No Papers, No Treatment": a scoping review of challenges faced by undocumented immigrants in accessing emergency healthcare.
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Kisa, Sezer and Kisa, Adnan
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HEALTH services accessibility , *MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems , *EMERGENCY medical services , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *MEDLINE , *LITERATURE reviews , *HEALTH equity , *ONLINE information services - Abstract
Background: Undocumented immigrants face many obstacles in accessing emergency healthcare. Legal uncertainties, economic constraints, language differences, and cultural disparities lead to delayed medical care and thereby exacerbate health inequities. Addressing the healthcare needs of this vulnerable group is crucial for both humanitarian and public health reasons. Comprehensive strategies are needed to ensure equitable health outcomes. Objective: This study aimed to identify and analyze the barriers undocumented immigrants face in accessing emergency healthcare services and the consequences on health outcomes. Methods: We used a scoping review methodology that adhered to established frameworks. Utilizing MEDLINE/PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, PsychoInfo, and the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), we identified 153 studies of which 12 focused on the specific challenges that undocumented immigrants encounter when accessing emergency healthcare services based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: The results show that undocumented immigrants encounter significant barriers to emergency healthcare, including legal, financial, linguistic, and cultural challenges. Key findings were the extensive use of emergency departments as primary care due to lack of insurance and knowledge of alternatives, challenges faced by health professionals in providing care to undocumented migrants, increased hospitalizations due to severe symptoms and lack of healthcare access among undocumented patients, and differences in emergency department utilization between irregular migrants and citizens. The findings also serve as a call for enhanced healthcare accessibility and the dismantling of existing barriers to mitigate the adverse effects on undocumented immigrants' health outcomes. Conclusions: Undocumented immigrants' barriers to emergency healthcare services are complex and multifaceted and therefore require multifaceted solutions. Policy reforms, increased healthcare provider awareness, and community-based interventions are crucial for improving access and outcomes for this vulnerable population. Further research should focus on evaluating the effectiveness of these interventions and exploring the broader implications of healthcare access disparities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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9. Advancing the Roles of the Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Continence and Pelvic Health Care in the United States: A White Paper.
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Newman, Diane K., Carillo, Megan, Talley, Kristine, Starr, Julie A., Thompson, Donna, and Wyman, Jean F.
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NURSES -- United States , *NURSES , *CONTINUING education units , *OCCUPATIONAL roles , *URINARY incontinence , *CINAHL database , *NURSING , *DIVERSITY in the workplace , *NURSE practitioners , *UROLOGICAL nursing , *GYNECOLOGIC nursing , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *MEDLINE , *PELVIC floor disorders , *WOMEN'S health services , *NURSING practice , *INCONTINENCE management , *ADULTS - Abstract
The high prevalence and costs of urinary incontinence and related pelvic floor disorders in adults highlights the need for competent nurses and advanced practice nurses who can provide high-quality continence and pelvic health care. However, challenges exist in recognizing this as a nursing specialty, preparing new and experienced nurses with specialty knowledge and skills, increasing the number and diversity of the workforce, and promoting individual achievement and professional recognition as a continence and pelvic health nursing specialist. This White Paper provides recommendations based on evidence and expert opinion to support the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associate's efforts in advancing the roles of registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses in the expanded specialty area of continence and pelvic health nursing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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10. Aerosol Generating Procedures and Associated Control/Mitigation Measures: A position paper from the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association and the American Dental Hygienists' Association.
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Ghoneim, Abdulrahman, Proaño, Diego, Kaur, Harpinder, and Singhal, Sonica
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PREVENTION of infectious disease transmission , *CROSS infection prevention , *MEDICAL databases , *MEDICAL masks , *COVID-19 , *AEROSOLS , *MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems , *ORAL hygiene , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *BACTERIAL contamination , *ORAL health , *MOUTHWASHES , *CROSS infection , *OCCUPATIONAL exposure , *INFECTION control , *RISK assessment , *INFECTIOUS disease transmission , *PATIENT-professional relations , *MEDLINE , *PERSONAL protective equipment , *PREDICTION models , *DISEASE risk factors - Abstract
Background Since the outbreak of COVID-19, how to reduce the risk of spreading viruses and other microorganisms while performing aerosol generating procedures (AGPs) has become a challenging question within the dental and dental hygiene communities. The purpose of this position paper is to summarize the existing evidence about the effectiveness of various mitigation methods used to reduce the risk of infection transmission during AGPs in dentistry. Methods The authors searched six databases, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar, for relevant scientific evidence published in the last ten years (January 2012 to December 2022) to answer six research questions about the the aspects of risk of transmission, methods, devices, and personal protective equipment (PPE) used to reduce contact with microbial pathogens and limit the spread of aerosols. Results A total of 78 studies fulfilled the eligibility criteria. There was limited literature to indicate the risk of infection transmission of SARS-CoV-2 between dental hygienists and their patients. A number of mouthrinses are effective in reducing bacterial contaminations in aerosols; however, their effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 was limited. The combined use of eyewear, masks, and face shields are effective for the prevention of contamination of the facial and nasal region, while performing AGPs. High volume evacuation with or without an intraoral suction, low volume evacuation, saliva ejector, and rubber dam (when appropriate) have shown effectiveness in reducing aerosol transmission beyond the generation site. Finally, the appropriate combination of ventilation and filtration in dental operatories are effective in limiting the spread of aerosols. Conclusion Aerosols produced during clinical procedures can potentially pose a risk of infection transmission between dental hygienists and their patients. The implementation of practices supported by available evidence are best practices to ensure patient and provider safety in oral health settings. More studies in dental clinical environment would shape future practices and protocols, ultimately to ensure safe clinical care delivery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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11. Evolving evidence for relationships between periodontitis and systemic diseases: Position paper from the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association.
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Lavigne, Salme E.
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OBESITY ,CHRONIC kidney failure ,ALZHEIMER'S disease ,META-analysis ,PERIODONTITIS ,INFLAMMATION ,ORAL health ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,RHEUMATOID arthritis ,TUMORS ,CAUSALITY (Physics) ,DISEASE complications - Abstract
Copyright of Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene is the property of Canadian Dental Hygienists Association and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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12. Understanding data culture/s: Influences, activities, and initiatives: An Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST) paper.
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Oliver, Gillian, Cranefield, Jocelyn, Lilley, Spencer, and Lewellen, Matthew J.
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RESEARCH , *CULTURE , *ELECTRONIC data interchange , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *DATABASE management , *INFORMATION literacy , *INFORMATION science , *DATA security , *LITERATURE reviews , *INFORMATION technology - Abstract
Data culture/s as a research topic has begun to attract attention from a wide range of disciplines, albeit with inconsistent application of definitions, dimensions, and applications. This work builds on a call to investigate data culture/s within the information studies domain as a topic related to, but distinct from, information culture. The purpose of this study is to explore what is known about data culture/s in greater depth. We apply a retroductive approach to select and consider likely dimensions, inputs, and aspects of data culture/s in order to further map this construct to the literature, and thereby highlight gaps and opportunities to add to this body of knowledge. The initial candidate dimensions explored below include data‐related skills and attitudes, data sharing, data use/reuse, data ethics and governance, and a specific focus on Indigenous perspectives to provide insights on why and how a group may contest the emergent dominant discourse of data culture/s. Our conclusion highlights areas needing further research to fully define and examine the dimensions, inputs, and aspects of data culture/s, and calls for greater understanding and engagement with data culture/s from the information studies community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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13. A collaborative approach to develop indicators for quality of care for ST segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction in networks without coronary intervention: A position paper.
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Rodríguez-Ramos, Miguel Alejandro, Santos-Medina, Maikel, Dueñas-Herrera, Alfredo, Prohías Martínez, Juan Adolfo, and Rivas-Estany, Eduardo
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MEDICAL quality control , *ONLINE information services , *CONSENSUS (Social sciences) , *KEY performance indicators (Management) , *MIDDLE-income countries , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *PATIENT readmissions , *ST elevation myocardial infarction , *HUMAN services programs , *CLINICAL medicine , *INTERPROFESSIONAL relations , *HEALTH care teams , *ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *LOW-income countries , *MEDLINE , *REPERFUSION , *DELPHI method - Abstract
BACKGROUND: Data about performance measures (PM) in patients with ST segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) in low- and middle-income countries is really scarce. One of the reasons is the lack of appropriate measures for these scenarios where coronary intervention is not the standard treatment. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to develop a set of PM and quality markers for patients with STEMI in these countries. METHODS: Two investigators systematically reviewed existing guidelines and scientific literature to identify potential PM by referring to documents searched through PubMed from 2010 through 2019, using terms "Myocardial Infarction", "STEMI", "quality indicator", and "performance measure". A modified Delphi technique, involving multidisciplinary panel interview, was used. A 15-member multidisciplinary expert panel individually rated each potential indicator on a scale of 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest) during three rounds. All indicators that received a median score ≥4.5, in final round without significant disagreement were included as PM. RESULTS: Through the consensus-building process, 84 potential indicators were found, of which 10 were proposed as performance measures and 2 as quality metrics, as follows: Pre-Hospital Electrocardiogram; Patients with reperfusion therapy; Pre-hospital Reperfusion; Ischemic time less than 120 minutes; System delay time less than 90 minutes; In-hospital Mortality; Complete in-hospital Treatment; Complete in-hospital Treatment in patients with Heart Failure; 30 day-Re-admissions; 30 day-mortality; Patients with in-hospital stress test performed; and, Patients included in rehabilitation programs. CONCLUSION: This document provides the official set of PM of attention in ST segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction of the Cuban Society of Cardiology and Cuban National Group of Cardiology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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14. Measurement Comparability of Electronic and Paper Administration of Visual Analogue Scales: A Review of Published Studies.
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Byrom, Bill, Elash, Celeste A., Eremenco, Sonya, Bodart, Serge, Muehlhausen, Willie, Platko, Jill V., Watson, Chris, and Howry, Cindy
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RESEARCH methodology evaluation ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,HEALTH outcome assessment ,LIBRARIES ,ELECTRONIC publications - Abstract
Background: Visual analogue scales (VASs) are used in a variety of patient-, observer- and clinician-reported outcome measures. While typically included in measures originally developed for pen-and-paper completion, a greater number of clinical trials currently use electronic approaches to their collection. This leads researchers to question whether the measurement properties of the scale have been conserved during the migration to an electronic format, particularly because electronic formats often use a different scale length than the 100 mm paper standard. Methods: We performed a review of published studies investigating the measurement comparability of paper and electronic formats of the VAS. Results: Our literature search yielded 26 studies published between 1997 and 2018 that reported comparison of paper and electronic formats using the VAS. After excluding 2 publications, 23 of the remaining 24 studies included in this review reported electronic formats of the VAS (eVAS) and paper formats (pVAS) to be equivalent. A further study concluded that eVAS and pVAS were both acceptable but should not be interchanged. eVAS length varied from 21 to 200 mm, indicating that 100 mm length is not a requirement. Conclusions: The literature supports the hypothesis that eVAS and pVAS provide comparable results regardless of the VAS length. When implementing a VAS on a screen-based electronic mode, we recommend following industry best practices for faithful migration to minimise the likelihood of non-comparability with pVAS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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15. The use of Husserl's phenomenology in nursing research: A discussion paper.
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Al‐Sheikh Hassan, Mohammed
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ONLINE information services , *CINAHL database , *PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems , *RESEARCH methodology , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *PHENOMENOLOGY , *QUALITATIVE research , *NURSING research , *MEDLINE - Abstract
Aims: To discuss how Husserl's descriptive phenomenology, as a philosophy and approach, has been used and reported in researching the experiences of others, using the topic of foreign‐trained nurses. Design: Discussion paper. Data sources A systematic search of MEDLINE (PubMed), CINAHL, SCOPUS, British Nursing Database and PsycInfo was carried out in December 2021. The inclusion criteria were peer‐reviewed phenomenological research articles, grounded by Husserl's philosophy, conducted among foreign‐trained nurses and published in English from 2000 to 2021. Findings Two main themes were the outcome of critically reviewing relevant selected literature, 'referring to the original philosophy is not enough' and 'phenomenological findings need to be phenomenological'. These findings confirm some arguments about nurse researchers' discrepant use of phenomenology in their studies, including the proper application of phenomenological notions on the ground. Implication for Nursing: Nurse researchers need to clearly distinguish between phenomenology and other qualitative research approaches and consider the uniqueness of philosophical underpinnings that are essential in Husserl's phenomenology, which also need to be clearly applied and reflected in their studies. Conclusion: There are continually existing discrepancies and variations in using phenomenology by nurse researchers. These variations were uniquely evident when nurse researchers could not provide enough philosophical grounds and assumptions to their studies and underestimated the need to keep up with the various applications of Husserl's phenomenological notions, including the proper practice of phenomenological attitude. Therefore, it is recommended that nurse researchers should opt for different, less complex qualitative approaches if they do not adequately prepare and understand what constitutes phenomenology and the particulars of Husserl's philosophy. Impact What problem did the study address? Phenomenology remains popular in nursing. However, it can confuse nurse researchers and may result in an improper understanding of its core concepts. The use of phenomenology in nursing has been criticized over the years with nurse researchers being accused of conducting phenomenological research inconsistent with the original philosophy. What were the main findings? Using phenomenology by nurse researchers is various and includes some discrepancies. This variation is caused by not complying with essential philosophical grounds and underestimating proper applications of Husserl's phenomenological notions. Where and on whom will the research have impact? Outcomes of this paper illustrate examples of proper and improper uses of Husserl's phenomenology in nursing research, including critical considerations, which can guide nurse researchers aiming to conduct descriptive phenomenological research. Additionally, nurse lecturers can utilize this paper to show and emphasize the importance of philosophical grounds in phenomenology. No Patient or Public Contribution: Due to the nature of this discussion paper addressing philosophical and methodological aspects using examples from the literature, no direct patient or public contribution was required. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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16. Top 100 most‐cited oral health‐related quality of life papers: Bibliometric analysis.
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Clementino, Luna Chagas, de Souza, Kethlen Sara Correa, Castelo‐Branco, Millaine, Perazzo, Matheus França, Ramos‐Jorge, Maria Letícia, Mattos, Flávio Freitas, Paiva, Saul Martins, and Martins‐Júnior, Paulo Antônio
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COMPUTER software ,PUBLISHING ,EXPERIMENTAL design ,ORAL health ,BIBLIOMETRICS ,SERIAL publications ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,CITATION analysis ,QUALITY of life ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,AUTHORSHIP ,EVALUATION - Abstract
Objective: This study assessed the features of the 100 most‐cited papers on oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL). Methods: The 100 most‐cited OHRQoL papers were collected from Web of Science, adopting a combined keyword search strategy. Google Scholar and Scopus databases were searched to compare citations. The following data were extracted from papers: title of the paper, number of citations, authorship, country, year of publication, title of the journal, study design, sample size, topic and OHRQoL instruments used. Graphical bibliometric networks were created using VOSviewer software. Results: The number of citations of the top 100 most‐cited OHRQoL papers ranged from 73 to 949. Fifty‐six papers received at least 100 citations and two received more than 400 citations. Most papers were from Canada (23%) and had been published in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology (37%). David Locker was the most‐cited author (25 papers; 3,521 citations). The cross‐sectional study design was the most common (68%). The impact of oral health conditions on OHRQoL (43%) was the most frequent topic, and the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) was the most commonly used OHRQoL instrument (48%). Conclusions: This bibliometric analysis highlighted the characteristics of the 100 most‐cited OHRQoL papers, demonstrating that this field is far from saturated. This list of the most‐cited articles can provide a reference point to guide oral health research, education and services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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17. Top 50 Cited Papers on Tibial Plateau Fracture Management: A Bibliometric Analysis and Review.
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Kumar, Arvind, Arora, Rajesh, Sinha, Siddhartha, Haidery, Tariq Hasan, Jameel, Javed, Khan, Rizwan, Qureshi, Owais Ahmed, and Kumar, Sandeep
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BIBLIOMETRICS , *SERIAL publications , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *TIBIAL plateau fractures , *CITATION analysis , *FRACTURE fixation , *BONE grafting - Abstract
Purpose: The orthopaedic surgeons, especially the young budding surgeons should have a well-balanced knowledge of the past evidence as well the current evidence in the literature for the appropriate as well as optimum management of tibial plateau fractures. Bibliometric analysis of the top-cited papers on tibial plateau fracture management can help know their concurrent interests, deficiencies and conflicting issues regarding their management. This study aimed to identify the 50 most cited research articles in tibial plateau research and analyse their characteristics. Methods: We searched the Thompson Reuters Web of Science database for articles relevant to tibial plateau fracture and prepared a list of top 50 cited articles that included original articles and review articles concerning tibial plateau fractures. The included articles were analysed for contributing journals, corresponding author's country, publication year, cumulative citations, annual citations, citation trends over time, level of evidence and a qualitative review. Results: The search strategy resulted in 2263 articles. The top 50 cited articles were published from 1974 to 2014 and belonged to 12 journal sources. There were 47 original articles and 3 review articles. The average citations per article were 126.2, and the annual citations per article were 6.478 per year. The top-cited articles were relevant to the strategies in the management, classification, fracture reduction, articular restoration, types and number of fixation devices, surgical approaches, associated menisco-ligamentous injuries and applicability of bone grafts/substitutes in tibial plateau fractures. Conclusion: The current bibliometric analysis summarises the top-cited evidence concerning tibial plateau fractures and can be a potential resource for reviewing and locating the same. The analysis shows that most top-cited evidence belongs to the year 2000 onwards. Also, recent articles have a higher annual citation rate. A limited number of journals and mostly, western countries have contributed to the top-cited evidence. Whilst the top-cited evidence has touched several aspects of tibial plateau fractures, it is in the form of level IV case series. It needs better prospective evidence to establish sound recommendations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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18. Assessing and managing frailty in emergency laparotomy: a WSES position paper.
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Tian, Brian W. C. A., Stahel, Philip F., Picetti, Edoardo, Campanelli, Giampiero, Di Saverio, Salomone, Moore, Ernest, Bensard, Denis, Sakakushev, Boris, Galante, Joseph, Fraga, Gustavo P., Koike, Kaoru, Di Carlo, Isidoro, Tebala, Giovanni D., Leppaniemi, Ari, Tan, Edward, Damaskos, Dimitris, De'Angelis, Nicola, Hecker, Andreas, Pisano, Michele, and YunfengCui
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CINAHL database , *MEDICAL databases , *PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems , *FRAIL elderly , *MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *MEDICAL emergencies , *ABDOMINAL surgery , *AMED (Information retrieval system) - Abstract
Many countries are facing an aging population. As people live longer, surgeons face the prospect of operating on increasingly older patients. Traditional teaching is that with older age, these patients face an increased risk of mortality and morbidity, even to a level deemed too prohibitive for surgery. However, this is not always true. An active 90-year-old patient can be much fitter than an overweight, sedentary 65-year-old patient with comorbidities. Recent literature shows that frailty—an age-related cumulative decline in multiple physiological systems, is therefore a better predictor of mortality and morbidity than chronological age alone. Despite recognition of frailty as an important tool in identifying vulnerable surgical patients, many surgeons still shun objective tools. The aim of this position paper was to perform a review of the existing literature and to provide recommendations on emergency laparotomy and in frail patients. This position paper was reviewed by an international expert panel composed of 37 experts who were asked to critically revise the manuscript and position statements. The position paper was conducted according to the WSES methodology. We shall present the derived statements upon which a consensus was reached, specifying the quality of the supporting evidence and suggesting future research directions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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19. Factors influencing intrapartum health outcomes among Black birthing persons: A discursive paper.
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Gillette‐Pierce, Kiersten TâLeigh, Richards‐McDonald, Lynn, Arscott, Joyell, Josiah, Nia, Duroseau, Brenice, Jacques, Keilah, Wilson, Patty R., and Baptiste, Diana
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MASCULINITY , *ONLINE information services , *CINAHL database , *DIVERSITY & inclusion policies , *MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems , *SOCIAL determinants of health , *BLACK people , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *DISCRIMINATION (Sociology) , *GENDER dysphoria , *PREGNANCY outcomes , *STEREOTYPES , *NURSING practice , *HEALTH attitudes , *CULTURAL competence , *MEDLINE , *INTRAPARTUM care , *CISGENDER people , *REPRODUCTIVE health - Abstract
Aim: To examine factors that influence intrapartum health outcomes among Black childbearing persons, including cisgender women, transmasculine and gender‐diverse birthing persons. Background: Black childbearing persons are three to four times (243%) more likely to die while giving birth than any other racial/ethnic group. Black birthing persons are not just dying from complications but also from inequitable care from healthcare providers compared to their white counterparts. Design: Discursive paper. Method: Searching national literature published between 2010 and 2021 in PubMed, CINAHL, Embase and SCOPUS, we explored factors associated with poor intrapartum health outcomes among Black childbearing persons. Discussion Several studies have ruled out social determinants of health as sufficient causative factors for poor intrapartum health outcomes among Black birthing persons. Recent research has shown that discrimination by race heavily influences whether a birthing person dies while childbearing. Conclusions: There is a historical context for obstetric medicine that includes harmful stereotypes, implicit bias and racism, all having a negative impact on intrapartum health outcomes. The existing health disparity among this population is endemic and requires close attention. Impact on Nursing Practice: Nurses and other healthcare professionals must understand their role in establishing unbiased care that promotes respect for diversity, equity and inclusion. No Patient or Public Contribution: There was no patient or public involvement in the design or drafting of this discursive paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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20. Wellbeing Outcomes and Risk and Protective Factors for Parents with Migrant and Refugee Backgrounds from the Middle East in the First 1000 Days: A Systematic Review.
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Winter, Amelia Kate, Due, Clemence, and Ziersch, Anna
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MENTAL illness risk factors ,MENTAL illness prevention ,ANXIETY prevention ,PREVENTION of mental depression ,RISK assessment ,MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems ,EMIGRATION & immigration ,HEALTH services accessibility ,INFANT development ,HEALTH attitudes ,HEALTH status indicators ,RESEARCH funding ,PSYCHOLOGICAL distress ,MATERNAL health services ,PSYCHOLOGY of refugees ,MOTHERS ,CHILD health services ,PARENT attitudes ,POSTPARTUM depression ,HELP-seeking behavior ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,DISEASE prevalence ,LONELINESS ,PARENTING ,FAMILY roles ,FAMILIES ,PREGNANCY outcomes ,POPULATION geography ,EXPERIENCE ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,MEDLINE ,THEMATIC analysis ,MIGRANT labor ,CHILD development ,PATIENT-professional relations ,PSYCHOLOGY of parents ,ONLINE information services ,SOCIAL support ,PATIENT satisfaction ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors ,WELL-being ,PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems ,MENTAL depression ,SOCIAL isolation ,COMMUNICATION barriers ,COVID-19 pandemic ,PREGNANCY - Abstract
The First 1000 Days (the period from conception to a child's second birthday) is an important developmental period. However, little is known about experiences of parents with refugee and migrant backgrounds during this period. A systematic review was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines. Publications were identified through searches of the Embase, PsycINFO, PubMed, and Scopus databases, critically appraised, and synthesised using thematic analysis. A total of 35 papers met inclusion criteria. Depressive symptomatology was consistently higher than global averages, however maternal depression conceptualisations differed across studies. Several papers reported changes in relationship dynamics as a result of having a baby post-migration. Consistent relationships were found between social and health support and wellbeing. Conceptualisations of wellbeing may differ among migrant families. Limited understanding of health services and relationships with health providers may impede help-seeking. Several research gaps were identified, particularly in relation to the wellbeing of fathers, and of parents of children over 12 months old. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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21. Treatment of race and ethnicity in shoulder and elbow research: An analysis of the most cited papers on rotator cuff repair.
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Ward, Byron A. and Kowalsky, Marc S.
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SHOULDER surgery ,PATIENT selection ,DIVERSITY & inclusion policies ,HUMAN research subjects ,SOCIAL factors ,RACE ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,MEDICAL research ,ROTATOR cuff injuries ,HEALTH equity - Abstract
This study examined the current approach to the inclusion of race and ethnicity among frequently referenced shoulder surgery literature and discussed guidance for best practices for the inclusion of race and ethnicity in shoulder research. The shoulder literature were systematically reviewed for the most frequently cited studies discussing rotator cuff repair, total shoulder arthroplasty, and Bankart repair. All reviewed studies met the timeline criteria (2013-2022). Only studies with clinical outcomes were included. Review articles, meta-analyses, systematic reviews, basic science studies, or any manuscript that did not represent clinical outcomes research were excluded. Author, year issued, the journal in which the paper was published, study design, the number of subjects, duration of follow-up, independent variables, dependent variables, results, and conclusions were extracted from the articles that met the inclusion criteria. Whether race and/or ethnicity were included in the study design in any way was also recorded. For those studies in which race and ethnicity were included, a detailed analysis of the paper's treatment of race using the JAMA Updated Guidance on Reporting of Race and Ethnicity in Medical and Science Journals was performed and recorded. In the "rotator cuff repair" cohort of papers, there were 2 articles that mention race. Out of the 2 articles that mentioned race, neither included race appropriately using the JAMA Updated Guidance on Reporting of Race and Ethnicity in Medical and Science Journals. In the "Bankart repair" cohort of papers, each article lacked the mention of race among their patient population. The "total shoulder arthroplasty" manuscripts also did not include treatment of race and ethnicity in any way. Race and ethnicity and other social determinants of health can be used to understand the source of healthcare disparities. Unless a thoughtful and deliberate consideration of race and ethnicity is undertaken, their inclusion in clinical research can be a double-edged sword due to the potential race and ethnicity-centered treatment involvement can be rooted in fallacies. In shoulder surgery clinical research, race and ethnicity should be considered in concert with social factors that could exacerbate poor patient outcomes in our patient population. Level V. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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22. Training curriculum in minimally invasive emergency digestive surgery: 2022 WSES position paper.
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de'Angelis, Nicola, Marchegiani, Francesco, Schena, Carlo Alberto, Khan, Jim, Agnoletti, Vanni, Ansaloni, Luca, Barría Rodríguez, Ana Gabriela, Bianchi, Paolo Pietro, Biffl, Walter, Bravi, Francesca, Ceccarelli, Graziano, Ceresoli, Marco, Chiara, Osvaldo, Chirica, Mircea, Cobianchi, Lorenzo, Coccolini, Federico, Coimbra, Raul, Cotsoglou, Christian, D'Hondt, Mathieu, and Damaskos, Dimitris
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EDUCATIONAL standards , *WORK experience (Employment) , *MEDICAL quality control , *COMMITTEES , *MINIMALLY invasive procedures , *JOB qualifications , *SURGICAL robots , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *MEDICAL personnel , *SIMULATION methods in education , *MEDICAL protocols , *CLINICAL supervision , *EMERGENCY medical services , *CLINICAL competence , *EXPERTISE , *EMPLOYEES' workload , *INTERNATIONAL agencies , *MEDICAL practice , *MEDICAL fellowships , *MEDICAL societies ,DIGESTIVE organ surgery - Abstract
Background: Minimally invasive surgery (MIS), including laparoscopic and robotic approaches, is widely adopted in elective digestive surgery, but selectively used for surgical emergencies. The present position paper summarizes the available evidence concerning the learning curve to achieve proficiency in emergency MIS and provides five expert opinion statements, which may form the basis for developing standardized curricula and training programs in emergency MIS. Methods: This position paper was conducted according to the World Society of Emergency Surgery methodology. A steering committee and an international expert panel were involved in the critical appraisal of the literature and the development of the consensus statements. Results: Thirteen studies regarding the learning curve in emergency MIS were selected. All but one study considered laparoscopic appendectomy. Only one study reported on emergency robotic surgery. In most of the studies, proficiency was achieved after an average of 30 procedures (range: 20–107) depending on the initial surgeon's experience. High heterogeneity was noted in the way the learning curve was assessed. The experts claim that further studies investigating learning curve processes in emergency MIS are needed. The emergency surgeon curriculum should include a progressive and adequate training based on simulation, supervised clinical practice (proctoring), and surgical fellowships. The results should be evaluated by adopting a credentialing system to ensure quality standards. Surgical proficiency should be maintained with a minimum caseload and constantly evaluated. Moreover, the training process should involve the entire surgical team to facilitate the surgeon's proficiency. Conclusions: Limited evidence exists concerning the learning process in laparoscopic and robotic emergency surgery. The proposed statements should be seen as a preliminary guide for the surgical community while stressing the need for further research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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23. An umbrella review of systematic reviews examining the relationship between type 2 diabetes and periodontitis: Position paper from the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association.
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Lavigne, Salme E. and Forrest, Jane L.
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PERIODONTITIS treatment ,GLYCOSYLATED hemoglobin ,ONLINE information services ,CINAHL database ,INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems ,MEDICAL databases ,PERIODONTITIS ,GLYCEMIC control ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,TYPE 2 diabetes ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,MEDLINE - Abstract
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24. An umbrella review of systematic reviews of the evidence of a causal relationship between periodontal microbes and respiratory diseases: Position paper from the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association.
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Lavigne, Salme E. and Forrest, Jane L.
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CAUSALITY (Physics) ,CINAHL database ,INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems ,MEDICAL databases ,LUNG diseases ,MEDLINE ,ONLINE information services ,PERIODONTAL disease ,PERIODONTITIS ,SYSTEMATIC reviews - Abstract
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25. An umbrella review of systematic reviews of the evidence of a causal relationship between periodontal disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes: A position paper from the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association.
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Lavigne, Salme E. and Forrest, Jane L.
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PERIODONTAL disease treatment ,ATTRIBUTION (Social psychology) ,CINAHL database ,MEDICAL databases ,INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems ,MEDLINE ,ORAL hygiene ,ONLINE information services ,PERIODONTAL disease ,PREGNANCY complications ,RESEARCH funding ,RISK assessment ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,DISEASE complications ,DISEASE risk factors ,PREGNANCY - Abstract
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26. An umbrella review of systematic reviews of the evidence of a causal relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular diseases: Position paper from the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association.
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Lavigne, Salme E. and Forrest, Jane L.
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PERIODONTAL disease treatment ,CARDIOVASCULAR diseases ,CARDIOVASCULAR diseases risk factors ,CAUSALITY (Physics) ,CINAHL database ,INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems ,MEDICAL databases ,MEDLINE ,ONLINE information services ,PERIODONTAL disease ,RESEARCH funding ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,CLINICAL trial registries - Abstract
Copyright of Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene is the property of Canadian Dental Hygienists Association and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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27. Acupuncture Therapy as an Evidence-Based Nonpharmacologic Strategy for Comprehensive Acute Pain Care: The Academic Consortium Pain Task Force White Paper Update.
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Nielsen, Arya, Dusek, Jeffery A, Taylor-Swanson, Lisa, and Tick, Heather
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PERIOPERATIVE care , *ONLINE information services , *CINAHL database , *MEDICAL databases , *INTENSIVE care units , *HOSPITAL emergency services , *ACADEMIC medical centers , *OUTPATIENT medical care , *ACUPUNCTURE , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *EVIDENCE-based medicine , *ALTERNATIVE medicine , *CONSORTIA , *MEDLINE , *PAIN management , *POSTOPERATIVE pain , *ACUTE diseases - Abstract
Background A crisis in pain management persists, as does the epidemic of opioid overdose deaths, addiction, and diversion. Pain medicine is meeting these challenges by returning to its origins: the Bonica model of multidisciplinary pain care. The 2018 Academic Consortium White Paper detailed the historical context and magnitude of the pain crisis and the evidence base for nonpharmacologic strategies. More than 50% of chronic opioid use begins in the acute pain care setting. Acupuncture may be able to reduce this risk. Objective This article updates the evidence base for acupuncture therapy for acute pain with a review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses on postsurgical/perioperative pain with opioid sparing and acute nonsurgical/trauma pain, including acute pain in the emergency department. Methods To update reviews cited in the 2018 White Paper, electronic searches were conducted in PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials for "acupuncture" and "acupuncture therapy" and "acute pain," "surgery," "peri-operative," "trauma," "emergency department," "urgent care," "review(s) ," "systematic review," "meta-analysis," with additional manual review of titles, links, and reference lists. Results There are 22 systematic reviews, 17 with meta-analyses of acupuncture in acute pain settings, and a review for acute pain in the intensive care unit. There are additional studies of acupuncture in acute pain settings. Conclusion The majority of reviews found acupuncture therapy to be an efficacious strategy for acute pain, with potential to avoid or reduce opioid reliance. Future multicenter trials are needed to clarify the dosage and generalizability of acupuncture for acute pain in the emergency department. With an extremely low risk profile, acupuncture therapy is an important strategy in comprehensive acute pain care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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28. There Is a Clinical Need to Consider the Physical Activity: Sedentary Pattern in Children with Obesity – Position Paper of the European Childhood Obesity Group.
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Julian, Valérie, Ring-Dimitriou, Susanne, Wyszyńska, Justyna, Mazur, Artur, Matlosz, Piotr, Frelut, Marie Laure, Erhardt, Eva, Vlachopapadopoulou, Elpis, Forslund, Anders, Boyland, Emma, Weghuber, Daniel, and Thivel, David
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SEDENTARY lifestyles , *ONLINE information services , *MEDICAL databases , *CHILDHOOD obesity , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *CARDIOVASCULAR diseases , *PHYSICAL activity , *MEDICAL protocols , *SCREEN time , *MEDLINE , *ADIPOSE tissues - Abstract
Introduction: While international prevention guidelines recently advocated, in addition to moderate and vigorous physical activity (MVPA) guidelines, for a minimization of sedentary (SED) time, recommendations remain to be developed for youths with obesity. Methods: A literature search was conducted in PubMed, the Cochrane Library, plus the reference lists of selected articles for relevant publications in English, including original papers, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses, with search terms "sedentary behaviors" or "sedentary time" or "screen time" AND "children" or "adolescents" AND "obesity" or "adiposity" or "cardiometabolic risk" or "cardiometabolic disease." The results were summarized as a narrative review and presented to the scientific board of the European Childhood Obesity Group (ECOG), who then discussed their implication in clinical practice and proposed the position outlined in this paper. Results: SED and screen times are associated with adiposity and cardiometabolic risks, independently of youths' physical activity (PA) level. Besides considering MVPA and SED times as separate variables, comprehensive studies have questioned the impact of different patterns of MVPA and SED levels. Although lower body adiposity and better cardiometabolic health are achieved among those with desirable movement behavior patterns (i.e., more MVPA/less SED or active/not SED), youths with intermediate patterns (i.e., high MVPA/high SED and low MVPA/low SED, or active/SED and inactive/not SED) have been found to be associated with intermediate risks. Conclusion: There is a need to decrease SED behaviors irrespective of MVPA and to consider PA-SED patterns in youth with obesity. The ECOG encourages anti-obesity strategies targeting both PA and SED behaviors to support the shift from long periods of SED time, especially screen time, to daily routines incorporating bouts of PA. Stepwise or sequential approaches to movement behavior counseling might start with targeting SED at first to decrease cardiometabolic risks when implementing MVPA is not yet possible. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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29. Low Back Pain and the Social Determinants of Health: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis: A Critically Appraised Paper.
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Andersen, J.C. and VanOpdorp, Heather
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Focused Clinical Question: In adult patients with persistent low back pain, what relationship do social determinants of health have on pain frequency or severity? Bottom Line: This systematic review identified several particular social risk factors (including education status, socioeconomic status, and occupational factors) that are consistently associated with adverse low back pain outcomes. In addition, the analysis of the population-representative (cross-sectional) studies demonstrated support for important associations between specific social determinants of health, such as low socioeconomic status/income status and employment status and chronic low back pain prevalence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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30. The effectiveness of short answers test papers in evaluating academic nursing programs: A review of the literature.
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Stunden, Annette and Jefferies, Diana
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EDUCATIONAL tests & measurements -- Evaluation ,CINAHL database ,CURRICULUM ,EDUCATION research ,ERIC (Information retrieval system) ,HEALTH occupations students ,MEDICAL databases ,INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems ,MEDLINE ,NURSING ,NURSING education ,RESEARCH evaluation ,SCHOOL environment ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,THEMATIC analysis ,COMPUTER assisted testing (Education) - Abstract
Abstract Short answer tests (SAT) are an assessment that examines nursing students' knowledge and can be used to evaluate expectations for student educational success. The purpose of this literature review is to combine the best available evidence as to whether short answer test papers meet nursing facility curricula learning outcomes. A literature review was performed consisting of data bases which included; ERIC, SCOPUS, CINAHL MEDLINE, COCHRANE LIBRARY and JOHANNA BIGGS INSTITUTE (JBI). The following keywords were used: Short answer test, written assessment, quiz, organisations, university, higher degree education, tertiary education, nursing, perceptions, attitude, opinions, thoughts, feeling and belief. The majority of studies demonstrated that short answer tests equip nursing students with the knowledge and critical thinking skills for the clinical setting. Three major themes were identified: the effects of increasing class sizes; authenticity and the validity of short answer tests. Short answer tests are commonly used in undergraduate nursing programs to evaluate students' level of knowledge which consists of their ability to critically analyse and problem solve. To maintain authenticity and validity of an assessment, there is a need for an evidence-based approach to their design to meet the core learning objectives within the curriculum. Highlights • Short answer tests equip nursing students with knowledge and critical thinking skills in preparation for the workforce. • Short answer tests are used to evaluate students' knowledge level and their ability to critically analyse and problem solve. • Authenticity and validity of assessments require an evidence-based approach to meet the learning outcomes in the curriculum. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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31. Insomnia evaluation and treatment during peripartum: a joint position paper from the European Insomnia Network task force "Sleep and Women," the Italian Marcè Society and international experts task force for perinatal mental health.
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Palagini, Laura, Bramante, Alessandra, Baglioni, Chiara, Tang, Nicole, Grassi, Luigi, Altena, Ellemarije, Johann, Anna F., Geoffroy, Pierre Alexis, Biggio, Giovanni, Mencacci, Claudio, Sharma, Verinder, and Riemann, Dieter
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INSOMNIA treatment , *ONLINE information services , *PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems , *MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *MENTAL health , *MEDICAL protocols , *MEDLINE , *PERINATAL period , *COGNITIVE therapy - Abstract
Insomnia symptoms are frequent during peripartum and are considered risk factors for peripartum psychopathology. Assessing and treating insomnia and related conditions of sleep loss during peripartum should be a priority in the clinical practice. The aim of this paper was to conduct a systematic review on insomnia evaluation and treatment during peripartum which may be useful for clinicians. The literature review was carried out between January 2000 and May 2021 on the evaluation and treatment of insomnia during the peripartum period. The PubMed, PsycINFO, and Embase electronic databases were searched for literature published according to the PRISMA guidance with several combinations of search terms "insomnia" and "perinatal period" or "pregnancy" or "post partum" or "lactation" or "breastfeeding" and "evaluation" and "treatment." Based on this search, 136 articles about insomnia evaluation and 335 articles on insomnia treatment were found and we conducted at the end a narrative review. According to the inclusion/exclusion criteria, 41 articles were selected for the evaluation part and 22 on the treatment part, including the most recent meta-analyses and systematic reviews. Evaluation of insomnia during peripartum, as for insomnia patients, may be conducted at least throughout a clinical interview, but specific rating scales are available and may be useful for assessment. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), as for insomnia patients, should be the preferred treatment choice during peripartum, and it may be useful to also improve mood, anxiety symptoms, and fatigue. Pharmacological treatment may be considered when women who present with severe forms of insomnia symptoms do not respond to nonpharmacologic therapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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32. Tailoring research recruitment strategies to survey harder‐to‐reach populations: A discussion paper.
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Savard, Isabelle and Kilpatrick, Kelley
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CINAHL database , *ONLINE information services , *HUMAN research subjects , *PARTICIPANT-researcher relationships , *PATIENT selection , *RESEARCH methodology , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *COMMUNITIES , *COGNITION , *SURVEYS , *MEDICAL research personnel , *INTELLECT , *NURSES , *MEDLINE , *TRUST - Abstract
Aims: A discussion of the challenges of recruiting participants from harder‐to‐reach populations for quantitative survey studies and potential avenues for tailored strategies to address these challenges. Design Discussion paper. Data sources The search was conducted on August 2, 2021, in the CINAHL and PubMed databases, and in Google scholar. The initial search identified 5880 articles, and the final analysis included 44 articles that met the inclusion criteria. Articles were retained if they addressed methodological challenges or strategies for recruitment and concerned research with harder‐to‐reach populations. Implications for nursing: This article draws on the literature regarding the challenges of recruiting research participants from harder‐to‐reach populations and known strategies for overcoming them. These strategies include, for example, establishing a trusting relationship between the researcher and the participant community and gaining in‐depth knowledge of the target population. These challenges and strategies for recruiting participants from these populations are discussed specifically in the context of quantitative survey research. Conclusion: Nurse researchers conducting quantitative survey studies with participants from harder‐to‐reach populations must tailor their recruitment strategies to the target population and, most importantly, be flexible and creative in their recruitment methods. Impact The article discusses the challenges of recruiting participants from harder‐to‐reach populations and strategies to overcome them in quantitative survey studies. Successful recruitment requires researchers to develop a thorough understanding of the harder‐to‐reach population, develop partnerships to locate and access potential participants, build trust with the community, tailor their language, minimize participation risk and resource constraints, recognize the cognitive and physical demands required, and be flexible and creative in developing recruitment strategies. This knowledge can enable the inclusion of more people from harder‐to‐reach populations in survey studies and provide evidence that can inform research and practice to provide healthcare tailored to their needs and ultimately help improve their health and well‐being. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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33. Robotic surgery in emergency setting: 2021 WSES position paper.
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de'Angelis, Nicola, Khan, Jim, Marchegiani, Francesco, Bianchi, Giorgio, Aisoni, Filippo, Alberti, Daniele, Ansaloni, Luca, Biffl, Walter, Chiara, Osvaldo, Ceccarelli, Graziano, Coccolini, Federico, Cicuttin, Enrico, D'Hondt, Mathieu, Di Saverio, Salomone, Diana, Michele, De Simone, Belinda, Espin-Basany, Eloy, Fichtner-Feigl, Stefan, Kashuk, Jeffry, and Kouwenhoven, Ewout
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Background: Robotics represents the most technologically advanced approach in minimally invasive surgery (MIS). Its application in general surgery has increased progressively, with some early experience reported in emergency settings. The present position paper, supported by the World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES), aims to provide a systematic review of the literature to develop consensus statements about the potential use of robotics in emergency general surgery. Methods: This position paper was conducted according to the WSES methodology. A steering committee was constituted to draft the position paper according to the literature review. An international expert panel then critically revised the manuscript. Each statement was voted through a web survey to reach a consensus. Results: Ten studies (3 case reports, 3 case series, and 4 retrospective comparative cohort studies) have been published regarding the applications of robotics for emergency general surgery procedures. Due to the paucity and overall low quality of evidence, 6 statements are proposed as expert opinions. In general, the experts claim for a strict patient selection while approaching emergent general surgery procedures with robotics, eventually considering it for hemodynamically stable patients only. An emergency setting should not be seen as an absolute contraindication for robotic surgery if an adequate training of the operating surgical team is available. In such conditions, robotic surgery can be considered safe, feasible, and associated with surgical outcomes related to an MIS approach. However, there are some concerns regarding the adoption of robotic surgery for emergency surgeries associated with the following: (i) the availability and accessibility of the robotic platform for emergency units and during night shifts, (ii) expected longer operative times, and (iii) increased costs. Further research is necessary to investigate the role of robotic surgery in emergency settings and to explore the possibility of performing telementoring and telesurgery, which are particularly valuable in emergency situations. Conclusions: Many hospitals are currently equipped with a robotic surgical platform which needs to be implemented efficiently. The role of robotic surgery for emergency procedures remains under investigation. However, its use is expanding with a careful assessment of costs and timeliness of operations. The proposed statements should be seen as a preliminary guide for the surgical community stressing the need for reevaluation and update processes as evidence expands in the relevant literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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34. Modelado de tópicos aplicado al análisis del papel del aprendizaje automático en revisiones sistemáticas.
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Grisales-Aguirre, Andrés Mauricio and Figueroa-Vallejo, Carlos Julio
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The objective of the research was to analyze the role of machine data learning in systematic literature reviews. The Natural Language Processing technique called topic modeling was applied to a set of titles and abstracts collected from the Scopus database. Specifically, the Latent Dirichlet Assignment (LDA) technique was used, from which it was possible to discover and understand the underlying themes in the collection of documents. The results showed the usefulness of the technique used in the exploratory literature review, by allowing the results to be grouped by theme. Likewise, it was possible to identify the specific areas and activities where machine learning has been applied the most, in relation to literature reviews. It is concluded that the LDA technique is an easy-to-use strategy and whose results allow a wide collection of documents to be approached in a systematic and coherent manner, notably reducing the review time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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35. Effectiveness, safety, and acceptance of silver diamine fluoride therapy and its implications for dental hygiene practice: Position paper and statement from the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association.
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Farmer, Julie W., Singhal, Sonica, Dempster, Laura, and Quiñonez, Carlos
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CAVITY prevention ,TREATMENT of dental caries ,TOOTH sensitivity ,FLUORIDE varnishes ,CINAHL database ,DENTAL hygiene ,PATIENT aftercare ,INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems ,MEDICAL databases ,MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems ,SERVICES for caregivers ,MEDLINE ,QUALITY assurance ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,LITERATURE reviews ,PARENT attitudes ,PREVENTION ,SOCIETIES ,THERAPEUTICS - Abstract
Copyright of Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene is the property of Canadian Dental Hygienists Association and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2018
36. Achieving high quality standards in laparoscopic colon resection for cancer: A Delphi consensus-based position paper.
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Lorenzon, Laura, Biondi, Alberto, Carus, Thomas, Dziki, Adam, Espin, Eloy, Figueiredo, Nuno, Ruiz, Marcos Gomez, Mersich, Tamas, Montroni, Isacco, Tanis, Pieter J., Benz, Stefan Rolf, Bianchi, Paolo Pietro, Biebl, Matthias, Broeders, Ivo, De Luca, Raffaele, Delrio, Paolo, D'Hondt, Mathieu, Fürst, Alois, Grosek, Jan, and Guimaraes Videira, Jose Flavio
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LAPAROSCOPIC surgery ,COLON cancer treatment ,SURGICAL excision ,ONCOLOGIC surgery ,SYSTEMATIC reviews - Abstract
Aim To investigate the rate of laparoscopic colectomies for colon cancer using registries and population-based studies. To provide a position paper on mini-invasive (MIS) colon cancer surgery based on the opinion of experts leader in this field. Methods A systematic review of the literature was conducted using PRISMA guidelines for the rate of laparoscopy in colon cancer. Moreover, Delphi methodology was used to reach consensus among 35 international experts in four study rounds. Consensus was defined as an agreement ≥75.0%. Domains of interest included nosology, essential technical/oncological requirements, outcomes and MIS training. Results Forty-four studies from 42 articles were reviewed. Although it is still sub-optimal, the rate of MIS for colon cancer increased over the years and it is currently >50% in Korea, Netherlands, UK and Australia. The remaining European countries are un-investigated and presented lower rates with highest variations, ranging 7–35%. Using Delphi methodology, a laparoscopic colectomy was defined as a “colon resection performed using key-hole surgery independently from the type of anastomosis”. The panel defined also the oncological requirements recognized essential for the procedure and agreed that when performed by experienced surgeons, it should be marked as best practice in guidelines, given the principles of oncologic surgery be respected (R0 procedure, vessel ligation and mesocolon integrity). Conclusion The rate of MIS colectomies for cancer in Europe should be further investigated. A panel of leaders in this field defined laparoscopic colectomy as a best practice procedure when performed by an experienced surgeon respecting the standards of surgical oncology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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37. Applicability of Microbial Xylanases in Paper Pulp Bleaching: A Review.
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Gangwar, Avdhesh K., Prakash, N. Tejo, and Prakash, Ranjana
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XYLANASES , *PAPER pulp , *BLEACHING (Chemistry) , *PAPER industry , *SYSTEMATIC reviews - Abstract
The pulp and paper industries are attempting to bring changes to the bleaching process to minimize the use of chlorine to satisfy regulatory and market demands. Xylanases offer a cost-effective way for mills to realize a variety of benefits in bleaching. One main benefit is reducing Adsorbable Organic Halides (AOX) discharge. This is achieved primarily by decreasing chlorine gas usage. Other benefits include eliminating chlorine gas usage in mills with high chlorine dioxide substitution levels and increasing the brightness ceiling (particularly for mills contemplating Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF) and Totally Chlorine Free (TCF) bleaching sequences and in mills using large amounts of peroxide or chlorine dioxide). These benefits are achieved in the long term when the enzymes are properly selected and integrated into the process. This review summarizes the application of xylanases in the bleaching of pulp, with emphasis on the mechanism and effects of xylanase treatment on pulp and paper and the factors affecting the bleaching process and its efficiency. Brightness gains of up to 1.4 to 2.1 units have been achieved with xylanase treatment with the reduction of chlorine consumption by 15.0%. Xylanase treatment can lower the AOX amount in filtrate by 25.0% as compared to references. The Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) can be reduced by 85%. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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38. The 50 most cited papers in chronic scapholunate reconstruction: a bibliometric analysis.
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Levy, Kenneth H., Huddleston, Hailey, Kurtzman, Joey S., Aibinder, William R., and Koehler, Steven M.
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TENDON surgery , *SAMPLE size (Statistics) , *CHRONIC diseases , *BIBLIOMETRICS , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *PLASTIC surgery , *HAND surgery , *CITATION analysis , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *JOINT hypermobility ,WRIST surgery - Abstract
Purpose: This study identifies the most impactful papers on scapholunate reconstruction and provides a quantitative assessment of the impact of these papers in order to inform future clinical practice, education, and research of this condition. Methods: The Scopus database was used in May 2020 to identify the 50 most cited clinical articles pertaining solely to chronic scapholunate reconstruction. Citation number and density, publication variables, and Altmetric Attention Scores (AASs) were collected and analyzed. Results: The top 50 articles on chronic scapholunate reconstruction produced 1,868 total citations, with an average of 37.36 ± 39.90 citations per article (range 7–196) and an average citation density of 2.44 ± 2.27. US-based publications (n = 20) and articles published in Journal of Hand Surgery (n = 24) were associated with significantly higher citation number and density (p < 0.01 – p = 0.018). In addition, sample size was positively correlated with citation density (rho = 0.312, p = 0.029). Fourteen articles were associated with an AAS (mean score = 4.07 ± 4.70). There was no significant association between AAS and citation number or density, but AAS did significantly predict citation density (coefficient = 0.378, 95% CI: [0.013–0.741], p = 0.043). Conclusion: Numerous factors, such as journal of publication, location, and sample size, were significantly associated with citation number and/or citation density. Interestingly, AAS was predictive of, but not directly correlated with citation density, suggesting that the impact of scapholunate literature may not be adequately captured with a citation analysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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39. A bibliometric study of the top cited papers related to periodontal regeneration.
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Hin Nam Liu, Yeung, Andy W. K., Leung, W. Keung, and Liu, Hin Nam
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REGENERATION (Biology) ,BONE resorption ,BIBLIOMETRICS ,ANALYSIS of covariance ,REFERENCE sources ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,PERIODICAL articles ,IMPACT factor (Citation analysis) ,ANIMALS - Abstract
This report identifies the top cited papers in the field of periodontal regeneration since inception of the concept. Using the H-classics approach, 132 papers published between 1970 and 2012 were identified, with 230.0 ± 175.6 (mean ± SD) citations and 10.4 ± 11.5 citations/year. There were 46 clinical reports, 28 animal studies, 23 in vitro studies, 30 reviews, 3 systematic reviews, and 2 combined animal and in vitro studies. Analysis of covariance showed that institution number (≥3, P = 0.011), journal impact factor at publication (>3.0, P = 0.001) and study type (in vitro/reviews vs. clinical trials/animal studies, P = 0.024) were significantly associated with citations/year. This study has characterized the most influential literature in the field of periodontal regeneration and serves as a quick reference resource. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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40. Reducing waste in collection of quality-of-life data through better reporting: a case study.
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McCreanor, Victoria, Lum, Elaine, Graves, Nicholas, Luo, Nan, Parsonage, William, and Barnett, Adrian
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Purpose: This study describes the reporting of the preference-based health-related quality-of-life (HRQOL) instrument, the EQ-5D, and proposes strategies to improve reporting and reduce research waste. The EQ-5D is a validated instrument widely used for health economic evaluation and is useful for informing health policy.Methods: As part of a systematic review of papers reporting EQ-5D utility weights in patients with coronary artery disease, we noted the reasons data from some papers could not be reused in a meta-analysis, including whether health utility weights and sufficient statistical details were reported. Research waste was quantified using: (1) the percentage of papers and sample size excluded, and (2) researcher time and cost reviewing poorly reported papers.Results: Our search strategy found 5942 papers. At title and abstract screening 93% were excluded. Of the 379 full text papers screened, 130 papers reported using EQ-5D. Only 46% (60/130) of those studies reported utility weights and/or statistical properties enabling meta-analysis. Only 67% of included papers had reported EQ-5D in the title or abstract. A total sample size of 133,298 was excluded because of poor reporting. The cost of researcher time wasted estimated to be between $3816 and $13,279 for our review.Conclusions: Poor reporting of EQ-5D data creates research waste where potentially useful data are excluded from meta-analyses and economic evaluations. Poor reporting of HRQOL instruments also creates waste due to additional time spent reviewing papers for systematic reviews that are subsequently excluded.Recommendations: Studies using the EQ-5D should report utility weights with appropriate summary statistics to enable reuse in meta-analysis and more robust evidence for health policy. We recommend authors report the HRQOL instrument in the title or abstract in line with current reporting guidelines (CONSORT-PRO and SPIRIT-PRO Extensions) to make it easier for other researchers to find. Validated instruments should also be listed in the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) to improve cataloguing and retrieval of previous research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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41. Designing paper‐based records to improve the quality of nursing documentation in hospitals: A scoping review.
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Muinga, Naomi, Abejirinde, Ibukun‐Oluwa Omolade, Paton, Chris, English, Mike, and Zweekhorst, Marjolein
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CINAHL database , *CONCEPTUAL structures , *DOCUMENTATION , *HOSPITALS , *INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems , *MEDICAL databases , *MEDLINE , *NURSING records , *ONLINE information services , *QUALITY assurance , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *HUMAN services programs - Abstract
Background: Inpatient nursing documentation facilitates multi‐disciplinary team care and tracking of patient progress. In both high‐ and low‐ and middle‐income settings, it is largely paper‐based and may be used as a template for electronic medical records. However, there is limited evidence on how they have been developed. Objective: To synthesise evidence on how paper‐based nursing records have been developed and implemented in inpatient settings to support documentation of nursing care. Design: A scoping review guided by the Arksey and O'Malley framework and reported using PRISMA‐ScR guidelines. Eligibility criteria: We included studies that described the process of designing paper‐based inpatient records and excluded those focussing on electronic records. Included studies were published in English up to October 2019. Sources of evidence: PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science and Cochrane supplemented by free‐text searches on Google Scholar and snowballing the reference sections of included papers. Results: 12 studies met the eligibility criteria. We extracted data on study characteristics, the development process and outcomes related to documentation of inpatient care. Studies reviewed followed a process of problem identification, literature review, chart (re)design, piloting, implementation and evaluation but varied in their execution of each step. All studies except one reported a positive change in inpatient documentation or the adoption of charts amid various challenges. Conclusions: The approaches used seemed to work for each of the studies but could be strengthened by following a systematic process. Human‐centred Design provides a clear process that prioritises the healthcare professional's needs and their context to deliver a usable product. Problems with the chart could be addressed during the design phase rather than during implementation, thereby promoting chart ownership and uptake since users are involved throughout the design. This will translate to better documentation of inpatient care thus facilitating better patient tracking, improved team communication and better patient outcomes. Relevance to clinical practice: Paper‐based charts should be designed in a systematic and clear process that considers patient's and healthcare professional's needs contributing to improved uptake of charts and therefore better documentation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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42. An analysis of retracted papers in Computer Science
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Martin Shepperd and Leila Yousefi
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cellular neuroscience ,FOS: Computer and information sciences ,Multidisciplinary ,systematic reviews ,computer and information sciences ,Computer Science - Digital Libraries ,database searching ,Computer Science - Information Retrieval ,meta-analysis ,scientific misconduct ,citation analysis ,Digital Libraries (cs.DL) ,archives ,Information Retrieval (cs.IR) - Abstract
Context: The retraction of research papers, for whatever reason, is a growing phenomenon. However, although retracted paper information is publicly available via publishers, it is somewhat distributed and inconsistent. Objective: The aim is to assess: (i) the extent and nature of retracted research in Computer Science (CS) (ii) the post-retraction citation behaviour of retracted works and (iii) the potential impact on systematic reviews and mapping studies. Method: We analyse the Retraction Watch database and take citation information from the Web of Science and Google scholar. Results: We find that of the 33,955 entries in the Retraction watch database (16 May 2022), 2,816 are classified as CS, i.e., approximately 8.3%. For CS, 56% of retracted papers, provide little or no information as to the reasons. This contrasts with 26% for other disciplines. There is also a remarkable disparity between different publishers, a tendency for multiple versions of a retracted paper over and above the Version of Record (VoR), and for new citations long after a paper is officially retracted. Conclusions: Unfortunately retraction seems to be a sufficiently common outcome for a scientific paper that we as a research community need to take it more seriously, e.g., standardising procedures and taxonomies across publishers and the provision of appropriate research tools. Finally, we recommend particular caution when undertaking secondary analyses and meta-analyses which are at risk of becoming contaminated by these problem primary studies., Comment: This is a preprint of the paper submitted to PLOS ONE
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43. Therapeutic oral rinsing with non-commercially available products: Position paper and statement from the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association, part 2.
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Asadoorian, Joanna
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DENTAL hygienists ,CINAHL database ,INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems ,MEDICAL databases ,MEDLINE ,MOUTHWASHES ,ONLINE information services ,PROFESSIONAL associations ,TOOTH care & hygiene ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,EVIDENCE-based medicine ,PROFESSIONAL practice ,SOCIETIES - Abstract
Copyright of Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene is the property of Canadian Dental Hygienists Association and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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44. How to critically appraise a research paper.
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Alderson, Derek
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RESEARCH papers (Students) ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,SCIENTIFIC observation ,RANDOMIZED controlled trials ,SCIENTIFIC literature ,SURGEONS - Abstract
Abstract: The ability to critically analyse surgical papers is an important skill that all surgeons should possess. This article describes a simple two-step approach to the appraisal of scientific literature. It relies on a rapid review based on the abstract followed by a detailed review based on simple checklists. These can be applied to systematic reviews, randomized trials and observational studies. At the end of the process, the quality of the methods, quality of the results and applicability of the work are evaluated to formulate an opinion on overall quality. The article ends with a suggested format for writing a report based on such an appraisal. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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45. Therapeutic oral rinsing with commercially available products: Position paper and statement from the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association.
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Asadoorian, Joanna
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GINGIVAL hyperplasia ,MOUTHWASHES ,BIOFILMS ,CINAHL database ,DECISION making ,INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems ,MEDICAL databases ,MANAGEMENT ,MEDLINE ,ONLINE information services ,TOOTH care & hygiene ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,DENTAL associations ,PREVENTION ,THERAPEUTICS - Abstract
Copyright of Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene is the property of Canadian Dental Hygienists Association and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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46. Diagnosis and management of small bowel obstruction in virgin abdomen: a WSES position paper.
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Amara, Yousef, Leppaniemi, Ari, Catena, Fausto, Ansaloni, Luca, Sugrue, Michael, Fraga, Gustavo P., Coccolini, Federico, Biffl, Walter L., Peitzman, Andrew B., Kluger, Yoram, Sartelli, Massimo, Moore, Ernest E., Di Saverio, Salomone, Darwish, Esfo, Endo, Chikako, van Goor, Harry, and ten Broek, Richard P.
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Background: Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a common surgical emergency, causing high morbidity and healthcare costs. The majority of SBOs are caused by adhesions that result from previous surgeries. Bowel obstruction, however, also occurs in patients without previous operation or known pathology, a so called virgin abdomen. It is unknown if small bowel obstruction in the virgin abdomen (SBO-VA) can be managed according to the same principles as other cases of small bowel obstruction. The aim of this position paper is to evaluate the available evidence on etiology and management of small bowel obstruction in the virgin abdomen. Methods: This is a narrative review with scoping aspects. Clinical topics covered in this review include epidemiology and etiology of SBO-VA, diagnosis and imaging, initial assessment, the role of surgical management in SBO-VA, and the role of non-operative management in SBO-VA. Results: Our scoping search revealed seven original studies reporting original patient data related to SBO-VA. All the included studies are retrospective cohorts, with populations ranging between 44 and 103 patients with SBO-VA. Adhesions were found to be the cause of the obstruction in approximately half of the reported cases of SBO-VA. A relatively high number of cases of SBO-VA were managed surgically with studies reporting 39–83%. However, in cases where a trial of non-operative management was started, this was generally successful. Conclusion: The data available suggest that etiology and treatment results for patients with SBO-VA are largely comparable to the results in patients with SBO after previous abdominal surgery. We therefore propose that patients with a virgin abdomen could be treated according to existing guidelines for SBO and adhesive small bowel obstruction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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47. Defining ranges for certainty ratings of diagnostic accuracy: a GRADE concept paper
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Kelly Estrada-Orozco, Ingrid Arevalo-Rodriguez, Jasvinder A. Singh, Karen R Steingart, Reem A. Mustafa, Mohammed T. Ansari, Ariel Izcovich, Anne W S Rutjes, Mariska M.G. Leeflang, Gordon H. Guyatt, Miranda W. Langendam, Airton Tetelbom Stein, Valery Lavergne, Holger J. Schünemann, Nigar Sekercioglu, Lee Yee Chong, Monica Hultcrantz, Patrick M. Bossuyt, Rebecca L. Morgan, Epidemiology and Data Science, APH - Methodology, APH - Personalized Medicine, APH - Mental Health, and APH - Quality of Care
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Test strategy ,Technology Assessment, Biomedical ,Epidemiology ,Computer science ,media_common.quotation_subject ,Decision Making ,610 Medicine & health ,Guidelines ,Sensitivity and Specificity ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Empirical research ,Brainstorming ,360 Social problems & social services ,Certainty of evidence ,Humans ,030212 general & internal medicine ,Grading (education) ,Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures ,media_common ,Operationalization ,Health technology ,Systematic reviews ,Certainty ,Test accuracy ,bf023de6 ,Systematic review ,GRADE ,Health technology assessments ,Risk analysis (engineering) ,030217 neurology & neurosurgery ,Systematic Reviews as Topic - Abstract
Objective: The objective of the study was to clarify how the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) concept of certainty of evidence applies to certainty ratings of test accuracy. Study Design and Setting: After initial brainstorming with GRADE Working Group members, we iteratively refined and clarified the approaches for defining ranges when assessing the certainty of evidence for test accuracy within a systematic review, health technology assessment, or guideline. Results: Ranges can be defined both for single test accuracy and for comparative accuracy of multiple tests. For systematic reviews and health technology assessments, approaches for defining ranges include some that do not require value judgments regarding downstream health outcomes. Key challenges arise in the context of a guideline that requires ranges for sensitivity and specificity that are set considering possible effects on all critical outcomes. We illustrate possible approaches and provide an example from a systematic review of a direct comparison between two test strategies. Conclusions: This GRADE concept paper provides a framework for assessing, presenting, and making decisions based on the certainty of evidence for test accuracy. More empirical research is needed to support future GRADE guidance on how to best operationalize the candidate approaches.
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48. A systematic review of contaminants in donor human milk.
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Thayagabalu, Sionika, Cacho, Nicole, Sullivan, Sandra, Smulian, John, Louis‐Jacques, Adetola, Bourgeois, Marie, Chen, Henian, Weerasuriya, Wasana, and Lemas, Dominick J.
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MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems ,CRITICALLY ill ,PATIENTS ,FOOD consumption ,RESEARCH funding ,BREAST milk banks ,CINAHL database ,BREAST milk ,STAPHYLOCOCCUS aureus ,FOOD contamination ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,MEDLINE ,BACTERIAL contamination ,ONLINE information services ,COMPARATIVE studies ,CHILDREN - Abstract
Donor human milk (DHM) from a milk bank is the recommended feeding method for preterm infants when the mother's own milk (MOM) is not available. Despite this recommendation, information on the possible contamination of donor human milk and its impact on infant health outcomes is poorly characterised. The aim of this systematic review is to assess contaminants present in DHM samples that preterm and critically ill infants consume. The data sources used include PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL and Web of Science. A search of the data sources targeting DHM and its potential contaminants yielded 426 publications. Two reviewers (S. T. and D. L.) conducted title/abstract screening through Covidence software, and predetermined inclusion/exclusion criteria yielded 26 manuscripts. Contaminant types (bacterial, chemical, fungal, viral) and study details (e.g., type of bacteria identified, study setting) were extracted from each included study during full‐text review. Primary contaminants in donor human milk included bacterial species and environmental pollutants. We found that bacterial contaminants were identified in 100% of the papers in which bacterial contamination was sought (16 papers) and 61.5% of the full data set (26 papers), with the most frequently identified genera being Staphylococcus (e.g., Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase‐negative Staphylococcus) and Bacillus (e.g., Bacillus cereus). Chemical pollutants were discovered in 100% of the papers in which chemical contamination was sought (eight papers) and 30.8% of the full data set (26 papers). The most frequently identified chemical pollutants included perfluoroalkyl substances (six papers), toxic metal (one paper) and caffeine (one paper). Viral and fungal contamination were identified in one paper each. Our results highlight the importance of establishing standardisation in assessing DHM contamination and future studies are needed to clarify the impact of DHM contaminants on health outcomes. Key messages: Research regarding chemical contamination in donor human milk (DHM) is limited and needs to be studied further to draw appropriate conclusions on reducing potential risks for infants.Parents/guardians should be educated on the availability of DHM as a supplemental feeding option and made aware of the current research in the field.DHM use requires further standardisation both within the United States and abroad. This standardisation should ensure that risks are not overemphasised and DHM is a cost‐effective, accessible resource as a short‐term intervention when used appropriately as part of optimal lactation and breastfeeding support. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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49. The management of surgical patients in the emergency setting during COVID-19 pandemic: the WSES position paper.
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De Simone, Belinda, Chouillard, Elie, Sartelli, Massimo, Biffl, Walter L., Di Saverio, Salomone, Moore, Ernest E., Kluger, Yoram, Abu-Zidan, Fikri M., Ansaloni, Luca, Coccolini, Federico, Leppänemi, Ari, Peitzmann, Andrew B., Pagani, Leonardo, Fraga, Gustavo P., Paolillo, Ciro, Picetti, Edoardo, Valentino, Massimo, Pikoulis, Emmanouil, Baiocchi, Gian Luca, and Catena, Fausto
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Background: Since the COVID-19 pandemic has occurred, nations showed their unpreparedness to deal with a mass casualty incident of this proportion and severity, which resulted in a tremendous number of deaths even among healthcare workers. The World Society of Emergency Surgery conceived this position paper with the purpose of providing evidence-based recommendations for the management of emergency surgical patients under COVID-19 pandemic for the safety of the patient and healthcare workers. Method: A systematic review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P) through the MEDLINE (PubMed), Embase and SCOPUS databases. Synthesis of evidence, statements and recommendations were developed in accordance with the GRADE methodology. Results: Given the limitation of the evidence, the current document represents an effort to join selected high-quality articles and experts' opinion. Conclusions: The aim of this position paper is to provide an exhaustive guidelines to perform emergency surgery in a safe and protected environment for surgical patients and for healthcare workers under COVID-19 and to offer the best management of COVID-19 patients needing for an emergency surgical treatment. We recommend screening for COVID-19 infection at the emergency department all acute surgical patients who are waiting for hospital admission and urgent surgery. The screening work-up provides a RT-PCR nasopharyngeal swab test and a baseline (non-contrast) chest CT or a chest X-ray or a lungs US, depending on skills and availability. If the COVID-19 screening is not completed we recommend keeping the patient in isolation until RT-PCR swab test result is not available, and to manage him/she such as an overt COVID patient. The management of COVID-19 surgical patients is multidisciplinary. If an immediate surgical procedure is mandatory, whether laparoscopic or via open approach, we recommend doing every effort to protect the operating room staff for the safety of the patient. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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50. Systematic target actionability reviews of preclinical proof-of-concept papers to match targeted drugs to paediatric cancers.
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Schubert, Nil A., Lowery, Caitlin D., Bergthold, Guillaume, Koster, Jan, Eleveld, Thomas F., Rodríguez, Ana, Jones, David T.W., Vassal, Gilles, Stancato, Louis F., Pfister, Stefan M., Caron, Hubert N., and Molenaar, Jan J.
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Children with cancer are in urgent need of new therapies, as approximately 25% of patients experience a relapse and 20% succumb to their disease. Moreover, the majority of survivors suffer from clinically relevant health problems. Repurposing of targeted agents developed for adult indications could provide novel therapeutic options for paediatric cancer patients. To prioritise targeted drugs for paediatric clinical development, we applied a systematic review methodology to develop a Target Actionability Review (TAR) strategy. These TARs assess the strength and completeness of published preclinical proof-of-concept (PoC) data by structured critical appraisal of and summarising the available scientific literature for a specific target (pathway) and the associated drugs in paediatric tumours. A sensitive literature search in PubMed was performed and relevant papers were identified. For each paper, the individual experimental findings were extracted, marked for paediatric tumour type and categorised into nine separate PoC data modules. Each experimental finding was scored for experimental outcome and quality independently by two reviewers; discrepancies were assessed by a third reviewer and resolved by adjudication. Scores corresponding to one PoC module were merged for each tumour type and visualised in a heat map matrix in the publicly available R2 data portal [r2.amc.nl]. To test our TAR methodology, we conducted a pilot study on MDM2 and TP53. The heat map generated from analysis of 161 publications provides a rationale to support drug development in specific paediatric solid and brain tumour types. Furthermore, our review highlights tumour types where preclinical data are incomplete or lacking and for which additional preclinical testing is advisable. • A new strategy to review literature on targeted compounds in paediatric cancer. • Results help to guide and prioritise clinical development of novel targeted agents. • Outcomes are visualised in a publicly available, interactive heat map. • We applied this unique methodology to MDM2 and TP53 and MDM2 inhibitors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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