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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the potential impact of including trials, reported in conference abstracts from the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand, in Cochrane reviews. METHODOLOGY: Abstracts from the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand, published in the Australian and New Zeala…

The demand for evidence-based healthcare is increasing nationally and internationally and it is equally necessary in both diagnostic and therapeutic practice. Evidence may be collected and combined by means of a systematic literature review of published and unpublished data on a well-defined topic. The output of such r…

AIM/OBJECTIVE: To empower nursing graduate students, in master's or doctoral programs, through distance-accessible methods for conducting integrative reviews, enhancing their ability to transition from clinical to publication-oriented writing. BACKGROUND: Mastering literature review methods is vital for advancing evid…

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the effects of discontinuing intravenous oxytocin stimulation in pregnant women during the active phase of induced or augmented labour.

Data extraction is a time-consuming and resource-intensive task in the systematic review process. Natural language processing (NLP) artificial intelligence (AI) techniques have the potential to automate data extraction saving time and resources, accelerating the review process, and enhancing the quality and reliability…

BACKGROUND: A challenge when using Google Search to identify studies for a systematic review is managing the high number of results, which can number in the hundreds of thousands or even more. Studies and guidance on web searching suggest limiting the screening process, e.g. to the first 100 results. OBJECTIVES: Our o…

INTRODUCTION: Myofascial release (MFR) is a form of manual therapy that involves the application of a low load, long duration stretch to the myofascial complex intended to restore optimal length, decrease pain and improve function. MFR is being used to treat patients with a wide variety of conditions, with favourable e…

BACKGROUND: The transition from clinical practice to research represents a significant yet under-studied career pivot for health care professionals. Despite the growing emphasis on research integration in health care careers and increasing numbers of clinicians pursuing advanced research degrees, the transition experie…

BACKGROUND: Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of rare congenital inherited skin diseases. Evaluation of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is key to understanding the psychosocial and emotional impact on patients and their relatives or carers. The BUR-EB project aims at ascertaining the socio-economic burden of…

INTRODUCTION: Primary care nurses (PCNs) are the second largest workforce in primary care and play a critical role in facilitating access to coordinated care and reducing health disparities. There is renewed interest in team-based primary care as a solution for health workforce challenges. Some team models enable PCNs…

INTRODUCTION: Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases, represent a significant burden on global health systems. Health information technology (HIT) offers innovative solutions to improve disease management, patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency. However, the diverse application…

BACKGROUND: Globally, agricultural production systems consume two-thirds of all antimicrobials. These systems are used to raise animals that produce products for consumption, such as meat, eggs, milk, and wool. The World Bank estimates that by 2030, AMR will reduce global livestock production by up to 7.5%, resulting i…

BACKGROUND: Prior studies have 3suggested that theta burst stimulation (TBS) may be a promising intervention for the rehabilitation of aphasia after stroke. However, the results of these investigations have been inconsistent, with no definitive consensus on its efficacy and safety. Given the inconclusive nature of the…

BACKGROUND: COVID-19 has resulted in an increased demand for eHealth services globally. There is emerging evidence for the efficacy for group eHealth interventions that support population-based mental health and wellbeing, but a systematic review is lacking. The primary objective of this systematic review is to summari…

INTRODUCTION: Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML) constitutes 15% of new adult leukaemia cases as well as 2%-3% of leukaemia in children under 15% and 9% of leukaemias in adolescents 15-19 years of age annually. The introduction of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (TKI) therapy has dramatically improved survival in these patient…

BACKGROUND: The prevalence of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is estimated between 0.15 and 1.2%, with many of those patients experiencing severe fatigue. Current axSpA assessment guidance recommends use of a single-item visual analogue scale for fatigue severity. However, concerns have been raised about the ability of…

BACKGROUND: Neonatal systemic infections and their consequent impairments give rise to long-lasting health, economic and social effects on the neonate, the family and the nation. Considering the dearth of consolidated economic evidence in this important area, this systematic review aims to critically appraise and conso…

INTRODUCTION: Caesarean section (CS) rates have increased globally during the past three decades. Surgical site infection (SSI) following CS is a common cause of morbidity with reported rates of 3-15%. SSI represents a substantial burden to the health system including increased length of hospitalisation and costs of po…

BACKGROUND: Progressive, incurable cancer is associated with increased fatigue, increased muscle weakness, and reduced physical functioning, all of which negatively impact quality of life. Physical activity has demonstrated benefits on cancer-related fatigue and physical functioning in early-stage cancer patients; howe…