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Formal literature review and synthesis is an important component of Patient Outcomes Research Teams (PORTs) and the development of clinical practice guidelines supported by the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR). Investigators face unresolved methodological issues and practical problems in carrying out…

Systematic reviews based on single-case experimental designs (SCED) are increasingly common in the scientific literature. However, researchers reviewing SCED research may employ varying approaches and strategies, not all of which correspond with recognized standards of review quality, including those specific to SCED.…

ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: Wang Y, Chen CY, Stathopoulou PG, Graham LK, Korostoff J, Chen YW. Efficacy of Antibiotics Used as an Adjunct in the Treatment of Peri-implant Mucositis and Peri-implantitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2022 Mar-Apr;37(2):235-249. d…

The "Cochrane Corner" is a section in the journal that highlights systematic reviews relevant to otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, with invited commentary to aid clinical decision making. This installment features a Cochrane review, "Amplification with Hearing Aids for Patients with Tinnitus and Co-existing Hearing…

INTRODUCTION: Athletes are not immune to mental health issues but are less likely to seek help than non-athletes and experience barriers including lack of access to services, lack of knowledge as to how to access services and negative past experiences for help-seeking. Formal (eg, university counsellors, general practi…

PURPOSE: Appropriate wheelchair provision is necessary for addressing participation barriers experienced by individuals with mobility impairments. Health care professionals involved in the wheelchair service provision process require a specific set of skills and knowledge to enable wheelchair use that meets individual…

BACKGROUND: Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) and global longitudinal strain (GLS) are emerging biomarkers used to risk-stratify patients with asymptomatic severe aortic regurgitation (AR) and preserved ejection fraction (EF). Although numerous clinical trials have investigated the efficacy of these biomarkers in patient…

BACKGROUND: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is recommended following valve replacement or repair procedures (VRPs), yet participation remains suboptimal among patients undergoing VRPs. Home-based CR (HBCR), including both fully digital and hybrid (mix of HBCR and center-based CR [CBCR]) models, may improve access and uptak…

BACKGROUND: Patient-reported outcome and experience measures (PROMs and PREMs, respectively) are evidence-based, standardized questionnaires that can be used to capture patients' perspectives of their health and health care. While substantial investments have been made in the implementation of PROMs and PREMs, their us…

BACKGROUND: Depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) are widespread mental health diseases with significant individual and societal consequences. Psychotherapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), is a common treatment approach, but its application is limited due to costs and staff shortages. Germ…

INTRODUCTION: Digital tools such as virtual reality, mobile applications and digital devices are being implemented across various healthcare practice settings. Engagement in occupations is central to occupational therapy, supporting health and quality of life. Occupational therapists support people with disabilities to…

BACKGROUND: Adolescents and young adults face elevated risks of sexual and interpersonal violence (SIV) compared to adults. Technology has been used to help mitigate this issue by mapping incidents, supporting victims, and promoting behavior change to prevent re-occurrence. However, there is a risk that technology coul…

INTRODUCTION: Unhealthy diets pose a significant public health risk among European children, contributing to the increasing prevalence of overweight and non-communicable diseases. Children spend a substantial amount of time at school daily, including lunchtime, so the school setting becomes crucial for promoting health…

INTRODUCTION: Decision regret refers to feelings of remorse or dissatisfaction with a decision made regarding the treatment. Mapping the meaningful aspects of decision regret in patients with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is necessary to provide a comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon and inform the developm…

BACKGROUND: Reduced physical activity (PA) is one of the significant health concerns in adults and children alike. Despite the proven benefits of PA, most children, globally, do not meet the weekly criteria of enough PA to maintain health. The proposed systematic review is the review of the factors and will provide inf…