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CONTEXT: The objective of evidence-based medicine is to employ the best scientific information available to apply to clinical practice. Understanding and interpreting the scientific evidence involves understanding the available levels of evidence, where systematic reviews and meta-analyses of clinical trials are at the…

BACKGROUND: Research evaluation is a systematic and objective process to measure relevance, efficiency and effectiveness of research activities, and peer review is one of the most important tools for assessing quality of research. The aim of this study was introducing research evaluation indicators based on peer review…

ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: Koe KH, Veettil SK, Maharajan MK, Syeed MS, Nair AB, Gopinath D. comparative efficacy of antiviral agents for prevention and management of herpes labialis: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. J Evid Based Dent Pract. 2023 Mar; 23(1):101778. doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.20…

INTRODUCTION: There is a significant growth in the use of digital technology and methods in health-related research, further driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. This has offered a potential to apply digital health research in hidden, marginalised and excluded populations who are traditionally not easily reached due to eco…

BACKGROUND: Patient and public involvement (PPI) aims to increase the relevance and impact of research by ensuring that outcomes align with the real needs of those involved. In PPI, the public actively participates in all stages of research, which has been shown to improve research quality, empower participants, and en…

INTRODUCTION: Global disparities in HIV prevalence among transgender women are well documented. However, current epidemiological literature on HIV disparities demonstrates gaps in research that include the diversity within transgender populations-for example, transgender men and non-binary trans people across global re…

INTRODUCTION: Cancer affects not only patients but also their families, increasing the risk of stress-related illnesses among family members. Despite the development of various support interventions, family members continue to report unmet support needs, largely due to the limited implementation of these interventions…

BACKGROUND: Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are increasingly being used to assist researchers with various research tasks, particularly in the systematic review process. Elicit is one such tool that can generate a summary of the question asked, setting it apart from other AI tools. The aim of this study is to determ…

INTRODUCTION: Obesity has become one of the biggest public health problems of the 21st century. Prevalence of obesity in children and adolescents has increased dramatically worldwide over the last 20 years, and this trend is expected to continue. Obesity in childhood is concerning as it predicts obesity in adulthood, a…

BACKGROUND: Over the years, family-centered care has evolved as the "gold standard" model for the provision of healthcare services. With the advent of family-centered approach to care comes the inherent need to provide support services to caregivers in addition to meeting the functional needs of children with physical…

BACKGROUND: Systematic reviews have developed into a powerful method for summarising and synthesising evidence. The rise in systematic reviews creates a methodological opportunity and associated challenges and this is seen in the development of overviews, or reviews of systematic reviews. One of these challenges is how…

INTRODUCTION: Gabapentinoids are among the most widely prescribed pain medications. However, there is growing evidence to suggest that gabapentinoids may be associated with dependence and misuse. The aim of this systematic review is to synthesise the qualitative literature on gabapentinoid misuse and symptoms of depend…

INTRODUCTION: As of 2024, paid paternity leave was available in 102 countries worldwide. However, the accessibility and methods of taking paternity leave are influenced by cultural background and individual values, leading to variations in uptake rate. Both positive and negative effects of paternity leave have been rep…

In any research study, the literature review and the theoretical or conceptual framework guide the development of the subsequent research questions and hypotheses. Both professional nurses and researchers evaluate the research article and its applicability to practice. This article presented the purpose of the theoreti…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this scoping review is to map and synthesize current literature and policy related to covert medication administration in vulnerable groups across all settings. INTRODUCTION: Covert medication administration refers to administrating medication in a disguised way without the knowledge of the…

INTRODUCTION: Concept analysis is widely used in nursing to clarify key concepts, support theory development and improve conceptual consistency in research and practice. Although concept analysis studies have increased substantially, concerns remain regarding methodological heterogeneity and incomplete reporting. Based…

OBJECTIVE: This qualitative systematic review will explore the barriers and facilitators of the use of digital adherence technologies for tuberculosis treatment. The review will focus on the human factors that support the use of these technologies in tuberculosis treatment. INTRODUCTION: More than 10 million people ar…

BACKGROUND: Associations between adverse social conditions and poor health are well documented - also in perinatal care. However, research into the actual ramifications of such disparities for perinatal patient safety remains inconclusive. Therefore, to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the risk and burden of pa…

INTRODUCTION: Approximately 15% of people with disabilities are women of reproductive age. Women with physical disabilities are neglected in reproductive and sexual health. Complex health conditions, mobility limitations, negative disability stereotypes, and misconceptions about their needs directly and indirectly affe…