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BACKGROUND: Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is not only an important microvascular complication of diabetes but also the main cause of end-stage renal disease. Ginkgo biloba has a variety of biological activities and has been widely used in China to treat kidney diseases such as DN. This article aimed to evaluate the efficac…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of the review is to synthesize existing knowledge about experiences of children and adolescents with asthma related to participation in, or limitation of, physical activity. INTRODUCTION: Limitations of physical activity, expressed as a barrier of bodily movement, may relate to physiological r…

OBJECTIVE: This review aims to synthesize existing qualitative studies on the experiences of activity limitations and participation restrictions in individuals with developmental coordination disorder/dyspraxia, their families, and service providers. INTRODUCTION: Developmental coordination disorder features a signifi…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this review is to investigate the effectiveness and appropriateness of culturally adapted approaches for treating alcohol use disorders in Indigenous peoples in Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and the USA. INTRODUCTION: Poor and disadvantaged people, particularly those who are Indigenous, s…

OBJECTIVE: This systematic review seeks to synthesize evidence to determine the effect of telemonitoring on self-care behaviors of adults with heart failure. INTRODUCTION: There is a high-level body of evidence demonstrating that telemonitoring is an appropriate and effective therapy for many chronic conditions and, s…

INTRODUCTION: The need for organs is comparatively higher among people of Indian origin due to the higher prevalence of end-stage organ failure. In spite of the higher need, they have a lower number of organ donors. Studies have been carried out among people of Indian origin living globally to understand the reasons fo…

AIM: This review will identify, evaluate and synthesize the literature related to evidence-based design of healthcare environments and to identify impacts of the built environment on the outcomes and experiences of patients, significant others and staff. DESIGN: A mixed-method systematic review of literature 2010-2018…

BACKGROUND: Vascular dementia (VaD) is the second prevalent dementia worldwide attributable to cognitive impairments. Acupuncture has been applied in clinic as a therapeutic modality to treat VaD. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to evaluate current evidence to explore the effectiveness and safety of acupu…

BACKGROUND: A growing number of older adults experience mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. Recent technological advances allow for traditional cognitive interventions to be administered via computers and other devices. The aim of the proposed systematic review and meta-analyses is to determine the efficacy o…

OBJECTIVE: This review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of implanted left ventricular assist devices on quality of life in patients with advanced heart failure. INTRODUCTION: Approximately 500,000 patients worldwide are diagnosed with advanced heart failure. The preferred treatment for patients who remain symptomati…

OBJECTIVE: This review aims to examine the state of the evidence for interprofessional team-based primary health care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. INTRODUCTION: Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities have complex health needs, as well as experience health service inequi…

BACKGROUND: Many health sciences librarians are noticing an increase in demand for systematic review support. Developing a strategic approach to supporting systematic review activities can address commonly reported barriers and challenges including time factors, methodological issues, and supporting student-led project…

BACKGROUND: In intensive care units, blood sampling is done commonly as part of daily routine. It remains unknown whether this practice is associated with harms or benefits, as not all routine blood tests may be clinically indicated, and blood sampling done without specific indications may be problematic. Accordingly,…

INTRODUCTION: Social workers are among the largest group of professionals in the mental health workforce and play a key role in the assessment of mental health, addictions and suicide. Most social workers provide services to individuals with mental health concerns, yet there are gaps in research on social work educatio…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this review is to identify and map literature related to safe injection practices among anesthesia providers in developed nations. The mapped literature will be used to determine if there is sufficient literature available to pose specific questions that can be valuably addressed, through a…

INTRODUCTION: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a highly prevalent vaginal polymicrobial disorder commonly encountered in women of childbearing age. Therapy with only recommended antibiotics results in low cure rates and unacceptably high recurrence rates. The use of probiotics as a complementary approach for use with antibi…

BACKGROUND: Mental health courts were created to help criminal defendants who have a mental illness that significantly contributes to their criminal offense. Despite the increasing number of mental health courts around the world, data about their effectiveness have only begun to emerge in the past decade. The purpose o…

BACKGROUND: The prevalence of paternal depression in the postnatal period is estimated to be approximately 10 %. Effective partner education during pregnancy has the possibility to prevent postnatal mental health problems and support expectant fathers in their transition to parenthood. This paper describes the protocol…

BACKGROUND: There is increasing interest in innovative methods to carry out systematic reviews of complex interventions. Theory-based approaches, such as logic models, have been suggested as a means of providing additional insights beyond that obtained via conventional review methods. METHODS: This paper reports the u…

Cochrane Reviews are intended to help providers, practitioners and patients make informed decisions about health care. The goal of the Cochrane Applicability and Recommendation Methods Group (ARMG) is to develop approaches, strategies and guidance that facilitate the uptake of information from Cochrane Reviews and thei…