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OBJECTIVE: This review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of aromatherapy versus standard care on common physiological and psychological symptoms in low-risk pregnant women. INTRODUCTION: Women report common symptoms that result from anatomical and physiological changes significant for fetal development and maternal-f…

OBJECTIVE: This review aims to critically appraise the measurement properties and adaptation processes of all cross-cultural adaptations of the Family Resilience Assessment Scale. BACKGROUND: A number of family resilience instruments have been developed over the past decade; however, the Family Resilience Assessment S…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of the review is to explore the evidence on the behavioral and psychological mechanisms underlying the development of obesity in patients with craniopharyngioma. The review will map the available evidence, identify gaps in the literature, and find avenues of future intervention. INTRODUCTION:…

INTRODUCTION: Shoulder pain affects approximately one in four adults and is thus one of the most common musculoskeletal problems. Only 50% of patients who begin treatment for shoulder pain are cured within 6 months. There is a need for systematic reviews to estimate the effectiveness of shoulder treatments. We d…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this review is to determine whether deleterious sucking habits contribute to otitis in newborns, infants, preschool children, and children. INTRODUCTION: Otitis is one of the most prevalent diseases in infants. Diverse studies have suggested that deleterious sucking habits, such as pacifier…

BACKGROUND: Coronary heart disease (CHD) is one of the highest mortality diseases in the world, which seriously threatens human health and quality of life (QOL). The purpose of this study is to systematically analyze the effects of mind-body exercise on cardiopulmonary function, blood pressure and QOL in CHD patients,…

BACKGROUND: We aimed to conduct a meta-analysis to assess the effect of pharmaceutical care on the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). METHODS: All case-controlled studies related to pharmaceutical care on the treatment of COVID-19 will be included in this review. We will use index words related to pharm…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this review is to identify, appraise, and synthesize available qualitative evidence related to diagnostic overshadowing in mental health consumers who present with clinical manifestations of physical illness. INTRODUCTION: A lived experience of mental illness is associated with compromised…

BACKGROUND: Malnutrition is a clinical problem with a high prevalence in hospitalized adult patients. Many nutritional screening tools have been developed but there is no consensus on which 1 is more useful. The purpose of this review protocol is to provide an overview of which nutritional screening tool is most valid…

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…