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This article aims to provide an overview of the structure, form and content of systematic reviews. It focuses in particular on the literature searching component, and covers systematic database searching techniques, searching for grey literature and the importance of librarian involvement in the search. It also covers…

Primary literature can be contradictory due to a multitude of factors, including poorly designed studies, error types, and confounding factors, and thus literature reviews can be difficult and time-consuming. Systematic reviews are designed to provide unbiased and comprehensive comparisons of relevant primary studies.…

The objective of this review is to establish the association between chronic pain and laterality judgment. Specifically, the review question: Is there a difference in laterality judgment in people with chronic pain and pain-free individuals?

The objective of this review is to identify and synthesize older adult's experiences of patient involvement in transitional care between hospital and home. The purpose is to build theory to inform future research and clinical practice.The review will specifically address the following research questions.

The objective of this scoping review is to map the nature and extent of forgiveness facilitation interventions that have been implemented and evaluated in palliative care contexts. More specifically, the review questions are.

The objective of this qualitative systematic review is to examine available evidence on the experiences of direct care nurses of compassion fatigue (CF) within any nursing specialty or care setting. Specifically, this review will identify evidence on the following.

The objective of this systematic review is to identify, evaluate and synthesize evidence on the effectiveness of multi-component interventions on the incidence of delirium in hospitalized elderly patients with hip fracture.Specifically, the review question is: In hospitalized older patients with hip fracture, what is t…

UNLABELLED: The literature is becoming replete with systematic reviews of orthodontic-related topics. However, their findings have not been appraised and summarised collectively. METHODS: Systematic reviews related to orthodontics published between 1 January 2000, and 31 January 2007 were identified and reviewed. RES…

Systematic reviews retrieve, appraise and summarise all the available evidence on a specific health question. They are designed to reduce the effect of the reviewers' own bias, and a full protocol should be written to define and guide the process. The appropriate resources should be in place before undertaking a review…

INTRODUCTION: Heart failure is a common and progressive condition that significantly impacts older adults, leading to increased morbidity, reduced quality of life, and healthcare utilization. As its prevalence continues to rise, there is a need for effective management strategies tailored to this population. Digital he…

INTRODUCTION: Cancer is a leading cause of mortality globally. It is increasingly becoming a public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and a major societal and economic problem worldwide. Approximately three quarters of all cancer-related deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with lung cance…

BACKGROUND: The increase in average life expectancy, aging, and the rise in the number of people living with dementia contribute to growing interest from the scientific community. As the disease progresses, people with dementia may need help with most daily activities and need to be supervised by their carer to ensure…

BACKGROUND: Palliative care, vital for patients with advanced, life-limiting or life-threatening illnesses, faces an increasing global demand due to aging populations and rising non-communicable diseases. Specialized palliative care teams (PCTs) within hospitals significantly impact patient outcomes, which requires eff…

OBJECTIVE: This review will map the literature on the types of research and methods used to investigate the wound-healing properties of Stryphnodendron adstringens ( barbatimão ) in skin and mucosa injuries. INTRODUCTION: Barbatimão is a Brazilian native plant and its wound-healing properties have been descr…

INTRODUCTION: One of the purported underlying causal mechanisms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is altered motivational processes. Questionnaires have been used to identify the characteristics of reward and punishment sensitivity in individuals with ADHD. However, these questionnaires were initially…

BACKGROUND: In Canada, approximately 15 000 people undergo coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) each year. However, 9.5% of these patients are urgently readmitted to hospital within 30 days of surgery. Postoperative interventions following discharge play an important role in reducing readmissions and improving…

INTRODUCTION: Diabetes distress has been defined as "the negative emotional or affective experience resulting from the challenge of living with the demands of diabetes". Diabetes distress affects 20%-25% of individuals living with diabetes and can have negative effects on both diabetes regulation and quality of life. F…

BACKGROUND: Response time for emergency medical service units is a key performance indicator. Studies have shown reduced response time association with improved outcome for specific critical conditions. To achieve short response time, emergency vehicles utilize lights and sirens, and crews are allowed to be non-complia…

INTRODUCTION: The development of learning health systems (LHSs) has often focused on optimally leveraging data. More attention should be paid to patient and public involvement or community engagement in forming learning communities that work together to build LHS. This scoping review aims to identify facilitators of an…

INTRODUCTION: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a major health concern among Indian adolescents (10-19 years). Indian adolescents lack adequate knowledge about HIV/AIDS and adopt wrong practices. The present scoping review aims to understand the status of knowledge, beliefs and practices among Indian adoles…