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INTRODUCTION: The presence of cognitive dysfunction notably affects the quality of life in individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) and is often recognised as a non-motor symptom. Comprehensive studies have shown the possible advantages of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in alleviating cognitive deficits in…

PURPOSE: The proposed scoping review aims to explore and map wheelchair outcome measurement instruments for children in the literature. METHOD: The proposed scoping review will be conducted in accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology. The review question and eligibility criteria were developed usi…

Up-to-date guidance on comprehensive study identification for systematic reviews is crucial. According to current recommendations, systematic searching should combine electronic database searching with supplementary search methods. One such supplementary search method is citation tracking. It aims at collecting directl…

BACKGROUND: The opioid crisis is a worldwide public health concern. In North America, evidence suggests that the increase in opioid prescriptions correlates with the observed increase in opioid-related mortality and morbidity. Pharmacists are in a strategic position to promote effective opioid stewardship as they have…

AIM: To explore the efficacy of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on chronic pain in terms of functioning; and to identify the most promising modes and patterns for implementing ACT. DESIGN: Systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS: We will include randomized controlled trials which focus on the efficacy of…

BACKGROUND: Integrated community case management (iCCM) is a community-based child health strategy designed to reduce deaths due to pneumonia, malaria, and diarrhea in low-income countries. Due to the integrated nature of the intervention and the diversity of its stakeholders and activities, iCCM is complex and compris…

BACKGROUND: Cotton workers are exposed to various hazards in the textile industry that might result in different ailments including hypertension (HTN). However, few attempts have been made to systematically review the prevalence of hypertension and its risk factor among cotton textile workers in low-and middle-income c…

BACKGROUND: Several recommendations are available to conduct and report a systematic review of adverse drug reactions. This study is aimed at identifying and comparing the methodologies of the two most commonly used recommendations to conduct and report systematic reviews on drug's safety. METHODS: Two systematic revi…

INTRODUCTION: Pneumoconiosis is characterised by diffuse fibrosis in lung tissue, and its incidence is on the rise. At present, there are limited therapeutic options for pneumoconiosis. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) has been widely used to treat pneumoconiosis，however, there is limited evidence concerning its ef…

BACKGROUND: The cornerstone of evidence-based health care is the systematic review of international evidence. Systematic reviews follow a rigorous, standardized approach in their conduct and reporting, and as such, education and training are essential prior to commencement. AIMS: This study reports on the evolution of…

BACKGROUND: In critically ill patients, hypoxaemia is a common clinical manifestation of inadequate gas exchange in the lungs. Supplemental oxygen is therefore given to all critically ill patients. This can result in hyperoxaemia, and some observational studies have identified harms with hyperoxia. The objective of thi…

BACKGROUND: Although many post-participation outcomes in different types of physical training (e.g., aerobic and strength) have been previously investigated for the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome, there is no recent systematic review of the relationship between various types of intervention and the reproductive…

INTRODUCTION: Social isolation and loneliness affect approximately one-third to one-half of the elderly population and have a negative impact on their physical and mental health. Group-based interventions where facilitators are well trained and where the elderly are actively engaged in their development seem to be more…

ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: Management of sleep bruxism in adults: A qualitative systematic literature review. Manfredini D, Ahlberg J, Winocur E, Lobbezoo F. J Oral Rehab 2015;42:862-74. SOURCE OF FUNDING: The authors declare that they did not receive any financial support for this article TYPE OF ST…

BACKGROUND: Anorexia nervosa is characterized by a severe restriction of caloric intake, low body weight, fear of gaining weight or of becoming fat, and disturbance of body image. Pathogenesis of the disorder may include genetic predisposition, hormonal changes and a combination of environmental, psychosocial, and cult…

INTRODUCTION: The tobacco and nicotine industry fuels tobacco-related addiction, disease and death. Indigenous peoples experience a disproportionate burden of commercial tobacco-related morbidity and mortality. Over the past two decades, significant progress has been made in reducing smoking prevalence among Indigenous…

OBJECTIVE: This qualitative systematic review will synthesize evidence on midwives' and obstetricians' perspectives on collaborative practice in antenatal care. The review will identify barriers and facilitators of collaboration, ultimately improving maternal and neonatal outcomes. INTRODUCTION: Fragmented health care…