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OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this scoping review is to examine the professional representation of conversational agents that are used for health care. Professional characteristics associated with these agents will be identified, and the prevalence of these characteristics will be determined. INTRODUCTION: Conversational…

INTRODUCTION: Efficacy of aliskiren combination therapy with other antihypertensive has been evaluated in the treatment of patients with hypertension in recent systematic reviews. However, most previous reviews only focused on one single health outcome or one setting, none of them made a full summary that assessed the…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this scoping review is to map different past and present legal approaches and government policies that have an intended or unintended effect on the ongoing overdose epidemic. INTRODUCTION: In response to the current overdose epidemic, a number of different legal approaches and government po…

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this systematic review is to determine if there is a difference in the incidence of post-dural puncture headache in the obese parturient compared to the non-obese parturient after an accidental dural puncture. INTRODUCTION: Placement of an epidural catheter is a common technique to ease the p…

BACKGROUND: One reason that asthma remains poorly controlled in children is poor inhaler technique. Current guidelines recommend checking inhaler technique at each clinical visit. However, they do not specify how best to train children to mastery of correct inhaler technique. Currently, many children are simply shown h…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this review is to determine the concurrent prevalence of temporomandibular disorders and headaches in patients. INTRODUCTION: Temporomandibular disorders affect the temporomandibular joint and associated orofacial structures. It is the second-most common musculoskeletal disorder experienced…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this systematic review is to identify and synthesize the best available evidence on parents' expectations and experiences when young people with congenital heart disease transfer from pediatric to adult care. INTRODUCTION: Transition programs are internationally acknowledged as a means to p…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this systematic review is to summarize the association between the built environment and physical activity in children and adolescents in Africa. INTRODUCTION: Physical activity offers immense benefits to children and adolescents. Some built environment constructs, such as street connectivi…

INTRODUCTION: Patient-centred infertility care (PCIC) is one of the quality indicators of effective fertility care. The application of this indicator requires a clear definition from the patient's perspective. This proposed scoping review aims to explore the extent and nature of published scientific literature on PCIC…

OBJECTIVE: This review aims to assess the differences in surgical outcomes between hernioplasty using low-cost mesh and surgical mesh in adults undergoing elective hernioplasty in low- and middle-income countries. INTRODUCTION: The use of untreated mosquito netting in inguinal hernioplasty in low- and middle-income co…

OBJECTIVE: This systematic review aims to identify and synthesize available qualitative evidence related to the experiences of transition to motherhood during pregnancy in women who conceived through assisted reproductive technology (ART). INTRODUCTION: Women who conceived through ART experience pregnancy-specific anx…

BACKGROUND: Buyang Huanwu Tang (BHT) is a well-known herbal complex used for stroke treatment and has been used mainly during post-stroke rehabilitation in East Asia. In this review, we aim to evaluate the efficacy and safety of BHT as a treatment for post-stroke fatigue (PSF). METHODS: Eight databases will be searche…

BACKGROUND: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA), a common clinical chronic osteoarthropathy, has adverse effects on the working ability and life quality of patients. At present, acupotomy and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been widely applied on KOA in China and has achieved satisfactory results. However, the…

OBJECTIVE: The primary question of the review is: What is known about retention of doctors in emergency medicine? INTRODUCTION: There is a staffing crisis in emergency medicine and retention problems across healthcare. The evidence is disparate and includes healthcare research, management studies and policy documents…

BACKGROUND: South Asia has one of the largest proportions of undernourished children in the world, especially stunting, wasting, and underweight as well as micronutrient deficiencies such as the deficiency of iron, vitamin A, and zinc. Undernutrition continues to pose a major threat to this region's economic and social…

BACKGROUND: Shared decision-making is an approach to making treatment-based decisions that rely on the patient encounter and clear discussions between the patient and the healthcare provider. Patients with arthritis of the knee frequently seek care, and depending on arthritis severity and impact on daily life, joint ar…

BACKGROUND: This systematic review aims to explore the effectiveness and safety of extracorporeal shock-wave therapy (ESWT) for patients with frozen shoulder. METHODS: The sources of Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Web of Scienc…

It can be challenging to decide which evidence synthesis software to choose when doing a systematic review. This article discusses some of the important questions to consider in relation to the chosen method and synthesis approach. Software can support researchers in a range of ways. Here, a range of review conditions…

BACKGROUND: Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is often used in women's health care to treat dysmenorrhea, increase the milk supply, and address symptoms of menopause. The object of this review is to evaluate the current evidence on the efficacy of fennel for the management menopausal symptoms. METHODS AND ANALYSES: Thirteen…

BACKGROUND: Acupuncture is claimed to improve the lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Currently, no systematic reviews are performed for acupuncture on LUTS in patients with Parkinson's diseases (PD). This review aims to evaluate the current evidence on the efficacy of acupuncture for the management of LUTS in PD. ME…