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OBJECTIVE: To assess how general practitioners might interpret and apply the results of a systematic review relevant to general practice. DESIGN: Cross-sectional postal survey of general practitioners in August 1997. PARTICIPANTS: 51 general practitioners in the Southern Division of General Practice in Adelaide and 1…

INTRODUCTION: Digital tools such as virtual reality, mobile applications and digital devices are being implemented across various healthcare practice settings. Engagement in occupations is central to occupational therapy, supporting health and quality of life. Occupational therapists support people with disabilities to…

BACKGROUND: Adolescents and young adults face elevated risks of sexual and interpersonal violence (SIV) compared to adults. Technology has been used to help mitigate this issue by mapping incidents, supporting victims, and promoting behavior change to prevent re-occurrence. However, there is a risk that technology coul…

INTRODUCTION: Unhealthy diets pose a significant public health risk among European children, contributing to the increasing prevalence of overweight and non-communicable diseases. Children spend a substantial amount of time at school daily, including lunchtime, so the school setting becomes crucial for promoting health…

INTRODUCTION: Decision regret refers to feelings of remorse or dissatisfaction with a decision made regarding the treatment. Mapping the meaningful aspects of decision regret in patients with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is necessary to provide a comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon and inform the developm…

BACKGROUND: Reduced physical activity (PA) is one of the significant health concerns in adults and children alike. Despite the proven benefits of PA, most children, globally, do not meet the weekly criteria of enough PA to maintain health. The proposed systematic review is the review of the factors and will provide inf…

INTRODUCTION: Contemporary validity testing theory holds that validity lies in the extent to which a proposed interpretation and use of test scores is justified, the evidence for which is dependent on both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Despite this, we hypothesise that development and validation studie…

BACKGROUND: Low back pain is the greatest contributor to the global burden of disease and can result in work disability. Previous literature has examined the influence of personal factors, the healthcare system, workplace, and income support systems on work disability due to low back pain. Income support systems may al…

INTRODUCTION: In recent times, hypertension has become one of the major public health concerns in both the developed and the developing world and is responsible for death due to heart diseases and stroke. The increasing trend of the prevalence of hypertension in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) and it's c…

BACKGROUND: Systematic reviews (SRs) form the foundation for guidelines and evidence-based policy in medicine and public health. Although similar systematic reviews may include non-identical sets of studies, and it is recognized that different sets of studies may lead to different conclusions, little work has been publ…

INTRODUCTION: Developing competency for evidence synthesis and translation of evidence into healthcare practice is critical for evidence-based patient care. Pharmacy professionals have a substantial role in evidence generation, synthesis and translation across their professional practice in industry, academia and healt…

INTRODUCTION: Access to musculoskeletal healthcare services in Sub-Saharan Africa is inadequate. As osteoarthritis is the most prevalent chronic osteoarticular disease globally, it's essential to understand its social and economic impact, as well as the determinants of inequities in access to healthcare services in Sub…

INTRODUCTION: The global burden of malnutrition is compounded by the challenges of obesity and sarcopenia, a combination known as sarcopenic obesity. This condition, defined by increased fat mass alongside declining muscle mass and function, poses significant health risks, including metabolic dysregulation and cardiova…

OBJECTIVE: This systematic review will aim to evaluate the effectiveness of telemedicine interventions compared with traditional or in-person care in improving medication adherence and clinical outcomes among adult patients with tuberculosis in low- and middle-income countries. INTRODUCTION: Tuberculosis remains a maj…

INTRODUCTION: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of mortality and disability worldwide. In the USA, individuals who racially identify as African American or Black experience disproportionately higher rates of TBI and sustain worse prognosis compared with White patients; however, this population continues t…

BACKGROUND: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is the fourth-most-prevalent cancer in both Indonesia and Asia. Globally, an estimated 133,354 cases and 80,008 deaths were attributed to NPC in 2020. Early diagnosis plays a key role in managing NPC. Molecules found in bodily fluids, such as saliva, contain compounds (includi…

INTRODUCTION: International labor migrants form a significant part of the global workforce, particularly in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, which host around 11% of the world's migrant workforce. This high concentration presents unique challenges in healthcare access and delivery. This systematic review a…

OBJECTIVE: This review will investigate the effect of edible marine seaweed on plasma glucose in healthy, at-risk, and type-2 diabetic individuals. INTRODUCTION: Edible marine seaweed has potential as a dietary supplement for individuals with varying glycemic status, including healthy individuals, those at risk of dia…

OBJECTIVE: This scoping review aims to map the existing literature on physical activity-based interventions for the management of dementia and cognitive impairment in sub-Saharan Africa. INTRODUCTION: Dementia and cognitive impairment are growing public health concerns in sub-Saharan Africa, where the number of affect…