Screening for lung cancer with computed tomography: protocol for systematic reviews for the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care
DiscussionSince 2015, additional trials and longer follow-ups or additional data (e.g., harms, specific patient populations) from previously published trials have been published that will improve our understanding of the benefits and harms of screening. The systematic review of values and preferences will allow fulsome insights that will inform the balance of benefits and harms.Systematic review registrationPROSPERO CRD42022378858 (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - March 16, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

The impact of school-based creative bibliotherapy interventions on child and adolescent mental health: a systematic review and realist synthesis protocol
DiscussionFindings will assess the range of evidence for the impact of creative bibliotherapy on child and adolescent mental health and wellbeing, the strength of evidence for the impact identified, and describe potential mechanisms. This review will be useful for a wide range of stakeholders considering implementing or developing interventions using creative bibliotherapy in school-based settings.Systematic review registrationThis protocol was registered at the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/), registration number CRD42023410333. This review is funded by Wellc...
Source: Systematic Reviews - March 13, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Video laryngoscopy versus direct laryngoscopy in achieving successful emergency endotracheal intubations: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
ConclusionIn emergency intubations, video laryngoscopy is preferred to direct laryngoscopy in achieving successful intubation on the first attempt and was associated with a lower incidence of complications. (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - March 12, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Sudden cardiac death among workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionsSCD is a serious and potentially preventable condition that can occur among workers. By identifying and addressing work-related risk factors, providing appropriate screening and interventions, and promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors, we can work to reduce the incidence of SCD and improve the cardiovascular health and well-being of workers. (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - March 9, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Quality appraisal of clinical practice guidelines addressing massage interventions using the AGREE II instrument
ConclusionThe overall quality of the included guidelines was low, and most of the guidelines were not “recommended”. In future guideline updates, the existing evidence should be used, the professional composition of members of the expert group should be enriched, and patients’ values and preferences should be fully considered. It is necessary to clearly propose recognizable recommendations and strengthen the rigor and standardization of guideline formulation. Thus, clear standard guidelines can be formulated to better guide clinical practice. (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - March 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

The neuroscience of human empathy for pleasure: protocol for a scoping review
ConclusionsTo our knowledge, the present scoping review will be the first to address the variety and heterogeneity of available evidence on human empathy for pleasure. We ultimately aim at perusing the growing literature on this far-reaching field of study and informing future research.Systematic review registrationThe neuroscience of human empathy for pleasure: Protocol for a scoping review.  https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/W7H6J. (December 27, 2022). (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - March 2, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

The SAFE procedure: a practical stopping heuristic for active learning-based screening in systematic reviews and meta-analyses
AbstractActive learning has become an increasingly popular method for screening large amounts of data in systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The active learning process continually improves its predictions on the remaining unlabeled records, with the goal of identifying all relevant records as early as possible. However, determining the optimal point at which to stop the active learning process is a challenge. The cost of additional labeling of records by the reviewer must be balanced against the cost of erroneous exclusions. This paper introduces the SAFE procedure, a practical and conservative set of stopping heuristic...
Source: Systematic Reviews - March 1, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Contribution of environmental determinants to the risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus in a life-course perspective: a systematic review protocol
DiscussionThis systematic review will summarise available evidence on ED associated with T2DM. The results will contribute to improving current knowledge and developing more efficient cross-sectoral interventions in land management and public health in this field of research.Systematic review registrationPROSPERO  CRD42023392073. (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - March 1, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Accuracy of heart failure ascertainment using routinely collected healthcare data: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionsRCD can correctly identify HF outcomes but may miss approximately one-third of events. Methods used to improve case identification should also focus on minimizing false positives. (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - March 1, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Indigenous approaches to health assessment: a scoping review protocol
DiscussionThis scoping review involves iterative consultation with the Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars, First Nations Community Advisory Group, and community partners throughout the research process. This review aims to summarize the evidence on standard ethical approaches and practices used in Indigenous research while adapting or developing health assessment tools. It will inform the larger study focused on developing an Indigenous Functional Assessment tool. Further, it will seek whether the Indigenous ways of knowing and equitable participation of Indigenous people and communities are incorporated in the Indigen...
Source: Systematic Reviews - February 29, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy among Malawians: a scoping review
ConclusionsThe Malawi government should focus on fear and misinformation regarding COVID-19 vaccination campaigns, using interventions, motivational interviews, and individual sensitization. Traditional, religious, and youth-led organizations should provide practical information on COVID-19 vaccine safety and efficacy. (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - February 28, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Community mobilisation approaches to preventing adolescent multiple risk behaviour: a realist review
ConclusionsFor community mobilisation interventions to reduce adolescent MRB, the coalitions within them must seek to alter the social environment in which these behaviours occur. Mechanisms including empowerment, cohesion and motivation lead to this shift, but only under certain contexts.Systematic review registrationPROSPERO CRD42020205342 (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Full-thickness skin graft versus split-thickness skin graft for radial forearm free flap donor site closure: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
This study's findings may help us understand both closure techniques' complication rates and may have important implications for developing future guidelines for RFFF donor site management. If available data is limited and several questions remain unanswered, additional comparative studies will be needed.Systematic review registrationThe protocol was developed in line with the PRISMA-P extension for protocols and was registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) on 17 September 2023 (registration number CRD42023351903). (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Therapeutics effects of bovine colostrum applications on gastrointestinal diseases: a systematic review
ConclusionsThere is limited evidence on the effects of BC on GI diseases, with mixed findings. More well-designed controlled clinical trials are required to explore its effects. (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Association between frailty and clinical outcomes in patients undergoing craniotomy —systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies
ConclusionIncreased frailty was associated with increased odds of any Clavien –Dindo 1-4 complication. Frailty measurements may be used as an integral component of risk-assessment strategies to improve the quality and value of neurosurgical care for patients undergoing craniotomy surgery.Ethics and disseminationFormal ethical approval is not needed, as primary data were not collected.Systematic review registrationPROSPERO identification number:https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=405240 (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - February 23, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research