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Responsible exit of humanitarian aid agencies at the end of programmes: a scoping review protocol
The objective of this scoping review is to map evidence and knowledge gaps, to identify and describe concepts, theories and existing frameworks related to ‘responsible exit’ of humanitarian aid agencies. Methods and analysis Our search uses searches of several bibliographic databases (CAB Direct (including Global Health), Web of Science, PubMed and Google Scholar) as well as manual searches of specific journals and retrieval of grey literature through searches of organisational websites and direct contact with experts and organisations. Reference tracking will be used to identify additional sources. Searches w...
Source: BMJ Open - August 23, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Bahati, D., Sy, H., Kalhor, A., Marchal, B. Tags: Open access, Global health Source Type: research

Improving employment outcomes for people with disability in small and medium enterprises: protocol for a scoping review
In conclusion, the scoping review protocol will synthesise and report the results (Stage 5) and provide information on consultation with relevant stakeholders during the initial protocol specifications (Stage 6). Ethics and dissemination Since the scoping review methodology aims at synthesising information from available publications, this study does not require ethical approval. We will submit an article reporting the results of the scoping review for publication in a scientific journal, present the findings at relevant conferences and disseminate them as part of future workshops with professionals in disability employment.
Source: BMJ Open - April 13, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Keating, B. W., Worsteling, A. Tags: Open access, Public health Source Type: research

Scoping review of employment resources for individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and justice involvement
Conclusions This review highlights the need for developing evidence-based employment-related resources for justice-involved people with FASD. Most of the 16 identified resources had a psychoeducational and advocacy component and described typical employment challenges with specific supports and accommodations to maximise workforce participation. However, none had been empirically evaluated, underscoring the importance of future research in this area to better inform more responsive and evidence-based employment-related programmes. Trial registration number doi:10.17605/OSF.IO/J5VMB.
Source: BMJ Open - February 17, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Nankoo, M. M. A., Panton, K. R., Fitzpatrick, J. P., Pestell, C. F. Tags: Open access, Public health Source Type: research

Barriers and facilitators to return to work following cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative research
Conclusion Our findings highlight that return to work following CVD is a complex process influenced by individual factors, as well as work-related factors, factors in the health and social care systems and social security policies and regulations. To improve return to work, this review illustrates a need for individualised, multidisciplinary and coordinated vocational rehabilitation programmes that accommodate potential barriers to re-employment. Similarly, this review highlights how vocational rehabilitation programmes should ensure individualised information and support early in the rehabilitation process, as well as the...
Source: BMJ Open - January 27, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Andersen, E. B., Kristiansen, M., Bernt Jorgensen, S. M. Tags: Open access, Rehabilitation medicine Source Type: research

Occupational outcomes of people with multiple sclerosis: a scoping review
Conclusions There are several issues that deserve further in-depth study by the scientific community in order to improve the occupational outcomes of people with MS.
Source: BMJ Open - July 1, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Vitturi, B. K., Rahmani, A., Dini, G., Montecucco, A., Debarbieri, N., Sbragia, E., Bandiera, P., Ponzio, M., Battaglia, M. A., Manacorda, T., Persechino, B., Buresti, G., Inglese, M., Durando, P. Tags: Open access, Neurology Source Type: research

Sustainable employability in Supported Employment and IPS interventions in the context of the characteristics of work and perspectives of the employers: a scoping review protocol
The objective of the proposed scoping review is to systematically explore what is known about sustainable employability in SE and IPS interventions in the context of the characteristics of work and perspectives of the employers. Methods and analyses The scoping review methodological framework by Arksey and O’Malley and its recently enhanced versions are used as guidelines in this study. The literature search, which was conducted in Medline, Scopus, PsycINFO, the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and Social Science Premium Collection (ProQuest), identified a total of 2706 articles after the re...
Source: BMJ Open - June 17, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Poutanen, J., Joensuu, M., Unkila, K., Juvonen-Posti, P. Tags: Open access, Rehabilitation medicine Source Type: research

Impact of a cancer diagnosis on the income of adult cancer survivors: a scoping review protocol
This study will follow the methodological framework for conducting scoping reviews by the Joanna Briggs Institute In collaboration with a health science librarian, we developed a search strategy to be performed in Ovid MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, EMBASE, Econ-Literature and Evidence-Based Medicine Reviews. This scoping review will search the scientific literature published in English from 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2020. Studies that measured the impact of cancer on income of adults will be eligible for inclusion. Studies exclusively focused on employment outcomes (eg, re...
Source: BMJ Open - September 16, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: El Adam, S., Bentley, C., McQuarrie, L., Teckle, P., Peacock, S. Tags: Open access, Oncology Source Type: research

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health and learning of college and university students: a protocol of systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction COVID-19 has a serious impact on people’s physical health and mental health. The COVID-19 pandemic forced college and university students to take online classes, which may have bad impacts on students’ learning. In addition, the students lost many job opportunities during the pandemic. Faced with employment and study pressure and worried about the epidemic, college and university students were prone to increased overall negative emotion, anxiety and depression. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis will be conducted to explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health a...
Source: BMJ Open - July 26, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Mao, J., Gao, X., Yan, P., Ren, X., Guan, Y., Yan, Y. Tags: Open access, Mental health, COVID-19 Source Type: research

70: health insurance and the utilization of health care: a systematic review
Conclusion: health insurance increased access to health care and utilization of health services. Health insurance can also be induced demand too. But increasing utilization through health insurance doesn't improve health outcomes.
Source: BMJ Open - February 7, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Nosratnejad, S., Shami, E. Tags: Open access Poster Source Type: research

81: investigate the role of librarians and medical informatics sciences among graduates between 1380-1393 years in various research and educational centers of tabriz university of medical sciences
In this study, a qualitative interview from librarians graduated between the years 80 to 93 and working in different parts of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences was created. According to the qualitative interviews, medical librarians have a strong presence in these activities: As well as doctors and care team members in different centers, such as research centers, training and knowledge management university, helping in the search for papers for scientific and academic staffs and provide access to the best evidence for them, Evidence-Based Medicine center(EBM), Research Development & Coordination Center (RDCC), Acti...
Source: BMJ Open - February 7, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Authors: yengejeh, S., Gavgani, V. Z., mostajer, F., Salehnia, F. Tags: Open access Poster Source Type: research

Biopsychosocial correlates of hope in Asian patients with cancer: a systematic review
Discussion There is a need for more studies from South and Southeast Asia as most studies hailed from East Asia. This review highlighted the possibility of cultural differences influencing factors related to hope, suggesting that cross-cultural studies specifically would facilitate understanding behind these variations, although future reviews on hope should also include studies on hopelessness for a comprehensive understanding of the concept. Finally, more longitudinal research could be conducted to assess whether the factors associated with hope and hopelessness change over time and disease progression.
Source: BMJ Open - October 5, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Mahendran, R., Chua, S. M., Lim, H. A., Yee, I. J., Tan, J. Y. S., Kua, E. H., Griva, K. Tags: Open access, Mental health, Oncology Research Source Type: research

The role of hospital managers in quality and patient safety: a systematic review
Conclusions There is some evidence that managers’ time spent and work can influence quality and safety clinical outcomes, processes and performance. However, there is a dearth of empirical studies, further weakened by a lack of objective outcome measures and little examination of actual actions undertaken. We present a model to summarise the conditions and activities that affect quality performance.
Source: BMJ Open - September 5, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Parand, A., Dopson, S., Renz, A., Vincent, C. Tags: Open access, Health services research, Medical management Source Type: research