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Analysis and comparison of clinical practice guidelines regarding treatment recommendations for chronic tinnitus in adults: a systematic review
Conclusions There were notable differences with respect to whether guidelines considered the available evidence sufficient enough to make a recommendation. Notably, we identified substantial differences in the rigour of guideline design and development. Reporting was poor in many guidelines. Future guidelines could benefit from the use of reporting tools to improve reporting and transparency and the inclusion of guideline experts and patients to improve the quality of clinical practice guidelines on tinnitus.
Source: BMJ Open - September 15, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Meijers, S., Stegeman, I., van der Leun, J. A., Assegaf, S. A., Smit, A. L. Tags: Open access, Ear, nose and throat/otolaryngology Source Type: research

Psychosocial interventions for the prevention of self-harm repetition: protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Introduction Suicide is an important public health problem. Providing evidence-based psychosocial interventions to individuals presenting with self-harm is recognised as an important suicide prevention strategy. Therefore, it is crucial to understand which intervention is most effective in preventing self-harm repetition. We will evaluate the comparative efficacy of psychosocial interventions for the prevention of self-harm in adults. Methods and analysis We will perform a systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA) of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) testing psychosocial interventions for the prevention of self-...
Source: BMJ Open - August 24, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Orri, M., Gifuni, A. J., Ougrin, D., Boruff, J., Cipriani, A., Furukawa, T. A., Schaffer, D., Del Giovane, C., Inja, A., Turecki, G., Geoffroy, M.-C., Cortese, S. Tags: Open access, Mental health Source Type: research

Effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy in patients who had a stroke: a systematic review protocol
This study aimed to systematically evaluate the intervention effect of ACT in patients who had a stroke, which may provide further clinical evidence. Methods and analysis A systematic search of databases, including CNKI, WanFang Data, VIP, CBM, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, CINAHL and APA PsycArticles, will be conducted from their inception to 31 October 2022. All randomised controlled trials, quasi-experiments and case studies relevant to ACT will be included in English and Chinese. Two independent reviewers will conduct the review, with data extraction and quality evaluation. Review Manager V.5.4 will be used to ass...
Source: BMJ Open - August 17, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Xu, K., Zhang, X. Y., Ma, J. Y., Guo, X., Zhu, S.-S., Zhang, H., Sun, Y. Y. Tags: Open access, Mental health Source Type: research

Effect of cognitive-behavioural therapy on resilience and relapse in adult patients with substance use disorder: a systematic review protocol
Introduction Approximately 0.5 million fatalities per year are attributed to substance use disorder (SUD). SUD is refractory to therapy and has a high relapse rate. Cognitive deficits are also common in patients with SUD. Cognitive–behavioural therapy (CBT) is a promising treatment that may build resilience and reduce relapse among people with SUD. Our planned systematic review aims to clarify the effect of CBT on resilience and the relapse rate in adult patients with SUD compared with treatment as usual or no intervention. Methods and analysis We will search the Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, Medline, Cochrane, EB...
Source: BMJ Open - May 12, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Mhaidat, I., Taherian, M. R., Hashemi Nazari, S. S., Mosavi-Jarrahi, A., Yeganeh, H., Al-Yateem, N., Al Marzouqi, A. M., Rahman, S. A. Tags: Open access, Haematology (incl blood transfusion) Source Type: research

Dismantling cognitive-behavioural therapy components for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adolescents and adults: protocol for a network meta-analysis
Introduction Cognitive–behavioural therapy (CBT) consists of multiple treatment techniques for each treatment model and is tailored to the patient’s characteristics. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) have reported that CBT is effective for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); however, which CBT components are effective is unknown. In order to provide the best treatment technique, it is important to know which therapeutic component or combination thereof is more effective and what the specific effect size is. Methods and analysis We will perform component network meta-analysis (cNMA). The search w...
Source: BMJ Open - April 19, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Hamatani, S., Matsumoto, K., Kunisato, Y., Okawa, S., Yamashita, M., Mizuno, Y. Tags: Open access, Mental health Source Type: research

Psychological treatments for the mental health symptoms among individuals infected with COVID-19: a scoping review protocol
Introduction Mental health symptoms such as depression, anxiety and sleep problems are commonly observed in individuals suffering from acute COVID-19 infection to post-COVID-19 syndrome. Studies have provided preliminary evidence for the efficacies of cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, acceptance and commitment therapy, and many other treatments for this population. Although there have been attempts to synthesise the literature on these psychological interventions, previous reviews have been limited in terms of the sources, symptoms and interventions that they included. Furthermore, most studie...
Source: BMJ Open - March 2, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Sugita, S., Hata, K., Takamatsu, N., Kimura, K., Gonzalez, L., Kodaiarasu, K., Miller, C., Umemoto, I., Murayama, K., Nakao, T., Kito, S., Ito, M., Kuga, H. Tags: Open access, Mental health, COVID-19 Source Type: research

Application of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy in treating common psychiatric disorders: study protocol for a scoping review
This study proposes a scoping review conducted according to Arksey and O’Malley’s (2005) procedures, to map and summarise the literature on DBT interventions for treating a range of psychiatric concerns. Electronic databases (ie, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PubMed, PsycINFO, SCOPUS, EBSCOhost and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses), conference proceedings and the US National Institutes of Health Ongoing Trial Register will be searched for intervention studies that involve a control or comparison group, and that report quantitative data on pre/post-measures for psychiatric symptom severity...
Source: BMJ Open - September 26, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tan, M. Y. L., McConnell, B., Barlas, J. Tags: Open access, Mental health Source Type: research

Does cognitive behaviour therapy affect peripheral inflammation of depression? A protocol for the systematic review and meta-analysis
This study will be conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. A systematic search of predetermined terms will be conducted with electronic databases of CENTRAL, MEDLINE, EMBASE and PsycINFO from inception to July 2021. Database searches will be supplemented by expert contact, reference and citation checking, and grey literature. Primary outcomes of interest will be validated measures for levels of inflammatory cytokines pre-CBT and post- CBT treatment in individuals with depression. Hedges’ g will be used to represent the effect size. Systematic re...
Source: BMJ Open - December 2, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Cao, B., Li, R., Ding, L., Xu, J., Ma, H., Liu, J., Xue, J. Tags: Open access, Mental health Source Type: research

Efficacy of positive psychotherapy in reducing negative and enhancing positive psychological outcomes: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Conclusions Our findings support the short-term efficacy of PPT. However, results are to be regarded with due caution in the light of low number of trials. More high-quality trials that assess efficacy at follow-ups are needed to draw firmer conclusions on the long-term efficacy of PPT. PROSPERO registration number CRD42020173567.
Source: BMJ Open - September 6, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Hoppen, T. H., Morina, N. Tags: Open access, Mental health Source Type: research

Effective psychological and psychosocial approaches to reduce repetition of self-harm: a systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression
Conclusions Consideration of a psychological or psychosocial intervention over and above treatment as usual is worthwhile; with the public health benefits of ensuring that this practice is widely adopted potentially worth the investment. However, the specific type and nature of the intervention that should be delivered is not yet clear. Cognitive–behavioural therapy or interventions with an interpersonal focus and targeted on the precipitants to self-harm may be the best candidates on the current evidence. Further research is required.
Source: BMJ Open - September 21, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Hetrick, S. E., Robinson, J., Spittal, M. J., Carter, G. Tags: Open access, Evidence based practice, Mental health Research Source Type: research

Smoking cessation care among patients with head and neck cancer: a systematic review
Conclusions There are very few studies evaluating the effectiveness of smoking cessation interventions that report results specific to the HNC population. The 3 trials identified reported equivocal findings. Extended CBT counselling coupled with pharmacotherapy may be effective. Trial registration number CRD42016016421.
Source: BMJ Open - September 19, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: McCarter, K., Martinez, U., Britton, B., Baker, A., Bonevski, B., Carter, G., Beck, A., Wratten, C., Guillaumier, A., Halpin, S. A., Wolfenden, L. Tags: Open access, Evidence based practice, Oncology, Smoking and tobacco Research Source Type: research

Comparative efficacy and acceptability of psychotherapies for acute anxiety disorders in children and adolescents: study protocol for a network meta-analysis
Introduction Anxiety disorders are associated with significant public health burden in young individuals. Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is the most commonly used psychotherapy for anxiety disorders in children and adolescents, but previous reviews were hindered by a limited number of trials with direct comparisons between different psychotherapies and their deliveries. Consequently, the main aim of this research was to investigate the comparative efficacy and acceptability of various types and deliveries of psychotherapies for anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. Methods and analysis We will systematically...
Source: BMJ Open - October 6, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Zhang, Y., Zhou, X., James, A. C., Qin, B., Whittington, C. J., Cuijpers, P., Del Giovane, C., Liu, Y., Cohen, D., Weisz, J. R., Xie, P. Tags: Open access, Evidence based practice, Mental health, Paediatrics Protocol Source Type: research