IMPACT OF COVID-19 IN PATIENTS WITH CANCER: A SCOPING REVIEW

ABSTRACT Objective: to map the knowledge about SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients with cancer in terms of clinical manifestations, treatment, and prognosis. Method: a scoping review based on the Joanna Briggs Institute theoretical framework, registered in the Open Science Framework (osf.io/64ems/). A search was carried out in nine databases and virtual libraries in June and July 2020. Results: twenty-five articles were selected that answered the guiding question, demonstrating that the neoplasm most affected by the infection was the lung, and the main clinical manifestations were fever, cough, dyspnea, diarrhea, and fatigue. Regarding treatment, antivirals and antibiotics were the most mentioned. All articles cite the vulnerability of patients with cancer diagnosed with COVID-19, with a mortality rate of 21-30% in most articles and a prognosis for progression to severe forms of the disease. Still, most patients were cured, although in severe cases they worsened, compared to the general population. Conclusion: this study demonstrated insecurity in disease treatment due to the variety of medications used and the uncertainty about whether to continue neoplastic treatment during this period.

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Overview of current legislation, experiences and existing scenarios on allowing the sale of tobacco products only in tobacco stores: a scoping review protocol

Research Society and Development ◽

10.33448/rsd-v10i16.21884 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (16) ◽

pp. e402101621884

Author(s):

Lucas Manoel da Silva Cabral ◽

Fernando Nagib Jardim ◽

Maria José Domingues da Silva Giongo ◽

Andréa Ramalho Reis Cardoso ◽

Maria Raquel Fernandes da Silva ◽

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Keyword(s):

Scoping Review ◽

Passive Smoking ◽

Smoking Prevalence ◽

Methodological Approach ◽

Open Science ◽

Tobacco Products ◽

Scoping Reviews ◽

Review Protocol ◽

Science Framework

This article presents the scoping review protocol on allowing the sale of tobacco products only in tobacco stores in Brazil. It is based on the hypothesis that limiting the sale of tobacco products only in tobacco shops would significantly prevent initiation and encourage cessation, thus reducing smoking prevalence and passive smoking in Brazil. The protocol aims to document the processes involved in the planning and methodological approach of an extensive scoping review, guided by Joanna Briggs Institute’s manual. The review protocol was prepared following PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR): Checklist and Explanation. It was registered in the Open Science Framework.

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Enamel Renal Syndrome: Protocol for a Scoping Review (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.29702 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Imaan A Roomaney ◽

Salma Kabbashi ◽

Manogari Chetty

Keyword(s):

Scoping Review ◽

Data Extraction ◽

Autosomal Recessive Disorder ◽

Open Science ◽

Open Access Journal ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Oral Rehabilitation ◽

Gingival Enlargement ◽

Data Extraction Form ◽

Science Framework

BACKGROUND Enamel renal syndrome (ERS) (OMIM 204690) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by hypoplastic amelogenesis imperfecta, failed tooth eruption, intrapulpal calcifications, gingival enlargement, and nephrocalcinosis. The rarity of the condition and the variability of the phenotype has led to ERS not being fully characterized. OBJECTIVE This scoping review aims to account for the range and current state of knowledge on ERS and synthesize these findings into a comprehensive summary, focusing on the pathophysiology, genotype-phenotype correlations, and patient management from a dental perspective. METHODS The authors will conduct a systematic search of PubMed (MEDLINE), BioMed Central, EbscoHost Web, Web of Science, and WorldCat. We will include all studies with human participants with a confirmed diagnosis of ERS. Articles will be screened in two stages (ie, initially by title and abstract screening and then full-text screening by two independent reviewers). Data extraction will be conducted using a customized electronic data extraction form. We will provide a narrative synthesis of the findings from the included studies. We will structure the results according to themes. RESULTS This protocol is registered with the Open Science Framework. The electronic search was conducted in July 2020 and updated in April 2021. The research findings will be published in an open access journal. CONCLUSIONS Dentists should be able to identify patients with clinical features of ERS so that they receive appropriate referrals for renal evaluation, genetic counseling, and oral rehabilitation to increase the patient’s quality of life. A scoping review is the most appropriate method to conduct this comprehensive exploration of the current evidence, which may be sparse due to the rarity of the condition. It will also enable us to identify gaps in the research. CLINICALTRIAL Open Science Framework; https://osf.io/cghsa INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT DERR1-10.2196/29702

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Incorporating and evaluating citizen engagement in health research: a scoping review protocol

Systematic Reviews ◽

10.1186/s13643-021-01812-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Anmol Shahid ◽

Brianna K. Rosgen ◽

Karla D. Krewulak ◽

Diane L. Lorenzetti ◽

Nadine Foster ◽

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Keyword(s):

Scoping Review ◽

Health Research ◽

Open Science ◽

Citizen Engagement ◽

Implementation Evaluation ◽

Scoping Reviews ◽

Meaningful Engagement ◽

Review Protocol ◽

Planning Decision ◽

Science Framework

Abstract Background Citizen engagement in research is an emerging practice that involves members of the general public in research processes such as priority setting, planning, decision-making, research conduct, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination. Engaging citizens in research, particularly health research, increases the relevance of study findings, minimizes waste by facilitating stewardship over resources, and builds public trust in the research. While several existing frameworks guide the application of citizen engagement principles to health research, it is unclear how citizen engagement can be utilized to maximize benefits and minimize risks and challenges in health research. To address the gaps in knowledge around citizen engagement in health research, we propose a scoping review to synthesize the state of knowledge on methods to incorporate and evaluate citizen engagement in research. A protocol is presented in this manuscript. Methods The methodology for our scoping review is guided by Arksey and O’ Malley’s framework for scoping reviews, and additional recommendations by Levac and colleagues. We will include peer-reviewed and gray literature that report on citizen engagement in health research (including biomedical, clinical, health systems and services, and social, cultural, environmental and population health) and report method(s) to conduct, measure, or evaluate citizen engagement. We will systematically search electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, JSTOR, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Science Direct) from inception onwards and search relevant organizations’ websites for additional studies, frameworks, and reports on citizen engagement. Title and abstract and full-text citations will be screened independently and in duplicate. Data will be extracted independently and in duplicate, including document characteristics, citizen engagement definitions and goals, and outcomes of citizen engagement (e.g., barriers, facilitators). Discussion This review will synthesize the definitions, goals, methods, outcomes, and significance of citizen engagement in health research, as well as any potential barriers, facilitators, and challenges outlined in existing literature. The findings will provide an evidence-based foundation for developing new or improved guidance for citizen engagement in health research. Overall, we anticipate that our scoping review will be a preliminary step to meaningful engagement of citizens in research and strengthen the relationship between the scientific community and the public through transparency and collaboration. Systematic review registration Open Science Framework https://osf.io/hzcbr.

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Evacuation solutions for individuals with functional limitations in the built environment: a scoping review protocol

Systematic Reviews ◽

10.1186/s13643-021-01844-w ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Brad W. R. Roberts ◽

Abdulrahman Al Bochi ◽

Mark Weiler ◽

Yashoda Sharma ◽

Cesar Marquez-Chin ◽

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Keyword(s):

Built Environment ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Data Extraction ◽

Functional Limitations ◽

Open Science ◽

Included Study ◽

Study Data ◽

Different Types ◽

Review Protocol ◽

Science Framework

Abstract Background Whether due to aging, disability, injury, or other circumstances, an increasing number of Canadians experience functional limitations that reduce their ability to participate in activities of daily life. While the built environment has become increasingly accessible, existing Canadian evacuation guidelines lack comprehensive strategies for evacuating individuals with functional limitations from buildings during emergencies. To inform guideline revisions, a map of existing solutions for evacuating such individuals is required. Therefore, this scoping review aims to provide an account of solutions that have been reported to safely evacuate individuals with functional limitations from the built environment. Methods We will conduct a scoping review using the Arksey and O’Malley methodological framework. To identify potentially relevant studies, comprehensive searches (from January 2002 onwards) of the CINAHL, Ei Compendex, Inspec, Embase, MEDLINE, KCI, RSCI, SciELO CI, Web of Science Collection, and Scopus databases will be performed. Using a set of inclusion and exclusion criteria, two reviewers will independently (1) classify identified studies as relevant, irrelevant, or maybe relevant by evaluating their titles and abstracts and (2) classify the relevant and maybe relevant studies as included or excluded by evaluating their full-text. From each included study, data on publication information, study purpose, methodological details, evacuation information, and outcomes will be extracted using a set of data extraction items. We will present a numerical summary of the key characteristics of the included studies. For each evacuation activity, reported evacuation solutions will be summarized, and citations provided for functional limitations that are targeted by a given evacuation solution. To inform Canadian evacuation guideline revisions, we will tabulate evacuation activities common to different types of buildings and emergencies. Discussion To our knowledge, this will be the first scoping review to identify the state and use of solutions for evacuating individuals with functional limitations from the built environment. Identifying solutions that enable all individuals to safely evacuate from different types of buildings will allow us to inform recommendations for the revision of evacuation guidelines in Canada and other jurisdictions. The findings of this scoping review will be published in a peer-reviewed journal, presented at relevant conferences, and made publicly available on the internet. Systematic review registration Open Science Framework: osf.io/jefgy

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Interventions to Mitigate COVID-19 Misinformation: Protocol for a Scoping Review

10.21203/rs.3.rs-416531/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Navin Kumar ◽

Nathan Walter ◽

Kate Nyhan ◽

Kaveh Khoshnood ◽

Joseph D Tucker ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Scoping Review ◽

English Language ◽

Current Knowledge ◽

Grey Literature ◽

Open Science ◽

Original Research ◽

Study Selection ◽

Scoping Reviews ◽

Science Framework

Abstract Background: The duration and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic depends in a large part on individual and societal actions which is influenced by the quality and salience of the information to which they are exposed. Unfortunately, COVID-19 misinformation has proliferated. To date, no systematic efforts have been made to evaluate interventions that mitigate COVID-19-related misinformation. We plan to conduct a scoping review that seeks to fill several of the gaps in the current knowledge of interventions that mitigate COVID-19-related misinformation.Methods: A scoping review focusing on interventions that mitigate COVID-19 misinformation will be conducted. We will search (from January 2020 onwards) MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Web of Science Core Collection, Africa-Wide Information, Global Health, WHO Global Literature on Coronavirus Disease Database, WHO Global Index Medicus, and Sociological Abstracts. Grey literature will be identified using Disaster Lit, Google Scholar, Open Science Framework, governmental websites and preprint servers (e.g. EuropePMC, PsyArXiv, MedRxiv, JMIR Preprints). Study selection will conform to Joanna Briggs Institute Reviewers’ Manual 2020 Methodology for JBI Scoping Reviews. Only English language, original studies will be considered for inclusion. Two reviewers will independently screen all citations, full-text articles, and abstract data. A narrative summary of findings will be conducted. Data analysis will involve quantitative (e.g. frequencies) and qualitative (e.g. content and thematic analysis) methods.Discussion: Original research is urgently needed to design interventions to mitigate COVID-19 misinformation. The planned scoping review will help to address this gap.Systematic Review registrations: Systematic Review Registration: Open Science Framework (osf/io/etw9d).

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How we teach children with asthma to use their inhaler: A scoping review protocol

10.21203/rs.3.rs-20630/v5 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Patrick McCrossan ◽

Orla Mallon ◽

Michael Shields ◽

Dara O'Donoghue

Keyword(s):

Scoping Review ◽

Open Science ◽

Cochrane Library ◽

Future Research ◽

Inhaler Technique ◽

Case Control Studies ◽

Children With Asthma ◽

Science Framework ◽

Randomised Controlled ◽

The Cochrane Library

Abstract 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 how to use inhalers (brief intervention) which results in less than 50% with correct inhaler technique. The aim of this scoping review is to explore published literature on teaching methods used to train children to master correct inhaler technique. Methods This scoping review will follow the Arksey and O'Malley framework and the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines. We will search (from inception onwards): MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL and the Cochrane library. We will include quantitative studies, (e.g. randomised controlled trials, cohort studies and case-control studies), published from the year 1956 to present, on teaching the skill of inhaler technique to children with asthma. Two reviewers will complete all screening and data abstraction independently. Data will be extracted onto a data charting table to create a descriptive summary of the results. Data will then be synthesised with descriptive statistics and visual mapping.Discussion This scoping review will provide a broad overview of currently used educational methods to improve inhaler technique in children with asthma. The analysis will allow us to refine future research in this area by focusing on the most effective methods and optimising them. Systematic review registration: Open Science Framework (osf.io/n7kcw).

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Oral ulcers of COVID-19 patients: a scoping review protocol

10.1101/2021.01.22.21250326 ◽

2021 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Abanoub Riad ◽

Julien Issa ◽

Veronika Chuchmova ◽

Simona Slezakova ◽

Esraa Gomaa ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Scoping Review ◽

Evidence Synthesis ◽

Open Science ◽

Bibliographic Databases ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Hand Search ◽

Oral Ulcers ◽

Cochrane Database ◽

Review Protocol ◽

Science Framework

AbstractObjectiveThis scoping review aims to systematically identify the types, characteristics, and possible pathophysiologic etiologies of the oral ulcers that emerge in COVID-19 patients.IntroductionThe oral cavity is a vulnerable niche for the most diverse microbial ecosystem in the human body; therefore, it presents a wide array of mucocutaneous complications that could indicate various acute and chronic conditions. The COVID-19-related oral conditions, including oral ulcers, had been widely debated as direct manifestations or indirect complications of the SARS-CoV-2 infection. According to a preliminary search of PROSPERO, MEDLINE, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and the JBI Evidence Synthesis, there is no published nor registered scoping review concerned with the oral ulcers of COVID-19 patients.Inclusion criteriaThe review will include studies included COVID-19 patients whose infection had been confirmed by RT-PCR testing regardless of infection severity and clinical course. Only the studies that reported COVID-19 patients with oral ulcers.MethodsA three-phase search strategy will be carried out: an initial limited search, a full electronic search, and hand search using the reference lists of all included records. The main bibliographic databases of published literature will include MEDLINE® (Ovid), EMBASE (Elsevier), and Cochrane COVID-19 Study Register. All identified records will be managed using EndNote 9.2, and the titles and abstracts will be screened against the inclusion criteria before the full text of all potentially relevant studies will be examined. The data will be presented in tabular form, rating maps, and narrative summary.RegistrationThis protocol had been pre-registered in Open Science Framework (OSF) Registries.[1]

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Assessing the nature of asthma in African epidemiological studies: a scoping review protocol

Systematic Reviews ◽

10.1186/s13643-020-01491-7 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Vuyelwa Ndlovu ◽

Moses John Chimbari ◽

Elopy Sibanda

Keyword(s):

Scoping Review ◽

Low Income ◽

Grey Literature ◽

Epidemiological Studies ◽

Open Science ◽

Low Income Countries ◽

African Countries ◽

Premature Deaths ◽

Science Framework ◽

Associated Risk Factors

Abstract Background Asthma is one of the most common chronic respiratory conditions in the world and is increasing in prevalence, particularly in Africa and other low-income countries. The disproportionately high numbers of premature deaths and severe or uncontrolled cases in many African countries are indicative of their inability to cope with a costly disease like asthma. Progress has, however, been made in understanding the complex and heterogeneous nature of the disease. The objective of this study will be to summarise the epidemiological literature on the nature of asthma in African countries. Methods We registered a study protocol for a scoping review. The review was designed following the Arksey and O’Malley framework. We will search PubMed/MEDLINE, African Journals Online (AJOL) and relevant grey literature (e.g. Google Scholar, EBSCOhost) from January 1990 onwards. Only primary epidemiological studies of asthma (e.g. frequency, disease mechanisms, associated risk factors and comorbidities) written in English and conducted in Africa will be included. Two reviewers will independently screen all citations, full-text articles and abstract data. Potential conflicts will be resolved through discussion. Findings will be reported using narrative synthesis and tabulation of the summaries. Discussion This scoping review will capture the state of the current epidemiological literature on asthma in African countries. Results will be published in a peer-reviewed journal. We anticipate this review will identify gaps and make recommendations for future areas of study. Scoping review registration Open Science Framework http://osf.io/n2p87/

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Antimicrobial Lock Therapy in Clinical Practice: A Scoping Review Protocol

Methods and Protocols ◽

10.3390/mps3010016 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 16

Author(s):

Aniello Alfieri ◽

Sveva Di Franco ◽

Maria Beatrice Passavanti ◽

Maria Caterina Pace ◽

Agata Stanga ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Scoping Review ◽

Grey Literature ◽

Open Science ◽

Controlled Trials ◽

Cochrane Central Register ◽

Study Selection ◽

Central Register ◽

Lock Therapy ◽

Science Framework ◽

Meta Analyses

Our objective is to review the scientific literature on the use of antimicrobial lock therapy (ALT). To achieve this result, our scoping review will address the following seven key questions: (1) Who are the patients who will benefit from this technique? (2) What are the techniques utilized? (3) What are the settings in which the technique is performed? (4) When the technique is performed? (5) Why the technique is performed? (6) How the technique is performed? (7) In how much amount, of such technique performed? This review considers all studies published in full and in peer-reviewed journals, with no restrictions on language, on the year of publication and age of the participants. Both randomized controlled trials and observational studies will be included. This scoping review has been planned on a five-stage framework: 1. Identifying the review question; 2. identifying relevant studies; 3. study selection; 4. charting the data; 5. collating, summarizing, and reporting the results. It is conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Guidelines. The databases utilized will include MEDLINE via PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and Grey Literature. SCOPING REVIEW REGISTRATION: Open Science Framework https://osf.io/vphwm/.

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Exploring the comorbidity of musculoskeletal and personality disorders among adults: a scoping review protocol

Systematic Reviews ◽

10.1186/s13643-021-01721-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Shae E. Quirk ◽

Heli Koivumaa-Honkanen ◽

Risto Honkanen ◽

Jeremi Heikkinen ◽

Bianca E. Kavanagh ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Scoping Review ◽

Relevant Information ◽

Open Science ◽

Population Based ◽

Future Research ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Full Text Review ◽

Review Protocol ◽

Science Framework ◽

The Life Course

Abstract Background Separately, mental and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are prevalent across the life course and are leading contributors to disability worldwide. While people with personality disorder (PD) have been shown to have an increased risk of certain physical health comorbidities—associations with MSDs have not been thoroughly explored. The proposed scoping review aims to explore the existing clinical- and population-based literature on the comorbidity of PD and MSDs among adults ≥ 18 years and the burden associated with their comorbidity, identify knowledge gaps on this topic, and propose recommendations for future research. Methods This protocol describes the methodology to undertake the scoping review. It is guided by Arksey and O’Malley’s framework and the extensions recommended by the Joanna Briggs Institute. A comprehensive search strategy will be used to identify relevant articles, which will be underpinned by Population, Concept, and Context (PCC) inclusion criteria. One author will perform the search and two authors will independently screen titles/abstracts followed by a full-text review for articles considered relevant. The supervising author will confirm the final selection of articles to be included. One author will extract relevant information from the articles using a predetermined charting form, while a second will perform validation of all information entered. Discussion Information will be synthesised to inform a discussion of what is known regarding associations between PD and MSDs, and the burden associated with their comorbidity in different contexts, with future research directions proposed. Systematic review registration This protocol is registered in Open Science Framework Registries (https://osf.io/mxbr2/).

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