EQ-5D studies in musculoskeletal and connective tissue diseases in eight Central and Eastern European countries: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis

NEETs are a social category specific to today's society characterized by increasing inequalities between people, precariousness, and insecurity. At the level of the majority of the population but also among the authorities and specialists (economists, sociologists, psychologists, etc.) the dominant perception is negative on this category of populations often associated with the underclass, dangerous class (Avis, 2014), people getting nowhere (Bynner, Ferri & Shepherd, 1997) or people at risk (Conrad, 2005). The interest for this category of the population is even higher for Bulgaria and Romania because the share of NEETs is the highest in the EU: 23.8% in Romania and 20.7% in Bulgaria (Eurostat database). This paper aims to analyze this category of population to obtain a more realistic image of NEETs, especially in the two Eastern European countries. One of the few positive effects resulting from the accentuation of interest for this category of the population consists in increasing the number of documents (articles, reports, books, etc.) that analyze NEETs. By using alternative research methodologies (literature review) these documents can provide relevant information on NEETs and can provide several clarifications on their situation at the national and European levels.

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A systematic literature review of existing tools used to assess medication adherence in connective tissue diseases: the state of the art for the future development of co-designed measurement tools

Reumatismo ◽

10.4081/reumatismo.2021.1418 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 73 (3) ◽

Author(s):

S. Pirri ◽

R. Talarico ◽

D. Marinello ◽

G. Turchetti ◽

M. Mosca

Keyword(s):

Medication Adherence ◽

Connective Tissue ◽

Literature Review ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Lupus Erythematosus ◽

Connective Tissue Diseases ◽

Economic Loss ◽

Specific Analysis ◽

Adherence Assessment ◽

Measurement Tools

Lack of medication adherence is frequent in chronic connective tissue diseases and is associated with poorer health outcomes, low quality of life and economic loss. This research is based on a systematic literature search and aims to identify the surveys and tools used for the assessment of medication adherence in patients with connective tissue diseases (CTDs) and in particular the tools co-designed with patients. A systematic literature review was performed in PubMed and Embase databases searching for studies concerning the application of surveys or tools designed for medication adherence assessment. A specific analysis was also performed to identify which of these existing tools were developed in co-design with patients affected by CTDs. 1958 references were identified, and 31 studies were finally included. Systemic lupus erythematosus was the most investigated disease, followed by the Behçet’s disease. The tools used to assess adherence in CTDs were, in most cases, valid and useful. However, the results showed a certain degree of heterogeneity among the studies and the medication adherence assessment and measurement tools adopted, which were mostly based on selfreported questionnaire. No co-designed tools with patients were found. Low- and non-adherence were explored in some CTDs with valid and useful tools, while other CTDs still need to be assessed. Therefore, more efforts should be made to better understand the specific reasons for the low- and non-adherence in CTDs patients.

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Endoscopic vein harvesting improves leg wound related morbidity and might impair graft patency: A systematic literature review with meta-analysis

The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon ◽

10.1055/s-0031-1297461 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 60 (S 01) ◽

Author(s):

AC Deppe ◽

OJ Liakopoulos ◽

I Slottosch ◽

EW Kuhn ◽

S Stange ◽

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Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Graft Patency ◽

Endoscopic Vein Harvesting ◽

Vein Harvesting

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Knowledge about basic life support in European students

Orvosi Hetilap ◽

10.1556/oh.2014.29898 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 155 (21) ◽

pp. 833-837 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

József Marton ◽

Attila Pandúr ◽

Emese Pék ◽

Krisztina Deutsch ◽

Bálint Bánfai ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Basic Life Support ◽

Life Support ◽

European Countries ◽

Eastern European ◽

Knowledge And Skills ◽

European Students ◽

Western European ◽

Eastern European Countries ◽

European Youth

Introduction: Better knowledge and skills of basic life support can save millions of lives each year in Europe. Aim: The aim of this study was to measure the knowledge about basic life support in European students. Method: From 13 European countries 1527 volunteer participated in the survey. The questionnaire consisted of socio-demographic questions and knowledge regarding basic life support. The maximum possible score was 18. Results: Those participants who had basic life support training earned 11.91 points, while those who had not participated in lifesaving education had 9.6 points (p<0.001). Participants from former socialist Eastern European countries reached 10.13 points, while Western Europeans had average 10.85 points (p<0.001). The best results were detected among the Swedish students, and the worst among the Belgians. Conclusions: Based on the results, there are significant differences in the knowledge about basic life support between students from different European countries. Western European youth, and those who were trained had better performance. Orv. Hetil., 2014, 155(21), 833–837.

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