Hypogonadism Following Sperm Extraction: a Scoping Review of the Current Literature

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Munoz-Lopez ◽  
Scott D. Lundy ◽  
Sarah C. Vij
Keyword(s):  
Current Literature ◽  
Scoping Review

scholarly journals Maternal periconceptional nutrition matters. A scoping review of the current literature

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Caterina Montagnoli ◽  
Chiara Beatrice Santoro ◽  
Tanita Buzzi ◽  
Renata Bortolus
Keyword(s):  
Current Literature ◽  
Scoping Review

Neurorehabilitation in Adults With Traumatic Upper Extremity Amputation: A Scoping Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 154596832110702
Author(s):  
Jake Rydland ◽  
Stephanie Spiegel ◽  
Olivia Wolfe ◽  
Bennett Alterman ◽  
John T Johnson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Current Literature ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Neural Mechanisms ◽  
Limb Amputation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Prosthetic Devices ◽  
Scoping Reviews ◽  
Extremity Amputation

Background Most of the current literature around amputation focuses on lower extremity amputation or engineering aspects of prosthetic devices. There is a need to more clearly understand neurobehavioral mechanisms related to upper extremity amputation and how such mechanisms might influence recovery and utilization of prostheses. Objective This scoping review aims to identify and summarize the current literature on adult traumatic upper limb amputation in regard to recovery and functional outcomes and how neuroplasticity might influence these findings. Methods We identified appropriate articles using Academic Search Complete EBSCO, OVID Medline, and Cochrane databases. The resulting articles were then exported, screened, and reviewed based on Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. Results Eleven (11) studies met the study criteria. Of these studies, 7 focused on sensory involvement, 3 focused on neuroplastic changes post-amputation related to functional impact, and 1 study focused on motor control and learning post-amputation. Overall, these studies revealed an incomplete understanding of the neural mechanisms involved in motor rehabilitation in the central and peripheral nervous systems, while also demonstrating the value of an individualized approach to neurorehabilitation in upper limb loss. Conclusions There is a gap in our understanding of the role of neurorehabilitation following amputation. Overall, focused rehabilitation parameters, demographic information, and clarity around central and peripheral neural mechanisms are needed in future research to address neurobehavioral mechanisms to promote functional recovery following traumatic upper extremity amputation.

scholarly journals Video-based interviewing in medicine: protocol for a scoping review

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajajee Selvam ◽  
Richard Hu ◽  
Reilly Musselman ◽  
Isabelle Raiche ◽  
Husein Moloo
Keyword(s):  
Current Literature ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Previous Literature ◽  
Flow Diagram ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Interview Process ◽  
Level Of Training

Abstract Background Careers in healthcare involve an extensive interview process as transitions are made from one level of training to the next. For physicians, interviews mark the gateway from entrance into medical school, acceptance into residency, fellowships, and subsequent job opportunities. Previous literature outlining the costs associated with face-to-face interviews and concerns regarding the climate crisis has triggered an interest in video-based interviews. Barriers to transitioning away from in-person interviews include concerns regarding lack of rapport between applicants and interviewers, and applicants being less able to represent themselves. In a new era ushered in by COVID where many of us have utilized virtual meetings more than any prior time both personally and for work, we wanted to consolidate the current literature on the use of video-based interviews in healthcare and summarize the findings. Methods A scoping review will be conducted to explore the benefits and limitations of video-based interviews for both applicants and interviewers within healthcare fields, as well as the perceived barriers associated with transitioning away from face-to-face interviews. The scoping review methodology outlined by Arksey and O’Malley will be implemented. The search strategy developed by the authors in collaboration with an academic health sciences librarian will be conducted across four electronic databases (Embase, MEDLINE, Cochrane Central, and PsycInfo) and supplemented by a review of the grey literature and reference lists of included studies. The study selection process will be documented using the PRISMA flow diagram, and reasons for exclusion following full-text review will be recorded. The extracted data will be analyzed using quantitative and qualitative analysis. Discussion Despite previous literature on the costs associated with face-to-face interviews, there has been hesitancy with transitioning to video-based interviews due to concerns of lack of rapport between applicants and interviewers, and applicants being less able to represent themselves. While these limitations have been explored in previous studies, a succinct review of the current literature to guide the effective restructuring of the interview process is lacking. With our scoping review, we hope to fill this gap in the literature to better understand barriers to transitioning from face-to-face interviews and directions for future research.

scholarly journals Opioid Reduction After Orthopedic Surgery (OREOS): A Scoping Review Protocol

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Gormley ◽  
Kyle Gouveia ◽  
Seaher Sakha ◽  
Veronica Stewart ◽  
Ushwin Emmanuel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Current Literature ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Orthopedic Surgery ◽  
Alternative Methods ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Opioid Prescription ◽  
Opioid Sparing

Background. Faced with the current opioid epidemic, alternative methods to managing postoperative pain are being investigated that could eliminate or substantially reduce opioid prescription and use. Prescribing opioids peri- and post-operatively has been shown to trigger chronic abuse independent of previous drug use and increase the risk of long-term use. The postoperative pain experienced in orthopedic surgery is substantial and it is not surprising that the highest incidence of long-term opioid use occurs after total knee and total hip arthroplasty. Despite the numbers of abuse continuing to rise, there remains a need for high quality and reproducible evidence to support protocols that reduce or eliminate opioid prescription. The goal of this scoping review is to identify the current literature and on opioid reduction after orthopedic surgery, 2) describe the interventions used 3) describe the author’s conclusion on opioid use and postoperative outcomes and 4) synthesize the results of included studies to highlight patterns seen with different interventions.Methods. This is a protocol for a scoping review of opioid sparing analgesic strategies that eliminate or significantly reduce opioid prescription after orthopedic surgery. We will include studies of all designs, excluding expert opinions. We will search Cochrane Library, Embase and Medline. Literature will be managed using Rayyan QCRI software. Two reviewers will independently screen the studies for inclusion, and extract information surrounding the effectiveness of alternative strategies and reduction in opioid prescription. Our analysis will be descriptive in nature. We will group studies based on type of orthopedic procedure and nature of intervention used to report study outcomes.Discussion. Our study will consolidate the current literature on opioid-sparing analgesia after orthopedic surgery and describe the effectiveness of current alternative options. It will look to reveal gaps in our knowledge surrounding our current treatment alternatives to establish areas of interest for future research. Registration. This review was registered prospectively on PROSPERO (registration number CRD42020153418).

A conceptualization of the perceptions and motivators that drive luxury wine consumption

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 120-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hannah L. Wolf ◽  
Sussie C. Morrish ◽  
Joanna Fountain
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Current Literature ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Consumer Perceptions ◽  
Wine Industry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Wine Consumption ◽  
The Past ◽  
Steady Growth

Purpose Consumer perceptions and motivation for luxury consumption are extensively investigated in the existing literature, although studies have largely focused on branded products with not much attention given to luxury wine. The wine category is distinctive, and luxury wine consumption is notably different from other luxury products. Over the past 20 years, the luxury segment of the wine industry has experienced steady growth, yet understanding of consumer perceptions and motivation for luxury wine consumption is still underdeveloped. Using self-congruency theory, the purpose of this paper is to develop a conceptual framework of the perceptions of, and motivation for, luxury wine consumption. Design/methodology/approach Using a scoping review approach, the current literature on luxury wine and luxury branded products is analyzed for existing gaps in understanding luxury wine consumption. Findings The conceptualization of luxury wine along with the perceptions, motivators and indicators for wine consumption are currently underdeveloped. This paper proposes a conceptual framework for understanding what drives perceptions and motivators of luxury wine consumption. Originality/value Emerging from a scoping review of extant literature, this paper proposes a conceptual framework for understanding consumers’ perceptions of luxury wine and motivations for consumption. This framework will enable a better understanding of the dynamics of luxury wine consumption.

scholarly journals Artificial Intelligence for diagnosis of fractures on plain radiographs: a scoping review of current literature

2021 ◽  
pp. 100033
Author(s):  
Clare Rainey ◽  
Jonathan McConnell ◽  
Ciara Hughes ◽  
Raymond Bond ◽  
Sonyia McFadden
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Current Literature ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Plain Radiographs

scholarly journals Video-Based Interviewing in Medicine: Protocol for a Scoping Review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajajee Selvam ◽  
Richard Hu ◽  
Reilly Musselman ◽  
Isabelle Raiche ◽  
Husein Moloo
Keyword(s):  
Current Literature ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Previous Literature ◽  
Flow Diagram ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Interview Process ◽  
Level Of Training

Abstract Background: Careers in healthcare involve an extensive interview process as transitions are made from one level of training to the next. For physicians, interviews mark the gateway from entrance into medical school, acceptance into residency, fellowships, and subsequent job opportunities. Previous literature outlining the costs associated with face-to-face interviews and concerns regarding the climate crisis has triggered an interest in video-based interviews. Barriers to transitioning away from in person interviews include concerns regarding lack of rapport between applicants and interviewers, and applicants being less able to represent themselves. In a new era ushered in by COVID where many of us have utilized virtual meetings more than any prior time both personally and for work, we wanted to consolidate the current literature on the use of video-based interviews in healthcare and summarize the findings. Methods: A scoping review will be conducted to explore the benefits and limitations of video-based interviews for both applicants and interviewers within healthcare fields, as well as the perceived barriers associated with transitioning away from face-to-face interviews. The scoping review methodology outlined by Arksey and O’Malley will be implemented. The search strategy developed by the authors in collaboration with an academic health sciences librarian will be conducted across four electronic databases (Embase, Medline, Cochrane Central, and PsycInfo) and supplemented by review of the grey literature and reference lists of included studies. The study selection process will be documented using the PRISMA flow diagram, and reasons for exclusion following full text review will be recorded. The extracted data will be analyzed using quantitative and qualitative analysis. Discussion: Despite previous literature on the costs associated with face-to-face interviews, there has been hesitancy with transitioning to video-based interviews due to concerns of lack of rapport between applicants and interviewers, and applicants being less able to represent themselves. While these limitations have been explored in previous studies, a succinct review of the current literature to guide effective restructuring of the interview process is lacking. With our scoping review, we hope to fill this gap in the literature to better understand barriers to transitioning from face-to-face interviews and directions for future research.

scholarly journals The role of poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitors in the treatment of endometrial cancer: a scoping review of the current literature

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-15
Author(s):  
Samantha Ricci ◽  
Laura Parisi ◽  
Amy Knehans ◽  
Rebecca Phaeton ◽  
Joshua P Kesterson
Keyword(s):  
Endometrial Cancer ◽  
Current Literature ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Polymerase Inhibitors

Quality nursing care in dementia specific care units: A scoping review

Dementia ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 2140-2157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Gilbert ◽  
Louise Ward ◽  
Karleen Gwinner
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Care ◽  
Current Literature ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Giving ◽  
Specific Care ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal ◽  
Specific Unit

Background The concept of quality nursing care in a dementia specific unit is perceived as being subject to the interpretation of individuals, nurses and healthcare organisations. As the number of dementia diagnoses increases, understanding what constitutes quality nursing care within dementia specific care units is vital to inform policy makers and healthcare organisations globally. Efforts to identify quality nursing care and improve dementia care within dementia specific care units, may significantly reduce the financial and emotional burden of care-giving and improve the quality of life for individuals living with dementia. This scoping review aimed to examine current literature to gain an understanding of what constitutes quality nursing care in a dementia specific care unit. Design and methods Five electronic databases (CINAHL, MEDLINE, ProQuest, Social Sciences Citation Index and Ovid) were used to search for articles published in English between 2011 and 2016 focusing on a definition of quality nursing care within dementia specific care units. Findings: Twenty journal articles were identified. From these articles, two content themes were identified: Challenges in the provision of quality nursing care in dementia specific care units, and Standardised approach to quality nursing care in a dementia specific care unit. The articles contained the following research designs, controlled pre-test and post-test design ( n = 1), focus group interviews ( n = 1), cross sectional survey ( n = 6), semi structured interviews ( n = 3), narrative review ( n = 1), survey ( n = 2), literature review ( n = 3), systematic review ( n = 1), and prospective longitudinal cohort study ( n = 2). Conclusions The concept of quality nursing care in a dementia specific unit remains subject to the interpretation of individuals, nurses and healthcare organisations, with current literature unable to provide a clear definition. Further research into what constitutes quality nursing care in dementia specific care units is recommended.

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