A systematic review of the literature concerning the relationship between obesity and mortality in the elderly

PURPOSE: To systematically review studies that used questionnaires for the evaluation of restriction on auditory participation in adults and the elderly.RESEARCH STRATEGY: Studies from the last five years were selected through a bibliographic collection of data in national and international journals in the following electronic databases: ISI Web of Science and Virtual Health Library - BIREME, which includes the LILACS and MEDLINE databases.SELECTION CRITERIA: Studies available fully; published in Portuguese, English, or Spanish; whose participants were adults and/or the elderly and that used questionnaires for the evaluation of restriction on auditory participation.DATA ANALYSIS: Initially, the studies were selected based on the reading of titles and abstracts. Then, the articles were fully and the information was included in the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) checklist.RESULTS: Three-hundred seventy studies were found in the researched databases; 14 of these studies were excluded because they were found in more than one database. The titles and abstracts of 356 articles were analyzed; 40 of them were selected for full reading, of which 26 articles were finally selected. In the present review, nine instruments were found for the evaluation of restriction on auditory participation.CONCLUSION: The most used questionnaires for the assessment of the restriction on auditory participation were the Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly (HHIE), Hearing Handicap Inventory for Adults (HHIA), and Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly - Screening (HHIE-S). The use of restriction on auditory participation questionnaires can assist in validating decisions in audiology practices and be useful in the fitting of hearing aids and results of aural rehabilitation.

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Sedentary behaviors and psychological outcomes among older adults: a systematic review

Motricidade ◽

10.6063/motricidade.12223 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 73 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

André Ramalho ◽

João Petrica ◽

António Rosado

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Older Adults ◽

Depressive Symptomatology ◽

Well Being ◽

The Elderly ◽

Psychological Outcomes ◽

Positive Effects ◽

Sedentary Behaviours ◽

The Relationship ◽

Sedentary Activities

This systematic review aimed to synthesize the scientific evidence about the relationship between sedentary behaviours and various psychological outcomes in older adults. The study searches were conducted in the following databases: PubMed, PsycINFO, ISI Web of Knowledge and ScienceDirect. We selected 15 observational quantitative studies according to specific eligibility criteria. The data extraction was performed independently by different authors, including the evaluation of the risk of bias of the studies and the classification of the force of evidence. The results showed a tendency of showing no associations between the sedentary behaviours, the well-being and quality of life of the elderly. Concerning life satisfaction and perceived stress, it seems that active sedentary activities have positive effects on these indicators. Evidence has also suggested that some sedentary behaviours may help maintain some cognitive functions in the elderly population, namely in different types of memory. In other studies, it has been demonstrated a tendency that too much time in passive sedentary activities has been associated with depressive symptomatology. However, this review suggested that the evidence is not yet consistent in the relationship between the sedentary behaviours of the elderly and the indicators analysed, and more research is needed.

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The relationship between psychosocial factors and biomarkers in cancer patients: A systematic review of the literature

European Journal of Oncology Nursing ◽

10.1016/j.ejon.2019.06.002 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 41 ◽

pp. 88-96 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Lin Cheng ◽

Bettina Meiser

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Psychosocial Factors ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

The Relationship

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Association between Traffic Related Air Pollution and the Development of Asthma Phenotypes in Children: A Systematic Review

International Journal of Chronic Diseases ◽

10.1155/2018/4047386 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-12 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Nelson Lau ◽

Alex Norman ◽

Mary Jane Smith ◽

Atanu Sarkar ◽

Zhiwei Gao

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Air Pollution ◽

Childhood Asthma ◽

Literature Search ◽

Late Onset ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Persistent Asthma ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Asthma Phenotypes ◽

The Relationship

Introduction. Traffic related air pollution (TRAP) has long been associated with the onset of childhood asthma. The relationship between TRAP exposure and the development of childhood asthma phenotypes is less understood. To better understand this relationship, we performed a systematic review of the literature studying childhood TRAP exposure and the development of childhood asthma and wheezing phenotypes (transient, persistent, and late-onset asthma/wheezing phenotypes). Methods. A literature search was performed in PubMed, Embase, and Scopus databases for current literature, returning 1706 unique articles. After screening and selection, 7 articles were included in the final review. Due to the low number of articles, no meta-analysis was performed. Results. TRAP exposure appears to be associated with both transient and persistent asthma/wheezing phenotypes. However, there was little evidence to suggest a relationship between TRAP exposure and late-onset asthma/wheezing. The differing results may be in part due to the heterogeneity in study methods and asthma/wheezing phenotype definitions, in addition to other factors such as genetics. Conclusion. TRAP exposure may be associated with transient and persistent asthma/wheezing phenotypes in children. The low number of studies and differing results suggest that further studies are warranted.

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Relationship between cognition and frailty in elderly: A systematic review

Dementia & Neuropsychologia ◽

10.1590/1980-57642015dn92000005 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 110-119 ◽

Cited By ~ 37

Author(s):

Allan Gustavo Brigola ◽

Estefani Serafim Rossetti ◽

Bruna Rodrigues dos Santos ◽

Anita Liberalesso Neri ◽

Marisa Silvana Zazzetta ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Cognitive Impairment ◽

Search Strategy ◽

Web Of Science ◽

The Elderly ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cognitive Domains ◽

The Subject ◽

The Relationship

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between cognition and frailty in the elderly. METHODS: A systematic review on the currently existing literature concerning the subject was carried out. The search strategy included LILACS, SCOPUS, SciELO, PsycINFO, PubMed and Web of Science databases. RESULTS: A total of 19 studies were selected for review, from which 10 (52.6%) were cross-sectional and 9 (47.4%) longitudinal, and the majority Brazilian. All of the studies established a link between cognition and frailty. There was a relationship between components of frailty and the cognitive domains. Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), dementia and mortality were all evidenced in the relationship between frailty and cognitive impairment. CONCLUSION: The theory remains limited, but results show the variables that appear to be linked to cognition and frailty in elderly. This data can help in implementing actions to improve the quality of life among elderly.

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SERUM LEPTIN LEVENS AND HEPATOCELLULAR CARCINOMA: REVIEW ARTICLE

ABCD Arquivos Brasileiros de Cirurgia Digestiva (São Paulo) ◽

10.1590/0102-6720201600040015 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 29 (4) ◽

pp. 276-278 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Luiza Vitelo ANDRIGHETTO ◽

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Aline Kirjner POZIOMYCK ◽

Keyword(s):

Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Adipose Tissue ◽

Key Words ◽

Malignant Tumors ◽

Review Article ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Serum Leptin ◽

The World ◽

The Relationship

ABSTRACT Introduction: Hepatocellular carcinoma is one of the most frequent types of malignant tumors in the world. There is growing evidence of the relationship between it development and obesity. The mechanism that links obesity to cancer is still not fully understood; however, it is essential to the understanding the adipose tissue in metabolic changes related to obesity and hepatocellular carcinoma. Objective: To review the influence of serum leptin levels in patients with hepatocelular carcinoma. Method: Systematic review of the literature based on the methodology of the Cochrane Institute. The search for articles was in the database: Science Direct, Scielo, Medline, Lilacs e Pubmed. The key words used were hepatocellular carcinoma, leptin, adipokine. Results: After evaluation of individual studies, were selected seven studies. The results previously studied are still inconsistent and contradictory, and leptin can be effectively involved in the occurrence and development of hepatocellular carcinoma. Conclusion: Therefore, it is necessary to develop prospective, well-designed and conducted focusing on the role and specific mechanisms of this hormone in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma, so that new correlations can be properly supported.

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The relationship between nutrition and frailty: Effects of protein intake, nutritional supplementation, vitamin D and exercise on muscle metabolism in the elderly. A systematic review

Maturitas ◽

10.1016/j.maturitas.2016.04.009 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 93 ◽

pp. 89-99 ◽

Cited By ~ 96

Author(s):

Iñaki Artaza-Artabe ◽

Pilar Sáez-López ◽

Natalia Sánchez-Hernández ◽

Naiara Fernández-Gutierrez ◽

Vincenzo Malafarina

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Vitamin D ◽

Protein Intake ◽

Muscle Metabolism ◽

The Elderly ◽

Nutritional Supplementation ◽

The Relationship

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The efficacy of cystoperitoneal shunting for the surgical management of intracranial arachnoid cysts in the elderly: A systematic review of the literature

Surgical Neurology International ◽

10.25259/sni_463_2021 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

pp. 624

Author(s):

Joseph Merola ◽

Susruta Manivannan ◽

Setthasorn Ooi ◽

Wen Li Chia ◽

Milan Makwana ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Complication Rate ◽

The Elderly ◽

Chronic Subdural Haematoma ◽

Arachnoid Cysts ◽

Surgical Approaches ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Cystoperitoneal Shunting ◽

Elderly Cohort ◽

Neurosurgical Intervention

Background: Intracranial arachnoid cysts (AC) are benign, cerebrospinal fluid filled spaces within the arachnoid layer of the meninges. Neurosurgical intervention in children and young adults has been extensively studied, but the optimal strategy in the elderly remains unclear. Therefore, we performed a single center retrospective study combined with a systematic review of the literature to compare cystoperitoneal (CP) shunting with other surgical approaches in the elderly cohort. Methods: Retrospective neurosurgical database search between January 2005 and December 2018, and systematic review of the literature using PRISMA guidelines were performed. Inclusion criteria: Age 60 years or older, radiological diagnosis of intracranial AC, neurosurgical intervention, and neuroradiological (NOG score)/clinical outcome (COG score). Data from both sources were pooled and statistically analyzed. Results: Our literature search yielded 12 studies (34 patients), which were pooled with our institutional data (13 patients). CP shunts (7 patients; 15%), cyst fenestration (28 patients; 60%) and cyst marsupialisation/resection (10 patients; 21%) were the commonest approaches. Average duration of follow-up was 23.6, 26.9, and 9.5 months for each approach, respectively. There was no statistically significant association between choice of surgical intervention and NOG score (P = 0.417), COG score (P = 0.601), or complication rate (P = 0.955). However, CP shunting had the lowest complication rate, with only one patient developing chronic subdural haematoma. Conclusion: CP shunting is a safe and effective surgical treatment strategy for ACs in the elderly. It has similar clinical and radiological outcomes but superior risk profile when compared with other approaches. We advocate CP shunting as first line neurosurgical intervention for the management of intracranial ACs in the elderly.

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Interpersonal Autonomic Physiology: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Personality and Social Psychology Review ◽

10.1177/1088868316628405 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 99-141 ◽

Cited By ~ 106

Author(s):

Richard V. Palumbo ◽

Marisa E. Marraccini ◽

Lisa L. Weyandt ◽

Oliver Wilder-Smith ◽

Heather A. McGee ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Scientific Literature ◽

Physiological Activity ◽

Social Processes ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Physiological Synchrony ◽

Statistical Issues ◽

Autonomic Physiology ◽

Continuous Measures ◽

The Relationship

Interpersonal autonomic physiology is defined as the relationship between people’s physiological dynamics, as indexed by continuous measures of the autonomic nervous system. Findings from this field of study indicate that physiological activity between two or more people can become associated or interdependent, often referred to as physiological synchrony. Physiological synchrony has been found in both new and established relationships across a range of contexts, and it correlates with a number of psychosocial constructs. Given these findings, interpersonal physiological interactions are theorized to be ubiquitous social processes that co-occur with observable behavior. However, this scientific literature is fragmented, making it difficult to evaluate consistency across reports. In an effort to facilitate more standardized scholarly approaches, this systematic review provides a description of existing work in the area and highlights theoretical, methodological, and statistical issues to be addressed in future interpersonal autonomic physiology research.

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