The Validity and Reliability of Commercially Available Resistance Training Monitoring Devices: A Systematic Review

Abstract Background Monitoring resistance training has a range of unique difficulties due to differences in physical characteristics and capacity between athletes, and the indoor environment in which it often occurs. Traditionally, methods such as volume load have been used, but these have inherent flaws. In recent times, numerous portable and affordable devices have been made available that purport to accurately and reliably measure kinetic and kinematic outputs, potentially offering practitioners a means of measuring resistance training loads with confidence. However, a thorough and systematic review of the literature describing the reliability and validity of these devices has yet to be undertaken, which may lead to uncertainty from practitioners on the utility of these devices. Objective A systematic review of studies that investigate the validity and/or reliability of commercially available devices that quantify kinetic and kinematic outputs during resistance training. Methods Following PRISMA guidelines, a systematic search of SPORTDiscus, Web of Science, and Medline was performed; studies included were (1) original research investigations; (2) full-text articles written in English; (3) published in a peer-reviewed academic journal; and (4) assessed the validity and/or reliability of commercially available portable devices that quantify resistance training exercises. Results A total of 129 studies were retrieved, of which 47 were duplicates. The titles and abstracts of 82 studies were screened and the full text of 40 manuscripts were assessed. A total of 31 studies met the inclusion criteria. Additional 13 studies, identified via reference list assessment, were included. Therefore, a total of 44 studies were included in this review. Conclusion Most of the studies within this review did not utilise a gold-standard criterion measure when assessing validity. This has likely led to under or overreporting of error for certain devices. Furthermore, studies that have quantified intra-device reliability have often failed to distinguish between technological and biological variability which has likely altered the true precision of each device. However, it appears linear transducers which have greater accuracy and reliability compared to other forms of device. Future research should endeavour to utilise gold-standard criterion measures across a broader range of exercises (including weightlifting movements) and relative loads.

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Neonatal Uterine Bleedings: An Ignored Sign but a Possible Cause of Early-Onset Endometriosis – A Systematic Review

Biomedicine Hub ◽

10.1159/000512663 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 6-16

Author(s):

Judith Dekker ◽

Isabelle Hooijer ◽

Johannes C.F. Ket ◽

Aleksandra Vejnović ◽

Giuseppe Benagiano ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Full Text ◽

Early Onset ◽

Cochrane Collaboration ◽

Systematic Search ◽

Future Research ◽

Screening Techniques ◽

Screening Strategies ◽

The Cochrane Collaboration ◽

Possible Cause

Objective: Based on the hypothesis that neonatal uterine bleedings (NUB), occurring mostly in the first week after birth, could represent a pathogenetic mechanism for early-onset endometriosis, this systematic review (SR) was undertaken to evaluate the prevalence and screening strategies used to assess and quantify NUB. Design: Both a SR and a sample literature search in PubMed and Embase were conducted to gather information on NUB prevalence and screening techniques. This was performed by an information specialist. Only full-text articles regarding the assessment of NUB in neonates in the first 2 weeks after birth were included. No limit on language or publication data was used. Materials and Methods: The SR was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42019138121). Data was first assessed for eligibility on title and abstract by 2 blinded review authors. Any disagreements were discussed with a third reviewer if necessary. Subsequently, full-text articles were read and assessed for quality using the Cochrane Collaboration Handbook. Results: Out of 1,988 articles in the systematic search, 10 relevant articles were selected, of which 8 were identified through the systematic search and 2 were found through other sources. The sample search of 4,445 articles did not bring up relevant articles. Results were not comparable due to the heterogeneity of screening techniques, although data showed consensus. The prevalence of visible bleeding ranged from 3.3 to 53.8% and the prevalence of occult bleeding from 25.4 to 96.7%. The occurrence was the highest between the 3rd and 7th day postpartum (PP) and the bleeding lasted for 3–4 days on average. Various screening techniques for detecting NUB were found in the literature, including the use of hemoglobin detection devices (such as Hemastix) in the vaginal vestibulum, comparison of diapers with stains of known volume, colposcopy, and ultrasonography. Conclusion: The reported prevalence of NUB varies considerably, with a consistent occurrence between the 3rd and the 7th day PP. Literature to assess NUB is dated. The techniques are poorly described and heterogeneous. Future research should focus on prospective cohort studies in order to attempt to correlate NUB cases to (early-onset) endometriosis.

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Pre-Sleep Casein Supplementation, Metabolism, and Appetite: A Systematic Review

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu13061872 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (6) ◽

pp. 1872

Author(s):

Justin Dela Cruz ◽

David Kahan

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Resistance Training ◽

Food Intake ◽

Muscle Protein ◽

Muscle Protein Synthesis ◽

Protein Supplementation ◽

Future Research ◽

Protein Timing ◽

Casein Protein ◽

New Research

Protein intake is an important factor for augmenting the response to resistance training in healthy individuals. Although food intake can help with anabolism during the day, the period of time during sleep is typically characterized by catabolism and other metabolic shifts. Research on the application of nighttime casein protein supplementation has introduced a new research paradigm related to protein timing. Pre-sleep casein supplementation has been attributed to improved adaptive response by skeletal muscle to resistance training through increases in muscle protein synthesis, muscle mass, and strength. However, it remains unclear what the effect of this nutritional strategy is on non-muscular parameters such as metabolism and appetite in both healthy and unhealthy populations. The purpose of this systematic review is to understand the effects of pre-sleep casein protein on energy expenditure, lipolysis, appetite, and food intake in both healthy and overweight or obese individuals. A systematic review following PRISMA guidelines was conducted in CINAHL, Cochrane, and SPORTDiscus during March 2021, and 11 studies met the inclusion criteria. A summary of the main findings shows limited to no effects on metabolism or appetite when ingesting 24–48 g of casein 30 min before sleep, but data are limited, and future research is needed to clarify the relationships observed.

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Predictors of discharge destination from acute care in patients with traumatic brain injury

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2017-016694 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 7 (8) ◽

pp. e016694 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Sareh Zarshenas ◽

Laetitia Tam ◽

Angela Colantonio ◽

Seyed Mohammad Alavinia ◽

Nora Cullen

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Traumatic Brain Injury ◽

Brain Injury ◽

Acute Care ◽

English Language ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Trial Registration ◽

Future Research ◽

Reference List ◽

Registration Number

IntroductionMany studies have assessed the predictors of morbidity/mortality of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) in acute care. However, with the increasing rate of survival after TBI, more attention has been given to discharge destinations from acute care as an important measure of clinical priorities. This study describes the design of a systematic review compiling and synthesising studies on the prognostic factors of discharge settings from acute care in patients with TBI.Methods and analysisThis systematic review will be conducted on peer-reviewed studies using seven databases including Medline/Medline in-Process, Embase, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane CENTRAL, PsycINFO, CINAHL and Supplemental PubMed. The reference list of selected articles and Google Scholar will also be reviewed to determine other relevant articles. This study will include all English language observational studies that focus on adult patients with TBI in acute care settings. The quality of articles will be assessed by the Quality in Prognostic Studies tool.Ethics and disseminationThe results of this review will provide evidence that may guide healthcare providers in making more informed and timely discharge decisions to the next level of care for patient with TBI. Also, this study will provide valuable information to address the gaps in knowledge for future research.Trial registration numberTrial registration number (PROSPERO) is CRD42016033046.

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Identification and evaluation of observational measures for the assessment and/or monitoring of level of consciousness in adult palliative care patients: A systematic review for I-CAN-CARE

Palliative Medicine ◽

10.1177/0269216319871666 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 34 (1) ◽

pp. 83-113 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Anna-Maria Krooupa ◽

Bella Vivat ◽

Stephen McKeever ◽

Elena Marcus ◽

Joseph Sawyer ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Palliative Care ◽

Ad Hoc ◽

Improve Patient Care ◽

Future Research ◽

Free Text ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Psychometric Performance ◽

Observational Measures ◽

Level Of Consciousness

Background: The use of observational measures to assess palliative care patients’ level of consciousness may improve patient care and comfort. However, there is limited knowledge regarding the validity and reliability of these measures in palliative care settings. Aim: To identify and evaluate the psychometric performance of observational level of consciousness measures used in palliative care. Design: Systematic review; PROSPERO registration: CRD42017073080. Data sources: We searched six databases until November 2018, using search terms combining subject headings and free-text terms. Psychometric performance for each identified tool was appraised independently by two reviewers following established criteria for developing and evaluating health outcome measures. Results: We found 35 different levels of consciousness tools used in 65 studies. Only seven studies reported information about psychometric performance of just eight tools. All other studies used either ad hoc measures for which no formal validation had been undertaken ( n = 21) or established tools mainly developed and validated in non-palliative care settings ( n = 37). The Consciousness Scale for Palliative Care and a modified version of the Richmond Agitation–Sedation Scale received the highest ratings in our appraisal, but, since psychometric evidence was limited, no tool could be assessed for all psychometric properties. Conclusion: An increasing number of studies in palliative care are using observational measures of level of consciousness. However, only a few of these tools have been tested for their psychometric performance in that context. Future research in this area should validate and/or refine the existing measures, rather than developing new tools.

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Effectiveness of return to activity and return to school protocols for children postconcussion: a systematic review

BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine ◽

10.1136/bmjsem-2019-000667 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. e000667 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Carol DeMatteo ◽

E Dimitra Bednar ◽

Sarah Randall ◽

Katie Falla

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Paediatric Population ◽

Acute Stage ◽

Current Data ◽

Return To School ◽

Original Research ◽

Reference List ◽

Eligibility Criteria ◽

Outcomes For Children ◽

Return To Activity

ObjectiveTo determine the effects of following return to activity (RTA) and return to school (RTS) protocols on clinical outcomes for children with concussion. The 12 subquestions of this review focus on the effectiveness of protocols, guidelines and recommendations, and the evidence supporting content of the protocols including rest, exercise and school accommodations.DesignSystematic review.Data sourcesPubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, ERIC and manual reference list check.Eligibility criteria for selecting studiesStudies were included if they evaluated RTA or RTS protocols in children aged 5–18 years with a concussion or if they reported a rigorous study design that provided evidence for the recommendations. Included studies were original research or systematic reviews. Articles were excluded if they did not report on their methodology or included participants with significant neurological comorbidities.ResultsThe literature search retrieved 198 non-duplicate articles and a total of 13 articles were included in this review. Despite the adoption of several RTS and RTA protocols in clinical practice there is little evidence to determine their efficacy in the paediatric population.SummaryThe current data support the recommendation that children in the acute stage postconcussion should undergo 1–2 days physical and cognitive rest as they initiate graduated RTA/RTS protocols. Prolonged rest may increase reported symptoms and time to recovery. Further interventional studies are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of RTA/RTS protocols in youth with concussion.

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Mapping evidence on access to healthcare information by women of reproductive age in low-and-middle-income countries: scoping review protocol

Systematic Reviews ◽

10.1186/s13643-019-1203-5 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Joyce T. Shatilwe ◽

Tivani P. Mashamba-Thompson

Keyword(s):

Scoping Review ◽

Full Text ◽

Grey Literature ◽

Relevant Literature ◽

Access To Healthcare ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Future Research ◽

Reference List ◽

Women Of Reproductive Age ◽

Healthcare Information

Abstract Background Research shows that there are inadequate interventions in resource-limited settings that could enable women of reproductive age to access and use health services in those settings. The main objective of this scoping review is to map the evidence on access to healthcare information by women of reproductive age in LMICs. Method and analysis The primary search will include Google Scholar, Science Direct, PubMed, EBSCOhost (Academic search complete, CINAHL with full text, MEDLINE with full text, MEDLINE), Emerald, Embase, CDSR, PsycINFO, published and peer review journals, organisational projects, conference papers, reference list, grey literature sources, as well as reports related to this objective will be included in the study. Identified keywords will be used to search articles from the studies. The articles and abstracts will be screened by two independent reviewers (JS and TPMT). Inclusion and exclusion criteria will be considered to guide the screening. A thematic content analysis will be used to present the narrative account of the reviews, using NVivo computer software (version 11). Discussions The scoping review will focus on women of reproductive age in LMICs. We anticipate finding relevant literature on the interventions aimed at accessing health care services in LMICs. The study findings will help reveal research gaps to guide future research. Scoping review registration Not registered with PROSPERO (not needed). Protocol and registration This scoping review was not registered.

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Artificial Intelligence, Speech, and Language Processing Approaches to Monitoring Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review

Journal of Alzheimer s Disease ◽

10.3233/jad-200888 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 78 (4) ◽

pp. 1547-1574

Author(s):

Sofia de la Fuente Garcia ◽

Craig W. Ritchie ◽

Saturnino Luz

Keyword(s):

Artificial Intelligence ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Alzheimer’S Disease ◽

Alzheimer's Disease ◽

Language Processing ◽

Future Research ◽

Original Research ◽

Speech And Language ◽

Eligibility Criteria ◽

Speech And Language Processing

Background: Language is a valuable source of clinical information in Alzheimer’s disease, as it declines concurrently with neurodegeneration. Consequently, speech and language data have been extensively studied in connection with its diagnosis. Objective: Firstly, to summarize the existing findings on the use of artificial intelligence, speech, and language processing to predict cognitive decline in the context of Alzheimer’s disease. Secondly, to detail current research procedures, highlight their limitations, and suggest strategies to address them. Methods: Systematic review of original research between 2000 and 2019, registered in PROSPERO (reference CRD42018116606). An interdisciplinary search covered six databases on engineering (ACM and IEEE), psychology (PsycINFO), medicine (PubMed and Embase), and Web of Science. Bibliographies of relevant papers were screened until December 2019. Results: From 3,654 search results, 51 articles were selected against the eligibility criteria. Four tables summarize their findings: study details (aim, population, interventions, comparisons, methods, and outcomes), data details (size, type, modalities, annotation, balance, availability, and language of study), methodology (pre-processing, feature generation, machine learning, evaluation, and results), and clinical applicability (research implications, clinical potential, risk of bias, and strengths/limitations). Conclusion: Promising results are reported across nearly all 51 studies, but very few have been implemented in clinical research or practice. The main limitations of the field are poor standardization, limited comparability of results, and a degree of disconnect between study aims and clinical applications. Active attempts to close these gaps will support translation of future research into clinical practice.

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How do clinical psychologists make ethical decisions? A systematic review of empirical research

Clinical Ethics ◽

10.1177/1477750920927165 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 15 (4) ◽

pp. 213-224

Author(s):

Becky Grace ◽

Tony Wainwright ◽

Wendy Solomons ◽

Jenna Camden ◽

Helen Ellis-Caird

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Decision Making ◽

Empirical Research ◽

Clinical Psychology ◽

Ethical Decision ◽

Ethical Decision Making ◽

Theoretical Models ◽

Future Research ◽

Original Research ◽

Ethical Decisions

Given the nature of the discipline, it might be assumed that clinical psychology is an ethical profession, within which effective ethical decision-making is integral. How then, does this ethical decision-making occur? This paper describes a systematic review of empirical research addressing this question. The paucity of evidence related to this question meant that the scope was broadened to include other professions who deliver talking therapies. This review could support reflective practice about what may be taken into account when making ethical decisions and highlight areas for future research. Using academic search databases, original research articles were identified from peer-reviewed journals. Articles using qualitative ( n = 3), quantitative ( n = 8) and mixed methods ( n = 2) were included. Two theoretical models of aspects of ethical decision-making were identified. Areas of agreement and debate are described in relation to factors linked to the professional, which impacted ethical decision-making. Factors relating to ethical dilemmas, which impacted ethical decision-making, are discussed. Articles were appraised by two independent raters, using quality assessment criteria, which suggested areas of methodological strengths and weaknesses. Comparison and synthesis of results revealed that the research did not generally pertain to current clinical practice of talking therapies or the particular socio-political context of the UK healthcare system. There was limited research into ethical decision-making amongst specific professions, including clinical psychology. Generalisability was limited due to methodological issues, indicating avenues for future research.

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Empirically Evaluated Suicide Prevention Program Approaches for Older Adults: A Systematic Review

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igab046.3112 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 859-860

Author(s):

Vivian Miller ◽

Noelle Fields ◽

Ling Xu ◽

Marta Mercado-Sierra ◽

Marissa Wallace

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Older Adults ◽

Suicide Prevention ◽

Full Text ◽

Later Life ◽

Prevention Programs ◽

Health Concern ◽

Future Research ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Suicide Prevention Programs

Abstract Suicide is a serious public health concern, particularly for individuals in later life. Studies suggest that greater attention to suicide prevention programs for older adults is needed as well as continued research related to interventions with older adults at risk of attempting suicide. A systematic review of the literature on suicide prevention treatment and effectiveness is fundamental to assessing existing services and developing new programs and practice standards. This systematic review of the literature extends an earlier and well-cited systematic review (1966-2009) by examining articles published between 2009 and 2021 with a focus on what types of empirically evaluated suicide prevention programs effectively prevent and reduce suicidality in older adults. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines were used to gather the appropriate extant research and improve reporting accuracy. A three-stage review guided the selection of the articles. At stage one, titles were screened, which excluded 284 articles based on the inclusion criteria. Second, after a full review of each abstract, a final 14 articles remained for full-text review. Lastly, three independent researchers reviewed each of the full-text articles, and six articles were excluded. The final sample includes eight articles (N=8). The articles were categorized into three types of programs: 1) primary and home health care, 2) community-based outreach, and 3) counseling. Following a description of the articles, the authors assessed each study using the GRADE rating system. Findings underscore the critical need for evidence-based suicide prevention programs for older adults. Implications for future research are offered.

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Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Treatment in Upper Limb Diseases: A Systematic Review

Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.3390/jcm9020453 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 453 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Gianluca Testa ◽

Andrea Vescio ◽

Stefano Perez ◽

Alberto Consoli ◽

Luciano Costarella ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Surgical Treatment ◽

Upper Limb ◽

Full Text ◽

High Energy ◽

Reference List ◽

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy ◽

Extracorporeal Shockwave ◽

Shockwave Therapy ◽

Text Reading

Background: Rotator cuff tendinopathy (RCT), subacromial impingement (SAIS), and medial (MEP) and lateral (LEP) epicondylitis are the most common causes of upper limb pain caused by microtrauma and degeneration. There are several therapeutic choices to manage these disorders: extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) has become a valuable option. Methods: A systematic review of two electronic medical databases was performed by two independent authors, using the following inclusion criteria: RCT, SAIS, MEP, and LEP, ESWT therapy without surgical treatment, with symptoms duration more than 2 months, and at least 6 months of follow-up. Studies of any level of evidence, reporting clinical results, and dealing with ESWT therapy and RCT, SAIS, MEP, and LEP were included. Results: A total of 822 articles were found. At the end of the first screening, following the previously described selection criteria, we selected 186 articles eligible for full-text reading. Ultimately, after full-text reading, and reference list check, we selected 26 articles following previously written criteria. Conclusions: ESWT is a safe and effective treatment of soft tissue diseases of the upper limbs. Even in the minority cases when unsatisfied results were recorded, high energy shockwaves were nevertheless suggested in prevision of surgical treatment.

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