Putting the Squeeze on Compression Garments: Current Evidence and Recommendations for Future Research: A Systematic Scoping Review

Abstract Background Compression garments are regularly worn during exercise to improve physical performance, mitigate fatigue responses, and enhance recovery. However, evidence for their efficacy is varied and the methodological approaches and outcome measures used within the scientific literature are diverse. Objectives The aim of this scoping review is to provide a comprehensive overview of the effects of compression garments on commonly assessed outcome measures in response to exercise, including: performance, biomechanical, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, cardiorespiratory, muscle damage, thermoregulatory, and perceptual responses. Methods A systematic search of electronic databases (PubMed, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science and CINAHL Complete) was performed from the earliest record to 27 December, 2020. Results In total, 183 studies were identified for qualitative analysis with the following breakdown: performance and muscle function outcomes: 115 studies (63%), biomechanical and neuromuscular: 59 (32%), blood and saliva markers: 85 (46%), cardiovascular: 76 (42%), cardiorespiratory: 39 (21%), thermoregulatory: 19 (10%) and perceptual: 98 (54%). Approximately 85% (n = 156) of studies were published between 2010 and 2020. Conclusions Evidence is equivocal as to whether garments improve physical performance, with little evidence supporting improvements in kinetic or kinematic outcomes. Compression likely reduces muscle oscillatory properties and has a positive effect on sensorimotor systems. Findings suggest potential increases in arterial blood flow; however, it is unlikely that compression garments meaningfully change metabolic responses, blood pressure, heart rate, and cardiorespiratory measures. Compression garments increase localised skin temperature and may reduce perceptions of muscle soreness and pain following exercise; however, rating of perceived exertion during exercise is likely unchanged. It is unlikely that compression garments negatively influence exercise-related outcomes. Future research should assess wearer belief in compression garments, report pressure ranges at multiple sites as well as garment material, and finally examine individual responses and varying compression coverage areas.

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Creating Dementia-Friendly Communities for Social Inclusion: A Scoping Review

Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine ◽

10.1177/23337214211013596 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 ◽

pp. 233372142110135

Author(s):

Lillian Hung ◽

Allison Hudson ◽

Mario Gregorio ◽

Lynn Jackson ◽

Jim Mann ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Scoping Review ◽

Social Inclusion ◽

Search Strategy ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Future Research ◽

Education Practice ◽

Active Involvement ◽

People With Dementia ◽

Index Terms ◽

Inclusion Methods

Aims: This scoping review explores key strategies of creating inclusive dementia-friendly communities that support people with dementia and their informal caregiver. Background: Social exclusion is commonly reported by people with dementia. Dementia-friendly community has emerged as an idea with potential to contribute to cultivating social inclusion. Methods: This scoping review follows the Joanna Briggs Institute scoping review methodology and took place between April and September 2020. The review included a three-step search strategy: (1) identifying keywords from CINAHL and AgeLine; (2) conducting a second search using all identified keywords and index terms across selected databases (CINAHL, AgeLine, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Web of Science, ProQuest, and Google); and (3) hand-searching the reference lists of all included articles and reports for additional studies. Results: Twenty-nine papers were included in the review. Content analysis identified strategies for creating dementia-friendly communities: (a) active involvement of people with dementia and caregivers (b) inclusive environmental design; (c) public education to reduce stigma and raise awareness; and (d) customized strategies informed by theory. Conclusion: This scoping review provides an overview of current evidence on strategies supporting dementia-friendly communities for social inclusion. Future efforts should apply implementation science theories to inform strategies for education, practice, policy and future research.

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Complex Lifestyle and Psychological Intervention in Knee Osteoarthritis: Scoping Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph182312757 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (23) ◽

pp. 12757

Author(s):

Bryan Yijia Tan ◽

Tivona Thach ◽

Yasmin Lynda Munro ◽

Soren Thorgaard Skou ◽

Julian Thumboo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Knee Osteoarthritis ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Psychological Intervention ◽

Care Delivery ◽

Data Extraction ◽

Psychosocial Interventions ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Future Research ◽

Controlled Trials ◽

Knee Oa

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) causes pain, disability and poor quality of life in the elderly. The primary aim was to identify and map out the current evidence for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) on complex lifestyle and psychosocial interventions for knee OA. The secondary aim was to outline different components of complex lifestyle and psychosocial interventions. Our scoping review searched five databases from 2000 to 2021 where complex lifestyle or psychosocial interventions for patients with knee OA were compared to other interventions. Screening and data extraction were performed by two review authors independently and discrepancies resolved through consensus and in parallel with a third reviewer. A total of 38 articles were selected: 9 studied the effectiveness of psychological interventions; 11 were on self-management and lifestyle interventions; 18 looked at multifaceted interventions. This review highlights the substantial variation in knee OA interventions and the overall lack of quality in the current literature. Potential areas of future research, including identifying prognostic social factors, stratified care models, transdisciplinary care delivery and technology augmented interventions, have been identified. Further high-quality RCTs utilizing process evaluations and economic evaluation in accordance with the MRC guidelines are critical for the development of evidence-based knee OA programs globally.

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Does the musical tempo enhance physical performance?

Psychology of Music ◽

10.1177/0305735620904777 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 030573562090477

Author(s):

Jorge A Aburto-Corona ◽

J A de Paz ◽

José Moncada-Jiménez ◽

Bryan Montero-Herrera ◽

Luis M Gómez-Miranda

Keyword(s):

Heart Rate ◽

Young Adults ◽

Sex Differences ◽

Physical Performance ◽

Perceived Exertion ◽

Young Male ◽

Constant Speed ◽

Rating Of Perceived Exertion ◽

Male And Female ◽

Musical Tempo

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the musical tempo on heart rate (HR), rating of perceived exertion (RPE), and distance run (DR) during a treadmill aerobic test in young male and female adults. Participants ran on the treadmill listening to music at 140 beats per minute (bpm; M140), 120 bpm (M120), or without music (NM). No significant sex differences were found on HR (M140 = 172.6 ± 12.7, M120 = 171.9 ± 11.1, NM = 170.1 ± 12.2 bpm, p = .312), RPE (M140 = 7.5 ± 1.4, M120 = 7.6 ± 1.3, NM = 7.6 ± 1.2, p = .931), or DR (M140 = 4,791.4 ± 2,681.1, M120 = 4,900.0 ± 2,916.9, NM = 4,356.1 ± 2,571.2 m, p = .715). Differences were found in the effect of tempo on HR between condition M140 and NM (172.6 ± 12.7 vs. 170.1 ± 12.2 bpm, p = .044, η2 = 0.32). In conclusion, musical tempo does not affect performance, physiological, or perceptual variables in young adults exercising on a treadmill at a constant speed.

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Physical Performance Differences Between Starter and Non‐Starter Players During Professional Soccer Friendly Matches

Journal of Human Kinetics ◽

10.2478/hukin-2019-0018 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 69 (1) ◽

pp. 283-291 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Jesús V. Giménez ◽

Anthony S. Leicht ◽

Miguel A. Gomez

Keyword(s):

Physical Performance ◽

Perceived Exertion ◽

Body Height ◽

Rating Of Perceived Exertion ◽

Effect Sizes ◽

Ratings Of Perceived Exertion ◽

Professional Soccer ◽

Performance Differences ◽

Average Acceleration ◽

Acceleration And Deceleration

Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the physical performance differences between players that started (i.e. starters, ≥65 minutes played) and those that were substituted into (i.e. non‐starter) soccer friendly matches. Fourteen professional players (age: 23.2 ± 2.7 years, body height: 178 ± 6 cm, body mass: 73.2 ± 6.9 kg) took part in this study. Twenty, physical performance‐related match variables (e.g. distance covered at different intensities, accelerations and decelerations, player load, maximal running speed, exertion index, work‐to‐rest ratio and rating of perceived exertion) were collected during two matches. Results were analysed using effect sizes (ES) and magnitude based inferences. Compared to starters, non‐starters covered greater match distance within the following intensity categories: >3.3≤4.2m/s (very likely), >4.2≤5 m/s (likely) and >5≤6.9 m/s (likely). In contrast, similar match average acceleration and deceleration values were identified for starters and non‐starters (trivial). Indicators of workloads including player loads (very likely), the exertion index (very likely), and the work–to‐rest ratio (very likely) were greater, while self‐ reported ratings of perceived exertion were lower (likely) for non‐starters compared to starters. The current study demonstrates that substantial physical performance differences during friendly soccer matches exist between starters and non‐starters. Identification of these differences enables coaches and analysts to potentially prescribe optimal training loads and microcycles based upon player’s match starting status.

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Effects of Bio-Banding upon Physical and Technical Performance during Soccer Competition: A Preliminary Analysis

Sports ◽

10.3390/sports7080193 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (8) ◽

pp. 193 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Will Abbott ◽

Stuart Williams ◽

Gary Brickley ◽

Nicholas J Smeeton

Keyword(s):

Physical Performance ◽

Preliminary Analysis ◽

Perceived Exertion ◽

Rating Of Perceived Exertion ◽

Developmental Needs ◽

Youth Soccer ◽

Technical Performance ◽

Premier League ◽

English Premier League ◽

Adult Stature

Bio-banded competition has been introduced to address the variation in physical maturity within soccer. To date, no research has investigated the effect of bio-banded competition relative to chronological competition. The current study investigated the effect of bio-banding upon physical and technical performance in elite youth soccer athletes. Twenty-five male soccer athletes (11–15 years) from an English Premier League soccer academy participated in bio-banded and chronological competition, with physical and technical performance data collected for each athlete. Athletes were between 85–90% of predicted adult stature, and sub-divided into early, on-time and late developers. For early developers, significantly more short passes, significantly less dribbles and a higher rating of perceived exertion (RPE) were evident during bio-banded competition compared to chronological competition (p < 0.05). Significantly more short passes and dribbles, and significantly fewer long passes were seen for on-time developers during bio-banded competition (p < 0.05). For late developers, significantly more tackles, and significantly fewer long passes were evident during bio-banded competition (p < 0.05). No significant differences in physical performance were identified between competition formats. Results demonstrated that bio-banded competition changed the technical demand placed upon athletes compared to chronological competition, without reducing the physical demands. Bio-banded competition can be prescribed to athletes of differing maturation groups dependent upon their specific developmental needs.

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OMERACT Quality-adjusted Life-years (QALY) Working Group: Do Current QALY Measures Capture What Matters to Patients?

The Journal of Rheumatology ◽

10.3899/jrheum.161112 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 44 (12) ◽

pp. 1899-1903 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Logan Trenaman ◽

Annelies Boonen ◽

Francis Guillemin ◽

Mickael Hiligsmann ◽

Alison Hoens ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Health Outcomes ◽

Outcome Measures ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Short Form ◽

Future Research ◽

Quality Adjusted Life Years ◽

Life Years ◽

Patient Reported ◽

Quality Adjusted Life ◽

What Matters

Objective.To understand the limitations with current patient-reported outcome measures (PROM) used to generate quality-adjusted life-years (QALY) in rheumatology, and set a research agenda.Methods.Two activities were undertaken. The first was a scoping review of published studies that have used PROM to generate QALY in rheumatology between 2011 and 2016. The second was an interactive “eyeball test” exercise at Outcome Measures in Rheumatology 13 that compared subdomains of widely used generic PROM, as identified through the scoping review, to subdomains of the Assessment of SpondyloArthritis Health Index (ASAS-HI) condition-specific PROM for ankylosing spondylitis.Results.The scoping review included 39 studies. Five different PROM have been used to generate QALY in rheumatology; however, the EQ-5D and Short Form 6 Dimensions (SF-6D) were used most frequently (in 32 and 9 of included studies, respectively). Special interest group participants identified energy/drive and sleep as 2 key subdomains of the ASAS-HI instrument that may be missed by the EQ-5D, and sexual function as potentially missed by the SF-6D. Participants also expressed concerns that aspects of the process of care and non-health outcomes may be missed. Three ways of incorporating additional subdomains were discussed, including using an alternative generic PROM, modifying an existing generic PROM with “bolt-on” subdomain(s), and generating societal weights for a condition-specific PROM.Conclusion.Three priorities for future research were identified: understanding whether the EQ-5D and SF-6D identify what matters to patients with different rheumatic conditions, analyzing how much patients value process or non-health outcomes, and identifying which approaches to incorporating a greater number of subdomains into the QALY are being undertaken in other disease areas.

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Patients’ and psychiatrists’ perspectives on clozapine treatment—a scoping review protocol

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2021-054308 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (10) ◽

pp. e054308

Author(s):

Michelle Iris Jakobsen ◽

Ole Jakob Storebø ◽

Stephen Fitzgerald Austin ◽

Jimmi Nielsen ◽

Erik Simonsen

Keyword(s):

Scoping Review ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Patient Perspectives ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Cochrane Library ◽

Future Research ◽

Clozapine Treatment ◽

Primary Literature ◽

Conference Presentations ◽

Review Protocol

IntroductionThe atypical antipsychotic clozapine has shown superior efficacy compared with other antipsychotics and is the gold standard for treating otherwise treatment resistant schizophrenia. However, multiple studies have found that clozapine is underutilised in most parts of the world. A few reviews of literature addressing barriers to clozapine prescribing have been conducted. While there is some variation in the literature included in these reviews, a common feature of the studies included is that they primarily focus on clinical staff’s attitudes and perceived barriers for prescribing. Studies of patient perspectives are only sparsely included. A preliminary literature search revealed though, that additional literature on the subject exists, including literature on patient perspectives. It is therefore difficult to conclude if the formerly synthesised literature is representative of current evidence or if the topic has been adequately investigated to inform clinical practice. A scoping review is warranted in order to map and synthesise primary literature on patients’ and psychiatrists’ perspectives on clozapine treatment, and to identify gaps for future research.Methods and analysisThe electronic databases Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Web of Science, Psychinfo, MEDLINE and EMBASE will be searched for relevant publications, supplied with searches of Google scholar, The Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations and OpenGrey. Citation tracking of selected studies will furthermore be undertaken. Two researchers will independently screen and extract data. Data will be collated to provide a descriptive summary of the literature, along with a qualitative content analysis of key findings. Identified gaps in research will be accompanied by recommendations for future investigations.Ethics and disseminationFindings will be disseminated through a peer-reviewed journal and conference presentations. The scoping review does not require ethics approval.

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Relationship of Heart Rate, Perceived Exertion, and Intra-Abdominal Pressure in Women

Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology ◽

10.31189/2165-6193-9.3.97 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 97-103

Author(s):

Ali E. Wolpern ◽

Johanna D. de Gennaro ◽

Timothy A. Brusseau ◽

Wonwoo Byun ◽

Marlene J. Egger ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Heart Rate ◽

Pelvic Floor ◽

Aerobic Fitness ◽

Perceived Exertion ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Incremental Exercise ◽

Rating Of Perceived Exertion ◽

Future Research ◽

Abdominal Pressure ◽

Relationship Of

ABSTRACT Background: Exercise increases intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) acutely, which may impact the pelvic floor of women. IAP during exercise demonstrates high variability among women but is not routinely assessed. Assessing less invasive measures related to IAP during exercise may facilitate study of how IAP impacts the pelvic floor. Methods: The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship of heart rate and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) with IAP during a standard treadmill test. We describe the trend of IAP by predicted aerobic fitness during incremental exercise. IAP was measured using a validated transducer placed in the upper vagina. Heart rate and RPE were collected during the first 3 stages of the standard Bruce treadmill protocol. Relationships of heart rate and RPE with IAP were determined by Pearson correlation coefficients. Predicted aerobic fitness values for each participant were ranked in tertiles with IAP by treadmill stage. Results: Twenty-four women participated in this study (mean age: 24.7 ± 5.4 years; body mass index: 22.5 ± 2.2 kg·m−2). There were significant relationships between heart rate and IAP (r = 0.67, P < 0.001) and RPE and IAP (r = 0.60, P < 0.001) across treadmill stages. Tertiles of predicted aerobic fitness and IAP displayed similar trends as other exercise measures such as heart rate and ventilation during incremental exercise. Conclusion: Heart rate and RPE could be used as proxy measures of IAP during incremental exercise. Aerobic fitness may help explain IAP variability in women and provide context for future research on IAP and pelvic floor health.

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Improving breastfeeding support through the implementation of the baby friendly hospital and community initiatives: a scoping review protocol

HRB Open Research ◽

10.12688/hrbopenres.13180.2 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Aisling Walsh ◽

Pieternella Pieterse ◽

Zoe McCormack ◽

Ellen Chirwa ◽

Anne Matthews

Keyword(s):

Scoping Review ◽

Best Practice ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

World Health ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Future Research ◽

Breastfeeding Support ◽

Quantitative Descriptive Analysis ◽

Global Campaign ◽

Scoping Reviews

Background: Improved breastfeeding practices have the potential to save the lives of over 823,000 children under 5 years old globally every year. Exclusively breastfeeding infants for the first six months would lead to the largest infant mortality reduction. The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global campaign by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), which promotes best practice to support breastfeeding in maternity services. The Baby-Friendly Community Initiative (BFCI) is an extension of the BHFI’s 10 th step of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding and of the BFHI overall. Its focus is on community-based breastfeeding supports for women. There have been no known attempts to synthesise the overall body of evidence on the BFHI in recent years, and no synthesis of empirical research on the BFCI. This scoping review asks the question: what is known about the implementation of the BFHI and the BFCI globally? Methods and analysis: This scoping review will be conducted according to the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for scoping reviews. Inclusion criteria will follow the Population, Concepts, Contexts approach. A data charting form will be developed and applied to all the included articles. Qualitative and quantitative descriptive analysis will be undertaken. The PAGER (Patterns, Advances, Gaps, Evidence for practice and Research recommendations) methodological framework will be used to analyse and report review findings. Conclusion: This review will establish gaps in current evidence which will inform areas for future research in relation to this global initiative.

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Epidemiology of sleep disorders during COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic scoping review protocol

10.1101/2020.05.17.20104794 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Samia Tasnim ◽

Mariya Rahman ◽

Priyanka Pawar ◽

Liye Zou ◽

Abida Sultana ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Sleep Disorders ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Empirical Studies ◽

Professional Community ◽

Health Problems ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Future Research ◽

Scoping Reviews

Background: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is impacting human health globally. In addition to physical health problems, a growing burden of mental health problems has become a global concern amid this pandemic. Sleep disorders are major mental health problems associated with increased psychosocial stressors; however, no research synthesis is available on the epidemiology of sleep disorders. In this systematic scoping review, we aim to assess the current evidence on the epidemiological burden, associated factors, and interventions from the existing literature on sleep disorders. Methods: We will search seven major health databases and additional sources to identify, evaluate, and synthesize empirical studies on the prevalence and correlates of sleep disorders and available interventions addressing the same. We will use the Joanna Briggs Institute Methodology for Scoping Review and report the findings using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) checklist. Conclusion: This review will identify the epidemiological burden of and interventions for sleep disorders. The findings of this review will be widely communicated with the research and professional community to facilitate future research and practice.

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