Interventions to Promote Long-Term Participation in Physical Activity After Stroke: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Wearable activity trackers (wearables) embed numerous behaviour change techniques (BCTs) that have previously been shown to increase adult physical activity (PA). With few children and adolescents achieving PA guidelines, it is crucial to explore ways to increase their PA. This systematic review examined the acceptability, feasibility, and effectiveness of wearables and their potential mechanisms of action for increasing PA in 5 to 19-year-olds. A systematic search of six databases was conducted, including data from the start date of each database to December 2019 (PROSPERO registration: CRD42020164506). Thirty-three studies were included. Most studies (70%) included only adolescents (10 to 19 years). There was some—but largely mixed—evidence that wearables increase steps and moderate-to-vigorous-intensity PA and reduce sedentary behaviour. There were no apparent differences in effectiveness based on the number of BCTs used and between studies using a wearable alone or as part of a multi-component intervention. Qualitative findings suggested wearables increased motivation to be physically active via self-monitoring, goal setting, feedback, and competition. However, children and adolescents reported technical difficulties and a novelty effect when using wearables, which may impact wearables’ long-term use. More rigorous and long-term studies investigating the acceptability, feasibility, and effectiveness of wearables in 5 to 19-year-olds are warranted.

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Efficacy of Surgery for the Treatment of Gastric Cancer Liver Metastases: A Systematic Review of the Literature and Meta-Analysis of Prognostic Factors

Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.3390/jcm10051141 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (5) ◽

pp. 1141

Author(s):

Gianpaolo Marte ◽

Andrea Tufo ◽

Francesca Steccanella ◽

Ester Marra ◽

Piera Federico ◽

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Keyword(s):

Gastric Cancer ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Prognostic Factors ◽

Liver Metastases ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Multidisciplinary Treatment ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Term Survival ◽

The Impact

Background: In the last 10 years, the management of patients with gastric cancer liver metastases (GCLM) has changed from chemotherapy alone, towards a multidisciplinary treatment with liver surgery playing a leading role. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to assess the efficacy of hepatectomy for GCLM and to analyze the impact of related prognostic factors on long-term outcomes. Methods: The databases PubMed (Medline), EMBASE, and Google Scholar were searched for relevant articles from January 2010 to September 2020. We included prospective and retrospective studies that reported the outcomes after hepatectomy for GCLM. A systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis of prognostic factors was performed. Results: We included 40 studies, including 1573 participants who underwent hepatic resection for GCLM. Post-operative morbidity and 30-day mortality rates were 24.7% and 1.6%, respectively. One-year, 3-years, and 5-years overall survival (OS) were 72%, 37%, and 26%, respectively. The 1-year, 3-years, and 5-years disease-free survival (DFS) were 44%, 24%, and 22%, respectively. Well-moderately differentiated tumors, pT1–2 and pN0–1 adenocarcinoma, R0 resection, the presence of solitary metastasis, unilobar metastases, metachronous metastasis, and chemotherapy were all strongly positively associated to better OS and DFS. Conclusion: In the present study, we demonstrated that hepatectomy for GCLM is feasible and provides benefits in terms of long-term survival. Identification of patient subgroups that could benefit from surgical treatment is mandatory in a multidisciplinary setting.

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53 - Long-Term Physical Activity Adherence After the End of an Exercise Intervention in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes: A Systematic Review

Canadian Journal of Diabetes ◽

10.1016/j.jcjd.2019.07.062 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 43 (7) ◽

pp. S22

Author(s):

Jane E. Booth ◽

Jamie L. Benham ◽

Laura E. Schinbein ◽

Samantha K. Mcginley ◽

Doreen M. Rabi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Exercise Intervention ◽

Physical Activity Adherence

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Fall risk assessment tools for use among older adults in long-term care settings: A systematic review of the literature

Australasian Journal on Ageing ◽

10.1111/ajag.12476 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 37 (1) ◽

pp. 23-33 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Susan Nunan ◽

Christine Brown Wilson ◽

Timothy Henwood ◽

Deborah Parker

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Older Adults ◽

Risk Assessment ◽

Fall Risk ◽

Long Term Care ◽

Assessment Tools ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Term Care ◽

Risk Assessment Tools

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Long-term Outcomes After Facial Allotransplantation: Systematic Review of the Literature

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open ◽

10.1097/01.gox.0000720920.73402.63 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (9S) ◽

pp. 116-117

Author(s):

Bianief Tchiloemba ◽

Martin Kauke ◽

Valentin Haug ◽

Obada Abdulrazzak ◽

Ali-Farid Safi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Long Term Outcomes

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Parent Physical Activity: A Systematic Review of the Literature and Recommendations for Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2021-0438 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-16

Author(s):

Norah L. Johnson ◽

Abir K. Bekhet ◽

Rachel Sawdy ◽

Emily Zint ◽

June Wang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽

Children With Autism ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Spectrum Disorder ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Level Of Evidence ◽

Exercise Interventions ◽

Barriers To Physical Activity

Background: The aims of this review were to describe exercise interventions, facilitators, and barriers to physical activity for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder. Methods: A systematic review of the literature, appraising the validity of each article with Melnyk and Fineout-Overholt’s level of evidence, from different databases CINAHL, Cochrane, PsycINFO, PubMed, ProQuest, and Web of Science between 2000 and 2020 was conducted. As the initial search revealed no articles on exercise interventions and only 2 articles with children with autism spectrum disorder, the aim was widened to all parents of children. Results: Forty-five articles were identified on barriers to physical activity including being the primary caregiving parent, perception of guilt and selfishness, and adhering to exercise programs they do as part of research, once research ends. Facilitators for physical activity including parents being more likely to exercise if they can bring their child with them and parents preferring exercise that is a lifelong habit, such as walking. Conclusions: Due to the lack of research on parents of children with autism spectrum disorder, recommendations include development and testing of interventions for parents of children with this condition including family-based exercise interventions where children and parents have a choice to exercise together.

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