scholarly journals Validity and Reliability of Smartphones in Assessing Spinal Kinematics: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (6) ◽  
pp. 635-645
Author(s):  
Juliana A. Sedrez ◽  
Tassia S. Furlanetto ◽  
Grazielle M. Gelain ◽  
Claudia T. Candotti
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Spinal Kinematics

scholarly journals The Role of Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging Technique in the Lumbopelvic Region as a Diagnosis and Treatment Tool in Physiotherapy: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (23) ◽  
pp. 5699
Author(s):  
Samuel Fernández-Carnero ◽  
Carlos Martin-Saborido ◽  
Alexander Achalandabaso Ochoa-Ruiz de Mendoza ◽  
Alejandro Ferragut-Garcias ◽  
Juan Nicolás Cuenca-Zaldivar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Ultrasound Imaging ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Muscle Thickness ◽  
Transversus Abdominis ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Oblique Muscle ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Meta Regression

Rehabilitative ultrasound imaging (RUSI) technique seems to be a valid and reliable tool for diagnosis and treatment in physiotherapy and has been widely studied in the lumbopelvic region the last three decades. The aims for this utility in clinical settings must be review through a systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression. A systematic review was designed following the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines with PROSPERO registration and per review in all phases of the process using COVIDENCE, analysis of risk of bias and meta-analysis using REVMAN, and meta-regression calculation using STATA. Database screening provided 6544 references, out of which 321 reported narrative synthesis, and 21 reported quantitative synthesis, while only 7 of them provided comparable data to meta-analyze the variables pain and muscle thickness. In most cases, the forest plots showed considerable I2 heterogeneity indexes for multifidus muscle thickness (I2 = 95%), low back pain (I2 = 92%) and abdominal pain (I2 = 95%), not important for transversus abdominis muscle thickness (I2 = 22%), significant heterogenity (I2 = 69%) depending on the subgroup and not important internal oblique muscle thickness (I2 = 0%) and external oblique muscle thickness (I2 = 0%). Meta-regression did not provide significant data for the correlations between the variables analyzed and the intervention, age, and BMI (Body Mass Index). This review reveals that RUSI could contribute to a high reliability of the measurements in the lumbopelvic region with validity and reliability for the assessments, as well as showing promising results for diagnosis and intervention assessment in physiotherapy compared to the traditional model, allowing for future lines of research in this area.

Psychometric Properties of Postpartum Quality of Life Questionnaires: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocol

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tahereh Mokhtarian-Gilani ◽  
Nourossadat kariman ◽  
Hamid Sharif-Nia ◽  
Mahbobeh Ahmadi-Doulabi ◽  
Malihe Nasiri
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Risk Of Bias ◽  
Measurement Properties ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaires ◽  
General Quality

Abstract Background:The postpartum quality of life refers to women's understanding of their standing in the postpartum crisis that differs depending on their health status, social support, cultural status and values, attitudes, goals and standards. The present systematic review will identify, describe, and critically assess the psychometric properties of postpartum quality of life questionnaires.Methods/Design:A systematic review will be conducted in databases including PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, PsycINFO, and CINAHL from January 2000 to January 2020. The psychometric properties (validity and reliability) of the instruments used in the primary studies will be assessed, and the selection, methodological quality assessment and data extraction processes of the studies will be independently assessed by two reviewers with expertise in conducting systematic reviews, so as to minimize potential personal bias. Eligible resources are selected after any lack of consensus is put to debate.The risk of bias is assessed using the COSMIN RISK of Bias checklist, and to evaluate the quality of the studies, the protocol is written based on the PRISMA-P1 standards. The results of the studies will be judged based on good measurement properties, and the results of all the studies are qualitatively summarized to produce a reference for the general quality of the results. The general quality of the evidence will be determined using a modified GRADE method.Discussion:This study assessed the psychometric properties of questionnaires used for assessing postpartum quality of life and its results can be used to identify the most appropriate tool for health applications in measuring postpartum quality of life. Systematic review registration: reference number in PROSPRO CRD42020166301

scholarly journals Validity and reliability of subjective methods to assess sedentary behaviour in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Esmée A. Bakker ◽  
Yvonne A. W. Hartman ◽  
Maria T. E. Hopman ◽  
Nicola D. Hopkins ◽  
Lee E. F. Graves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Sedentary Behaviour ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Validity And Reliability

scholarly journals Elder abuse screening tools: a systematic review

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 368-379 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louise McCarthy ◽  
Susan Campbell ◽  
Bridget Penhale
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Screening Tools ◽  
Clinical Environment ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Health And Social Care

Purpose Elder abuse results in high rates of morbidity and mortality. It has longstanding physical and psychological effects and is difficult to detect. Due to fear or embarrassment, victims may make attempts to hide it rather than to disclose and professionals are often reluctant to report it as they may worry about worsening a situation. If detected early enough, serious harm can be prevented and lives saved. Screening and screening tools can assist health and social care practitioners to detect abuse. This review of screening tools was undertaken as part of an MSc in clinical research, funded by the National Institute for Health Research; the purpose of this paper is to report on the review and its findings. Design/methodology/approach This was a systematic review with eligibility inclusion and exclusion criteria decided in advance. Keywords and their synonyms were combined and then used to search health and social care databases. Data items were collected from the included studies. The preferred reporting item for systematic reviews and meta-analysis was followed for the reporting of the results. A narrative synthesis approach was applied to the analysis. Findings A total of 34 full text studies were downloaded, read and analysed. In all, 11 met the inclusion criteria and were included in the final analysis. Of these, three studies reported sensitivity and specificity, with the remainder reporting validity and reliability testing. In total, 12 tools of varying length and quality were found. The length and characteristics of tools affects the efficacy of their use. The clinical environment will determine choice of screening tool to be used. Screening tools should be used within an overall system of detection and management of abuse. Research limitations/implications The synthesis of results was challenging due to the lack of homogeneity between the included studies. The variations in tool characteristics and qualities added to this challenge. A further limitation was the lack of a gold standard tool in elder abuse. Originality/value This systematic review highlights a lack of robust evidence in the development and validation of screening tools to detect elder abuse. Though there is an increasing awareness and knowledge about elder abuse, its detection remains problematic and the lack of research in this area is worth emphasising. Specific tools, centred on the clinical setting in which they are used, are recommended.

Validity and reliability of sleep time questionnaires in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 85-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcus V. Nascimento-Ferreira ◽  
Tatiana S. Collese ◽  
Augusto César F. de Moraes ◽  
Tara Rendo-Urteaga ◽  
Luis A. Moreno ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Sleep Time ◽  
Validity And Reliability

Understanding and Appraising Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 317-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neeti Mittal ◽  
Manoj Goyal ◽  
Parteek K Mittal
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Methodological Rigor ◽  
Reproducible Method ◽  
Evidence Based Dentistry

Systematic reviews and meta-analysis seek to answer a pre-framed research question to lead to a valid answer through a systematic, explicit and reproducible method of locating; identifying, including and appraising appropriate trials. The results are synthesized considering the methodological rigor of included trials. While the meta-analysis quantitatively pools the results from individual included studies, the systematic review summarizes the findings as qualitative conclusions. These reviews are crux of evidence based dentistry for various stake-holders, i.e., clinicians, researchers and policy-makers. Although the meticulous methodology of systematic review and meta-analysis minimizes the elements of bias, yet the validity and reliability of their findings should be explored prior to translating their conclusions to practice. The goal of this paper is to familiarize readers with rationale, conduct and appraisal of systematic review and meta-analysis. Further, guidance is provided on tracing potential elements of bias in the review to enable readers to judge the quality of evidence generated from the review.

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