Health promotion and harm reduction attributes in One Health literature: A scoping review

Background. Tai Chi is a form of exercise that is accessible to people from different socioeconomic backgrounds, making it a potentially valuable activity for health promotion of older adults. Purpose. The objective of this scoping review was to summarize the current knowledge about the effectiveness of Tai Chi for older adults across a range of general health outcomes from published, peer reviewed, unique meta-analyses. Methods. Meta-analyses were retrieved from Medline, Embase, AMED, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, PsychINFO, Web of Science, PubMed Health, and the Cochrane Library from database inception to late August 2019. Multistage deduplication and screening processes identified eligible full-length meta-analyses. Two people independently appraised 27 meta-analyses based on the GRADE system and organized results into 3 appendices subsequently collated into heterogeneous, statistically significant, and statistically insignificant tables. Results. “High” and “moderate” quality evidence extracted from these meta-analyses demonstrated that practicing Tai Chi can significantly improve balance, cardiorespiratory fitness, cognition, mobility, proprioception, sleep, and strength; reduce the incidence of falls and nonfatal stroke; and decrease stroke risk factors. Conclusions. Health care providers can now recommend Tai Chi with high level of certainty for health promotion of older adults across a range of general health outcomes for improvement of overall well-being.

Download Full-text

Evidence for implementation of interventions to promote mental health in the workplace: a systematic scoping review protocol

Systematic Reviews ◽

10.1186/s13643-020-01570-9 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Charlotte Paterson ◽

Caleb Leduc ◽

Margaret Maxwell ◽

Birgit Aust ◽

Benedikt L. Amann ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Health Promotion ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Evaluation Studies ◽

Grey Literature ◽

Mental Health Promotion ◽

Successful Implementation ◽

Health Promotion Interventions ◽

Promote Mental Health

Abstract Background Mental health problems are common in the working population and represent a growing concern internationally, with potential impacts on workers, organisations, workplace health and compensation authorities, labour markets and social policies. Workplace interventions that create workplaces supportive of mental health, promote mental health awareness, destigmatise mental illness and support those with mental disorders are likely to improve health and economical outcomes for employees and organisations. Identifying factors associated with successful implementation of these interventions can improve intervention quality and evaluation, and facilitate the uptake and expansion. Therefore, we aim to review research reporting on the implementation of mental health promotion interventions delivered in workplace settings, in order to increase understanding of factors influencing successful delivery. Methods and analysis A scoping review will be conducted incorporating a stepwise methodology to identify relevant literature reviews, primary research and grey literature. This review is registered with Research Registry (reviewregistry897). One reviewer will conduct the search to identify English language studies in the following electronic databases from 2008 through to July 1, 2020: Scopus, PROSPERO, Health Technology Assessments, PubMed, Campbell Collaboration, Joanna Briggs Library, PsycINFO, Web of Science Core Collection, CINAHL and Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Reference searching, Google Scholar, Grey Matters, IOSH and expert contacts will be used to identify grey literature. Two reviewers will screen title and abstracts, aiming for 95% agreement, and then independently screen full texts for inclusion. Two reviewers will assess methodological quality of included studies using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool and extract and synthesize data in line with the RE-AIM framework, Nielson and Randall’s model of organisational-level interventions and Moore’s sustainability criteria, if the data allows. We will recruit and consult with international experts in the field to ensure engagement, reach and relevance of the main findings. Discussion This will be the first systematic scoping review to identify and synthesise evidence of barriers and facilitators to implementing mental health promotion interventions in workplace settings. Our results will inform future evaluation studies and randomised controlled trials and highlight gaps in the evidence base. Systematic review registration Research Registry (reviewregistry897)

Download Full-text

A Review of the Effects and Production of Spore-Forming Probiotics for Poultry

Animals ◽

10.3390/ani11071941 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (7) ◽

pp. 1941

Author(s):

Igor V. Popov ◽

Ammar Algburi ◽

Evgeniya V. Prazdnova ◽

Maria S. Mazanko ◽

Vladimir Elisashvili ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Health Promotion ◽

One Health ◽

Mechanisms Of Action ◽

Human Medicine ◽

Poultry Industry ◽

Growth Promoters ◽

Wide Range ◽

Antibiotic Growth Promoters ◽

Spore Forming Bacteria ◽

Unique Ability

One of the main problems in the poultry industry is the search for a viable replacement for antibiotic growth promoters. This issue requires a “one health” approach because the uncontrolled use of antibiotics in poultry can lead to the development of antimicrobial resistance, which is a concern not only in animals, but for humans as well. One of the promising ways to overcome this challenge is found in probiotics due to their wide range of features and mechanisms of action for health promotion. Moreover, spore-forming probiotics are suitable for use in the poultry industry because of their unique ability, encapsulation, granting them protection from the harshest conditions and resulting in improved availability for hosts’ organisms. This review summarizes the information on gastrointestinal tract microbiota of poultry and their interaction with commensal and probiotic spore-forming bacteria. One of the most important topics of this review is the absence of uniformity in spore-forming probiotic trials in poultry. In our opinion, this problem can be solved by the creation of standards and checklists for these kinds of trials such as those used for pre-clinical and clinical trials in human medicine. Last but not least, this review covers problems and challenges related to spore-forming probiotic manufacturing.

Download Full-text

Operationalizing the ECOWAS regional one health coordination mechanism (2016–2019): Scoping review on progress, challenges and way forward

One Health ◽

10.1016/j.onehlt.2021.100291 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 100291

Author(s):

Virgil Kuassi Lokossou ◽

Nnomzie Charles Atama ◽

Serge Nzietchueng ◽

Bernard Yao Koffi ◽

Vivian Iwar ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Scoping Review ◽

One Health ◽

Coordination Mechanism

Download Full-text

Habits and Health Promotion in Occupational Therapy: A Scoping Review

Annals of International Occupational Therapy ◽

10.3928/24761222-20210921-04 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Erin Epley ◽

Jarrett Wolske ◽

Jenica Lee ◽

Mansha Mirza ◽

Gail Fisher

Keyword(s):

Health Promotion ◽

Occupational Therapy ◽

Scoping Review

Download Full-text

Early innovations in opioid use disorder treatment and harm reduction during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review

Addiction Science & Clinical Practice ◽

10.1186/s13722-021-00275-1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Noa Krawczyk ◽

Adetayo Fawole ◽

Jenny Yang ◽

Babak Tofighi

Keyword(s):

Harm Reduction ◽

Scoping Review ◽

English Language ◽

Data Extraction ◽

Home Delivery ◽

Opioid Use Disorder ◽

Opioid Use ◽

Policy And Practice ◽

Patient Centered ◽

Long Acting

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has exerted a significant toll on the lives of people who use opioids (PWUOs). At the same time, more flexible regulations around provision of opioid use disorder (OUD) services have led to new opportunities for facilitating access to services for PWUOs. In the current scoping review, we describe new services and service modifications implemented by treatment and harm reduction programs serving PWUO, and discuss implications for policy and practice. Methods Literature searches were conducted within PubMed, LitCovid, Embase, and PsycInfo for English-language studies published in 2020 that describe a particular program, service, or intervention aimed at facilitating access to OUD treatment and/or harm reduction services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Abstracts were independently screened by two reviewers. Relevant studies were reviewed in full and those that met inclusion criteria underwent final data extraction and synthesis (n = 25). We used a narrative synthesis approach to identify major themes around key service modifications and innovations implemented across programs serving PWUO. Results Reviewed OUD treatment and harm reduction services spanned five continents and a range of settings from substance use treatment to street outreach programs. Innovative service modifications to adapt to COVID-19 circumstances primarily involved expanded use of telehealth services (e.g., telemedicine visits for buprenorphine, virtual individual or group therapy sessions, provision of donated or publicly available phones), increased take-home medication allowances for methadone and buprenorphine, expanded uptake of long-acting opioid medications (e.g. extended-release buprenorphine and naltrexone), home delivery of services (e.g. MOUD, naloxone and urine drug screening), outreach and makeshift services for delivering MOUD and naloxone, and provision of a safe supply of opioids. Conclusions The COVID-19 pandemic has posed multiple challenges for PWUOs, while simultaneously accelerating innovations in policies, care models, and technologies to lower thresholds for life-saving treatment and harm reduction services. Such innovations highlight novel patient-centered and feasible approaches to mitigating OUD related harms. Further studies are needed to assess the long-term impact of these approaches and inform policies that improve access to care for PWUOs.

Download Full-text

Improving Recruitment, Retention, and Cultural Saliency of Health Promotion Efforts Targeting African American Men: A Scoping Review

Annals of Behavioral Medicine ◽

10.1093/abm/kaab079 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Guillermo M Wippold ◽

Sarah Grace Frary ◽

Demetrius A Abshire ◽

Dawn K Wilson

Keyword(s):

Health Promotion ◽

Randomized Controlled Trial ◽

African American ◽

Scoping Review ◽

African American Men ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Target Population ◽

Retention Rates ◽

Randomized Controlled ◽

Post Test

Abstract Background When health promotion efforts intend to include African American men, they experience challenges with recruitment and retention, in addition to limited cultural saliency—interventions that do not align the cultural preferences and experiences of the target population produce less effective results. Purpose This scoping review provides an understanding of (a) how health promotion efforts among African American men are developed and implemented, in addition to the (b) main outcomes, (c) retention rates, and (d) methodological rigor of those efforts. Methods The following databases were used: PubMed, EMBASE (Ovid), PsycINFO (EBSCO), CINAHL (EBSCO), Web of Science (Clarivate), and ProQuest. Included studies were restricted to those: (a) conducted among African American men and (b) reported the effects of a health promotion intervention. Interventions using single-group pre–post study, post-test-only study, non-randomized controlled trial, and randomized controlled trial (RCT) study designs were included. Results The results indicate that varying degrees of customization in the design and implementation of health promotion efforts targeting African American can improve recruitment, retention, and health-related outcomes. Results draw attention to the need for community input when designing and implementing efforts targeting these men. Conclusions These results indicate that opportunities exist to innovate health promotion efforts among African American men, such as the intentional incorporation of the community’s values, perspectives, and preferences in the effort (i.e., cultural saliency) and explicitly indicating how the efforts were culturally tailored to improve saliency. Opportunities also exist to innovate health promotion efforts among African American men based on literature-derived best practices.

Download Full-text