The Efficacy of Recasts in Language Intervention: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Purpose This systematic review and meta-analysis critically evaluated the research evidence on the effectiveness of conversational recasts in grammatical development for children with language impairments. Method Two different but complementary reviews were conducted and then integrated. Systematic searches of the literature resulted in 35 articles for the systematic review. Studies that employed a wide variety of study designs were involved, but all examined interventions where recasts were the key component. The meta-analysis only included studies that allowed the calculation of effect sizes, but it did include package interventions in which recasts were a major part. Fourteen studies were included, 7 of which were also in the systematic review. Studies were grouped according to research phase and were rated for quality. Results Study quality and thus strength of evidence varied substantially. Nevertheless, across all phases, the vast majority of studies provided support for the use of recasts. Meta-analyses found average effect sizes of .96 for proximal measures and .76 for distal measures, reflecting a positive benefit of about 0.75 to 1.00 standard deviation. Conclusion The available evidence is limited, but it is supportive of the use of recasts in grammatical intervention. Critical features of recasts in grammatical interventions are discussed.

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A protocol for the systematic review and meta-analysis of thigmotactic behaviour in the open field test in rodent models associated with persistent pain

BMJ Open Science ◽

10.1136/bmjos-2020-100135 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. e100135

Author(s):

Xue Ying Zhang ◽

Jan Vollert ◽

Emily S Sena ◽

Andrew SC Rice ◽

Nadia Soliman

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Outcome Measure ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Persistent Pain ◽

Effect Sizes ◽

Bias Assessment ◽

Animal Pain ◽

Trim And Fill ◽

Meta Analyses ◽

The Impact

ObjectiveThigmotaxis is an innate predator avoidance behaviour of rodents and is enhanced when animals are under stress. It is characterised by the preference of a rodent to seek shelter, rather than expose itself to the aversive open area. The behaviour has been proposed to be a measurable construct that can address the impact of pain on rodent behaviour. This systematic review will assess whether thigmotaxis can be influenced by experimental persistent pain and attenuated by pharmacological interventions in rodents.Search strategyWe will conduct search on three electronic databases to identify studies in which thigmotaxis was used as an outcome measure contextualised to a rodent model associated with persistent pain. All studies published until the date of the search will be considered.Screening and annotationTwo independent reviewers will screen studies based on the order of (1) titles and abstracts, and (2) full texts.Data management and reportingFor meta-analysis, we will extract thigmotactic behavioural data and calculate effect sizes. Effect sizes will be combined using a random-effects model. We will assess heterogeneity and identify sources of heterogeneity. A risk-of-bias assessment will be conducted to evaluate study quality. Publication bias will be assessed using funnel plots, Egger’s regression and trim-and-fill analysis. We will also extract stimulus-evoked limb withdrawal data to assess its correlation with thigmotaxis in the same animals. The evidence obtained will provide a comprehensive understanding of the strengths and limitations of using thigmotactic outcome measure in animal pain research so that future experimental designs can be optimised. We will follow the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses reporting guidelines and disseminate the review findings through publication and conference presentation.

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Stepped care treatment delivery for depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Psychological Medicine ◽

10.1017/s0033291714000701 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 45 (2) ◽

pp. 231-246 ◽

Cited By ~ 98

Author(s):

A. van Straten ◽

J. Hill ◽

D. A. Richards ◽

P. Cuijpers

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Subsequent Treatment ◽

Stepped Care ◽

Study Quality ◽

Duration Of Treatment ◽

Treatment Delivery ◽

Treatment Organization ◽

Care Models ◽

Meta Analyses

BackgroundIn stepped care models patients typically start with a low-intensity evidence-based treatment. Progress is monitored systematically and those patients who do not respond adequately step up to a subsequent treatment of higher intensity. Despite the fact that many guidelines have endorsed this stepped care principle it is not clear if stepped care really delivers similar or better patient outcomes against lower costs compared with other systems. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of all randomized trials on stepped care for depression.MethodWe carried out a comprehensive literature search. Selection of studies, evaluation of study quality and extraction of data were performed independently by two authors.ResultsA total of 14 studies were included and 10 were used in the meta-analyses (4580 patients). All studies used screening to identify possible patients and care as usual as a comparator. Study quality was relatively high. Stepped care had a moderate effect on depression (pooled 6-month between-group effect size Cohen'sdwas 0.34; 95% confidence interval 0.20–0.48). The stepped care interventions varied greatly in number and duration of treatment steps, treatments offered, professionals involved, and criteria to step up.ConclusionsThere is currently only limited evidence to suggest that stepped care should be the dominant model of treatment organization. Evidence on (cost-) effectiveness compared with high-intensity psychological therapy alone, as well as with matched care, is required.

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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Classroom-Wide Social–Emotional Interventions for Preschool Children

Topics in Early Childhood Special Education ◽

10.1177/0271121420935579 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 027112142093557 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Li Luo ◽

Brian Reichow ◽

Patricia Snyder ◽

Jennifer Harrington ◽

Joy Polignano

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Preschool Children ◽

Social Competence ◽

Random Effects ◽

Challenging Behavior ◽

Emotional Competence ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Effect Sizes ◽

Social Emotional ◽

Meta Analyses

Background: All children benefit from intentional interactions and instruction to become socially and emotionally competent. Over the past 30 years, evidence-based intervention tactics and strategies have been integrated to establish comprehensive, multitiered, or hierarchical systems of support frameworks to guide social–emotional interventions for young children. Objectives: To review systematically the efficacy of classroom-wide social–emotional interventions for improving the social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes of preschool children and to use meta-analytic techniques to identify critical study characteristics associated with obtained effect sizes. Method: Four electronic databases (i.e., Academic Search Premier, Educational Resource Information Center, PsycINFO, and Education Full Text) were systematically searched in December 2015 and updated in January 2018. “Snowball methods” were used to locate additional relevant studies. Effect size estimates were pooled using random-effects meta-analyses for three child outcomes, and moderator analyses were conducted. Results: Thirty-nine studies involving 10,646 child participants met the inclusion criteria and were included in this systematic review, with 33 studies included in the meta-analyses. Random-effects meta-analyses showed improvements in social competence ( g = 0.42, 95% confidence interval [CI] = [0.28, 0.56]) and emotional competence ( g = 0.33, 95% CI = [0.10, 0.56]), and decreases in challenging behavior ( g = −0.31, 95% CI = [−0.43, −0.19]). For social competence and challenging behavior, moderator analyses suggested interventions with a family component had statistically significant and larger effect sizes than those without a family component. Studies in which classroom teachers served as the intervention agent produced statistically significant but smaller effect sizes than when researchers or others implemented the intervention for challenging behavior. Conclusion: This systematic review and meta-analysis support using comprehensive social–emotional interventions for all children in a preschool classroom to improve their social–emotional competence and reduce challenging behavior.

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The Effects of Foods Embedded in Entertainment Media on Children’s Food Choices and Food Intake: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu12040964 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (4) ◽

pp. 964 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Victoria Villegas-Navas ◽

Maria-Jose Montero-Simo ◽

Rafael A. Araque-Padilla

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Food Choice ◽

Eating Behaviors ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Effect Sizes ◽

Entertainment Media ◽

Nutritional Values ◽

Moderating Variables ◽

Potential Factor ◽

Meta Analyses

While watching or playing with media, children are often confronted with food appearances. These food portrayals might be a potential factor that affects a child’s dietary behaviors. We aimed to comprehensively expound the effects of these types of food appearances on dietary outcomes of children. Our objectives were to synthetize the evidence of the experiments that study the effects of foods embedded in children’s entertainment media throughout a systematic review, to conduct two meta-analyses (food choice and intake) in order to quantify the effects, and to examine to what extent the effects of foods embedded in entertainment media varies across different moderating variables. We conducted a systematic search of five databases for studies published up to July 2018 regarding terms related to children and foods embedded in entertainment media. We identified 26 eligible articles, of which 13 (20 effect sizes) and 7 (13 effect sizes) were considered for a meta-analysis on food choice and intake, respectively. Most of the studies were assessed as having a middle risk of bias. Overall, food being embedded in entertainment media is a strategy that affects the eating behaviors of children. As most of the embedded foods in the included studies had low nutritional values, urgent measures are needed to address the problem of childhood obesity.

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Adolescent Sport Participation and Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology ◽

10.1123/jsep.2019-0235 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 42 (3) ◽

pp. 201-218

Author(s):

Michael J. Panza ◽

Scott Graupensperger ◽

Jennifer P. Agans ◽

Isabelle Doré ◽

Stewart A. Vella ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Sport Participation ◽

Causal Effect ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Effect Sizes ◽

Anxiety And Depression ◽

Organized Sport ◽

Protective Environment ◽

Meta Analyses ◽

The Relationship

Sport may protect against symptoms of mental disorders that are increasingly prevalent among adolescents. This systematic review explores the relationship between adolescent organized sport participation and self-reported symptoms of anxiety and depression. From 9,955 records screened, 29 unique articles were selected that included 61 effect sizes and 122,056 participants. Effects were clustered into four categories based on the operationalization of sport involvement: absence or presence of involvement, frequency of involvement, volume of involvement, and duration of participation. Results from the random-effects meta-analyses indicated that symptoms of anxiety and depression were significantly lower among sport-involved adolescents than in those not involved in sport, although this effect size was small in magnitude. Meta-regression was used to identify how age and sex explained heterogeneity in effects. Although these results do not signify a causal effect, they do support theorizing that sport participation during adolescence may be a protective environment against anxiety and depressive symptoms.

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Psychosocial Interventions for Family Carers of People With Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Journal of Aging and Health ◽

10.1177/0898264319899793 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 32 (9) ◽

pp. 1198-1213 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Áine Teahan ◽

Attracta Lafferty ◽

Eilish McAuliffe ◽

Amanda Phelan ◽

Liam O’Sullivan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Social Sciences ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Psychosocial Interventions ◽

Future Research ◽

Family Carers ◽

People With Dementia ◽

Meta Analyses ◽

Study Designs

Objective:This study aimed to review and synthesize findings of the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions aimed at improving outcomes for family carers of people with dementia. Method: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. We systematically searched the following databases: Cochrane, PubMed, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), PsycInfo, Excerpta Medica Database (EMBASE), and Applied Social Sciences Index and Abstracts (ASSIA). RevMan 5 software was used to conduct meta-analysis and subgroup analysis using a random-effects model. Results: The search yielded 22 high-quality intervention articles that were suitable for further meta-analysis. Meta-analysis revealed that psychosocial interventions have a small to moderate significant effect on carer burden (standardized mean difference [SMD] = −0.34, confidence interval [CI] = [−0.59, −0.09]), depression (SMD = −0.36, CI = [−0.60, −0.13]), and general health (SMD = 0.34, CI = [0.18, 0.51]). Discussion: Psychosocial interventions had a positive impact on carer outcomes; however, these results should be interpreted with caution, given the significant level of heterogeneity in study designs. Future research could examine contextual and implementation mechanisms underlying psychosocial interventions to develop effective support systems for family carers of people with dementia.

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Assessing Study Quality in Meta-Analysis

Human Communication Research ◽

10.1093/hcr/hqaa001 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 46 (2-3) ◽

pp. 334-342

Author(s):

Thomas Hugh Feeley

Keyword(s):

Meta Analysis ◽

Effect Sizes ◽

Study Quality ◽

Acceptable Standard ◽

Meta Analyses ◽

Relationship Of

Abstract An assumption of meta-analyses is made with regard to the quality of the primary studies included for analysis. Specifically, the process assumes each study is a valid estimation of a hypothesized relationship of interest. In instances when a primary study's quality is below an acceptable standard, one option is for the study be excluded from further analyses. Alternatively, studies of acceptable merit could be further investigated through moderator analyses in an attempt to explain heterogeneity among effect sizes due to quality elements. The current essay discusses methods for evaluating study quality before proposing guidelines for their assessment. It is recommended that future meta-analyses in communication include a dedicated section detailing how study quality is addressed when reviewing studies for inclusion.

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Can Psychological Interventions Reduce Perfectionism? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy ◽

10.1017/s1352465814000162 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 43 (6) ◽

pp. 705-731 ◽

Cited By ~ 74

Author(s):

Samantha Lloyd ◽

Ulrike Schmidt ◽

Mizanur Khondoker ◽

Kate Tchanturia

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Psychiatric Disorders ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

The Self ◽

Effect Sizes ◽

Psychological Interventions ◽

Personal Standards ◽

Socially Prescribed Perfectionism ◽

Concern Over Mistakes ◽

Meta Analyses

Background:Perfectionism is implicated in a range of psychiatric disorders, impedes treatment and is associated with poorer treatment outcomes.Aims:The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to summarize the existing evidence for psychological interventions targeting perfectionism in individuals with psychiatric disorders associated with perfectionism and/or elevated perfectionism.Method: Eight studies were identified and were analysed in meta-analyses. Meta-analyses were carried out for the Personal Standards and Concern over Mistakes subscales of the Frost Multi-Dimensional Perfectionism Scale (FMPS) and the Self Orientated Perfectionism and Socially Prescribed Perfectionism subscales of the Hewitt and Flett MPS (HMPS) in order to investigate change between pre and postintervention.Results:Large pooled effect sizes were found for the Personal Standards and Concern over Mistakes subscales of the FMPS and the Self Orientated Perfectionism subscale of the HMPS, whilst a medium sized effect was found for change in Socially Prescribed Perfectionism. Medium pooled effect sizes were also found for symptoms of anxiety and depression.Conclusions:There is some support that it is possible to significantly reduce perfectionism in individuals with clinical disorders associated with perfectionism and/or clinical levels of perfectionism. There is also some evidence that such interventions are associated with decreases in anxiety, depression, eating disorder and obsessive compulsive symptoms. Further research is needed in order to investigate the optimal dosage and format of such interventions as well as into specific disorders where there is a lack of evidence for their effectiveness.

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Group Differences Between Countries and Between Languages in Pain-Related Beliefs, Coping, and Catastrophizing in Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review

Pain Medicine ◽

10.1093/pm/pnz373 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 21 (9) ◽

pp. 1847-1862 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Saurab Sharma ◽

Alexandra Ferreira-Valente ◽

Amanda C de C. Williams ◽

J Haxby Abbott ◽

José Pais-Ribeiro ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Chronic Pain ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Effect Sizes ◽

Group Differences ◽

Study Quality ◽

Pain Beliefs ◽

Coping Responses ◽

Language Groups ◽

Country Differences

Abstract Objective To evaluate the extent to which pain-related beliefs, appraisals, coping, and catastrophizing differ between countries, language groups, and country economy. Design Systematic review. Methods Two independent reviewers searched 15 databases without restriction for date or language of publication. Studies comparing pain beliefs/appraisals, coping, or catastrophizing across two or more countries or language groups in adults with chronic pain (pain for longer than three months) were included. Two independent reviewers extracted data and performed the quality appraisal. Study quality was rated as low, moderate, or high using a 10-item modified STROBE checklist. Effect sizes were reported as small (0.20–0.49), medium (0.50–0.79), or large (≥0.80). Results We retrieved 1,365 articles, read 42 potential full texts, and included 10 (four moderate-quality, six low-quality) studies. A total of 6,797 adults with chronic pain (33% with chronic low back pain) were included from 16 countries. Meta-analysis was not performed because of heterogeneity in the studies. A total of 103 effect sizes were computed for individual studies, some of which indicated between-country differences in pain beliefs, coping, and catastrophizing. Of these, the majority of effect sizes for pain beliefs/appraisal (60%; eight large, eight medium, and eight small), for coping (60%; seven large, 11 medium, and 16 small), and for catastrophizing (50%; two medium, one small) evidenced statistically significant between-country differences, although study quality was low to moderate. Conclusions In 50% or more of the studies, mean scores in the measures of pain beliefs and appraisals, coping responses, and catastrophizing were significantly different between people from different countries.

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Taking Stock: A Meta-Analysis of Work Engagement in the Hospitality and Tourism Context

Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research ◽

10.1177/10963480211066958 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 109634802110669

Author(s):

Pattamol Kanjanakan ◽

Dan Zhu ◽

Tin Doan ◽

Peter B. Kim

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Work Engagement ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Empirical Studies ◽

Effect Sizes ◽

Hospitality And Tourism ◽

Meta Analyses ◽

Practical Implications ◽

Current Stage

Although a number of empirical studies on work engagement have been conducted in the context of hospitality and tourism, few efforts have been made to consolidate previous findings in this area. Hence, this article explores the current stage of work engagement studies and meta-analyses the relations of work engagement with its antecedents and outcomes in the hospitality and tourism context. Through a systematic review, 134 empirical studies (N = 43,043) published from 2008 to September 2020 were identified. Given that the findings include the trends within work engagement studies and the effect sizes and variabilities of associated relationships, this study contributes to the hospitality and tourism literature by providing a useful reference for future researchers. The findings are discussed in light of their theoretical and practical implications.

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