scholarly journals The Impact of Brief Alcohol Interventions in Primary Healthcare: A Systematic Review of Reviews

2013 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. O'Donnell ◽  
P. Anderson ◽  
D. Newbury-Birch ◽  
B. Schulte ◽  
C. Schmidt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Primary Healthcare ◽  
Alcohol Interventions ◽  
Review Of Reviews ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Climate Change, Weather, Housing Precarity, and Homelessness: A Systematic Review of Reviews

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 5812
Author(s):  
Mariya Bezgrebelna ◽  
Kwame McKenzie ◽  
Samantha Wells ◽  
Arun Ravindran ◽  
Michael Kral ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Green Infrastructure ◽  
Temperature Extremes ◽  
Weather Extremes ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Review Of Reviews ◽  
The Impact

This systematic review of reviews was conducted to examine housing precarity and homelessness in relation to climate change and weather extremes internationally. In a thematic analysis of 15 reviews (5 systematic and 10 non-systematic), the following themes emerged: risk factors for homelessness/housing precarity, temperature extremes, health concerns, structural factors, natural disasters, and housing. First, an increased risk of homelessness has been found for people who are vulnerably housed and populations in lower socio-economic positions due to energy insecurity and climate change-induced natural hazards. Second, homeless/vulnerably-housed populations are disproportionately exposed to climatic events (temperature extremes and natural disasters). Third, the physical and mental health of homeless/vulnerably-housed populations is projected to be impacted by weather extremes and climate change. Fourth, while green infrastructure may have positive effects for homeless/vulnerably-housed populations, housing remains a major concern in urban environments. Finally, structural changes must be implemented. Recommendations for addressing the impact of climate change on homelessness and housing precarity were generated, including interventions focusing on homelessness/housing precarity and reducing the effects of weather extremes, improved housing and urban planning, and further research on homelessness/housing precarity and climate change. To further enhance the impact of these initiatives, we suggest employing the Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA).

scholarly journals OP64 The impact of political economy on population health: a systematic review of reviews

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
G McCartney ◽  
W Hearty ◽  
J Arnot ◽  
F Popham ◽  
A Cumbers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Political Economy ◽  
Population Health ◽  
Review Of Reviews ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals The impacts of collaboration between local health care and non-health care organizations and factors shaping how they work: a systematic review of reviews

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hugh Alderwick ◽  
Andrew Hutchings ◽  
Adam Briggs ◽  
Nicholas Mays
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Population Health ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Health Care Organizations ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Local Health Care ◽  
Review Of Reviews ◽  
Evidence Of Impact ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Policymakers in many countries promote collaboration between health care organizations and other sectors as a route to improving population health. Local collaborations have been developed for decades. Yet little is known about the impact of cross-sector collaboration on health and health equity. Methods We carried out a systematic review of reviews to synthesize evidence on the health impacts of collaboration between local health care and non-health care organizations, and to understand the factors affecting how these partnerships functioned. We searched four databases and included 36 studies (reviews) in our review. We extracted data from these studies and used Nvivo 12 to help categorize the data. We assessed risk of bias in the studies using standardized tools. We used a narrative approach to synthesizing and reporting the data. Results The 36 studies we reviewed included evidence on varying forms of collaboration in diverse contexts. Some studies included data on collaborations with broad population health goals, such as preventing disease and reducing health inequalities. Others focused on collaborations with a narrower focus, such as better integration between health care and social services. Overall, there is little convincing evidence to suggest that collaboration between local health care and non-health care organizations improves health outcomes. Evidence of impact on health services is mixed. And evidence of impact on resource use and spending are limited and mixed. Despite this, many studies report on factors associated with better or worse collaboration. We grouped these into five domains: motivation and purpose, relationships and cultures, resources and capabilities, governance and leadership, and external factors. But data linking factors in these domains to collaboration outcomes is sparse. Conclusions In theory, collaboration between local health care and non-health care organizations might contribute to better population health. But we know little about which kinds of collaborations work, for whom, and in what contexts. The benefits of collaboration may be hard to deliver, hard to measure, and overestimated by policymakers. Ultimately, local collaborations should be understood within their macro-level political and economic context, and as one component within a wider system of factors and interventions interacting to shape population health.

The Causes of the Causes: A Systematic Review of Reviews of the Impact of Political Economy on Population Health

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerry McCartney ◽  
Wendy Hearty ◽  
Julie Arnot ◽  
Frank Popham ◽  
Andrew Cumbers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Political Economy ◽  
Population Health ◽  
Review Of Reviews ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Thyroid sequelae of COVID-19: a systematic review of reviews

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pierpaolo Trimboli ◽  
Chiara Camponovo ◽  
Lorenzo Scappaticcio ◽  
Giuseppe Bellastella ◽  
Arnoldo Piccardo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Thyroid Disease ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Endocrine Disorders ◽  
Low T3 ◽  
Review Of Reviews ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has the potential to cause multi-organ effects including endocrine disorders. The impact of COVID-19 on the thyroid gland has been described but several aspects have to be clarified. The systematic review was conceived to achieve more solid information about: 1) which thyroid disease or dysfunction should be expected in COVID-19 patients; 2) whether thyroid patients have a higher risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection; 3) whether the management has to be adapted in thyroid patient when infected. The literature was searched by two authors independently. A 5-step search strategy was a priori adopted. Only reviews focused on the relationship between thyroid and COVID-19 were included. The last search was performed on February 21st 2021. Two-hundred-forty-seven records was initially found and nine reviews were finally included. The reviews identified several potential thyroid consequences in COVID-19 patients, such as thyrotoxicosis, low-T3 syndrome and subacute thyroiditis, while no relevant data were found regarding the potential impact of COVID-19 on the management of patients on thyroid treatment. The present systematic review of reviews found that: 1) patients diagnosed with COVID-19 can develop thyroid dysfunction, frequently non-thyroidal illness syndrome when hospitalized in intensive care unit, 2) having a thyroid disease does not increase the risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection, 3) thyroid patients do not need a COVID-19-adapted follow-up. Anyway, several factors, such as critical illness and medications, could affect thyroid laboratory tests.

scholarly journals Mental health among healthcare workers and other vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 pandemic and other coronavirus outbreaks: A rapid systematic review

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. e0254821
Author(s):  
Eleonora P. Uphoff ◽  
Chiara Lombardo ◽  
Gordon Johnston ◽  
Lauren Weeks ◽  
Mark Rodgers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Health Impacts ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Review Of Reviews ◽  
The Impact

Introduction Although most countries and healthcare systems worldwide have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, some groups of the population may be more vulnerable to detrimental effects of the pandemic on mental health than others. The aim of this systematic review was to synthesise evidence currently available from systematic reviews on the impact of COVID-19 and other coronavirus outbreaks on mental health for groups of the population thought to be at increased risk of detrimental mental health impacts. Materials and methods We conducted a systematic review of reviews on adults and children residing in a country affected by a coronavirus outbreak and belonging to a group considered to be at risk of experiencing mental health inequalities. Data were collected on symptoms or diagnoses of any mental health condition, quality of life, suicide or attempted suicide. The protocol for this systematic review was registered in the online PROSPERO database prior to commencing the review (https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=194264). Results We included 25 systematic reviews. Most reviews included primary studies of hospital workers from multiple countries. Reviews reported variable estimates for the burden of symptoms of mental health problems among acute healthcare workers, COVID-19 patients with physical comorbidities, and children and adolescents. No evaluations of interventions were identified. Risk- and protective factors, mostly for healthcare workers, showed the importance of personal factors, the work environment, and social networks for mental health. Conclusions This review of reviews based on primary studies conducted in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic shows a lack of evidence on mental health interventions and mental health impacts on vulnerable groups in the population.

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