Low vision rehabilitation in improving the quality of life for patients with impaired vision: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 52 randomized clinical trials: Retraction

Abstract Background Nowadays, it is difficult to establish a specific method of intervention by the pharmacist and its clinical repercussions. Our aim was to identify interventions by pharmacists integrated within an interdisciplinary team for chronic complex patients (CCPs) and determine which of them produce the best results. Methods A systematic review (SR) was performed based on PICO(d) question (2008–18): (Population): CCPs; (Intervention): carried out by health system pharmacists in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team; (Comparator): any; (Outcome): clinical and health resources usage outcomes; (Design): meta-analysis, SR and randomized clinical trials. Results Nine articles were included: one SR and eight randomized clinical trials. The interventions consisted mainly in putting in order the pharmacotherapy and the review of the medication adequacy, medication reconciliation in transition of care and educational intervention for health professionals. Only one showed significant improvements in mortality (27.9% vs. 38.5%; HR = 1.49; P = 0.026), two in health-related quality of life [according to EQ-5D (European Quality of Life—5 Dimensions) and EQ-VAS (European Quality of Life—Visual Analog Scale) tests] and four in other health-related results (subjective self-assessment scales, falls or episodes of delirium and negative health outcomes associated with medication). Significant differences between groups were found in hospital stay and frequency of visits to the emergency department. No better results were observed in hospitalization rate. Otherwise, one study measured cost utility and found a cost of €45 987 per quality-adjusted life year gained due to the intervention. Conclusions It was not possible to determine with certainty which interventions produce the best results in CCPs. The clinical heterogeneity of the studies and the short follow-up of most studies probably contributed to this uncertainty.

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Effect of pelvic floor muscle training on postpartum sexual function and quality of life: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials

Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.1016/j.tjog.2019.09.003 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 58 (6) ◽

pp. 737-747 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Zahra Hadizadeh-Talasaz ◽

Ramin Sadeghi ◽

Talaat Khadivzadeh

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Clinical Trials ◽

Sexual Function ◽

Pelvic Floor ◽

Pelvic Floor Muscle Training ◽

Pelvic Floor Muscle ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Muscle Training

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Dance for People with Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review

Current Alzheimer Research ◽

10.2174/1567205016666190725151614 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (10) ◽

pp. 919-933 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Alicia Ruiz-Muelle ◽

María Mar López-Rodríguez

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Alzheimer’S Disease ◽

Alzheimer's Disease ◽

Clinical Trials ◽

Cognitive Function ◽

Dance Therapy ◽

Randomized Clinical Trials ◽

Future Research

Background: In recent years, several reviews have addressed the effectiveness of dance therapy in dementia, healthy older adults, or the elderly in general. However, reviews regarding the effect of this therapy exclusively on patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease have not been found. Objective: The purpose of this study is to review the available literature describing clinical trials which explore the effects of dancing on psychological and physical outcomes, functionality, cognitive function, and quality of life in patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, this review aims to assess the quality of studies that perform dance therapy interventions in these patients. Methods: This study is a systematic review of randomized and non-randomized clinical trials regarding the effect of intervention including a dancing activity in people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Results: In total, the evidence for this review rests on 12 studies with a total of 349 participants. The findings of this mini-review confirm the positive effect of dance therapy on physical and cognitive function, functionality, psychological outcomes, and quality of life in people with Alzheimer's disease. Conclusion: Most of the studies implementing dance as part of the therapeutic treatment has shown to improve or slow the worsening in the quality of life of patients with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. Future research focused on these patients should use a more exhaustive methodology and make a more detailed description of these kind of interventions.

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