Adoption of peer review of literature search strategies in knowledge synthesis from 2009 to 2018: An overview

The number of people with cancer and the need for palliative care among this population is increasing in the United States. Despite this growing need, several barriers exist to the utilization of palliative care in oncology. The purpose of this study was to synthesize the evidence on the barriers to palliative care utilization in an oncology population. A systematic review of literature was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. PubMed, CINAHL, and Psych Info databases were used for the literature search. Articles were included if they: 1) focused on cancer, (2) examined and discussed barriers to palliative care, and c) were peer reviewed, published in English, and had an accessible full text. A total of 29 studies (8 quantitative, 18 qualitative, and 3 mixed-methods) were identified and synthesized for this review. The sample size of the included studies ranged from 10 participants to 313 participants. The barriers to palliative care were categorized into barriers related to the patient and family, b) barriers related to providers, and c) barriers related to the healthcare system or policy. The factors identified in this review provide guidance for intervention development to mitigate the existing barriers and facilitate the use palliative care in individuals with cancer.

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Reporting standards for literature searches and report inclusion criteria: Making research syntheses more transparent and easy to replicate

10.31234/osf.io/fj34p ◽

2016 ◽

Author(s):

Hannah Moshontz

Keyword(s):

Literature Search ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Research Synthesis ◽

Search Strategies ◽

Reference Database ◽

Synthesis Methods ◽

Reporting Standards ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Literature Searches ◽

Made In

A complete description of the literature search, including the criteria used for the inclusion of reports after they have been located, used in a research synthesis or meta-analysis is critical if subsequent researchers are to accurately evaluate and reproduce a synthesis' methods and results. Based on previous guidelines and new suggestions, we present a set of focused and detailed standards for reporting the methods used in a literature search. The guidelines cover five search strategies: reference database searches, journal and bibliography searches, searches of the reference lists of reports, citation searches, and direct contact searches. First, we bring together all the unique recommendations made in existing guidelines for research synthesis. Second, we identify gaps in reporting standards for search strategies. Third, we address these gaps by providing new reporting recommendations. Our hope is to facilitate successful evaluation and replication of research synthesis results.

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Pharmacotherapy in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for the Clinician ◽

10.1007/978-981-15-1346-6_10 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 195-215

Author(s):

Latha P. Rao

Keyword(s):

Literature Search ◽

Maxillofacial Surgery ◽

Medical Professionals ◽

Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery ◽

Pharmacological Properties ◽

Review Of Literature ◽

Surgical Practice ◽

Inflammatory Drugs ◽

Prescribed Medicines ◽

Anti Inflammatory

AbstractThe field of pharmacology has always fascinated medical professionals—the ability to cure a disease by prescribing medicine is very tempting. Medical and surgical specialties benefit from the correct use of drugs, and oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) is no exception. Antibiotics, analgesics, and anti-inflammatory drugs are among commonly prescribed medicines in a maxillofacial surgical practice. Umpteen number of literature studies are available on the usage of these medicines in maxillofacial surgery. A review of literature is attempted in this chapter to reach a consensus in matters pertaining to these drugs. The task was in no way an easy one as no two studies compared the same group of medicines or similar pharmacological properties. The key facts, which have emerged from this literature search, have been projected in this chapter.

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Capecitabine-induced myopericarditis – A case report and review of literature

Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice ◽

10.1177/1078155218774871 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 25 (4) ◽

pp. 1006-1010 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Sydney Saunders ◽

Maria Anwar

Keyword(s):

Adverse Drug Reaction ◽

Drug Reaction ◽

Case Report ◽

Literature Search ◽

Case Reports ◽

Locally Advanced ◽

Rectal Adenocarcinoma ◽

Review Of Literature ◽

Medication Discontinuation ◽

Laboratory Investigations

Objective To describe a possible case of capecitabine-induced myopericarditis in a patient at the Cardio-Oncology Clinic in Calgary, AB. Design A literature search and adverse drug reaction assessment with the Naranjo tool was conducted. Results A 39-year-old male with recurrent locally advanced rectal adenocarcinoma presented two days after adjuvant treatment with capecitabine and oxaliplatin complaining of intermittent, severe interscapular pain. Based on symptoms, laboratory investigations, and imaging, the patient was diagnosed with acute myopericarditis. Management included aspirin, colchicine, and discontinuing adjuvant chemotherapy. A literature review revealed one case report of capecitabine-induced myopericarditis; however, more data were found regarding the cardiotoxicity of fluorouracil, for which capecitabine is a pro-drug. No case reports were found for oxaliplatin. Conclusion Due to the timeline of capecitabine administration, symptom onset, and improvement upon medication discontinuation, capecitabine is the probable cause of the myopericarditis. Although rare, it is important to consider the possibility of myopericarditis in patients receiving a fluoropyrimidine who present with cardiovascular symptoms.

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Basic Literature Search Strategies

Introduction to Quality and Safety Education for Nurses ◽

10.1891/9780826121844.0011 ◽

2014 ◽

Author(s):

J Scott. Thomson ◽

Ashley Currier ◽

Mary Gillaspy

Keyword(s):

Literature Search ◽

Search Strategies

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The effects of shoe collar height on ankle sprain mechanics in athletes: A review of literature

Journal of Orthopaedics Trauma and Rehabilitation ◽

10.1177/2210491720950325 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 27 (2) ◽

pp. 221-230

Author(s):

Jojo Hoi-Ching Lai ◽

Samuel KK Ling ◽

Patrick Cacho ◽

SW Mok ◽

Patrick SH Yung

Keyword(s):

Ankle Sprain ◽

Muscle Activation ◽

Literature Search ◽

Dynamic Testing ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Future Research ◽

Systematic Literature Search ◽

Review Of Literature ◽

Weak Evidence ◽

Future Direction

Background: Our aim was to conduct a review to summarize the existing information regarding the effects of shoe collar height in altering ankle sprain mechanics in athletes. Methods: A systematic literature search of PubMed, Embase, MEDLINE, and SPORTDiscus was conducted in September 2019. Results: There were 10 studies published from 1993 to 2019 that were included. Most studies showed high-top shoes limited ankle sprain kinematics and increased resistance to inversion moment in static but not dynamic testing. High-top shoes were associated with delayed pre-landing ankle evertor muscle activation and smaller electromyography amplitudes. Conclusions: There is currently weak evidence to support that high-top shoes can limit ankle sprain kinematics in dynamic testing. Further studies with more consistent study interventions and outcome variables are needed to definitively establish the effects of shoe collar height on ankle sprain mechanics in athletes. The Translational Potential of this Article: Multiple studies on the effects of shoe collar height and ankle sprain mechanics have been performed but there is a lack of consistency in terms of study design, intervention, and outcome measures. A formal systematic review and meta-analysis were not applicable due to the heterogeneity of studies, and mixed results from these studies can be confusing to interpret, making further research on this topic difficult as a result of lack of future direction. We summarized the existing literature on this topic to provide a clearer picture and guide future research on this controversial matter.

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Possible recurrence of keratocyst in nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome: A review of literature

European Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.4103/1305-7456.119090 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 07 (S 01) ◽

pp. S126-S134 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Bassel Tarakji ◽

Kusai Baroudi ◽

Salah Hanouneh ◽

Saleh Naser Azzeghaiby ◽

Mohammad Zakaria Nassani

Keyword(s):

Basal Cell Carcinoma ◽

Cell Carcinoma ◽

Basal Cell ◽

Literature Search ◽

Case Series ◽

General Treatment ◽

Review Of Literature ◽

National Library ◽

Growth Capacity ◽

Significant Growth

ABSTRACTThis review will highlight some current areas of difficulty or controversy in diagnosis and treatment of nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome (NBCCS). The odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) has significant growth capacity and recurrence potential and is occasionally indicative of the NBCCS. The objective of this study is to clarify the causes of the recurrence of OKC in NBCCS. A literature search was conducted using Medline, accessed via the National Library of Medicine PubMed interface, searching for articles relating to the cause of recurrence of keratocyst in NBCCS written in English. This study has described the previous and the current outcomes of the treatment of OKC (recurrent cause). A protocol was then agreed to search for the possible causes of keratocyst recurrence in NBCCS. The general treatment of other manifestation of NBCCS has excluded from this study. Studies describing cohort, case series and miscellaneous clinical reports were retrieved and evaluated from 2010 to 2012.

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ADHD Research in Arab Countries: A Systematic Review of Literature

Journal of Attention Disorders ◽

10.1177/1087054715623047 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 23 (13) ◽

pp. 1531-1545

Author(s):

Jamal M. Alkhateeb ◽

Muna S. Alhadidi

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Systematic Reviews ◽

Literature Search ◽

Arab Countries ◽

Social Aspects ◽

Review Of Literature ◽

Prevalence Studies ◽

Education Resources ◽

Information Center

Objective: No systematic reviews could be identified in the literature that address ADHD research in Arab countries. In an attempt to help fill this gap, this systematic review was undertaken. Method: An electronic literature search of ADHD studies carried out in Arab countries was done by using Google Scholar, PsycINFO, PubMed, Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), and Arabpsynet. Results: The search yielded 58 studies (10 studies on psychoeducational and social aspects of ADHD, 26 prevalence studies and two reviews of epidemiology of ADHD, and 22 studies on risk factors and comorbidities in ADHD). Conclusion: Although there has been an increase in ADHD research in Arab countries in recent years, this research remains relatively sparse and used methods and procedures that limit the generalizability of the findings.

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