scholarly journals A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF INTERVENTION TO REDUCE MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS: HAND AND ARM DISORDERS

2015 ◽  
Vol 77 (27) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayuni Nabilah Alias ◽  
Karmegam Karuppiah ◽  
Shamsul Bahri Mohd Tamrin ◽  
Emilia Zainal Abidin ◽  
Umi Kalsom Mohd Shafiei
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorder ◽  
Systematic Search ◽  
Large Impact ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Ergonomic Interventions ◽  
Research Studies

Despite with countless number of incidence related to musculoskeletal disorders among workers, there are lot of studies that come out with interventions in order to reduce musculoskeletal disorders. Musculoskeletal disorders continue to give a large impact and challenge towards employer and employee in many different sectors. This article had reviewed the literature that related to intervention to reduce musculoskeletal disorders of the hand and arm. 5 databases were reviewed to identify studies related to intervention to reduce musculoskeletal disorders of the hand and arm among workers. In order to identify and classify research studies, specific keywords (ergonomic, musculoskeletal disorder, hand and arm disorders, occupation, injury, intervention and prevention) were identified and used in a systematic search to guide the discovery of relevant studies. Included studies were reviewed and interventions were assessed. As overall, 312 titles were discovered during the search and only 6 studies that were related to hand and arm disorders and met inclusion criteria. Within these 6 studies, this review identified ergonomic interventions in terms of training, program and workstation redesign. The positive outcomes after the implementation of these interventions, there were significant reduction related to hand and arm disorders among workers. As conclusion, interventions that had been implemented in these 6 studies and significant reduction of musculoskeletal disorders, there is need to do further research in order to propose ergonomic designs for the workers in workplace

scholarly journals Prolactin in multiple sclerosis

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Zhornitsky ◽  
V Wee Yong ◽  
Samuel Weiss ◽  
Luanne M Metz
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Animal Model ◽  
Optic Neuritis ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Systematic Search ◽  
Clinical Relapse ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Hypothalamic Lesions ◽  
The Impact

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is more common among women than men. MS often goes into remission during pregnancy, when prolactin (PRL) levels are known to be high. In an animal model of demyelination, PRL promoted myelin repair, suggesting it has potential as a remyelinating therapy in MS. In this systematic review, we examined the known associations between PRL and MS, in order to elucidate its potential role in the pathophysiology and treatment of MS. A systematic search was performed in the electronic databases PubMed and EMBASE, using the keywords "prolactin" AND “multiple sclerosis.” The inclusion criteria were met by 23 studies. These studies suggested to us that elevated PRL may be more common in MS patients than in controls. Hyperprolactinemia may also be associated with clinical relapse in MS, especially among patients with hypothalamic lesions or optic neuritis; however, it is unknown if this is a cause or consequence of a relapse. Overall, most people with MS have normal PRL levels. The impact of PRL on MS outcomes remains unclear.

scholarly journals Sarcopenic is associated with hypertension in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tingting Bai ◽  
Fang Fang ◽  
Feika Li ◽  
Yan Ren ◽  
Jiaan Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Asian Group ◽  
Research Studies

Abstract BackgroundBoth sarcopenia and handgrip strength have been observed association with hypertension. However, the results in different studies were inconsistent. In the current study, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to reveal the association between sarcopenia, handgrip strength, and hypertension in older adults.MethodsPubMed, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and EMBASE databases were searched from inception to 15 November, 2019for original research studies. The studies that addressed the association between sarcopenia, handgrip strength, and hypertension were included and summarized.Results19 studies met the inclusion criteria and a total of 21301 were included in the meta-analysis. Eight eligible studiesreported the odd ratios (ORs) of hypertension and the ORs ranged from 0.41 to 4.38. When pooled the ORs together, the summarized ORs was 1.29 [95% confidence interval (CI) =1.00-1.67]. The summarized ORs for the Asian group 1.50 (95% CI=1.35-1.67) was significantly higher than that of Caucasian group 1.08 (95% CI=0.39-2.97). Eleven studies provided the data on association between handgrip strength and hypertension. The overall ORs and 95% CI was 0.99 (95% CI=0.80-1.23), showing no association.ConclusionSarcopenia was associated with hypertension but no correlation was found between handgrip strength and hypertension in older adults.

scholarly journals Temporal Synchrony in Autism: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mina Murat Baldwin ◽  
Zhuoni Xiao ◽  
Aja Louise Murray
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Temporal Processing ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Systematic Search ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Temporal Synchrony ◽  
Intervention Method ◽  
The Difference

A large number of studies have reported that autistic individuals show differences in their performance on temporal asynchrony tasks as compared to neurotypical individuals. Specifically, autistic individuals appear to show a reduced tendency towards synchrony. However, the evidence has hitherto not been reviewed in a systematic way, making it difficult to be sure of the magnitude and generalisability of the difference across different tasks and contexts. The present review aimed to systematically collect and synthesise the data on various types of temporal synchrony in autism across all ages in order to address this gap. A systematic search of the EBSCO, OVID, Web of Science, and Scopus databases was conducted, and the search strategies involved keywords and synonyms for “autism”, “temporal” and “synchrony”. Thirty-two studies were identified that met our inclusion criteria: 13 in the domain of audio-visual; three in audio-motor; three in visuo-tactile; three in visuo-motor; three in social motor; and five in conversational synchrony. An additional two studies focused on adapting an intervention method to improve interpersonal temporal synchrony in autistic individuals. The findings suggest that autistic participants showed reduced synchrony tendencies in every category of temporal synchrony that was reviewed. The findings are discussed in relation to existing knowledge of temporal processing and integration differences in autism. Limitations, future directions and potential clinical implications are also discussed.

scholarly journals Towards Developing a Model for the Evaluation of Hospital Disaster Resilience: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeed Fallah Aliabadi ◽  
Abbas Ostadtaghizadeh ◽  
Ali Ardalan ◽  
Farin Fatemi ◽  
Bijan Khazaei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Full Text ◽  
System Performance ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Acceptable Level ◽  
Disaster Resilience ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Essential Services ◽  
Resilience Indicators ◽  
Research Studies

Abstract Background: Hospitals play a vital role in disaster stricken regions. The resilient hospitals will be able to provide essential services to affected people and it can mitigate the risk of injuries during and after disasters. This study aimed to obtain the indicators required for the evaluation of hospital resilience. Methods: This systematic review was conducted in 2018. Through this systematic review, international electronic databases were investigated for the research studies published in English. The exclusion and inclusion criteria were determined to extract the hospital resilience indicators. These indicators will be used in order to develop a model to keep the system performance at an acceptable level during disasters. Results: Out of 1794 research studies published until September 2018, 89 articles and guidelines with full text were surveyed. Thirty-two articles and guidelines were then selected and analyzed to collect the indicators related to hospital disaster resilience (HDR). The domains and the indicators were extracted from these selected research studies. The authors collected and categorized them into three domains and twenty seven subdomains. The three domains included constructive, infrastructural, and administrative resilience. The relevant indicators were designed for each subdomain to assess HDR. Conclusion : Since diverse indicators affect hospital resilience, other studies should be conducted to propose some models or tools to quantify the hospital resilience in different countries and scopes with an all hazards approach.

The psychosocial needs of refugee children and youth and best practices for filling these needs: A systematic review

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 186-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cisse Nakeyar ◽  
Victoria Esses ◽  
Graham J Reid
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Refugee Children ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Psychosocial Needs ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Security Culture ◽  
Research Reporting ◽  
Current Review ◽  
Study Inclusion

Conflict across the globe has displaced over 16.1 million refugees, with approximately half under the age of 18. Despite the number of young refugees, there is a dearth of research reporting on the needs of refugee children and youth. The purpose of this systematic review is to begin to fill this gap by summarizing what we know about the needs of refugee children and youth (5–18 years old). Eighteen manuscripts met the study inclusion criteria. In these studies, the identified needs of refugee children and youth were primarily in the domains of social support, security, culture, and education. Several strategies were identified as facilitating their integration, such as mentorship programs. The current review can help inform future integration programs designed for refugee children and youth. Supporting the integration of refugee children and youth, and their families, promotes positive outcomes and is beneficial for both refugees and members of host communities.

Associations between pornography exposure, body image and sexual body image: A systematic review

2020 ◽  
pp. 135910532096708
Author(s):  
Georgios Paslakis ◽  
Carlos Chiclana Actis ◽  
Gemma Mestre-Bach
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Systematic Search ◽  
Heterosexual Men ◽  
Compelling Evidence ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Sexual Body

There is evidence for associations between pornography exposure and sexual behaviors of adults and adolescents. Here, we review associations between pornography exposure and body image/sexual body image. Using a systematic search, we found 26 studies meeting inclusion criteria. Compelling evidence shows that frequency of pornography exposure is associated with negatively perceived body image and sexual body image; both heterosexual men and women appear to be affected. Due to scarcity of studies in adolescents and non-heterosexual samples, findings cannot be generalized to adolescents or individuals who identify as sexual minorities. Implications and future directions are discussed.

A Systematic Review of Supported Accommodation Programs for People Released From Custody

2017 ◽  
Vol 62 (8) ◽  
pp. 2174-2194
Author(s):  
Bethany Growns ◽  
Stuart A. Kinner ◽  
Elizabeth Conroy ◽  
Eileen Baldry ◽  
Sarah Larney
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Risk Of Bias ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Correctional Setting ◽  
Supported Accommodation ◽  
Rigorous Research ◽  
Transitional Group ◽  
Program Characteristics ◽  
Participant Outcomes

One of the challenges that people recently released from custody face is securing housing. Many individuals rely on supported accommodation programs for housing in the immediate post-release period. However, the value of supported accommodation programs in producing positive criminal justice and health outcomes for people released from custody has not been widely examined. This article reviews the current literature on supported accommodation programs and the elements of these services that contribute to positive outcomes for individuals released from custody. We focused on programs that provided temporary, transitional group residences for adults recently released from a correctional setting. The systematic review identified only nine publications that met the inclusion criteria. Studies were frequently at high risk of bias and few consistent findings emerged about either effectiveness of accommodation programs or program characteristics associated with participant outcomes. Methodologically rigorous research is needed to determine the effectiveness of post-release supported accommodation programs.

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