scholarly journals Systematic scoping review protocol for clinical prediction rules (CPRs) in the management of patients with spinal cord injuries

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. e025076 ◽  
Author(s):  
Blake Boggenpoel ◽  
Vuyolwethu Madasa ◽  
Tarryn Jeftha ◽  
Conran Joseph
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Impact Analysis ◽  
Spinal Cord Injuries ◽  
Prediction Models ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Clinical Prediction ◽  
Clinical Prediction Rules ◽  
Prediction Rules ◽  
Review Protocol

IntroductionThe upsurge in the use of clinical prediction models in general medical practice is a result of evidence-based practice. However, the total number of clinical prediction rules (CPRs) currently being used or undergoing impact analysis in the management of patients who have sustained spinal cord injuries (SCIs) is unknown. This scoping review protocol will describe the current CPRs being used and highlight their possible strengths and weaknesses in SCI management.Methods and analysisArksey and O’Malley’s scoping review framework will be used. The following databases will be searched to identify relevant literature relating to the use of CPRs in the management of patients who have sustained an SCI: PubMed, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), ScienceDirect, EBSCOhost, Medline, OvidMedline and Google Scholar. Grey literature as well as reference lists of included studies will be searched. All studies relating to the use of CPRs in the management of patients with SCIs will be included. Literature searches and data extraction will be performed independently by two groups of reviewers.Ethics and disseminationEthical clearance is not required for this scoping review study since only secondary data sources will be used. The findings of this review will be disseminated by means of peer-reviewed publication and conference proceedings. The final paper will be submitted for publication. Results of this review will also be presented at relevant conferences and disseminated to important stakeholders such as practicing physicians within specialised spinal care facilities within South Africa.

The effect of age and injury severity on clinical prediction rules for ambulation among individuals with spinal cord injury

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (10) ◽  
pp. 1666-1675
Author(s):  
Einat Engel-Haber ◽  
Gabi Zeilig ◽  
Simi Haber ◽  
Lynn Worobey ◽  
Steven Kirshblum
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Injury Severity ◽  
Clinical Prediction ◽  
Clinical Prediction Rules ◽  
Prediction Rules ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Effect Of Age

scholarly journals Clinical prediction models to diagnose neonatal sepsis: a scoping review protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. e039712
Author(s):  
Samuel R Neal ◽  
David Musorowegomo ◽  
Hannah Gannon ◽  
Mario Cortina Borja ◽  
Michelle Heys ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Neonatal Sepsis ◽  
Prediction Models ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Clinical Prediction ◽  
Clinical Prediction Models ◽  
Scoping Reviews ◽  
Review Protocol

IntroductionNeonatal sepsis is responsible for significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Diagnosis is often difficult due to non-specific clinical features and the unavailability of laboratory tests in many low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Clinical prediction models have the potential to improve diagnostic accuracy and rationalise antibiotic usage in neonatal units, which may result in reduced antimicrobial resistance and improved neonatal outcomes. In this paper, we outline our scoping review protocol to map the literature concerning clinical prediction models to diagnose neonatal sepsis. We aim to provide an overview of existing models and evidence underlying their use and compare prediction models between high-income countries and LMICs.Methods and analysisThe protocol was developed with reference to recommendations by the Joanna Briggs Institute. Searches will include six electronic databases (Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, Global Index Medicus and the Cochrane Library) supplemented by hand searching of reference lists and citation analysis on included studies. No time period restrictions will be applied but only studies published in English or Spanish will be included. Screening and data extraction will be performed independently by two reviewers, with a third reviewer used to resolve conflicts. The results will be reported by narrative synthesis in line with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews guidelines.Ethics and disseminationThe nature of the scoping review methodology means that this study does not require ethical approval. Results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations, as well as through engagement with peers and relevant stakeholders.

scholarly journals Framework for the impact analysis and implementation of Clinical Prediction Rules (CPRs)

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Wallace ◽  
◽  
Susan M Smith ◽  
Rafael Perera-Salazar ◽  
Paul Vaucher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Impact Analysis ◽  
Clinical Prediction ◽  
Clinical Prediction Rules ◽  
Prediction Rules ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Impact analysis studies of clinical prediction rules relevant to primary care: a systematic review

BMJ Open ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. e009957 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Wallace ◽  
Maike J M Uijen ◽  
Barbara Clyne ◽  
Atieh Zarabzadeh ◽  
Claire Keogh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Impact Analysis ◽  
Clinical Prediction ◽  
Clinical Prediction Rules ◽  
Prediction Rules

scholarly journals Hypnotherapy for Procedural Pain and Distress in Children: A scoping Review Protocol

Pain Medicine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daly Geagea ◽  
Zephanie Tyack ◽  
Roy Kimble ◽  
Lars Eriksson ◽  
Vince Polito ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Procedural Pain ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Pharmacological Agents ◽  
Review Protocol ◽  
Meta Analyses

Abstract Objective Inadequately treated pain and distress elicited by medical procedures can put children at higher risks of acute and chronic biopsychosocial sequelae. Children can benefit from hypnotherapy, a psychological tailored intervention, as an adjunct to pharmacological agents to address the multiple components of pain and distress. Despite providing evidence on the effectiveness and potential superiority of hypnotherapy to other psychological interventions, research on hypnotherapy for paediatric procedural pain and distress has been predominantly limited to oncology and needle procedures. Plus, there is a lack of reporting of intervention manuals, factors influencing hypnotic responding, pain unpleasantness outcomes, theoretical frameworks, adverse events, as well as barriers and facilitators to the feasibility of delivering the intervention and study procedures. The proposed review aims to map the range and nature of the evidence on hypnotherapy for procedural pain and distress in children to identify gaps in literature and areas requiring further investigation. Methods This review will follow the Arksey and O'Malley (2005) methodology and incorporate additional scoping review recommendations by The Joanna Briggs Institute and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses. Relevant studies will be identified through searching published literature databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, Embase, CINAHL, Scopus and Web of Science) and grey literature in addition to hand-searching of reference lists and key journals. Two authors will independently screen titles and abstracts of search results followed by full-texts review against eligibility criteria. Conclusion Findings are anticipated to guide future research and inform the development of tailored hypnotic interventions in children.

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