scholarly journals Pulmonary rehabilitation for pneumoconiosis: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. e025891 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hulei Zhao ◽  
Yang Xie ◽  
Jiajia Wang ◽  
Xuanlin Li ◽  
Jiansheng Li
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Pulmonary Rehabilitation ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Biomedical Literature ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Diffuse Fibrosis ◽  
China National Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Ethical Approval ◽  
St George's Respiratory Questionnaire ◽  
Randomised Controlled

IntroductionPneumoconiosis is characterised by diffuse fibrosis in lung tissue, and its incidence is on the rise. At present, there are limited therapeutic options for pneumoconiosis. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) has been widely used to treat pneumoconiosis，however, there is limited evidence concerning its efficacy. Therefore, we plan to conduct a systematic review to investigate the efficacy and safety of PR for pneumoconiosis.Methods and analysisThe following databases will be searched from their inception to 1 April 2019: PubMed, Embase, The Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Chongqing VIP and Wanfang Data. Randomised controlled trials of PR for pneumoconiosis will be included. Primary outcomes will include 6 min walk distance and St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire. Study selection, extraction of data and assessment of study quality each will be independently undertaken. Statistical analysis will be conducted using Review Manager software.Ethics and disseminationThis systematic review will provide up-to-date information on PR for pneumoconiosis. The review does not require ethical approval and will be disseminated electronically through a peer-reviewed publication or conference presentations.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42018095266.

scholarly journals Effectiveness and safety of acupuncture therapy for inflammatory bowel disease: a protocol of systematic review and meta-analysis

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. e045090
Author(s):  
Yuan-Fang Zhou ◽  
Ning Sun ◽  
Shi-Rui Cheng ◽  
Xiao-Dong Deng ◽  
Xiang-Yin Ye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Inflammatory Bowel Disease ◽  
Bowel Disease ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Biomedical Literature ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
China National Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Inflammatory Bowel ◽  
Randomised Controlled

IntroductionPrevious reviews have suggested that the effectiveness of acupuncture for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has not well been demonstrated due to the limited randomised controlled trials (RCTs). In recent years, the growing research on acupuncture for IBD make it possible to conduct a further systematic review and synthesise more sufficient clinical data to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for IBD.Methods and analysisNine electronic databases without language restriction will be retrieved from inception to March 2021, including the Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Ovid, the Allied and Complementary Medicine Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, the Chongqing Chinese Science and Technology Periodical Database and Wanfang Database. The RCTs on acupuncture for IBD will be included. The data screening, data extraction and the assessment of risk bias will be performed respectively by two reviewers. The quality of evidence will be evaluated by using the Grading of recommendation Assessment, Development and Evaluation application. The meta-analysis will be performed if heterogeneity analysis conducted on the RevMan software (V.5.3) is insignificant. The primary outcome was symptoms alleviation after acupuncture treatment or even in the follow-up.Ethics and disseminationEthical approval will not be needed because data of this review are not involved in patient’s information and privacy. The results will be published and diffused in a peer-reviewed journal or relative conferences.Trial registration numberCRD42020157903.

scholarly journals Does propofol ameliorate occurrence of postoperative cognitive dysfunction after general anaesthesia? A protocol of systematic review

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xi Zhao ◽  
Ze-qing Huang
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Cognitive Dysfunction ◽  
Short Term Memory ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction ◽  
Biomedical Literature ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
China National Knowledge Infrastructure

Abstract Background Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a common condition after general anesthesia (GA). Previous studies have reported that propofol can ameliorate the occurrence of such disorder. However, its results are still inconsistent. Therefore, this systematic review will assess the efficacy and safety of propofol on POCD after GA. Methods Literature sources will be sought from inception to the present in Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Scopus, Allied and Complementary Medicine Database, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the administration of propofol on POCD after GA. All searches will be carried out without limitations to language and publication status. Outcomes comprise of cognitive impairments changes, impairments in short-term memory, concentration, language comprehension, social integration, quality of life, and adverse events. Cochrane risk of bias tool will be utilized to assess study quality. We will evaluate the quality of evidence for each outcome using Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation approach. A narrative synthesis or a meta-analysis will be undertaken as appropriate. Discussion This study will systematically and comprehensively search literature and integrate evidence on the efficacy and safety of propofol on POCD after GA. Our findings will be of interest to clinicians and health-related policy makers. Systematic review registration PROSPERO CRD42020164096

scholarly journals Acupuncture for neck pain caused by cervical spondylosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. e038455
Author(s):  
Zhen Gao ◽  
Gao-Feng Liu ◽  
Jing Zhang ◽  
Lai-Xi Ji
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Cervical Spondylosis ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Biomedical Literature ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
China National Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Random Effects Models

IntroductionNeck pain causes serious social and economic burden. Research on the use of acupuncture for managing cervical spondylosis has increased over time, with the quality of studies showing an improved trend. The present study seeks to use a systematic review approach to understand efficacy and safety of acupuncture for treatment of neck pain caused by cervical spondylosis.Methods and analysisWe will search PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Chinese BioMedical Literature, Wanfang database and VIP databases, from their inception to July 2020, to identify and retrieve all randomised controlled trials, describing the use of acupuncture for treatment of cervical spondylosis. Thereafter, two reviewers will independently select the studies, extract data and assess the risk of bias. Any disagreements, between them, will be resolved through a discussion with a third reviewer. Data synthesis and statistical analyses will be performed using the Revman V.5.3 software. Specifically, data will be synthesised by either fixed-effects (heterogeneity less than 50%) or random-effects models, following a heterogeneity test, with outcome measures focusing on pain intensity, functional disability, psychological improvements and adverse events. In cases where no considerable heterogeneity is detected, a meta-analysis will be conducted.Ethics and disseminationNo ethical approval will be required for this study, since it does not infringe on anyone’s interests. The findings will be published in a peer-reviewed journal or disseminated through conferences.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42020152379.

scholarly journals Music therapy for sleep quality in cancer patients with insomnia：A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chenbing Sun ◽  
◽  
Zhe Wang ◽  
Yuening Dai
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Biomedical Literature ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
China National Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Review Question ◽  
The Cochrane Library

Review question / Objective: The aim of this systematic review is to compare music therapy in terms of efficacy in cancer patients with insomnia disorders to better inform clinical practice. Condition being studied: The effectiveness of music therapy for cancer- associate insomnia is the main interest of this systematic review. Information sources: MEDLINE (PubMed, Ovid) The Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Embase and Electronic retrieval of Chinese Biomedical Literature Database (CBM), China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CHKD-CNKI), VIP database, Wanfang Database will be searched from inception time to date. In addition, the included literature will be reviewed and relevant literature will be supplemented.

scholarly journals Effectiveness and Safety of Plum - Blossom Needle in the Treatment of Myopia：A Protocol for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siyuan Zhu ◽  
Jun Xiong ◽  
Jun Chen ◽  
Genhua Tang ◽  
Lunbin Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Scientific Journal ◽  
Biomedical Literature ◽  
Systematic Evaluation ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
China National Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Myopia Progression ◽  
Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
The Cochrane Library

Abstract Background: In recent years, the prevalence of myopia has increased significantly, and it has become one of the major eye diseases that cause visual impairment in the world,which is particularly prominent among young people. And uncorrected myopia is the leading cause of blindness.The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of plum-blossom needle in delaying adolescent myopia progression through systematic evaluation.Methods and analysis:The following electronic databases will be searched from inception to July 2020 regardless of publication status and language: Medline, EMBASE, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, PubMed, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), China Biology Medicine (CBM), Chinese Scientific Journal Database (VIP), Wanfang Database, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database (CBLD), Chinese Science and Technology Periodical Database (CSTPD). RCT registration websites, including http://www.ClinicalTrials.gov and http://www.chictr.org.cn, will also be searched. Review Manager V.5.4 will be used to analysis the statistic. Two reviewers will independently select studies, extract and code the data, assess risk of bias of the included studies, evaluate the quality of evidence for outcomes.Discussion:So far, many studies have been conducted on the treatment of adolescent myopia with plum-blossom needles. However, there is still no clear conclusion on the effectiveness and safety of plum-blossom needles in the treatment of juvenile myopia.In this systematic review and meta-analysis, available data will be pooled together to further inform research and clinical practice.Systematic review registration: Inplasy protocol 202080026

scholarly journals Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Exercise Tolerance and Quality of Life in IPF Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xueqing Yu ◽  
Xuanlin Li ◽  
Liaoyao Wang ◽  
Ran Liu ◽  
Yang Xie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pulmonary Rehabilitation ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Biomedical Literature ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
China National Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Single Breath

Objective. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).Methods. Embase, PubMed, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chongqing VIP (CQVIP), Wanfang Data, and Chinese Biomedical Literature Database (SinoMed) were comprehensively searched. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that investigated the effects of PR for IPF patients were included. Literature selection and data extraction were conducted by two review authors independently. The Cochrane Collaboration’s Risk of Bias tool and RevMan software (version 5.3) were used to evaluate the quality of studies and conduct statistical analysis, respectively.Results. Seven studies (190 participants) were included. PR had a significant effect on six-minute walk distance (6MWD) (MD:48.60; 95%CI: 29.03 to 68.18;Z=4.87,P<0.00001), and 6MWD was improved more in subgroup analysis including studies conducted in Asia (MD: 53.62; 95%CI: 30.48 to 76.66;Z=4.54,P<0.00001) and Europe (MD:54.10; 95% CI: 26.65 to 101.56;Z=2.23,P=0.03). Forced vital capacity (FVC%) was higher (MD: 3.69; 95%CI: 0.16 to 7.23;Z=2.05,P=0.04). St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ)/IPF-specific SGRQ (SGRQ-I) total score was lower (MD: -7.87; 95% CI: -11.44 to -4.30;Z=4.32,P<0.0001). No significant effects were found for lung diffusing capacity determined by the single-breath technique (DLCO%) (MD: 3.02; 95%CI: -0.38 to 6.42;Z=1.74,P=0.08).Conclusions. This study suggests that PR may enhance exercise capacity and improve quality of life in IPF patients. Besides, PR may also delay the decline of lung function of patients with IPF. However, further research should more fully assess the efficacy and safety of PR for IPF.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the effectiveness and safety of cupping therapy in the treatment of asthma : A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lei Guo ◽  
◽  
Zhongtian Wang ◽  
Lina Wei ◽  
Lizhong Ding ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Cupping Therapy ◽  
Biomedical Literature ◽  
China National Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Aggregated Data ◽  
Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Asthma Patients ◽  
Ethical Approval ◽  
Review Question

Review question / Objective: “The aim of this systematic review is to compare Cupping therapy and Non cupping therapy in terms of efficacy and acceptability in the asthma to better inform clinical practice. To this end, the proposed systematic review will address the following question: Which is the best choice to reduce PEF, FVC, and FEV1, in asthma patients, Cupping therapy or Non cupping therapy ?”. Information sources: The protocol was prepared based on the preferred reporting project of the systematic review and meta-analysis protocol statement guidelines. Our research does not require ethical approval, as all analyses will be based on aggregated data from previously published studies. We will search the following Chinese and English databases: China National Knowledge Infrastructure, China Science and Periodical Database, Wanfang Database, China Biomedical Literature Database, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library.All of the above electronic databases will be searched from inception to August 22, 2021. In addition, we will manually search for conference papers, ongoing experiments and internal reports to supplement the studies retrieved via electronic search.

scholarly journals Effect of acupuncture treatment on cognitive impairment after traumatic brain injury in adults: A systematic review protocol

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Na LI ◽  
◽  
Xia AI ◽  
Xinrong Guo ◽  
Juan Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Scientific Journal ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Biomedical Literature ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
China National Knowledge Infrastructure

Review question / Objective: Are acupuncture more effective than control interventions (i.e. treatment as sham acupuncture or placebo) in the treatment of motor and cognitive impairment after traumatic brain injury in adults? Information sources: search database:The following electronic databases will be searched for relevant literature: the Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, Springer, the Chinese Science Citation Database (CSCD), China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), the Chinese Biomedical Literature Database (CBM),Wanfang, and. the Chinese Scientific Journal Database (VIP). Time limit: the searches will be conducted from the inception of each database to November 30, 2021. Protocol of Systematic review and Meta analysis of acupuncture in the treatment of cognitive impairment after traumatic brain injury and the included literatures were all RCTS with English and Chinese on language.

scholarly journals Use of tracking technology to examine life-space mobility among people with depression: a systematic review protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. e034208
Author(s):  
Man Hon Chung ◽  
Sau Fong Leung ◽  
Maritta Välimäki
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Life Space ◽  
Electronic Data Collection ◽  
Study Selection ◽  
Ethical Approval ◽  
Registration Number ◽  
Randomised Controlled

IntroductionPeople with depression often experience disabilities that limit their social and physical capacity, daily function, and quality of life. Depressive symptoms and their implications on daily activities are often measured retrospectively using subjective measurement tools. Recently, more objective and accurate electronic data collection methods have been used to describe the daily life of people with depressive disorders. The results, however, have not yet been systematically reviewed. We aim to provide a knowledge basis for the use of tracking technologies in examining life-space mobility among adults with depression and those with anxiety as a comorbidity.Methods and analysisA systematic review with a narrative approach for different types of study design will be conducted. The following databases will be used to gather data from 1994 to the present: MEDLINE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, PsycINFO, Embase, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science, Health Technology Assessment Database and IEEE Xplore. The study selection will follow the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols. Methodological appraisal of studies will be performed using the Crowe Critical Appraisal Tool as well as the Cochrane Risk-of-Bias Tool for randomised controlled trials. A narrative synthesis of all included studies will be conducted.Ethics and disseminationBecause there will be no human involvement in the actual systematic review, no ethical approval will be required. The results will be disseminated in a peer-reviewed journal and in a conference presentation.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42019127102.

scholarly journals Is acupuncture effective for knee osteoarthritis? A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMJ Open ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. e052270
Author(s):  
Chuan-Yang Liu ◽  
Jian-Feng Tu ◽  
Myeong Soo Lee ◽  
Ling-Yu Qi ◽  
Fang-Ting Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Evidence Synthesis ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Risk Of Bias ◽  
Biomedical Literature ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
China National Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Best Evidence Synthesis

IntroductionKnee osteoarthritis (KOA) is one of the leading causes of disability. The effectiveness of acupuncture for treating KOA remains controversial. This protocol describes the method of a systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for treating KOA.Methods and analysisFour English databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library databases and Web of Science) and four Chinese databases (China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, VIP Database for Chinese Technical Periodicals, and Wanfang) will be searched from the database inception to 1 September 2021. All randomised controlled trials related to acupuncture for KOA will be included. Extracted data will include publication details, basic information, demographic data, intervention details and patient outcomes. The primary outcome will be pain intensity. Risk of bias will be assessed using the Cochrane Collaboration’s tool for assessing risk of bias. Article selection, data extraction and risk of bias assessment will be performed in duplicate by two independent reviewers. If the meta-analysis is precluded, we will conduct a descriptive synthesis using a best-evidence synthesis approach. The strength of recommendations and quality of evidence will be assessed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment Development and Evaluation working group methodology.Ethics and disseminationEthics approval is not required because individual patient data are not included. This protocol was registered in the international Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews on 25 February 2021. The systematic review and meta-analysis will be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. The findings will also be disseminated through conference presentations.Trial registration numberCRD42021232177.

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