scholarly journals Are There Benefits from Teaching Yoga at Schools? A Systematic Review of Randomized Control Trials of Yoga-Based Interventions

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Ferreira-Vorkapic ◽  
J. M. Feitoza ◽  
M. Marchioro ◽  
J. Simões ◽  
E. Kozasa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Effect Size ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Size Analysis ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Randomized Control Trials ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Randomized Control ◽  
The Cochrane Library ◽  
Psychosocial Benefits

Introduction. Yoga is a holistic system of varied mind-body practices that can be used to improve mental and physical health and it has been utilized in a variety of contexts and situations. Educators and schools are looking to include yoga as a cost-effective, evidence-based component of urgently needed wellness programs for their students.Objectives. The primary goal of this study was to systematically examine the available literature for yoga interventions exclusively in school settings, exploring the evidence of yoga-based interventions on academic, cognitive, and psychosocial benefits.Methods. An extensive search was conducted for studies published between 1980 and October 31, 2014 (PubMed, PsycInfo, Embase, ISI, and the Cochrane Library). Effect size analysis, through standardized mean difference and Hedges’g, allowed for the comparison between experimental conditions.Results and Conclusions. Nine randomized control trials met criteria for inclusion in this review. Effect size was found for mood indicators, tension and anxiety in the POMS scale, self-esteem, and memory when the yoga groups were compared to control. Future research requires greater standardization and suitability of yoga interventions for children.

scholarly journals Impacts of Music Intervention on Dementia: A Review Using Meta-Narrative Method and Agenda for Future Research

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Mahsa Soufineyestani ◽  
Arshia Khan ◽  
Mina Sufineyestani
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Music Intervention ◽  
The Cochrane Library ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Key Terms

Background: Dementia, a significant cognitive impairment, is characterized by a decline in memory. It affects an individual’s mood and behavior, which can impair their quality of life and well-being. Studies show that the demand for applying music as a new therapy method for dementia has increased during the last decades. Objective: To review the studies conducted on the impacts of music on different symptoms of dementia and provide readers with a more detailed picture of the efficacy of music, and recognize gaps in the literature. Methods: Electronic searches were conducted in the Cochrane Library (1938), Embase (773), Medline and PubMed (700), PsycINFO (89), and Scopus (218) databases. The search was comprised of all the literature from 2010 to 2020. For the search, key terms including “Dementia” AND “music” OR “music intervention” OR “music therapy” and index terms “clinical trial” OR “randomized controlled trials” were used. Finally, after screening 891 citations, 30 studies were included. Results: In general, it was observed that in most cases, music could be used as one of the safe and cost-effective non-pharmacological approaches for dementia treatment. However, in some studies, no impact or short-term effect of music on some symptoms of dementia such as wandering, agitation, and cognition was detected. Conclusion: Observing no effect or even negative impact of music on people living with dementia could be due to a random selection of music, fewer individuals, and the lack of a standard protocol. High heterogeneity in outcomes did not allow for clear conclusions on the benefits of music in dementia. This demands a comprehensive non-pharmacological music treatment approach to be designed for each stage of dementia to be employed alongside pharmacological treatments. This study proposes 13 gaps in the research on the health impact of music on dementia that could be studied by future researchers.

scholarly journals Prognostic Value of Circular RNA ciRS-7 in Various Cancers: A PRISMA-Compliant Meta-Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guangwei Tian ◽  
Guang Li ◽  
Lin Guan ◽  
Zihui Wang ◽  
Nan Li
Keyword(s):  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Prognostic Indicator ◽  
Tumor Stage ◽  
Circular Rna ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Size Analysis ◽  
Circular Rnas ◽  
Hazard Ratios ◽  
Potential Biomarker ◽  
The Cochrane Library

Background. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) have been shown to be involved in tumorigenesis. As a member of circRNAs, ciRS-7 is thought to be a negative prognostic indicator in multiple types of cancer. The present study aimed to comprehensively explore the value of ciRS-7 in tumor malignancy. Materials and Methods. A systematic review of PubMed, Web of Science, and the Cochrane library was carried out to examine the related studies. The pooled odds ratios (ORs) and hazard ratios (HRs) with 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) were calculated from the available publications by STATA 12.0. Subgroup analysis, publication bias, sensitivity analysis, and meta-regression were conducted. Results. This meta-analysis included 1,714 patients from 13 cohorts. The results suggested that high ciRS-7 expression was significantly associated with overall survival (OS) (HR = 2.17, 95% CI = 1.50–3.15, P<0.001) in various cancers. Stratified analyses indicated that elevated levels of ciRS-7 appeared to be a powerful prognostic biomarker for patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) (HR: 2.50, 95% CI: 1.07–6.07, P=0.035), colorectal cancer (CRC) (HR: 1.95, 95% CI: 1.34–2.84, P<0.001), and gastric cancer (GC) (HR: 2.32, 95% CI: 1.48–3.64, P<0.001). A similar effect was also observed in subgroup of sample size, analysis method, and cutoff value, except for ethnicity. The increased ciRS-7 expression was associated with a higher tumor stage (OR = 2.30, 95% CI: 1.69–3.13, P<0.001). Conclusions. High expression of ciRS-7 has a significant correlation with the high stage in various cancers, and ciRS-7 is intimately associated with an adverse OS in numerous cancers. Thus, ciRS-7 may act as a potential biomarker for the development of malignancies.

Facilitators of Attendance and Adherence to Group-Based Physical Activity for Older Adults: A Literature Synthesis

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 155-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cassandra J. de Lacy-Vawdon ◽  
Ruth Klein ◽  
Joanna Schwarzman ◽  
Genevieve Nolan ◽  
Renee de Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Qualitative Studies ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Literature Synthesis ◽  
Instructor Characteristics ◽  
The Cochrane Library

This review examines program features that influence attendance and adherence to group-based physical activity (PA) by older adults. Medline, PubMed, CINAHL plus, PsycINFO, and the Cochrane Library were searched for studies published from 1995–2016. Quantitative and qualitative studies investigating factors related to PA group attendance or adherence by persons aged 55 years and over were included. Searching yielded eight quantitative and 13 qualitative studies, from 2,044 titles. Quantitative findings identified social factors, instructor characteristics, PA types, class duration and frequency, and perceived PA outcomes as important for attendance and adherence, whilst qualitative studies identified settings, leadership, PA types, observable benefits, and social support factors. Studies were predominantly low- to moderate-quality. This review identified design and delivery considerations for group-based PA programs to inform best-practice frameworks and industry capacity building. Future research should use longitudinal and mixed-methods designs to strengthen evidence about facilitators of program reach and engagement.

A Systematic Review: Dexmedetomidine Versus Placebo to Decrease the Incidence of Emergence Delirium/Emergence Agitation (ED/EA) in Pediatric Patients

2008 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-94
Author(s):  
William M. Enlow ◽  
Laura L. Ardizzone
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Hospital Costs ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Primary Study ◽  
Emergence Agitation ◽  
Emergence Delirium ◽  
Comprehensive Search ◽  
Randomized Control ◽  
The Cochrane Library

Background: Emergence delirium/emergence agitation (ED/EA) has a reported incidence of up to 73% after general anesthesia (GA) in children. The implications of ED/EA are broad and include patient complications, increased nursing care intensity, and increased hospital costs. Objective: The objective of this systematic review is to appraise available randomized control trials (RCTs) comparing intravenous dexmedetomidine to placebo in decreasing the incidence of ED/EA among children after GA. Method: We conducted a comprehensive search of the literature using Medline from 1950 through September 2007 and CINHAL from 1982 through September 2007, as well as PubMed and The Cochrane Library. Four RCTs were included in the review and were appraised for methodological quality by each author. Results: Evaluation of the primary study outcomes showed an overall decreased incidence of ED/EA in those groups that received dexmedetomidine versus placebo. Conclusion: Though these RCTs demonstrate statistically significant reduction of ED/EA after GA among children who receive dexmedetomidine, the clinical significance of this pharmacologic intervention is not clear. Further research is necessary to determine cost–benefit of dexmedetomidine to prevent ED/EA in children after GA and the effect of dexmedetomidine on ED/EA compared to other agents.

scholarly journals A systematic meta-review of self-management support for people with dementia

Dementia ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 253-269
Author(s):  
Judith G Huis in het Veld ◽  
Renate Verkaik ◽  
Berno van Meijel ◽  
Anneke L Francke
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Management Support ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Literature Searches ◽  
Meta Review ◽  
The Cochrane Library

Self-management support for people with dementia is important to help them and their family caregivers to cope with challenges in daily live. Insight into the effects of self-management support interventions on people with dementia is however lacking, despite existing relevant systematic reviews. We therefore conducted a meta-review of relevant systematic reviews, following the PRISMA statement. Systematic literature searches were conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, the Cochrane Library, Embase and PsycINFO. The searches were done in December 2015, and all relevant references until then were taken into consideration. No conclusions about the effects of self-management support interventions on people with dementia could be drawn. Recommendations for future research and practice include that self-management support interventions and effect measurements should be wider in scope than psychological well-being.

scholarly journals Postoperative emergence delirium in children: a narrative review of recent publications

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Inhalation Anesthetics ◽  
Emergence Delirium ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Intervention Measures ◽  
Perioperative Monitoring ◽  
The Cochrane Library ◽  
Mother’S Voice ◽  
The Impact

Background: Emergence delirium is a challenge in pediatric anesthesiology, with important unanswered questions concerning incidence, causation, diagnosis, treatment, and sequelae. In this review, we will present the recent research with a particular focus placed on treatment and prevention options. Methods: A wide literature search was conducted across MEDLINE and other databases using PubMed, Embase, Ovid, and the Cochrane Library (latest access: 23 November 2020). The collected publications were assessed for relevance. Only randomized controlled trials and observational studies on postoperative emergence delirium in children were included. Exclusion criteria were articles published before 2018, and studies comprising children older than 12 years of age, mental retardation, or chronic diseases. Results: The final number of studies included in this review was 44. Risk factors identified for emergence delirium were volatile inhalation anesthetics, young age, child temperament, preoperative anxiety, male gender, and specific surgical procedures. Preventive and/or intervention measures were pharmacological (e.g. TIVA, α2-adrenergic agonists (particularly dexmedetomidine), ketamine, propofol, midazolam, opioids (fentanyl)) and non-pharmacological measures (e.g. video or tablet distraction, familiarization with the operating environment, use of mother’s voice, visual preconditioning in eye surgery). Conclusion: ED should be considered a “vital sign” and recorded and documented in all children in the PACU. There is an urgent need for future research to fill in missing gaps of knowledge regarding ED. Implementation of a standardized and validated screening tool for ED are high priorities as is the impact of perioperative monitoring of children at risk to prevent ED.

scholarly journals Trochanteric pain in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty: A protocol for a systematic review

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Axelrod ◽  
Kim Madden ◽  
Laura Banfield ◽  
Mitchell Winemaker ◽  
Justin deBeer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Diagnostic Methods ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Review Management ◽  
The Cochrane Library ◽  
Study Designs

Background: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most common surgical procedures. Although THA surgeries are typically very successful, between 3% and 17% of all patients experience trochanteric pain after surgery. Unfortunately, there remains little high quality and reproducible evidence surrounding this disorder, especially following total hip replacement. The objectives of this review are to describe, among pre-operative or post-operative primary THA patients the prevalence, treatments, prognosis, risk factors, and diagnostic methods available for trochanteric pain. Methods: This is a protocol for a descriptive systematic review of trochanteric pain among THA patients. We will include studies of all study designs, with the exception of non-systematic reviews and expert opinion, with no date limits. We will search Medline, Embase, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Library using the Ovid search interface. We will also search the reference lists of included studies for possible missed studies. We will use the systematic review management software Rayyan to assist with study screening. Two reviewers will independently review studies for inclusion and extract data into a study-specific database. Discussion: This study will add to the literature by comprehensively and systematically evaluating the available literature on trochanteric pain after THA. Previous studies have been conducted on the topic but they were not comprehensive or did not review the literature systematically. Additionally, our study will critically evaluate the methodological quality of the included studies, adding an evidence-based component to the review. This review will help orthopaedic surgeons better care for patients with trochanteric pain after THA, and will identify knowledge gaps for future research. Registration: This protocol will be registered on PROSPERO

scholarly journals How we teach children with asthma to use their inhaler: A scoping review protocol

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick McCrossan ◽  
Orla Mallon ◽  
Michael Shields ◽  
Dara O'Donoghue
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Open Science ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Inhaler Technique ◽  
Case Control Studies ◽  
Children With Asthma ◽  
Science Framework ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
The Cochrane Library

Abstract Background One reason that asthma remains poorly controlled in children is poor inhaler technique. Current guidelines recommend checking inhaler technique at each clinical visit. However, they do not specify how best to train children to mastery of correct inhaler technique. Currently many children are simply shown how to use inhalers (brief intervention) which results in less than 50% with correct inhaler technique. The aim of this scoping review is to explore published literature on teaching methods used to train children to master correct inhaler technique. Methods This scoping review will follow the Arksey and O'Malley framework and the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines. We will search (from inception onwards): MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL and the Cochrane library. We will include quantitative studies, (e.g. randomised controlled trials, cohort studies and case-control studies), published from the year 1956 to present, on teaching the skill of inhaler technique to children with asthma. Two reviewers will complete all screening and data abstraction independently. Data will be extracted onto a data charting table to create a descriptive summary of the results. Data will then be synthesised with descriptive statistics and visual mapping.Discussion This scoping review will provide a broad overview of currently used educational methods to improve inhaler technique in children with asthma. The analysis will allow us to refine future research in this area by focusing on the most effective methods and optimising them. Systematic review registration: Open Science Framework (osf.io/n7kcw).

scholarly journals Positive Technology: Using Mobile Phones for Psychosocial Interventions

2015 ◽  
pp. 871-897 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Konrath
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Psychosocial Interventions ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Randomized Control Trials ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Randomized Control ◽  
Mobile Interventions

This article reviews the use of mobile phones in psychosocial interventions. Specifically, it reviews research studies that have used text messages (SMS) or smartphone applications (apps) to improve people's mental health, psychological well-being, or social relationships. Psychosocial interventions are emerging from the larger and more established mobile health (mHealth) literature of physical health interventions. The scientific knowledge of psychosocial interventions is currently quite limited, with only a few published large randomized control trials. Most of those are limited to North American or European participant samples. The advantages and disadvantages of mobile interventions are discussed, along with recommendations for best practices. The success of future research is dependent upon more researcher-friendly tools to implement interventions.

scholarly journals Trochanteric pain in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty: A protocol for a systematic review

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Axelrod ◽  
Kim Madden ◽  
Laura Banfield ◽  
Mitchell Winemaker ◽  
Justin deBeer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Diagnostic Methods ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Review Management ◽  
The Cochrane Library ◽  
Study Designs

Background: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most common surgical procedures. Although THA surgeries are typically very successful, between 3% and 17% of all patients experience trochanteric pain after surgery. Unfortunately, there remains little high quality and reproducible evidence surrounding this disorder, especially following total hip replacement. The objectives of this review are to describe, among pre-operative or post-operative primary THA patients the prevalence, treatments, prognosis, risk factors, and diagnostic methods available for trochanteric pain. Methods: This is a protocol for a descriptive systematic review of trochanteric pain among THA patients. We will include studies of all study designs, with the exception of non-systematic reviews and expert opinion, with no date limits. We will search Medline, Embase, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Library using the Ovid search interface. We will also search the reference lists of included studies for possible missed studies. We will use the systematic review management software Rayyan to assist with study screening. Two reviewers will independently review studies for inclusion and extract data into a study-specific database. Discussion: This study will add to the literature by comprehensively and systematically evaluating the available literature on trochanteric pain after THA. Previous studies have been conducted on the topic but they were not comprehensive or did not review the literature systematically. Additionally, our study will critically evaluate the methodological quality of the included studies, adding an evidence-based component to the review. This review will help orthopaedic surgeons better care for patients with trochanteric pain after THA, and will identify knowledge gaps for future research. Registration: This protocol will be registered on PROSPERO

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