scholarly journals Bereaved Families Views on the Death of Loved Ones Due to COVID 19: An Integrative Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 003022282110382
Author(s):  
Mohammadreza Firouzkouhi ◽  
Nasrollah Alimohammadi ◽  
Abdolghani Abdollahimohammad ◽  
Gholamreza Bagheri ◽  
Jebraeil Farzi
Keyword(s):  
Death Anxiety ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Psychological Problems ◽  
Integrative Review ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Loved One ◽  
Death Time ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Burial Rituals

Families encounter some issues after the death of their loved one due to COVID-19. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the family’s views on the death of their loved one due to COVID-19. This integrative review was conducted from May to Jan 2021. We searched PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science, CINHAL, Magiran, and SID databases. Fifteen studies met the inclusion criteria. The results were classified into two categories, including before and after death. The issues raised before the death of the loved ones include no visit and absence at death time, fear of being infected with the COVID-19, death anxiety, failure to perform religious rites at death, and psychological problems. The after-death issues were related to funeral, burial, rituals, prolonged grieving, maladaptation, loneliness, and repeated mourning. Therefore, health policymakers should provide support before and after the death of loved ones for families.

scholarly journals Review of Terms and Definitions Used in Descriptions of Running Shoes

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 3562 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Marchena-Rodriguez ◽  
Ana Belen Ortega-Avila ◽  
Pablo Cervera-Garvi ◽  
David Cabello-Manrique ◽  
Gabriel Gijon-Nogueron
Keyword(s):  
Motion Control ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Large Group ◽  
New Approaches ◽  
Running Shoes ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Definition Of

Objective: Our study aim is to identify and describe the definitions used for different types of running shoes. In addition, we highlight the existence of gaps in these concepts and propose possible new approaches. Methods: This review was undertaken in line with the guidelines proposed by Green et al., based on a literature search (until December 2019) of the PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, SPORTDiscus and Google Scholar databases. A total of 23 papers met the inclusion criteria applied to identify the definition of running shoes. Results: Although there is a certain consensus on the characteristics of minimalist footwear, it is also described by other terms, such as barefoot-style or barefoot-simulating. Diverse terms are also used to describe other types of footwear, and in these cases, there is little or no consensus regarding their characteristics. Conclusions: The terms barefoot-simulated footwear, barefoot-style footwear, lightweight shoes and full minimalist shoes are all used to describe minimalist footwear. The expressions partial minimalist, uncushioned minimalist and transition shoes are used to describe footwear with non-consensual characteristics. Finally, labels such as shod shoes, standard cushioned running shoes, modern shoes, neutral protective running shoes, conventional, standardised, stability style or motion control shoes span a large group of footwear styles presenting different properties.

scholarly journals The effect of methadone on depression among addicts: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Masoud Mohammadi ◽  
Mohsen Kazeminia ◽  
Nasrin Abdoli ◽  
Behnam Khaledipaveh ◽  
Shamarina Shohaimi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Depression Score ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
The World ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background Opioids addiction and misuse are among the major problems in the world today. There have been several preliminary studies examining the effect of methadone on depression among addicts, however, these studies have reported inconsistent and even contradictory results. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to determine the effect of methadone on depression in addicts in Iran and around the world, using a meta-analysis approach. Methods This study was a systematic review and meta-analysis including articles published in the SID, MagIran, IranMedex, IranDoc, Cochrane, Embase, ScienceDirect, Scopus, PubMed and Web of Science databases were searched systematically to find articles published from 2006 to March 2019. Heterogeneity index was determined using the Cochran's test (Qc) and I2. Considering heterogeneity of studies, the random effects model was used to estimate the standardized difference of mean score for depression. Subsequently, the level of depression reduction in Iran and worldwide in the intervention group before and after the testwas measured. Results A total of 19 articles met the inclusion criteria, and were therefore selected for this systematic review and meta-analysis. The sample size of the intervention group in the selected studies was 1948. According to the meta-analysis results, the mean depression score in the intervention group was 26.4 ± 5.6 and 18.4 ± 2.6 before and after intervention respectively, indicating the reducing effect of methadone on depression, and this difference was statistically significant (P < 0.01). Conclusion The results of the present study show that methadone significantly reduces depression in addicts. Therefore, regular methadone use can be part of a drug treatment plan.

scholarly journals DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW APPROACH

2021 ◽  
Vol 226 (09) ◽  
pp. 139-146
Author(s):  
Dương Thị Thái ◽  
Hà Trọng Quỳnh ◽  
Phạm Thị Tuấn Linh
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Integrative Review ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Doi Moi

Chuyển đổi số giúp các trường đại học thay đổi các hoạt động dạy – học, nghiên cứu và vận hành truyền thống với các cách thức đổi mới, sáng tạo và tiết kiệm chi phí hơn. Trên thế giới, các trường đại học đều cố gắng xây dựng và phát triển chiến lược và các hoạt động chuyển đổi số để tìm ra một mô hình phù hợp nhất với từng đơn vị. Nghiên cứu này hệ thống tổng quan tài liệu để cung cấp những thông tin tổng hợp về hoạt động chuyển đổi số trong giáo dục đại học. Nghiên cứu sử dụng các cơ sở dữ liệu như Web of Science (WoS), Google Scholar, Research Gate, ScienceDirect để tiếp cận các bài báo về chuyển đổi số trong giáo dục đại học. Các bài báo được lựa chọn để nghiên cứu tổng quan phải đáp ứng các tiêu chí: có nội dung về chuyển đổi số trong giáo dục đại học, viết bằng tiếng Anh và có thể tiếp cận toàn văn. Tổng cộng có 24 bài báo được sử dụng để nghiên cứu tổng quan. Dựa vào các kết quả của nghiên cứu tổng quan này, nghiên cứu thực nghiệm trong tương lai có thể xác định và đánh giá các yếu tố ảnh hưởng đến công tác triển khai hoạt động chuyển đổi số trong giáo dục đại học.

scholarly journals THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW OF ENGLISH AND PORTUGUESE LITERATURES

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josimar Antônio de Alcântara Mendes ◽  
Thomas Ormerod
Keyword(s):  
Web Of Science ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Best Interests ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Emotional Needs ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Familial Bonds ◽  
English Articles ◽  
Relational Contexts

The best interests of the child (BIC) should be of primary consideration in any situation involving children. Thus, BIC is commonly adopted as a principle, doctrine or test to weight decision-making regarding children. This study consists of an integrative literature review of English and Portuguese publications aimed at investigating how various studies address BIC definitions, characteristics and applications. The inclusion criteria were: 1) articles published between 2012 and 2017, and 2) those clearly addressing a BIC definition, characteristic and/or application. The chosen English databases were ASSIA, PsychARTICLES, PsychInfo, Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar; the Portuguese databases were: LILACS, PePsic, Redalyc, Periódicos CAPES and Google Scholar. The main descriptor used was ‘best interests of the child’ which led to 1488 articles being found, and 14 selected. Brazilian articles have focused on the need to protect the child’s physical and psycho-socioemotional well-being, highlighting the child as a subject of rights, and maintaining child’s familial bonds. English articles have broadened the BIC perspective, highlighting the child’s idiosyncrasies, the role of the parent’s interests, and BIC as non-individualistic, flexible and complex. Other results show that BIC is largely related to the child’s development, which is divided into ‘material-physiological’ (basic needs and surviving) and ‘contextual’ (non-material and psychosocial and emotional needs) domains. Overall, BIC is a pluralistic, complex and multi-dimensional construct that depends on the child’s relational contexts.

scholarly journals Influence of Sexuality on the Health of the Elderly in Process of Dementia: Integrative Review

Aquichan ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Edison Vitório de Souza Júnior ◽  
Cristiane dos Santos Silva ◽  
Poliana Souza Lapa ◽  
Laís Emily Souza Trindade ◽  
Benedito Fernandes da Silva Filho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Integrative Review ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Medical Subject Headings ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Perception Of Quality

Objective: this work sought to inquire on the influence of sexuality on the health of the elderly during dementia. Materials and Methods: this was an integrative review. A careful search was conducted in nine databases; however, only five databases provided articles fulfilling the scope of the study: Medline, Lilacs, BDENF, Scopus, and Web of Science (WoS). The health science descriptors (DeCS) were adopted: “sexualidad”, “demencia” and “anciano”, and the descriptors cataloged in the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH): “sexuality”, “dementia” and “aged”. After applying the inclusion criteria, eight articles were selected to comprise the study sample. Results: the practice of sexuality influences upon the health of the elderly with dementia with some beneficial effects, given that it provides, especially, better perception of quality of life and wellbeing. Nevertheless, it cannot be generalized due to methodological insufficiency evidenced in the studies found to construct this review. Conclusions: due to the limitation of studies addressing the theme and the methodological insufficiency of those included in this review, it is necessary to conduct research that shows in depth the influence of sexuality on this population, given that it can be constituted as another approach for the promotion and protection of health in the elderly with dementia.

Measures of Wellness in Young Adult College Students: An Integrative Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. E28-E52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie McCulloh Nair
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Integrative Review ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Adult College Students ◽  
Further Development

Background and Purpose: Wellness behaviors typically form during the college years, making wellness evaluation crucial during this time frame. Instruments often assess health rather than wellness. Thus, the purpose of this integrative review is to identify and evaluate instruments measuring wellness among young adult college students. Methods: Google Scholar, CINAHL, PubMed, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, ERIC, and other databases were searched yielding 350 studies initially. Results: Seven studies met inclusion criteria and were retained for this review. Reliability and validity is reported in each study with ongoing analysis. Homogeneous samples were reported in each study, and administering concurrent instruments created feasibility issues. Conclusions: A summary of instruments measuring wellness in young adult college students is provided. However, few wellness instruments exist in this population. Thus, further development is needed.

scholarly journals Platelet-Rich Fibrin: A Viable Therapy for Endodontic-Periodontal Lesions? A Preliminary Assessment

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (15) ◽  
pp. 7081
Author(s):  
Maria Ioana Onicas ◽  
Laura Elena Narita ◽  
Alexandru Mester ◽  
Florin Onisor ◽  
Leonardo Mancini
Keyword(s):  
Bone Healing ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Treatment Protocol ◽  
Periodontal Therapy ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Regenerative Therapy ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Preliminary Assessment ◽  
Platelet Rich Fibrin ◽  
Regenerative Periodontal Therapy

Background and Objectives: The endodontic system and the periodontium are closely interrelated and the infection of both leads to the appearance of endodontic-periodontal lesions. Along with the endodontic and periodontal classic treatment, in most cases, there is a need for regenerative periodontal therapy for the repair of the damaged tissue. One material that stimulates bone healing is represented by platelet-rich fibrin (PRF). The aim of this study was to determine if the inclusion of PRF in the treatment protocol of endodontic-periodontal lesions is effective. Materials and Methods: This review was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines. Four databases, MEDLINE (through PubMed), Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, were used in order to find all significant articles on the topic. Relevant keywords were used in different combinations. Results: The inclusion criteria were met by six studies, published between 2014 and 2020 and they were selected for the review. The use of PRF for the regenerative therapy of endodontic-periodontal lesions showed favorable outcomes in all of the studies included, with significant reductions in the probing depths. Conclusion: While platelet-rich fibrin may be beneficial, further research is needed.

scholarly journals Systematic review of bibliometric studies on SARS-CoV-2

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 116-125
Author(s):  
Thainá Ferreira Silva ◽  
Amanda Alves de Melo ◽  
Dener Lucas Araújo dos Santos ◽  
Elisa Carvalho Vaz ◽  
Leonardo Carlos Jeronimo Corvalan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Scientific Community ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Scientific Production ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Bibliometric Studies

Objective: To perform a systematic review of articles that evaluated the scientific production on SARS-CoV-2 through bibliometric analyzes. Methods: Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar databases were used. After applying the pre-established inclusion criteria, 30 articles were included. Results. The total number of articles found in the bibliometric studies on SARS-CoV-2 varied widely from 153 to 21,395 articles and an average equal to 4,279 (± 5,510). A total of 17 countries published within the scope of this study, but only six published more than one article, emphasizing authors from Chinese institutions (17%). Scopus was the most used database in bibliometric studies (50%, n = 15). The articles used 72 different keywords with emphasis on: COVID-19 (15%), SARS-CoV-2 (12%) and 2019-nCoV (9%). Conclusion. We are facing an unprecedented scenario of information about SARS-CoV-2 and this has required a collective scientific effort reflected in the daily publication of hundreds of studies (articles, pre-prints, clinical guides, protocols). Bibliometric methods are being increasingly used by the scientific community to systematize this information. Therefore, the systematic review carried out in this study provided an overview of the bibliometric literature on the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

scholarly journals Care for frail older adults in the community: an integrative review

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gislaine Alves de Souza ◽  
Karla Cristina Giacomin ◽  
Josélia Oliveira Araújo Firmo
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Integrative Review ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Frail Older Adults ◽  
Review Study

Abstract Objective: to identify scientific evidence regarding the care of frail older adults in the community, from the perspective of the older adults themselves. Method: a descriptive, integrative review study was performed. The search for articles was carried out in the Medline, Lilacs, Web of Science, Scopus and SciELO databases. The inclusion criteria were complete available articles; published between 2014 and 2019; written in Portuguese, English, Spanish or French; which had older adults as participants. Results: four categories of analysis emerged from the results: frailty from the perspective of frail older adults; priorities from the perspective of the older adults; the older adults’ perspectives on care by services; and interpersonal relationships in the care of frail older adults. The perception of the older adults has specific characteristics, has maintaining their independence as a focus of care, signals the need to maintain interpersonal relationships, improve communication, and for actions of health education and people-centered services. Conclusion: these points demand the attention of care providers and policy services to improve care delivery and provide actions that are welcomed by this public.

scholarly journals Integrative Review of Emotional Care Following Perinatal Loss

2020 ◽  
pp. 019394592095444
Author(s):  
Sara Furtado-Eraso ◽  
Paula Escalada-Hernández ◽  
Blanca Marín-Fernández
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Complicated Grief ◽  
Perinatal Loss ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Integrative Review ◽  
Multiple Pregnancies ◽  
Information Contact ◽  
Inclusion Criteria

Emotional care is an important part of the holistic labor and should be considered when providing care to people affected by perinatal losses. To synthesize the findings from recently published scientific evidence on the emotional care needed following perinatal loss, a search in PubMed, CINAHL, SCOPUS, and Web of Science was carried out in January 2020 yielding 22 studies which met the inclusion criteria and were analyzed following Whittemore and Knafl’s (2005) methodology. One category on “offering emotional care” was identified: “Aspects influencing the psychosocial well-being of women after perinatal loss,” comprising eight themes: risk of complicated grief, cultural values, perinatal losses in multiple pregnancies, experience of subsequent pregnancies, need of information, contact with the deceased baby, impact on relatives, and strategies for emotional care. In conclusion, the evidence highlights the need of specific emotional grief care.

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