scholarly journals Modular literature review: a novel systematic search and review method to support priority setting in health policy and practice

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Annariina M. Koivu ◽  
Patricia J. Hunter ◽  
Pieta Näsänen-Gilmore ◽  
Yvonne Muthiani ◽  
Jaana Isojärvi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Priority Setting ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Systematic Search ◽  
Health Improvement ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Hierarchy Of Evidence ◽  
Narrative Reporting ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background There is an unmet need for review methods to support priority-setting, policy-making and strategic planning when a wide variety of interventions from differing disciplines may have the potential to impact a health outcome of interest. This article describes a Modular Literature Review, a novel systematic search and review method that employs systematic search strategies together with a hierarchy-based appraisal and synthesis of the resulting evidence. Methods We designed the Modular Review to examine the effects of 43 interventions on a health problem of global significance. Using the PICOS (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, Study design) framework, we developed a single four-module search template in which population, comparison and outcome modules were the same for each search and the intervention module was different for each of the 43 interventions. A series of literature searches were performed in five databases, followed by screening, extraction and analysis of data. “ES documents”, source documents for effect size (ES) estimates, were systematically identified based on a hierarchy of evidence. The evidence was categorised according to the likely effect on the outcome and presented in a standardised format with quantitative effect estimates, meta-analyses and narrative reporting. We compared the Modular Review to other review methods in health research for its strengths and limitations. Results The Modular Review method was used to review the impact of 46 antenatal interventions on four specified birth outcomes within 12 months. A total of 61,279 records were found; 35,244 were screened by title-abstract. Six thousand two hundred seventy-two full articles were reviewed against the inclusion criteria resulting in 365 eligible articles. Conclusions The Modular Review preserves principles that have traditionally been important to systematic reviews but can address multiple research questions simultaneously. The result is an accessible, reliable answer to the question of “what works?”. Thus, it is a well-suited literature review method to support prioritisation, decisions and planning to implement an agenda for health improvement.

The management of public libraries during COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic literature review through PRISMA method

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Petros Kostagiolas ◽  
Anna Katsani
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
English Language ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
International Level ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Management Paradigms ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
The Impact

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the literature regarding the impact of global coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) pandemic on PLs and their management responses during COVID-19 pandemic as well as for the post-pandemic era.Design/methodology/approachThe systematic literature review is based on preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) method and includes publications in the English language published at online scholarly resources during the period of COVID-19 outbreak, i.e. from January 2020 to June 2021.FindingsThe number of the eligible and relevant studies for the COVID-19 impact on PLs was 79, which were included in the literature review profiling and in the qualitative analysis.Originality/valueThe systematic review provides a useful overview of existing PL management paradigms that could be contemplated at an organizational, national or international level while developing a strategy for public libraries in the post-pandemic era.

scholarly journals 401 - The Costs of Agitation: A Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (S1) ◽  
pp. 117-117
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Service Use ◽  
Neuropsychiatric Symptoms ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The Impact

PRESENTING AUTHOR:Mary Michael, Vice President, Patient Advocacy and Stakeholder Management, Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the extent to which the cost of both treated and untreated agitation in Alzheimer’s disease has been studied in order to inform future research and development of predictive models of the cost of untreated agitation in Alzheimer’s disease.BACKGROUND:There is inadequate understanding of the costs of agitation in Alzheimer’s disease in the scientific and academic literature. Agitation in Alzheimer’s disease contributes to negative social and financial outcomes for people with the condition, their care partners, and health systems. When left untreated, the impact of these outcomes is exacerbated, yet the scale of this impact is unknown. This gap in the literature both reflects and perpetuates the broader under-recognition of agitation as a serious unmet need in the Alzheimer’s community. Conversely, a better understanding of the costs can help elevate agitation within the global Alzheimer’s dialogue.METHODS:We used MEDLINE, PubMed, PsychINFO the Cochrane Library and Google Scholar databases to identify relevant articles published between 2000 until May 2020. We also reviewed reliable literature published outside of these databases. Keywords utilized in the search include agitation in Alzheimer’s, neuropsychiatric symptoms of Alzheimer’s, cost of informal and formal care, Medicare and Medicaid costs, economic costs associated to delirium, among others. Only articles in English were included. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were determined by study design, data source and population studied, number of cases included in analysis, source of health service use or cost data, statistical methods and agitation in Alzheimer’s attributable and/or incremental costs.RESULTS:Results will describe the breadth and depth to which costs of treated and untreated agitation in Alzheimer’s have been examined, indicating data and statistical methodology used.CONCLUSIONS:This literature review serves as the basis for understanding global costs of agitation in Alzheimer’s disease. From our analysis, we recommend that further cost modeling activities be conducted. We also urge the greater community to use these findings to elevate agitation to the top of the Alzheimer’s agenda.

scholarly journals Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Child and Adolescent Mental Health Policy and Practice Implementation

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (18) ◽  
pp. 9622
Author(s):  
Lawrence A. Palinkas ◽  
Jessenia De Leon ◽  
Erika Salinas ◽  
Sonali Chu ◽  
Katharine Hunter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Policy Implementation ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Assessment Procedure ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Services Delivery ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
The Impact

Background: The impact of the 2019 coronavirus pandemic on the mental health of millions worldwide has been well documented, but its impact on prevention and treatment of mental and behavioral health conditions is less clear. The COVID-19 pandemic also created numerous challenges and opportunities to implement health care policies and programs under conditions that are fundamentally different from what has been considered to be usual care. Methods: We conducted a qualitative study to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on implementation of evidence-based policy and practice by State Mental Health Authorities (SMHA) for prevention and treatment of mental health problems in children and adolescents. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 29 SMHA representatives of 21 randomly selected states stratified by coronavirus positivity rate and rate of unmet services need. Data analysis with SMHA stakeholders used procedures embedded in the Rapid Assessment Procedure—Informed Community Ethnography methodology. Results: The need for services increased during the pandemic due primarily to family stress and separation from peers. States reporting an increase in demand had high coronavirus positivity and high unmet services need. The greatest impacts were reduced out-of-home services and increased use of telehealth. Barriers to telehealth services included limited access to internet and technology, family preference for face-to-face services, lack of privacy, difficulty using with young children and youth in need of substance use treatment, finding a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)-compliant platform, training providers and clients, and reimbursement challenges. Policy changes to enable reimbursement, internet access, training, and provider licensing resulted in substantially fewer appointment cancellations or no-shows, greater family engagement, reduction in travel time, increased access for people living in remote locations, and increased provider communication and collaboration. States with high rates of coronavirus positivity and high rates of unmet need were most likely to continue use of telehealth post-pandemic. Despite these challenges, states reported successful implementation of policies designed to facilitate virtual services delivery with likely long-term changes in practice. Conclusions: Policy implementation during the pandemic provided important lessons for planning and preparedness for future public health emergencies. Successful policy implementation requires ongoing collaboration among policy makers and with providers.

scholarly journals The experience of children with parents diagnosed with young onset dementia: a systematic literature review

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 165-173
Author(s):  
Ning Wang ◽  
Joanne Brooke
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Support Services ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Systematic Search ◽  
Family Role ◽  
Young Onset ◽  
The Third ◽  
Young Onset Dementia ◽  
The Impact

Background: Young onset dementia (YOD) may develop rapidly and affect those who have dependent children. There remains a lack of understanding of the impact on children living with a parent with YOD. Aims: To explore published literature in order to understand the impact on children living with a parent with YOD. Methods: A systematic search of the following databases—Medline; PsychINFO; CINAHL; and Scopus—for literature published from 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2018. Findings: Three major themes were identified: first, coping, which comprised two sub-themes of avoiding the situation and being empowered. Second, change, which encompassed two sub-themes of change of personality and change of family role. The third was loss. Conclusions: There remains a need to raise awareness and develop support services for children of parents with YOD. Community nurses are the best place healthcare professionals to identify and support the needs of both the person with YOD and their children.

scholarly journals Responses to digital disinformation as part of hybrid threats: a systematic review on the effects of disinformation and the effectiveness of fact-checking/debunking

2022 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Rubén Arcos ◽  
Manuel Gertrudix ◽  
Cristina Arribas ◽  
Monica Cardarilli
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Security Threat ◽  
Conspiracy Theories ◽  
Interpretive Analysis ◽  
Hybrid Threats ◽  
Fact Checking ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
The Impact

The dissemination of purposely deceitful or misleading content to target audiences for political aims or economic purposes constitutes a threat to democratic societies and institutions, and is being increasingly recognized as a major security threat, particularly after evidence and allegations of hostile foreign interference in several countries surfaced in the last five years. Disinformation can also be part of hybrid threat activities. This research paper examines findings on the effects of disinformation and addresses the question of how effective counterstrategies against digital disinformation are, with the aim of assessing the impact of responses such as the exposure and disproval of disinformation content and conspiracy theories. The paper’s objective is to synthetize the main scientific findings on disinformation effects and on the effectiveness of debunking, inoculation, and forewarning strategies against digital disinformation. A mixed methodology is used, combining qualitative interpretive analysis and structured technique for evaluating scientific literature such as a systematic literature review (SLR), following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) framework.

scholarly journals Efficacy of Spice Supplementation in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Literature Review

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 3800
Author(s):  
Jean-Guillaume Letarouilly ◽  
Pauline Sanchez ◽  
Yann Nguyen ◽  
Johanna Sigaux ◽  
Sébastien Czernichow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Risk Of Bias ◽  
Clinical Activity ◽  
Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
The Impact

Background: Spices, i.e., curcumin, ginger, saffron, and cinnamon, have a thousand-year history of medicinal use in Asia. Modern medicine has begun to explore their therapeutic properties during the last few decades. We aimed to perform a systematic literature review (SLR) of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the effect of spice supplementation on symptoms and disease activity in patients with chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases (rheumatoid arthritis (RA), spondylarthritis, or psoriatic arthritis). Methods: An SLR of RCTs, reviews, and meta-analyses was performed, searching for articles in MEDLINE/PubMed. Abstracts from international rheumatology and nutrition congresses (2017–2020) were also scrutinized. The risk of bias of the selected studies was evaluated using the Cochrane Collaboration’s tool and the Jadad scale. Results: Altogether, six studies, assessing the use of spice supplementation only in RA patients, were included: one on garlic supplementation, two on curcumin, one on ginger, one on cinnamon, and one on saffron supplementation. Garlic, ginger, cinnamon, or saffron supplementation was associated with a decrease in RA clinical activity. However, several points limit the external validity of these studies. No conclusion on the impact of curcumin supplementation on RA activity could be drawn due to low-quality studies. Conclusions: Garlic, ginger, cinnamon, and saffron supplementation could have a beneficial effect on RA activity, but the risk of bias of these studies is difficult to assess and data are too limited to recommend them in daily practice.

Stages of the formation of temporary and permanent occlusion and the impact of early tooth extraction on the dentition state. Literature review

2019 ◽  
pp. 22-24
Author(s):  
G.A. Murachueva ◽  
I.M. Rasulov ◽  
S.G. Gusenov
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Tooth Extraction ◽  
Physiological State ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Full Development ◽  
Permanent Occlusion ◽  
The Impact

A review of the literature on the stages of the formation of temporary and permanent occlusion has been performed. This stages play an important role not only for the full development of the maxillofacial apparatus, temporomandibular joint, but also the whole organism. The role of early tooth extraction in the formation of the physiological state of the dentoalveolar system is considered. The conclusion is drawn about the need for a deeper study of this problem in the structure of general dental morbidity.

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