Taping for conditions of the musculoskeletal system: an evidence map review

Abstract Background Taping is a common treatment modality used by many rehabilitation providers. Several types of tapes and taping methods are used in the treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction and pain. Purpose To summarize and map the evidence related to taping methods used for various joints and conditions of the musculoskeletal system, and to provide clinicians and researchers with a user-friendly reference with organized evidence tables. Data sources The PEDro, CINAHL, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Central Register for Controlled Trials, PubMed, and PROSPERO databases were searched from inception through October 31, 2019. Study selection Eligible studies were selected by two independent reviewers and included either systematic reviews (SRs) or randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and included a musculoskeletal complaint using a clinical outcome measure. Data extraction Data was extracted by two investigators independently. Risk of bias and quality were assessed using A MeaSurement Tool to Assess systematic Reviews (AMSTAR) for SRs or the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale for RCTs. The protocol was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42019122857). Data synthesis Twenty-five musculoskeletal conditions were summarized from forty-one SRs and 127 RCTs. There were 6 SRs and 49 RCTs for spinal conditions. Kinesio tape was the most common type of tape considered. Four evidence tables representing the synthesized SRs and RCTs were produced and organized by body region per condition. Limitations Inclusion of only English language studies. Also, the heterogeneous nature of the included studies prevented a meta-analysis. Conclusions There is mixed quality evidence of effectiveness for the different types of taping methods for different body regions and conditions. All of the SRs and RCTs found during our search of the taping literature have been organized into a series of appendices. A synthesis of the results have been placed in evidence tables that may serve as a useful guide to clinicians and researchers.

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Interpersonal psychotherapy for perinatal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol

Systematic Reviews ◽

10.1186/s13643-019-1158-6 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Katherine S. Bright ◽

Elyse M. Charrois ◽

Muhammad Kashif Mughal ◽

Abdul Wajid ◽

Deborah McNeil ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Full Text ◽

Data Extraction ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Mode Of Delivery ◽

Well Being ◽

Interpersonal Psychotherapy ◽

Controlled Trials ◽

Cochrane Central Register ◽

Perinatal Women

Abstract Background Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) is an intervention that has established efficacy in the prevention and treatment of depressive disorders. Previous systematic reviews have not evaluated the effectiveness of IPT on symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, quality of life, relationship satisfaction/quality, social supports, and an improved psychological sense of well-being. There is limited data regarding factors that moderate and mediate the effectiveness of IPT including the timing of the intervention or the mode of delivery of IPT intervention. The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to evaluate the effectiveness, feasibility, and acceptability of IPT interventions to treat perinatal psychological distress and to summarize the evidence on predictors, mediators, and moderators of IPT. Methods We will include peer-reviewed studies that recruited perinatal women. The search strategy will involve the following databases: MEDLINE (Ovid), EMBASE (Ovid), PsycINFO (Ovid), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (Ovid), CINAHL with Full Text (EBSCO), Social Work Abstracts (EBSCO), SocINDEX with Full Text (EBSCO), Academic Search Complete (EBSCO), Family & Society Studies Worldwide (EBSCO), Family Studies Abstracts (EBSCO), and Scopus. Study inclusion criteria include (1) randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental studies, and pre-post studies that evaluated the effectiveness of IPT; (2) qualitative studies that evaluated feasibility and acceptability of IPT; (3) study sample included and analyzed perinatal women; and (4) publication language was English. Using pilot-tested screening and data extraction forms, two reviewers will independently review studies in three steps: (1) abstract/title screening, (2) full-text screening of potentially accepted studies, and (3) data extraction of accepted studies. Disagreements will be resolved by a third reviewer. Studies will be aggregated for meta-synthesis and meta-analysis should the data allow for this. Two independent reviewers will grade methodological quality. Discussion Findings from this review will inform future development and implementation of IPT intervention research for perinatal women. Identifying key factors of successful IPT interventions will inform intervention design and adaptation of IPT interventions to increase the likelihood that perinatal women will engage in and benefit from IPT interventions. This review will also identify key considerations for increasing the effectiveness of IPT interventions during the perinatal period. Systematic review registration PROSPERO CRD42019114292

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Pre-arrest and intra-arrest prognostic factors associated with survival after in-hospital cardiac arrest: systematic review and meta-analysis

BMJ ◽

10.1136/bmj.l6373 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. l6373 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Shannon M Fernando ◽

Alexandre Tran ◽

Wei Cheng ◽

Bram Rochwerg ◽

Monica Taljaard ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Cardiac Arrest ◽

Prognostic Factors ◽

Systematic Reviews ◽

English Language ◽

Data Extraction ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Research Strategy ◽

Primary Analysis ◽

Hospital Cardiac Arrest

Abstract Objective To determine associations between important pre-arrest and intra-arrest prognostic factors and survival after in-hospital cardiac arrest. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Data sources Medline, PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews from inception to 4 February 2019. Primary, unpublished data from the United Kingdom National Cardiac Arrest Audit database. Study selection criteria English language studies that investigated pre-arrest and intra-arrest prognostic factors and survival after in-hospital cardiac arrest. Data extraction PROGRESS (prognosis research strategy group) recommendations and the CHARMS (critical appraisal and data extraction for systematic reviews of prediction modelling studies) checklist were followed. Risk of bias was assessed by using the QUIPS tool (quality in prognosis studies). The primary analysis pooled associations only if they were adjusted for relevant confounders. The GRADE approach (grading of recommendations assessment, development, and evaluation) was used to rate certainty in the evidence. Results The primary analysis included 23 cohort studies. Of the pre-arrest factors, male sex (odds ratio 0.84, 95% confidence interval 0.73 to 0.95, moderate certainty), age 60 or older (0.50, 0.40 to 0.62, low certainty), active malignancy (0.57, 0.45 to 0.71, high certainty), and history of chronic kidney disease (0.56, 0.40 to 0.78, high certainty) were associated with reduced odds of survival after in-hospital cardiac arrest. Of the intra-arrest factors, witnessed arrest (2.71, 2.17 to 3.38, high certainty), monitored arrest (2.23, 1.41 to 3.52, high certainty), arrest during daytime hours (1.41, 1.20 to 1.66, high certainty), and initial shockable rhythm (5.28, 3.78 to 7.39, high certainty) were associated with increased odds of survival. Intubation during arrest (0.54, 0.42 to 0.70, moderate certainty) and duration of resuscitation of at least 15 minutes (0.12, 0.07 to 0.19, high certainty) were associated with reduced odds of survival. Conclusion Moderate to high certainty evidence was found for associations of pre-arrest and intra-arrest prognostic factors with survival after in-hospital cardiac arrest. Systematic review registration PROSPERO CRD42018104795

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Effect of Therapeutic Exercise on Pain and Disability in the Management of Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials

Physical Therapy ◽

10.2522/ptj.20120412 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 93 (8) ◽

pp. 1026-1036 ◽

Cited By ~ 74

Author(s):

Lucia Bertozzi ◽

Ivan Gardenghi ◽

Francesca Turoni ◽

Jorge Hugo Villafañe ◽

Francesco Capra ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Neck Pain ◽

Randomized Trials ◽

Data Extraction ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Relevant Literature ◽

Controlled Trials ◽

Cochrane Central Register ◽

Therapeutic Exercise ◽

Short Term ◽

Evidence Database

BackgroundGiven the prevalence of chronic nonspecific neck pain (CNSNP) internationally, attention has increasingly been paid in recent years to evaluating the efficacy of therapeutic exercise (TE) in the management of this condition.PurposeThe purpose of this study was to conduct a current review of randomized controlled trials concerning the effect of TE on pain and disability among people with CNSNP, perform a meta-analysis, and summarize current understanding.Data SourcesData were obtained from MEDLINE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), EMBASE, Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro), and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) databases from their inception to August 2012. Reference lists of relevant literature reviews also were tracked.Study SelectionAll published randomized trials without any restriction regarding time of publication or language were considered for inclusion. Study participants had to be symptomatic adults with only CNSNP.Data ExtractionTwo reviewers independently selected the studies, conducted the quality assessment, and extracted the results. Data were pooled in a meta-analysis using a random-effects model.Data SynthesisSeven studies met the inclusion criteria. Therapeutic exercise proved to have medium and significant short-term and intermediate-term effects on pain (g=−0.53, 95% confidence interval [CI]=−0.86 to −0.20, and g=−0.45, 95% CI=−0.82 to −0.07, respectively) and medium but not significant short-term and intermediate-term effects on disability (g=−0.39, 95% CI=−0.86 to 0.07, and g=−0.46, 95% CI=−1.00 to −0.08, respectively).LimitationsOnly one study investigated the effect of TE on pain and disability at follow-up longer than 6 months after intervention.ConclusionsConsistent with other reviews, the results support the use of TE in the management of CNSNP. In particular, a significant overall effect size was found supporting TE for its effect on pain in both the short and intermediate terms.

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Effect of Taping on Spinal Pain and Disability: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials

Physical Therapy ◽

10.2522/ptj.20130619 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 95 (4) ◽

pp. 493-506 ◽

Cited By ~ 26

Author(s):

Carla Vanti ◽

Lucia Bertozzi ◽

Ivan Gardenghi ◽

Francesca Turoni ◽

Andrew A. Guccione ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Confidence Interval ◽

Myofascial Pain ◽

Data Extraction ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Pain Syndrome ◽

Myofascial Pain Syndrome ◽

Spinal Pain ◽

Controlled Trials ◽

Cochrane Central Register

Background Taping is a widely used therapeutic tool for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, nevertheless its effectiveness is still uncertain. Purpose The purpose of this study was to conduct a current review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) concerning the effects of elastic and nonelastic taping on spinal pain and disability. Data Sources MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, PEDro, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Scopus, ISI Web of Knowledge, and SPORTDiscus databases were searched. Study Selection All published RCTs on symptomatic adults with a diagnosis of specific or nonspecific spinal pain, myofascial pain syndrome, or whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) were considered. Data Extraction Two reviewers independently selected the studies and extracted the results. The quality of individual studies was assessed using the PEDro scale, and the evidence was assessed using GRADE criteria. Data Synthesis Eight RCTs were included. Meta-analysis of 4 RCTs on low back pain demonstrated that elastic taping does not significantly reduce pain or disability immediately posttreatment, with a standardized mean difference of −0.31 (95% confidence interval=−0.64, 0.02) and −0.23 (95% confidence interval=−0.49, 0.03), respectively. Results from single trials indicated that both elastic and nonelastic taping are not better than placebo or no treatment on spinal disability. Positive results were found only for elastic taping and only for short-term pain reduction in WAD or specific neck pain. Generally, the effect sizes were very small or not clinically relevant, and all results were supported by low-quality evidence. Limitations The paucity of studies does not permit us to draw any final conclusions. Conclusion Although different types of taping were investigated, the results of this systematic review did not show any firm support for their effectiveness.

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Effect of Premorbid Beta-Blockers on Mortality in Patients With Sepsis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Journal of Intensive Care Medicine ◽

10.1177/08850666211052926 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 088506662110529

Author(s):

Daisuke Hasegawa ◽

Ryota Sato ◽

Narut Prasitlumkum ◽

Kazuki Nishida

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Beta Blockers ◽

Data Extraction ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Controlled Trials ◽

Cochrane Central Register ◽

Short Term ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Short Term Mortality ◽

The Impact

Objective The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the impact of premorbid beta-blockers on mortality in patients with sepsis. Data Sources We searched EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and MEDLINE for eligible studies. The protocol was registered at the PROSPERO (CRD42021256813). Study Selection Two authors independently evaluated the following inclusion criteria: (1) randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, cross-sectional studies; (2) patients with sepsis aged ≥18 years, and (3) premorbid beta-blocker use. Data Extraction Two authors extracted the patients’ characteristics and outcomes independently. All analyses were performed using the random-effects models. The primary outcome was short-term mortality, defined as mortality within 30 days, in-hospital or intensive care unit mortality. Data Synthesis Ten studies (n = 24 748 patients) were included. The pooled odds ratio (OR) of short-term mortality associated with the premorbid use of beta-blockers was 0.85 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.69-1.04; P = .12; I2 = 50%). Five studies reported an adjusted OR of short-term mortality. The pooled adjusted OR of short-term mortality associated with the premorbid use of beta-blockers was 0.73 (95% CI, 0.65-0.83; P < .001; I2 = 0%). Conclusion Premorbid beta-blockers were associated with a lower short-term mortality in patients with sepsis.

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Buteyko method for people with asthma: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2021-049213 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (10) ◽

pp. e049213

Author(s):

Karla Morganna Pereira Pinto de Mendonça ◽

Sean Collins ◽

Tácito ZM Santos ◽

Gabriela Chaves ◽

Sarah Leite ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Systematic Reviews ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Controlled Trials ◽

Cochrane Central Register ◽

Plain Language ◽

Randomised Controlled ◽

Meta Analyses

IntroductionButeyko method is recommended as a non-pharmacological treatment for people with asthma. Although the worldwide interest in the Buteyko method, there is a paucity of studies gathering evidence to support its use. Therefore, we aim to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the effects of the Buteyko method in children and adults with asthma.Methods and analysisWe will search on Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE, Embase, US National Institutes of Health Ongoing Trials Register ClinicalTrials.gov and WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform for studies focusing on the Buteyko method for children and adults with asthma. The searches will be carried out in September 2021 from database’s inception to the present. We will include randomised controlled trials comparing Buteyko method alone with asthma education or inactive control intervention. There will be no restriction on language. Primary outcomes include quality of life, asthma symptoms and adverse events/side effects. Two review authors will independently screen the studies for inclusion and extract data. We will assess the quality of the included studies using the ‘Risk of Bias’ tool. The certainty of the evidence will be assessed using the GRADE approach. Data synthesis will be conducted using Review Manager software. Reporting of the review will follow the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidance and the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions.Ethics and disseminationThis study will assess and provide evidence for the use of the Buteyko method in people with asthma. We will analyse secondary data and this does not require ethics approval. The findings will be published in peer-reviewed journals, at relevant conferences and will be shared in plain language in social media. Moreover, the findings of this review could guide the direction of healthcare practice and research.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42020193132.

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Efficacy and safety of escitalopram and agomelatine in the treatment of major depressive disorder-A meta-analysis

10.37766/inplasy2021.12.0074 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Yuji Zhan ◽

◽

Mengxin Rui ◽

Wenfeng Zeng ◽

Yunxia Wang

Keyword(s):

Major Depressive Disorder ◽

Depressive Disorder ◽

English Language ◽

Antidepressant Treatment ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Controlled Trials ◽

Cochrane Central Register ◽

Efficacy And Safety ◽

Major Depressive ◽

Time Restrictions

Review question / Objective: The aim of this meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of escitalopram and agomelatine in the major depressive disorder. Condition being studied: Major depressive disorder (MDD), is one of the most common, costly, and disabling mental health conditions worldwide, with an estimated 246 million sufferers globally in 2020.At present, there is a great demand for effective antidepressant treatment in medicine. Information sources: We will search, with no time restrictions, the following databases for relevant English language literature: PubMed, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and Web of Science. The search string will be built as follows: (escitalopram) AND (agomelatine) AND (major depressed disorder).

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Pharmacotherapeutic Options for Managing Neuropathic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Pain Research and Management ◽

10.1155/2021/6656863 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-13

Author(s):

Giulia Di Stefano ◽

Andrea Di Lionardo ◽

Giuseppe Di Pietro ◽

Giorgio Cruccu ◽

Andrea Truini

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Neuropathic Pain ◽

Systematic Reviews ◽

Randomised Controlled Trials ◽

Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase ◽

Data Extraction ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Acid Amide ◽

Controlled Trials ◽

Randomised Controlled

Despite an increasing number of available therapies, the treatment of neuropathic pain remains a major issue. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses indicate that only a minority of patients with neuropathic pain have an adequate response to pharmacological treatment and that most drugs have dose-limiting side effects. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials published in the last five years. We searched for relevant papers within PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and the Clinical Trials database (ClinicalTrials.gov). Two authors independently selected studies for inclusion, data extraction, and bias assessment. We identified 39 randomised controlled trials and included 16 in the meta-analysis. Trial outcomes were generally modest even for first-line drugs such as tricyclic antidepressants, serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors, and gabapentinoids. Many drugs acting on new pain targets are currently under development. Clinical data are currently available for sodium channel isoform-specific antagonists, anti-nerve growth factor molecules, and fatty acid amide hydrolase inhibitors.

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The differential efficacy of systemic therapy: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

10.21203/rs.3.rs-1074984/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Niels Braus ◽

Rebecca von Oepen ◽

Nina Immel ◽

Johanna Wichmann ◽

Christian Frankman ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Reviews ◽

Systemic Therapy ◽

Literature Search ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Social Systems ◽

Future Research ◽

Controlled Trials ◽

Cochrane Central Register ◽

System Functioning ◽

Meta Analyses

Abstract Background: Systemic therapy is a widespread evidence-based psychotherapy approach. Its main goal revolves around the concept of viewing mental symptoms within the context of social systems (e.g., families, couples). Systematic reviews and meta-analyses have confirmed that systemic therapy significantly reduces symptom severity of DSM- or ICD-diagnosed patients. This meta-analysis aims to investigate the differential efficacy of systemic therapy, taking into account moderators (e.g., allegiance, adherence) and outcomes (system functioning) not considered in previous meta-analytical investigations.Methods: To conduct a comprehensive literature search, we will optimize search strategies from previous systematic reviews on systemic therapy. The search strategy presented in this protocol has improved the precision and sensitivity by using an iterative validation and optimization process. We will conduct the literature search in multiple electronic databases (PsycInfo, Pubmed, Embase, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL)). We will include all randomized controlled trials that report quantitative outcomes for symptom change and/or system functioning. For the calculations, we will conduct a Bayesian meta-analysis for the outcomes based on a random-effects model, a Bayesian meta-regression for the moderators, and Bayesian subgroup analysis for disorder-specific differences.Discussion: Understanding the differential efficacy of systemic therapy is essential for the conceptualization, performance, and analysis of future research and therapeutic practice. This meta-analysis faces potential limitations associated with the definition of systemic therapy, as well as methodological problems in systemic therapy research.

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Techniques and Technologies to Improve Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Outcomes in Pediatric Patients: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Journal of Hospital Medicine ◽

10.12788/jhm.3718 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Tricia M Kleidon ◽

Jessica Schults ◽

Claire M Rickard ◽

Amanda J Ullman

Keyword(s):

English Language ◽

Near Infrared ◽

Ultrasound Guidance ◽

Data Extraction ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Small Sample ◽

Cochrane Central Register ◽

Evaluation Approach ◽

Peripheral Intravenous Catheter ◽

First Time

OBJECTIVE: Insertion and function of pediatric peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) present challenges. We systematically reviewed techniques and technologies to improve PIVC outcomes (first-time insertion success, overall insertion success, time to insertion, dwell time, failure, and complications). DATA SOURCES: Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CONTROL), Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health (CINAHL), US National Library of Medicine, and Embase. STUDY SELECTION: English-language pediatric trials published post 2010 reporting PIVC outcomes. DATA EXTRACTION: Following Cochrane standards, two authors screened, extracted, and critiqued study quality (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation approach) data, random effects analysis, results expressed as risk ratios (RR), mean differences (MD) and 95% CIs. RESULTS: Twenty-one studies (3237 children; 3098 PIVCs) were included. First-time insertion success significantly increased with ultrasound guidance (compared with landmark insertion; RR, 1.60; 95% CI, 1.02-2.50). Use of ultrasound guidance (compared with landmark insertion) did not improve overall PIVC insertion success (RR, 1.10; 95% CI, 0.94-1.28). There was no evidence of an effect of near-infrared (compared with landmark) on first-time insertion success (RR, 1.21; 95% CI, 0.91-1.59) or number of attempts (MD, –0.65; 95% CI, –1.59 to 0.29); however, it significantly reduced PIVC insertion time (MD, –132.47; 95% CI, –166.68 to –98.26) and increased first-time insertion success in subgroup analysis of patients with difficult intravenous access (RR, 2.72; 95% CI, 1.02-7.24). LIMITATIONS: Few studies per intervention, small sample sizes, and inconsistent outcome measures precluded definitive conclusions. CONCLUSIONS: Ultrasound and near-infrared appear to improve pediatric PIVC insertion. High-quality studies examining the full extent of techniques and technologies are needed. Registration: CRD42020175314

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