The use of digital storytelling of patients’ stories as an approach to translating knowledge: a scoping review

Abstract Background A growing interest has centered on digital storytelling in health research, described as a multi-media presentation of a story using technology. The use of digital storytelling in knowledge translation (KT) is emerging as technology advances in healthcare to address the challenging tasks of disseminating and transferring knowledge to key stakeholders. We conducted a scoping review of the literature available on the use of patient digital storytelling as a tool in KT interventions. Methods We followed by Arksey and O’Malley (Int J Soc Res Methodol 8(1):19–32, 2005), and Levac et al. (Implement Sci 5(1):69, 2010) recommended steps for scoping reviews. Search strategies were conducted for electronic databases (Medline, CINAHL, Web of Science, ProQuest dissertations and theses global, Clinicaltrials.gov and Psychinfo). The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR) was used to report the review process. Results Of 4656 citations retrieved, 114 full texts were reviewed, and twenty-one articles included in the review. Included studies were from nine countries and focused on an array of physical and mental health conditions. A broad range of interpretations of digital storytelling and a variety of KT interventions were identified. Digital storytelling was predominately defined as a story in multi-media form, presented as a video, for selective or public viewing and used as educational material for healthcare professionals, patients and families. Conclusion Using digital storytelling as a tool in KT interventions can contribute to shared decision-making in healthcare and increase awareness in patients’ health related experiences. Concerns centered on the accuracy and reliability of some of the information available online and the impact of digital storytelling on knowledge action and implementation.

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The use of digital storytelling as an approach to translating research knowledge: A scoping review (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.21129 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Elly Park ◽

Catherine Allyson Jones ◽

Mary Forhan

Keyword(s):

Scoping Review ◽

Digital Storytelling ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Research Knowledge ◽

Media Presentation ◽

Scoping Reviews ◽

Full Text Review ◽

Health Related ◽

Meta Analyses ◽

The Impact

BACKGROUND A growing interest has centred on digital storytelling in health research, a multi-media presentation of a story using technology. The use of digital storytelling in knowledge translation (KT) is emerging as technology and healthcare address approaches of disseminating and transferring knowledge to key stakeholders. OBJECTIVE We conducted a scoping review of the literature available on the use of digital storytelling as a tool in KT interventions. METHODS Six electronic databases were searched and screened for 4656 citations. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR) was used to guide the review process. Two reviewers screened all citations and completed the full text review. RESULTS One hundred fourteen full texts were reviewed and twenty-one publications were analyzed. The publications were from nine countries and focused on an array of physical and mental health conditions. A broad range of interpretations of digital storytelling and a variety of KT interventions were identified with educational material for healthcare professionals (HCP) and other patients being the most predominant form of digital storytelling. CONCLUSIONS Using digital storytelling for KT can contribute to shared decision-making in healthcare and increase awareness in patients’ health related experiences. Concerns centred on the accuracy and reliability of some of the information available online and the impact of digital storytelling on knowledge action and implementation.

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Professional Lives of Women Academics: a Scoping Review

10.21203/rs.3.rs-698104/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Lily O'Hara ◽

Bayan Fayiz AlNajjarb ◽

Diana Alsayed Hassan ◽

Ghadir Al Jayyousi-Alsalim ◽

Hanan Abdul Rahim ◽

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Keyword(s):

Scoping Review ◽

Professional Lives ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Women Academics ◽

Economic Class ◽

Mesh Terms ◽

Scoping Reviews ◽

The Individual ◽

Meta Analyses ◽

The Impact

Abstract BackgroundWomen academics face specific professional and personal challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic resulting from lack of access to adequate childcare, increased demands on women’s time to address the needs of family members, and physical and mental health concerns. Prior to the pandemic, women academics faced disparities regarding merit, tenure and promotion. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated inequalities in paid and domestic work resulting in a disproportionate effect on the personal and professional lives of academic women. The burden is even heavier for women academics who face intersecting systems of oppression, such as those based on ethnicity, skin colour, body size, sexual orientation, gender, age, economic class, dependent status, and/or ability. The objectives of this scoping review are to (a) identify the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the professional lives of women academics, and (b) explore the individual, organisational, and systems levels strategies that can support women academics during the COVID-19 pandemic.MethodsThe scoping review will be conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR) following Joanna Briggs Institute scoping reviews guidelines. We will systematically search PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, medrxiv, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar for articles published from December 2019 to July 2021 in any language using key words and MESH terms, and search reference lists for additional studies. Two reviewers will screen articles using inclusion and exclusion criteria, review full articles, and extract data using a standardised form including study information, participant characteristics, effects of COVID-19 pandemic on professional life, and strategies to support women academics in a pandemic. A third reviewer will resolve conflicting decisions through discussion. Findings will be presented using narrative description, summary tables and illustrative quotes.DiscussionThe scoping review will provide evidence of how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted on the professional lives of women in academia, and contribute to the development of strategies to reduce gender inequities. It is imperative that these issues be identified and strategies developed to address growing inequities in the professional wellbeing of women academics.Systematic review registrationOpen Science Framework: https://osf.io/9rxku, DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/9RXKU

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Interagency collaboration models for people with mental ill health in contact with the police: a systematic scoping review

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2017-019312 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. e019312 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Adwoa Parker ◽

Arabella Scantlebury ◽

Alison Booth ◽

Jillian Catherine MacBryde ◽

William J Scott ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Mental Health Professionals ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Police Officers ◽

Grey Literature ◽

Interagency Collaboration ◽

Cochrane Library ◽

Scoping Reviews ◽

Health Related ◽

The Impact

ObjectiveTo identify existing evidence on interagency collaboration between law enforcement, emergency services, statutory services and third sector agencies regarding people with mental ill health.DesignSystematic scoping review. Scoping reviews map particular research areas to identify research gaps.Data sources and eligibilityASSIA, CENTRAL, the Cochrane Library databases, Criminal Justice Abstracts, ERIC, Embase, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, PROSPERO and Social Care Online and Social Sciences Citation Index were searched up to 2017, as were grey literature and hand searches. Eligible articles were empirical evaluations or descriptions of models of interagency collaboration between the police and other agencies.Study appraisal and synthesisScreening and data extraction were undertaken independently by two researchers. Arksey’s framework was used to collate and map included studies.ResultsOne hundred and twenty-five studies were included. The majority of articles were of descriptions of models (28%), mixed methods evaluations of models (18%) and single service evaluations (14%). The most frequently reported outcomes (52%) were ‘organisational or service level outcomes’ (eg, arrest rates). Most articles (53%) focused on adults with mental ill health, whereas others focused on adult offenders with mental ill health (17.4%). Thirteen models of interagency collaboration were described, each involving between 2 and 13 agencies. Frequently reported models were ‘prearrest diversion’ of people with mental ill health (34%), ‘coresponse’ involving joint response by police officers paired with mental health professionals (28.6%) and ‘jail diversion’ following arrest (23.8%).ConclusionsWe identified 13 different interagency collaboration models catering for a range of mental health-related interactions. All but one of these models involved the police and mental health services or professionals. Several models have sufficient literature to warrant full systematic reviews of their effectiveness, whereas others need robust evaluation, by randomised controlled trial where appropriate. Future evaluations should focus on health-related outcomes and the impact on key stakeholders.

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The Impact of Long-term Care Needs on the Socio-economic Deprivation of Older People and Their Families: a Scoping Review Protocol

10.21203/rs.3.rs-816117/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Rossella Martarelli ◽

Georgia Casanova ◽

Giovanni Lamura

Keyword(s):

Systematic Reviews ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Social Innovation ◽

The Body ◽

Economic Deprivation ◽

Term Care ◽

Interdisciplinary Approaches ◽

Scoping Reviews ◽

Meta Analyses ◽

The Impact

Abstract BackgroundPopulation ageing, constantly on the increase in all countries worldwide, has long been the object of scientific research from several perspectives, including multi and interdisciplinary approaches. This scoping review aims to investigate the socio-economic consequences of older people’s poor health on their own economic conditions and those of their families. This study aims to: a) map the main concepts that characterise the body of literature pertaining to this issue; b) identify conceptual gaps or unexplored research areas to be addressed; c) delve into the ways of arguing about the difficulties that affect a large number of families with older members to care for, especially with regard to the concept of socio-economic deprivation, which in our perspective includes both material and social deprivation (e.g. in the form of loneliness experienced as a consequence of health disorders). This protocol fulfils the purpose of clarifying the stages and methods of the study and listing the techniques used.MethodsThis article is being drafted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses for Protocols 2015 (PRISMA-P 2015). The rationale behind the study and its stages are aligned with the guidelines of Lockwood et al. (2019) and the recommendations of Munn et al. (2018): Each stage links up with the next, according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (the 2020 PRISMA Statement), while the reporting phase refers to the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) checklist. The search process is being performed by means of databases such as PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science. The latest version of MAXQDA will be used for analyzing all data.Discussion We aim to highlight and connect the most useful insights addressed to stakeholders and policymakers and, most of all, the ones valuable to social innovation. Nevertheless, it is necessary for us to remark that, despite the prevalence of the English language, most research articles are written and published in other languages. Therefore, they are excluded from the search process.Systematic review registration Open Science Framework (OSF), https://osf.io/xq58z Registration DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/XQ58Z

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A scoping review of the moral experiences of children with medical complexity in Brazil

Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0268 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 73 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Raíssa Passos dos Santos ◽

Mary Ellen Macdonald ◽

Franco Carnevale

Keyword(s):

Scoping Review ◽

Future Research ◽

Research Gaps ◽

Children With Medical Complexity ◽

Future Aspirations ◽

Scoping Reviews ◽

Medical Complexity ◽

Health Related ◽

Qualitative Methodologies ◽

Meta Analyses

ABSTRACT Objectives: The aim of this review was to identify and summarize how the moral experiences of children with medical complexity are being expressed within the Brazilian health-related literature and discuss research gaps and directions for future research. Methods: A scoping review was performed using the methodological framework of Arksey and O’Malley and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). Systematic searches were conducted on Medline, CINAHL, Scopus, and Embase databases. Articles were included if using qualitative methodologies, having children as participants, and published in Brazil. Results: In total, 6,360 articles were retrieved from databases. Sixteen studies were selected for the analysis. Final considerations: The studies were not primarily focused on children’s moral experiences. Yet, the studies demonstrate morally relevant accounts concerning children’s capacity to reason and interpret their lived experiences, expressing deep concerns about isolation, suffering, future aspirations, and feelings of normality.

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The Impacts of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outbreak on Sexual and Reproductive Health Outcomes: Scoping Review Protocol

10.21203/rs.3.rs-130916/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Obasanjo Afolabi Bolarinwa ◽

Bright Opoku Ahinkorah ◽

Abdul-Aziz Seidu ◽

Edward Kwabena Ameyaw

Keyword(s):

Reproductive Health ◽

Health Outcomes ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽

Grey Literature ◽

Targeted Interventions ◽

Scoping Reviews ◽

Review Form ◽

Meta Analyses ◽

The Impact

Abstract Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has rapidly altered the pre-existing landscape for sexual and reproductive health. Adverse sexual and reproductive health outcomes are therefore more likely to be affected due to reports of overwhelmed health systems. However, sexual and reproductive health wellbeing should be prioritized at all times to counteract adverse sexual and reproductive health outcomes. As a result, the proposed review aims at synthesizing evidence on the implications of COVID-19 on sexual and reproductive health outcomes.Methods: An electronic search for literature will be executed to identify peer reviewed and grey literature on the subject. After screening for studies to include in the synthesis, the checklist of the Joanna Briggs Institute, the McMaster Critical Review form and the Authority, Accuracy, Coverage, Objectivity, Date, and Significance (AACODS) will be used for assessment. The study will be conducted in line with the recommendations detailed by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) checklist and a narrative report will be developed.Discussion: Our proposed review aims at identifying the specific implications of COVID-19 on sexual and reproductive health. The review will highlight the systemic challenges and gaps that reinforce the intensity of the impact. It will also identify the aspects of sexual and reproductive health that are much affected among the wide array of components that constitute sexual and reproductive health such as family planning, antenatal care, childbirth, postnatal care among other factors. A better understanding of these issues will help global, regional and national stakeholders and policy makers to identify the specific sexual and reproductive health dimensions that need targeted interventions. Scoping review registration: https://osf.io/85fch

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The Underrepresentation of Females in Studies Assessing the Impact of High-Dose Exercise on Cardiovascular Outcomes: a Scoping Review

Sports Medicine - Open ◽

10.1186/s40798-021-00320-y ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Roshan Patel ◽

Caitlin L. Kemp ◽

Muneebah Hafejee ◽

Nicholas Peckham ◽

Vageesh Jain ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Scoping Review ◽

Cardiovascular Effects ◽

Cardiovascular Outcomes ◽

High Dose ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Scoping Reviews ◽

The Mean ◽

Exercise Induced ◽

Meta Analyses ◽

The Impact

AbstractHigh-dose exercise-induced cardiac outcomes may vary between sexes. However, many studies investigating the cardiovascular effects of high-dose exercise have excluded or under-recruited females. This scoping review aimed to describe the recruitment of females in studies assessing the impact of high-dose exercise on cardiovascular outcomes and describe how this has changed over time. This scoping review followed the protocol outlined by Arksey and O’Malley and is reported as per the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. The OVID and EMBASE databases were searched for studies that assessed the effects of high-dose exercise on cardiovascular outcomes. Both professional and nonprofessional groups were included. The review found 2973 studies, and 250 met the inclusion criteria including cumulatively 17,548,843 subjects. Over half the studies (n = 127) excluded females entirely, and only 8 (3.2%) studies recruited all-female participants. The overall mean percentage of females recruited was 18.2%. The mean percentage was 14.5% in studies conducted before 2011 and 21.8% in studies conducted after 2011. Females are an underrepresented group in studies assessing the cardiovascular outcomes related to high-dose exercise. As cardiovascular outcomes vary between sexes, translating findings from a largely male-based evidence may not be appropriate. Future investigators should aim to establish and overcome barriers to female recruitment.

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Factors Related to Positive Memory Count Among Trauma-Exposed Individuals: A Scoping Review

Trauma Violence & Abuse ◽

10.1177/15248380211013130 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 152483802110131

Author(s):

Ateka A. Contractor ◽

Stephanie V. Caldas ◽

Megan Dolan ◽

Nicole H. Weiss

Keyword(s):

Scoping Review ◽

Stress Disorder ◽

Acute Stress ◽

Longitudinal Research ◽

Trauma Exposure ◽

Memory Specificity ◽

Scoping Reviews ◽

Meta Analyses ◽

Study Designs ◽

Positive Memories

To examine the existing knowledge base on trauma experiences and positive memories, we conducted a scoping review of trauma and post-trauma factors related to positive memory count. In July 2019, we searched PubMed, Medline, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Embase, and PTSDpubs for a combination of words related to “positive memories/experiences,” “trauma/posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD),” and “number/retrieval.” Twenty-one articles met inclusion criteria (adult samples, original articles in English, peer-reviewed, included trauma-exposed group or variable of trauma exposure, trauma exposure examined with a trauma measure/methodology, assessed positive memory count, empirical experimental/non-experimental study designs). Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews guidelines, two authors reviewed abstracts, completed a secondary search, and independently extracted data. Our review indicated (1) that depression and PTSD were most researched; (2) no conclusive relationships of positive memory count with several psychopathology (depression, acute stress disorder, eating disorder, and anxiety), cognitive/affective, neurobiological, and demographic factors; (3) trends of potential relationships of positive memory count with PTSD and childhood interpersonal traumas (e.g., sexual and physical abuse); and (4) lower positive memory specificity as a potential counterpart to greater overgeneral positive memory bias. Given variations in sample characteristics and methodology as well as the limited longitudinal research, conclusions are tentative and worthy of further investigations.

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Role of occupational therapy in musicians’ health: a scoping review protocol

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2020-040922 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (12) ◽

pp. e040922

Author(s):

Bethany Villas ◽

Uira Duarte Wisnesky ◽

Sandra Campbell ◽

Lauren Slavik ◽

Amynah S. Mevawala ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Occupational Therapy ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Health Conditions ◽

Study Selection ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Scoping Reviews ◽

Review Protocol ◽

And Performance ◽

Meta Analyses

Review question/objectiveThe purpose of this proposed review is twofold: first, to understand the role of occupational therapy presented in the musicians’ health literature; and second, to explore the potential for this role.IntroductionThe intense movement, awkward postures, concentration and emotional communication required of musicians can place them at increased risk of music-related health conditions, such as musculoskeletal disorders and performance anxiety. The development of music-related health conditions can be emotionally and financially devastating. The role of occupational therapy in musicians’ health has been previously discussed; however, no rigorous reviews of the scholarly literature have been published. We will, therefore, undertake a scoping review with the following research questions: (1) what is known about the role of occupational therapy in instrumental musicians’ health? and (2) what is the potential role of occupational therapy in musicians’ health?Methods and analysisA preliminary search of Medline, CINAHL, SCOPUS and Web of Science was previously undertaken by the first author to determine the extent of the research on this topic and to confirm that no other reviews have been conducted or are in progress. Study selection and analysis will follow the Joanna Briggs Institute and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for scoping reviews guidelines for conducting a scoping review.Ethics and disseminationFormal ethics approval is not required at our institution for a review of published literature. The results of this review will be shared through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations and traditional and social media.

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Parental Bereavement in Older Age: A Scoping Review

Illness Crisis & Loss ◽

10.1177/1054137321995811 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 105413732199581

Author(s):

Patricia Moyle Wright

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Adult Child ◽

Older Age ◽

Parental Bereavement ◽

Older Parents ◽

Physical Decline ◽

Scoping Reviews ◽

Cultural Mores ◽

Meta Analyses

A scoping review of parental bereavement in older age was conducted to identify the unique needs of older adults after the loss of an adult child. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were developed in accordance with the stated objectives of this review, which was guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). In total, 26 research studies were included. The data were then analyzed using a systematic approach for organizing and synthesizing key data. The results indicated that some consequences and mediators of parental bereavement are similar regardless of age. But, older adults experience greater loneliness, isolation, and stigma than their younger counterparts. Older parents are also at greater risk for physical decline, mortality, and institutionalization following the death of an adult child. Religious and cultural mores also have influence on the bereavement process.

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