Research using population-based administration data integrated with longitudinal data in child protection settings: A systematic review

Introduction Over the past decade there has been a marked growth in the use of linked population administrative data for child protection research. This is the first systematic review of studies to report on research design and statistical methods used where population-based administrative data is integrated with longitudinal data in child protection settings. Methods The systematic review was conducted according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. The electronic databases Medline (Ovid), PsycINFO, Embase, ERIC, and CINAHL were systematically searched in November 2019 to identify all the relevant studies. The protocol for this review was registered and published with Open Science Framework (Registration DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/96PX8) Results The review identified 30 studies reporting on child maltreatment, mental health, drug and alcohol abuse and education. The quality of almost all studies was strong, however the studies rated poorly on the reporting of data linkage methods. The statistical analysis methods described failed to take into account mediating factors which may have an indirect effect on the outcomes of interest and there was lack of utilisation of multi-level analysis. Conclusion We recommend reporting of data linkage processes through following recommended and standardised data linkage processes, which can be achieved through greater co-ordination among data providers and researchers.

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Where to prospectively register a systematic review

Systematic Reviews ◽

10.1186/s13643-021-01877-1 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Dawid Pieper ◽

Tanja Rombey

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Systematic Reviews ◽

Open Science ◽

New Developments ◽

For Profit ◽

Science Framework ◽

Meta Analyses ◽

Study Type ◽

Different Characteristics ◽

Responsible Party

Abstract Background Prospective registration aims to reduce bias in the conduct and reporting of research and to increase transparency. In addition, prospective registration of systematic reviews is argued to help preventing unintended duplication, thereby reducing research waste. PROSPERO was launched in 2011 as the first prospective register for systematic reviews. While it has long been the only option to prospectively register systematic reviews, recently there have been new developments. Our aim was to identify and characterize current options to prospectively register a systematic review to assist review authors in choosing a suitable register. Methods To identify systematic review registers, we independently performed internet searches in January 2021 using keywords related to systematic reviews and prospective registration. “Registration” was defined as the process of entering information about a planned systematic review into a database before starting the systematic review process. We collected data on the characteristics of the identified registries and contacted the responsible party of each register for verification of the data related to their registry. Results Overall, we identified five options to prospectively register a systematic review: PROSPERO, the Registry of Systematic Reviews/Meta-Analyses in Research Registry, and INPLASY, which are specific to systematic reviews, and the Open Science Framework Registries and protocols.io, which represent generic registers open to any study type. Detailed information on each register is presented in tables in the main text. Regarding the systematic-review-specific registries, authors have to trade-off between the costs of registration and the processing time of their registration record. All registers provide an option to search for systematic reviews already registered in the register. However, it is unclear how useful these search functions are. Conclusion Authors can prospectively register their systematic review in five registries, which come with different characteristics and features. The research community should discuss fair and sustainable financing models for registers that are not operated by for-profit organizations.

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Head of bed elevation to relieve gastroesophageal reflux symptoms: a systematic review

BMC Family Practice ◽

10.1186/s12875-021-01369-0 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Loai Albarqouni ◽

Ray Moynihan ◽

Justin Clark ◽

Anna Mae Scott ◽

Anne Duggan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Gastroesophageal Reflux ◽

Open Science ◽

Safe Alternative ◽

Bed Elevation ◽

Protocol Registration ◽

Science Framework ◽

Meta Analyses ◽

Drug Interventions ◽

Head Of Bed Elevation

Abstract Background Overuse of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) – frequently used for relieving symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD) – raises long-term safety concerns, warranting evidence-based non-drug interventions. We conducted a systematic review to evaluate the effect of head-of-bed elevation on relieving symptoms of GORD in adults. Methods We included controlled trials comparing the effect of head-of-bed elevation interventions to control in adults with GORD. Two independent reviewers screened articles, extracted data, and assessed quality of included studies. Primary outcomes were changes in GORD symptoms and use of PPIs. Results We screened 1206 records; and included five trials (four cross-over and one factorial) comprising 228 patients. All five included trials were judged to be at high-risk of performance bias and four of selection bias. Of five included trials, two used ‘bed blocks’ under the bed legs; one used ‘sleeping on a wedge’ pillow, and two used both. High heterogeneity in outcome measures and reported outcomes data precluded meta-analyses. The four studies that reported on GORD symptoms found an improvement among participants in the head-of-bed elevation; a high-quality crossover trial showed a clinical important reduction in symptom scores at 6 weeks (risk ratio of 2.1; 95% CI 1.2 to 3.6). These results are supported by the observed improvement in physiological intra-oesophageal pH measurements. Conclusions Methodological and reporting limitations in available literature preclude definitive recommendations. However, head-of-bed elevation could be still considered as a cheap and safe alternative to drug interventions with unfavourable safety profiles. Protocol registration Open Science Framework: http://osf.io/2hz3j

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Children’s Participation in Decision Making From Child Welfare Workers’ Perspectives: A Systematic Review

Research on Social Work Practice ◽

10.1177/1049731520984844 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 104973152098484 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Karmen Toros

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Decision Making ◽

Child Welfare ◽

Child Protection ◽

Child Welfare Workers ◽

Children’S Participation ◽

Participation In Decision Making ◽

Children's Participation ◽

Meta Analyses ◽

Welfare Workers

This article explores child welfare workers’ experiences of children’s participation in decision making in the child protection system. The systematic review follows the principles of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement and includes 12 peer-reviewed articles published in academic journals from 2009 to 2019. Findings indicate that children’s participation in decision making is generally limited or nonexistent. The age of the child is an important determining factor concerning whether the child is given the opportunity to participate in decision making. Potential harm for children that may result from participation is considered when deciding on whether to include a child in the decision-making process.

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Published patterns of spin in biomedical literature: a protocol for a meta-research study

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2020-043784 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. e043784

Author(s):

Naichuan Su ◽

Michiel van der Linden ◽

Geert JMG van der Heijden ◽

Stefan Listl ◽

Stefan Schandelmaier ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Reviews ◽

Scientific Journal ◽

Open Science ◽

Biomedical Literature ◽

Measurement Tool ◽

Delphi Consensus ◽

Reporting Practices ◽

Literature Reviews ◽

Science Framework ◽

Meta Analyses

IntroductionSpin is defined as reporting practices that distort the interpretation of results and create misleading conclusions by suggesting more favourable results. Such unjustifiable and misleading misrepresentation may negatively influence the development of further studies, clinical practice and healthcare policies. Spin manifests in various patterns in different sections of publications (titles, abstracts and main texts). The primary aim of this study is to identify reported spin patterns and assess the prevalence of spin in general, and the prevalence of spin patterns reported in biomedical literature based on previously published systematic reviews and literature reviews on spin.Methods and analysisPubMed, EMBASE and SCOPUS will be searched to identify systematic or literature reviews on spin in biomedicine. To improve the comprehensiveness of the search, the snowballing method will be used to broaden the search. The data on spin-related outcomes and characteristics of the included studies will be extracted. The methodological quality of the included studies will be assessed with selective items of the A MeaSurement Tool to Assess systematic Reviews-2 checklist. A new classification scheme for spin patterns will be developed if the classifications of spin patterns identified in the included studies vary. The prevalence of spin and spin patterns will be pooled based on meta-analyses if the classification schemes for spin are comparable across included studies. Otherwise, the prevalence will be described qualitatively. The seriousness of spin patterns will be assessed based on a Delphi consensus study.Ethics and disseminationThis study has been approved by the Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam Ethics Review Committee (2020250). The study will be submitted to a peer-reviewed scientific journal.RegistrationOpen Science Framework: osf.io/hzv6e

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Interventions to Promote a Healthy Sexuality among School Adolescents: A Scoping Review

Journal of Personalized Medicine ◽

10.3390/jpm11111155 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (11) ◽

pp. 1155

Author(s):

Fernanda Loureiro ◽

Margarida Ferreira ◽

Paula Sarreira-de-Oliveira ◽

Vanessa Antunes

Keyword(s):

Open Science ◽

Multidisciplinary Teams ◽

Adolescent Sexual Behavior ◽

Scoping Reviews ◽

Key Factor ◽

Nurses Role ◽

Healthy Sexuality ◽

Science Framework ◽

Meta Analyses

Schools are particularly suitable contexts for the implementation of interventions focused on adolescent sexual behavior. Sexual education and promotion have a multidisciplinary nature. Nurses’ role and the spectrum of the carried-out interventions is not clear. We aimed to identify interventions that promote a healthy sexuality among school adolescents. Our review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews and was registered in the Open Science Framework. Published articles on sexuality in adolescents in school contexts were considered. The research limitations included primary studies; access in full text in English, Spanish, or Portuguese; and no data publication limitation. Research was carried out on the EBSCOhost, PubMed, SciELO, and Web of Science platforms; gray literature and the bibliographies of selected articles were also searched. A total of 56 studies were included in the sample. The studies used a broad range of research methods, and 10 types of interventions were identified. Multi-interventional programs and socio-emotional interventions showed a greater impact on long-term behavioral changes, and continuity seemed to be a key factor. Long-term studies are needed to reach a consensus on the effectiveness of interventions. Nurses’ particular role on the multidisciplinary teams was found to be a gap in the research, and must be further explored.

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Association of Functional Dyspepsia with Depression and Anxiety: A Systematic Review

Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases ◽

10.15403/jgld-3325 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Tasia Esterita ◽

Sheilla Dewi ◽

Felicia Grizelda Suryatenggara ◽

Glenardi Glenardi

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Functional Dyspepsia ◽

Assessment Tools ◽

Depression And Anxiety ◽

Questionnaire Assessment ◽

Prevalence Of Depression ◽

Choice Of Treatment ◽

Meta Analyses ◽

Almost All

Background and Aims: Functional dyspepsia (FD) symptoms may lead to depression or anxiety in affected individuals and vice versa. These individuals often have more serious somatic symptoms, longer disease recovery time, and tend to consume more medical resources and health care costs. Therefore, recognition of depression and anxiety is crucial to improve clinical outcome in FD patients. The aim of this study is to systematically review the association of functional dyspepsia with depression and anxiety. Methods: This systematic review was reported following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) criteria. A Literature search was carried out with PubMed and ProQuest databases from 1 January 2010 to 5 October 2020. The outcomes of interest were association of functional dyspepsia with depression and anxiety. The quality of each study was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) tool. Results: A total of 13 studies involving 14,076 subjects were included in this review. Almost all of the studies showed that prevalence of depression or anxiety is higher in patients with FD compared to controls. This is implied by a higher mean score on the depression and anxiety questionnaire assessment tools or a positive correlation in the odds ratio. FD is known to affect more females than males, but psychological links were stronger in males. Moreover, prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms in patients with refractory FD (63.3% and 61.5%) was higher compared to non-refractory FD (20.9% and 23.3%) and healthy patients (10% and 10%). Conclusion: There is a significant association of FD with depression and anxiety. Thus, identifying psychological factors in FD patients is essential to help clinicians determine the best choice of treatment and improve the prognosis and quality of life of the patients.

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Association Between Smoking Hookahs (Shishas) and Higher Risk of Obesity: A Systematic Review of Population-Based Studies

Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease ◽

10.3390/jcdd6020023 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 23 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Reem Baalbaki ◽

Leila Itani ◽

Lara El Kebbi ◽

Rawan Dehni ◽

Nermine Abbas ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Large Population ◽

Heart Association ◽

Population Based ◽

Hookah Smoking ◽

Prevalence Of Obesity ◽

Potential Link ◽

Scientific Statement ◽

Meta Analyses

The American Heart Association has published a scientific statement on the effect of hookah smoking on health outcomes; nevertheless, hookah smoking continues to be popular worldwide, especially among the young. Recent reports mention a potential link between hookah smoking and obesity; however, uncertainties still surround this issue. The aim of the current study was to conduct a systematic review to clarify whether hookah smoking is associated with a higher risk of obesity among the general population. This study was conducted in compliance with the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, and data were collated by means of a meta-analysis and a narrative synthesis. Of the 818 articles retrieved, five large-population and low-bias studies comprising a total of 16,779 participants met the inclusion criteria and were reviewed. All included studies reported that, regardless of gender, hookah smoking increases the risk of obesity among all ages and observed an association between the two after a correction for several confounders or reported a higher prevalence of obesity among hookah smokers. This was confirmed by the meta-analysis. Therefore, hookah smoking seems to be associated with a higher risk of obesity. Public health policymakers should be aware of this for the better management of obesity and weight-related comorbidities.

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Can nurses improve self-management among pediatric patients? A systematic review and meta-analysis

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckz185.604 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽

Author(s):

A Mele ◽

A Nardi ◽

G P Prencipe ◽

G Migliara ◽

A Massimi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Educational Intervention ◽

Pediatric Patients ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Educational Interventions ◽

Risk Of Bias ◽

Ed Visits ◽

Meta Analyses ◽

Almost All

Abstract Background Few studies report educational interventions for pediatric patients with asthma or diabetes type 1 as a fundamental instrument to engage them and improve their health. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to synthesize evidence about behavioral changes in life style, disease management and clinical outcome in pediatric patients after a structured educational intervention delivered by nurses. Methods A systematic review of the literature was carried out in MEDLINE, Scopus and CINHAL including only RCTs. Methodological quality of the studies was assessed using Cochrane tool. Meta-analyses on HbA1c reduction for diabetes and hospitalization, emergency department (ED) visits and medication for asthma were carried-out. Results Of the 3559 papers initially retrieved, 5 regarding diabetes and 19 asthma met the inclusion criteria for the systematic review and 14 for the meta-analyses. Included studies were highly heterogeneous in terms of type of intervention and follow-up duration. Almost all the studies showed an improvement but only few were statistically significant. All studies regarding diabetes showed a low risk of bias (only one RCTs had a high risk of bias in one domain), while almost all RCTs on asthma showed a high risk of bias. The pooled mean differences in favor of the experimental groups were: HBA1c -0.02 (IC95%: -0.26 - 0.22), Hospitalization 0.58 (IC95%: 0.19 - 1.78), Medication -0.10 (IC95%: -0.43 - 0.23), ED Visits 0.82 (IC95%: 0.44 - 1.54). Conclusions There is a general agreement about the central role of educational intervention delivered by nurses to pediatric patients and the assessment of the behavioral changes after educational interventions is strongly recommended in pediatric population. However, more efforts are requested in designing studies on patients with asthma and to program more appropriate follow-up and periodic recall in order to engage pediatric patients in the management of their own chronic disease. Key messages educational intervention delivered by nurses to pediatric patients with asthma or diabetes type 1 as a fundamental instrument to engage them. more efforts are requested in designing studies on patients with asthma and to program more appropriate follow-up and periodic recall in order to engage pediatric patients.

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Diabetes and Incident Depression: Is the Association Mediated or Modified by Sociodemographic Factors or Co-morbidities? A Systematic Review

Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes ◽

10.1055/s-0031-1280800 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 119 (10) ◽

pp. 591-598 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

B. Albers ◽

J. Kruse ◽

G. Giani ◽

A. Icks

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Treatment Strategies ◽

Sociodemographic Factors ◽

Population Based ◽

Late Complications ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

General Measure ◽

Modifying Factors ◽

Modifying Effect ◽

Meta Analyses

AbstractDiabetic patients suffer more frequently from depression. Aim was to evaluate sociodemographic parameters and co-morbidities and late complications as potential modifying factors in the occurrence of depression in diabetic individuals.We performed a systematic review, based on established meta-analyses and additional original publications in 2005–2009 in Medline and PsycINFO. We included articles focusing on longitudinal studies which evaluated the appearance of depression in diabetic and non diabetic individuals and further analyzed interactions or separate additional influences of potential modifying factors.8 eligible studies were identified. 6 studies were population based. Only 3 studies analyzed the interaction between the variables of interest and diabetes on the incidence of depression. Remaining used diverse other methods to control for associated factors.The strongest influence was found for a general measure of co-morbidities but this influence was ambiguous. No significant modifying effect or interaction was found for sociodemographic factors.There seems to be a clear need for more research concerning mediating and modifying factors or a more stringent presentation of results in order to identify groups at risk or to identify treatment strategies.

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Incidence of Fatal Anaphylaxis: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies

Journal of Investigational Allergology and Clinical Immunology ◽

10.18176/jiaci.0693 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 32 (4) ◽

Author(s):

S Perez-Codesido ◽

A Rosado-Ingelmo ◽

M Privitera-Torres ◽

E Pérez Fernández ◽

A Nieto-Nieto ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Death Rate ◽

Observational Studies ◽

Web Of Science ◽

Research Strategy ◽

Hymenoptera Venom ◽

Prospective Cohort Studies ◽

Meta Analyses ◽

Almost All ◽

Fatal Anaphylaxis

Background: Fatal anaphylaxis is very rare, with an incidence ranging from 0.5 to 1 deaths per million person-years. Objective: Based on a systematic review, we aimed to explain differences in the reported incidence of fatal anaphylaxis based on the methodological and demographic factors addressed in the various studies. Methods: We searched PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the Web of Science for relevant retrospective and prospective cohort studies and registry studies that had assessed the anaphylaxis death rate for the population of a country or for an administrative region. The research strategy was based on combining “anaphylaxis” with “death”, “study design”, and “main outcomes” (incidence). Results: A total of 46 studies met the study criteria and included 16,541 deaths. The range of the anaphylaxis mortality rate for all causes of anaphylaxis was 0.002-2.51 deaths per million person-years. Fatal anaphylaxis due to food (range 0.002-0.29) was rarer than deaths due to drugs (range 0.004-0.56) or Hymenoptera venom (range 0.02-0.61). The frequency of deaths due to anaphylaxis by drugs increased during the study period (IRR per year, 1.02, 95%CI 1.00-1.04). We detected considerable heterogeneity in almost all of the meta-analyses carried out. Conclusion: The incidence of fatal anaphylaxis is very low and differs according to the various subgroups analyzed. The studies were very heterogeneous. Fatal anaphylaxis due to food seems to be less common than fatal anaphylaxis due to drugs or Hymenoptera venom.

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