scholarly journals Sudden Onset, Acute Loss of Taste and Smell in Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lakshman SAMARANAYAKE ◽  
Kausar Fakhruddin ◽  
Chamila Panduwawala
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Sudden Onset ◽  
Sudden Loss ◽  
Ovid Medline ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Ebsco Host ◽  
Taste And Smell

Early detection, isolation, and management of COVID-19 patients are crucial to contain the current pandemic. The CDC in USA recently included "sudden loss of taste (dysgeusia/ageusia) and smell (anosmia/hyposmia)” as symptoms of COVID-19. If these symptoms are reliable forerunner symptoms of COVID-19, then it may facilitate early detection and containment of the disease. Hence, we systematically evaluated the contemporary evidence on dysgeusia and anosmia as trigger symptoms in COVID-19. Ovid MEDLINE, EBSCO host, and Web of Science databases were searched between December 25, 2019-May 30, 2020.Of the 13 identified records, eight (totaling 11,054 COVID-19 patients), were included, as per the selection criteria. The studies emanated mostly from the European community, as well as China, the USA, and Iran. In total, anosmia and dysgeusia symptoms were present in 74.9 % and 81.3% ambulatory as well as hospitalized, mild-to-severe cases of COVID-19 patients, respectively. The European, US, and Iran data indicate that olfactory, and gustatory symptoms appear prior to general COVID-19 symptoms in a majority of the patients. To our knowledge, this is the first systematic review analyzing the prevalence of chemosensory dysfunction in COVID-19. Further, studies are essential to evaluate their utility as harbingers of COVID-19 onset, and to establish clinical practice guidelines.

scholarly journals Assessment of pain in people living with dementia at the end of life: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-85
Author(s):  
Grainne McAnee ◽  
Kelly Norwood ◽  
Michael Rosato ◽  
Gerry Leavey
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Robust Approach ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Formal Tool ◽  
Ebsco Host ◽  
Quality Of Research

Background: People with dementia may not receive the same quality of palliative care as those with other life-limiting conditions, particularly at end of life (EoL). Aims: To understand the best way to examine pain in people with dementia. Methods: A systematic review of tools to assess pain in patients with dementia near the end of life; PubMed, Medline, Embase, EBSCO Host, CINAHL Plus, Web of Science, Psycinfo, PsycArticles and Scopus were searched. Findings: A total of 15 articles were identified, which were qualitatively synthesised. Conclusion: There are a range of pain assessment tools that are appropriate for use in people with dementia, but all 15 studies used a formal tool. A more robust approach is needed to improve the quality of research for measurement and management of pain in this population.

scholarly journals Sudden onset, acute loss of taste and smell in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): a systematic review

2020 ◽  
Vol 78 (6) ◽  
pp. 467-473 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lakshman Perera Samaranayake ◽  
Kausar Sadia Fakhruddin ◽  
Chamila Panduwawala
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Sudden Onset ◽  
Taste And Smell

scholarly journals Bibliometric Analysis and Systematic Review of Global Coronavirus Research Trends Before COVID-19: Prospects and Implications for COVID-19 Research

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peijing Yan ◽  
Meixuan Li ◽  
Jing Li ◽  
Zhenxing Lu ◽  
Xu Hui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Bibliometric Analysis ◽  
Research Trends ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Ovid Medline ◽  
Intestinal Infections ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Number Of Publications ◽  
The University

Coronaviruses (CoV) cause respiratory and intestinal infections. We conducted this bibliometric analysis and systematical review to explore the CoV-related research trends from before COVID-19. We systematically searched the Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid Embase, and Web of Science (WOS) databases for published bibliometric analyses of CoV from database inception to January 24, 2021. The WOS Collection was searched from inception to January 31, 2020, to acquire the CoV-related publications before COVID-19. One-Way ANOVA and Bonferroni multiple-comparison tests were used to compare differences. Visualization mapping and keyword cluster graphs were made to illustrate the research topics and hotpots. We included 14,141 CoV-related publications for the bibliometric analysis and 16 (12 articles) CoV-related bibliometric analyses for the systematic review. Both the systematic review and bibliometric analysis showed (1) the number of publications showed two steep upward trajectories in 2003–2004 and in 2012–2014; (2) the research hotpots mainly focused on the mechanism, pathology, epidemiology, clinical diagnosis, and treatment of the coronavirus in MERS-CoV and SARS-Cov; (3) the USA, and China; the University of Hong Kong; and Yuen KY, came from the University of Hong Kong contributed most; (4) the Journal of Virology had the largest number of CoV related studies. More studies should focus on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in the future.

scholarly journals Revisiting the Barriers to and Facilitators of Research Utilization in Nursing: A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 90
Author(s):  
Cyruz P Tuppal ◽  
Paolo D Vega ◽  
Marina Magnolia G. Ninobla ◽  
Mark Donald Reñosa ◽  
Abdullah Al-Battashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Research Evidence ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Research Utilization ◽  
Database Search ◽  
The Other ◽  
Nursing Profession ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Ovid Medline

Background: Nursing profession continues to evolve, expand, and link its practice that requires evidence to strengthen its body of knowledge, and research utilization (RU) is pivotal towards this realization.Purpose: This systematic review aimed to critically identify, select, appraise, and synthesize research evidence about the barriers to and facilitators of research utilization.Methods: There were 17,961 papers during the initial database search and 85 papers from other sources from the electronic databases including Web of Science, CINAHL, Complete, Scopus, OVID, Medline, PsychInfo, SocIndex, Internurse, British Nursing Index, ERIC, and PubMed. After further analysis, thirty-six articles were included in the analysis that explicitly identified and described the barriers to and facilitators of research utilization in nursing.Results: Based on the findings, the lack of awareness about research, lack of authority to change their practice, overwhelming publications, and lack of compiled literature were the topmost identified barriers to RU. On the other hand, organizational and colleague support, and continuing education as both personal and professional commitment can further facilitate research utilization.Conclusion: Despite extensive studies conducted addressing the barriers to research utilization, the findings suggest a consistent reproach on the capability of nurses to maximize and utilize research. The same elements that may serve as barriers to, can likewise become the impetus in gaining sufficient research utilization among nurses.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Sexual Abuse in Adults with Intellectual Disability: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1980
Author(s):  
Raluca Tomsa ◽  
Smaranda Gutu ◽  
Daniel Cojocaru ◽  
Belén Gutiérrez-Bermejo ◽  
Noelia Flores ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Manual Search ◽  
Quantitative Synthesis ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Disability Prevalence ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Ebsco Host

This study presents the results of a systematic review on the prevalence of sexual abuse experienced in adulthood by individuals with intellectual disability. An electronic and manual search of academic journals was performed on four databases via EBSCO Host: Academic Search Complete, PsycINFO, Medline, CINAHL Full-Text. In addition, PubMed, ProQuest, and Web of Science (core collection) were searched. After an initial selection of 1037 documents, 25 articles remained for quantitative synthesis. The combined prevalence of sexual abuse in adults with intellectual disability was 32.9% (95% CI: 22.7–43.0) and sensitivity analysis revealed that the prevalence was not outweighed by a single study. Overall, the United Kingdom had the highest prevalence (r = 34.1%), and the USA had the lowest (r = 15.2%). The overall prevalence in females was lower (r = 31.8%) than that in males (r = 39.9%). Subgroup analyses revealed that prevalence of sexual abuse was higher in institutionalized individuals. The most prevalent profile of abuser is of a peer with intellectual disability. Prevalence increases from mild to severe levels of intellectual disability and decreases in profound levels. It is also more prevalent when the informant is the individual with intellectual disability than when someone else reports abuse. In sum, one in three adults with intellectual disability suffers sexual abuse in adulthood. Special attention should be paid for early detection and intervention in high risk situations.

scholarly journals Leprosy detection rate in patients under immunosuppression for the treatment of dermatological, rheumatological, and gastroenterological diseases: a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Holanda Barroso ◽  
Jurema Guerrieri Brandão ◽  
Elaine Silva Nascimento Andrade ◽  
Ana Clara Banhatto Correia ◽  
Danielle Costa Aquino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Detection Rate ◽  
Search Strategy ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Immunosuppressive Drugs ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Immunosuppressed Patients ◽  
Rheumatological Diseases

Abstract Background Recently developed immunosuppressive drugs, especially TNF antagonists, may enhance the risk of granulomatous infections, including leprosy. We aimed to evaluate the leprosy detection rate in patients under immunosuppression due to rheumatological, dermatological and gastroenterological diseases. Methods We performed a systematic review of the literature by searching the PubMed, EMBASE, LILACS, Web of Science and Scielo databases through 2018. No date or language restrictions were applied. We included all articles that reported the occurrence of leprosy in patients under medication-induced immunosuppression. Results The search strategy resulted in 15,103 articles; finally, 20 articles were included, with 4 reporting longitudinal designs. The detection rate of leprosy ranged from 0.13 to 116.18 per 100,000 patients/year in the USA and Brazil, respectively. In the meta-analysis, the detection rate of cases of leprosy per 100,000 immunosuppressed patients with rheumatic diseases was 84 (detection rate = 0.00084; 95% CI = 0.0000–0.00266; I2 = 0%, p = 0.55). Conclusion Our analysis showed that leprosy was relatively frequently detected in medication-induced immunosuppressed patients suffering from rheumatological diseases, and further studies are needed. The lack of an active search for leprosy in the included articles precluded more precise conclusions. Trial registration This review is registered in PROSPERO with the registry number CRD42018116275.

scholarly journals Tooth-Bone-Borne Vs. Bone-Borne Palatal Expanders: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yomna M. Yacout ◽  
Mohamed G. Hassan ◽  
Nadia M. El-Harouni ◽  
Hanan A. Ismail ◽  
Abbas R. Zaher
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trials ◽  
Reference Lists ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Hand Search

The aim of this review was to evaluate the current evidence regarding post-treatment effects of tooth-bone-borne vs. bone-borne expanders. A search was conducted in MEDLINE via PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, and Open Gray; in addition to a hand search in reference lists of selected articles and creating a search alert in electronic databases. Selection criteria included randomized and prospective clinical trials comparing post-expansion skeletal and/or dento-alveolar effects of tooth-bone-borne expanders to those of bone-borne expanders. Following study retrieval and selection, relevant data was extracted, and risk of bias was assessed using the revised RoB 2 tool for randomized clinical trials. After examining 10 full text articles, one randomized clinical trial was finally included. The study compared the dento-alveolar effects of tooth-bone-borne and bone-borne expanders, following expansion and after 6 months, using digital dental casts. Using the RoB 2 tool, the study was judged overall to show some concerns. A definitive conclusion could not be drawn from this systematic review due to the scarcity of clinical trials tackling the research question. A need for future well-conducted research was highlighted in this review.

scholarly journals Which electronic health record system should we use? – a systematic review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Al Ani ◽  
George Garas ◽  
James Hollingshead ◽  
Drostan Cheetham ◽  
Thanos Athanasiou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Record System ◽  
Ovid Medline ◽  
The Usa ◽  
And Performance

ABSTRACTObjectivesThis is the first systematic review to look at all published data on EHRs to determine which systems are advantageous.DesignA systematic review was performed by searching EMBASE and Ovid MEDLINE between 1974 and November 2019.ParticipantsAll original studies that appraised EHR systems were included.Main outcome measuresEHR system comparison, implementation, user satisfaction, efficiency and performance, documentation, and research and development.ResultsThe search strategy identified 701 studies, which were filtered down to 46 relevant studies. Level of evidence ranged from 1 to 4 according to the Oxford Centre for Evidence-based Medicine. The majority of the studies were performed in the USA (n = 44). N=6 studies compared more than one EHR, and Epic followed by Cerner were the most favourable through direct comparison. N=17 studies evaluated implementation which highlighted that it was challenging, and productivity dipped in the early phase. N=5 studies reflected on user satisfaction, with women demonstrating higher satisfaction than men. Efficiency and performance issues were the driving force behind user dissatisfaction. N=26 studies addressed efficiency and performance, which improved with long-term use and familiarity. N=18 studies considered documentation and showed that EHRs had a positive impact with basic and speciality tasks. N=29 studies assessed research and development which revealed vast capabilities and positive implications.ConclusionEpic is the most studied EHR system and the most commonly used vendor on the market. There is limited comparative data between EHR vendors, so it is difficult to assess which is the most advantageous system.

scholarly journals Temporal Trends of Infective Endocarditis in North America from 2000 to 2017 – A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khawaja M Talha ◽  
Mark J Dayer ◽  
Martin H Thornhill ◽  
Wajeeha Tariq ◽  
Verda Arshad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Infective Endocarditis ◽  
North America ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Temporal Trends ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Ovid Medline ◽  
Notable Increase ◽  
Future Population

Abstract Objectives To examine temporal changes of infective endocarditis (IE) incidence and epidemiology in North America. Patients and Methods A systematic review was conducted at Mayo Clinic, Rochester. Ovid EBM Reviews™, Ovid Embase™, Ovid Medline™, Scopus™, and Web of Science™ were searched for studies published between January 1, 2000 and May 31, 2020. Four referees independently reviewed all studies, and those that reported a population-based incidence of IE in patients aged 18 years and older in North America were included. Results Of 8,588 articles screened, 14 were included. Overall, IE incidence remained largely unchanged throughout the study period, except for two studies that demonstrated a rise in incidence after 2014. Five studies reported temporal trends of injection drug use (IDU) prevalence among IE patients with a notable increase in prevalence observed. Staphylococcus aureus was the most common pathogen in 7 of 9 studies that included microbiologic findings. In-patient mortality ranged from 3.7-14.4%, while the percentage of patients who underwent surgery ranged from 6.4-16.0%. Conclusion Overall incidence of IE has remained stable among the 14 population-based investigations in North America identified in our systematic review. Standardization of study design for future population-based investigations have been highlighted for use in subsequent systematic reviews of IE.

scholarly journals Systematic Review of Recent Literature on Strategic Communication Analysis of the Scientific: Production in Web of Science (2011-2020)

2021 ◽  
pp. 45-66
Author(s):  
Javier Trabadela-Robles
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Strategic Communication ◽  
Scientific Production ◽  
Bibliographic Databases ◽  
Corporate Communications ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Number Of Publications ◽  
Object Of Study

In recent years, there have been numerous studies addressing strategic communication from different angles. These have helped to better define and contextualize the object of study. The present work constitutes a systematic review of the most recent scientific output (2011–2020) on strategic communication. The main objective was to analyse that output quantitatively, to determine whether the number of publications has really grown, from which scientific fields they have originated, the most prolific authors, and the most cited works. In addition, the latest works from the field of communication are analysed, with the aim of summarizing the latest research trends on the object of study. For this reason, the analysis is limited to the works contained in the main databases of the Web of Science (WoS), as this is one of the bibliographic databases of reference. An advanced terminological search was carried out, and the results were analysed quantitatively. From that resulting population of 460 documents, a sample of 89 was extracted and subjected to a brief qualitative analysis. Among the results, there stands out that scientific production on the subject in the period studied has grown exponentially compared to previous periods. Most of the studies are published in English and originate from the fields of communication, business, and management, although, it being such a cross-sectional topic, there are 82 WoS categories represented. The authors were mainly from the USA, Spain, Germany, and England, and they published in 274 journals, with the Journal of Communication Management, Public Relations Review, and Corporate Communications standing out.

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