scholarly journals Prevalence and Associated Factors of Urinary Incontinence in Women Living in China: A Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaikai Xue ◽  
Mary H Palmer ◽  
Fang Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
English Language ◽  
Chinese Women ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Large Female ◽  
Prevalence Rates ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Female Population

Abstract Background: This review of studies on urinary incontinence (UI) was focused primarily on UI prevalence and associated factors across the adult lifecourse of Chinese women. UI is a urologic symptom that can have a significant impact on women's physical and mental health and quality of life. Although researchers from many countries have reported prevalence rates and associated factors for UI, little is known about the prevalence of UI in China’s large female population. Language may act as a barrier to the inclusion of published studies in English-language journals. To overcome this barrier and to add to the global knowledge base about UI in women, the authors reviewed and discussed findings from epidemiological studies published in China and in Chinese language. Methods: The authors retrieved research studies from the five databases using the following search terms: "Subject: (Female) * Subject: (Urinary incontinence) * Subject: (Prevalence) * Date: 2013-2019". The authors used PubMed to search English-language studies published in Chinese journals on UI in Chinese women. Results: This literature review includes 48 articles published between January 2013 and December 2019. The overall UI prevalence rates reported in adult Chinese women ranged from 8.7% to 69.8%. For women aged 17 to 40 years, 41 to 59 years, and 60 years and older, prevalence rates ranged from 2.6% to 30.0%, 8.7% to 47.7%, and 16.9% to 61.6%, respectively. Significant associated factors for overall UI included age, body mass index, constipation, parity, and menopause. Despite the 17 to 40 age range being peak reproductive years, the literature revealed little focus on UI prevalence rates. For women aged 41 to 59 years, the main associated factors included those related to pregnancy and gynecologic diseases. For women 60 years and older, chronic diseases represented most of the associated factors. Conclusions: About 43 to 349 million Chinese women may experience UI. Many of the identified associated factors could be mitigated to reduce UI incidence and prevalence rates. Little is known about the prevalence rates and associated factors for UI among young Chinese women. Future research should investigate UI in young women to improve bladder health across their lifecourse.

scholarly journals Prevalence and associated factors of urinary incontinence in women living in China: a literature review

BMC Urology ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaikai Xue ◽  
Mary H. Palmer ◽  
Fang Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
English Language ◽  
Chinese Women ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Large Female ◽  
Prevalence Rates ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Female Population

Abstract Background This review of studies on urinary incontinence (UI) was focused primarily on UI prevalence rates and associated factors across the adult lifecourse of Chinese women. UI is a urologic symptom that can have a significant impact on women's physical and mental health and quality of life. In addition, women with UI may experience socioeconomic burdens due to UI’s effect on their ability to work and function in society. Although researchers from many countries have reported prevalence rates and associated factors for UI, little is known about the prevalence of UI in China’s large female population. Language may act as a barrier to the inclusion of published studies in English-language journals. To overcome this barrier and to add to the global knowledge base about UI in women, the authors reviewed and discussed findings from epidemiological studies published in China and in Chinese language. Methods The authors retrieved research studies from the Wanfang database using the following search terms: "Subject: (Female) × Subject: (Urinary incontinence) × Subject: (Prevalence) × Date: 2013 to 2019". Searches employed the China National Knowledge Infrastructure Database, VIP Database for Chinese Technical Periodicals and China Biology Medicine Database. The authors also used PubMed to search English-language studies published in Chinese journals on UI in Chinese women. Results This literature review includes 48 articles published between January 2013 and December 2019. The overall UI prevalence rates reported in adult Chinese women ranged from 8.7 to 69.8%, representing 43–349 million women, respectively. For women aged 17–40 years, 41–59 years, and 60 years and older, prevalence rates ranged from 2.6–30.0, 8.7–47.7, to 16.9–61.6%, respectively. Significant associated factors for overall UI included age, body mass index, constipation, parity, and menopause. Despite the 17–40 age range being peak reproductive years, the literature revealed little focus on UI prevalence rates. For women aged 41–59 years, the main associated factors included those related to pregnancy and gynecologic diseases. For women 60 years and older, chronic diseases represented most of the associated factors. Conclusions About 43–349 million Chinese women may experience UI. Many of the identified associated factors could be mitigated to reduce UI incidence and prevalence rates. Little is known about the prevalence rates and associated factors for UI among young (aged 17–40) Chinese women. Future research should investigate UI in young women to improve bladder health across their lifecourse.

scholarly journals Prevalence Rates and Associated Factors of Urinary Incontinence in Chinese Women

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaikai Xue ◽  
Mary H Palmer ◽  
Fang Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
English Language ◽  
Chinese Women ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Large Female ◽  
Prevalence Rates ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
China National Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Female Population

Abstract Background: This review of studies on urinary incontinence (UI) was focused primarily on UI prevalence rates and associated factors across the adult lifecourse of Chinese women. UI is a urologic symptom that has a significant impact on women's physical and mental health and quality of life. Although researchers from many countries have reported UI, little is known about the prevalence of UI specifically for women in China’s especially large female population. Of the published studies, language may act as a barrier to their inclusion in English-language journals. To overcome this barrier and to add to the global knowledge base about UI in women, the authors reviewed and discussed findings from epidemiological studies published in Chinese language. Method: The authors retrieved research studies from databases: Wanfang, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP for Chinese Technical Periodicals and China Biology Medicine. The authors used PubMed to search English-language studies published in Chinese journals on UI in Chinese women. Results: This literature review includes 40 articles published between January 2013 and August 2017. The overall UI prevalence rates reported in adult Chinese women ranged from 8.7% to 59.4%, representing 43 to 297 million women, respectively. For women aged 17 to 40 years, 41 to 59 years, and 60 years and older, prevalence rates ranged from 2.6% to 30.0%, 8.7% to 47.7%, and 16.9% to 59.4%, respectively. Significant associated factors for overall UI included age, body mass index, constipation, parity, and menopause. Despite the 17 to 40 age range being peak reproductive years, the literature revealed little focus on UI prevalence rates. For women aged 41 to 59 years, the main associated factors included those related to pregnancy and gynecologic diseases. For women 60 years and older, chronic diseases represented most of the associated factors. Conclusions: About 43 to 297 million Chinese women may experience UI. Many of the identified associated factors could be mitigated to reduce UI prevalence rates. Little is known about the prevalence rates and associated factors for UI among young (aged 17 to 40) Chinese women. Future research should investigate UI in young women to improve bladder health across their lifecourse.

Exploring climate finance for tourism adaptation development: an overview

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 593-605 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniele Vieira do Nascimento
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
English Language ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Climate Finance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Research Fields ◽  
New Research

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the links between climate finance and tourism adaptation development. Besides increasing adaptation and mitigation efforts to limit greenhouse gas emissions, climate change remains a major challenge in the twenty-first century and beyond especially for tourism which is highly climate sensitive. Hence, it is necessary for tourism to adapt to survive. The aim of the study is to provide a systematic overview of the topic to offer a foundation for better understanding different ways of integrating climate finance initiatives with tourism. Design/methodology/approach The research focused on the top-ranked, peer reviewed journals of each of the two selected research fields. To address this topic, an in-depth systematic literature review in the fields of climate change finance and tourism adaptation development was conducted. Furthermore, because it is a relatively new research topic, conference proceedings were also explored. To guarantee wide coverage of the literature, a query of the following scholarly databases was considered: Elsevier, ScienceDirect and Web of Science. Findings Based on the analyses of the literature available on the topic, the paper highlights the main research trends and conclusions. It is argued that there is imbalance of knowledge on climate change finance as it relates to tourism. To date, there have been relatively few published articles on this topic in the context of tourism. Based on the findings, promising areas for future research were identified, and in particular for small island communities and recommendations for future research are outlined. Research limitations/implications The paper is limited by the scope of the literature review accessed by the researcher. The results of this review may vary according to the databases used. Originality/value Currently, there is no extensive review of articles on climate finance and tourism adaptation. This paper aims at reviewing climate finance studies published in English language to explore knowledge gaps in tourism adaptation. Sets of themes being advanced are also highlighted. Recommendations for future research are provided.

Journalists and Depressive Symptoms: A Systematic Literature Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 152483802110160
Author(s):  
Jasmine B. MacDonald ◽  
Gene Hodgins ◽  
Anthony J. Saliba ◽  
Debra Ann Metcalf
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
English Language ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Mental Health Research ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Hand Search ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Key Terms

Mental health research focusing on journalists has largely tended to give precedence to trauma exposure and subsequent symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder. However, there are several occupational factors that may be associated with the development of depressive symptoms in journalists. This systematic literature review aims to provide a concise, comprehensive, and systematic review of the quantitative literature relating to journalists’ experiences of depressive symptoms. The systematic literature review method adopted was based on that prescribed by Fink and contains three main elements: sampling the literature, screening the literature, and extracting data. Key terms were developed and used to source appropriate studies from several electronic databases, a hand search of reference lists was conducted, and authors were contacted to suggest examples of their own work not yet sampled. The sample included 13 quantitative studies reported in English language. Journalists most at risk of experiencing depressive symptoms had (1) greater exposure to work-related and personal trauma, (2) experienced threats to themselves or their family, and (3) reduced levels of family and peer support, social acknowledgment, and education. An area for further investigation is the prevalence and experiences of specific depressive disorders within the journalist population. There are a number of theoretical and methodological issues that can be addressed in future research.

scholarly journals Professional communication competence in English for occupational purposes (EOP) courses: A systematic literature review and proposal of a framework

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 260-278
Author(s):  
Maisarah Ahmad Kamil ◽  
Ahmad Mazli Muhammad
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
English Language ◽  
Communication Competence ◽  
Professional Communication ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Step Method ◽  
New Graduates ◽  
Communication Needs ◽  
English For Occupational Purposes

This paper reports a systematic literature review that was conducted to explore the areas of research pertaining to English language workplace communication needs in order to design courses in English for Occupational Purposes (EOP) that can better meet the demands of the industry. Articles from Scopus, ScienceDirect and Emerald Insight were extracted following the five-step method of conducting a systematic literature review. In total, 133 articles were analysed. From the analysis, it was found that most studies focused on examining the needs of the learners, or the needs of the industry; very few studies triangulated the findings between different stakeholders to obtain a better picture of the needs, wants, and gaps between the target situation and the present situation. Additionally, most studies focused on language tasks required and did not pay due emphasis on the competencies required to perform the tasks well. Thus, the outcome of this review is a proposed theoretical model to develop professional communication competence among new graduates that is intended to be used in a future study to address the gaps found in this review. Practically, the review also sheds light on gaps that exist in current research that can be addressed in future research, especially for higher education institutions (HEIs) that are working to design and develop courses in EOP to improve English language communication skills for employability.

scholarly journals A systematic literature review of ride-sharing platforms, user factors and barriers

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lambros Mitropoulos ◽  
Annie Kortsari ◽  
Georgia Ayfantopoulou
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
English Language ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Online Platforms ◽  
Ride Sharing ◽  
System Factors

Abstract Aim Ride-sharing is an innovative on-demand transport service that aims to promote sustainable transport, reduce car utilization, increase vehicle occupancy and public transport ridership. By reviewing ride-sharing studies around the world, this paper aims to map major aspects of ride-sharing, including online platforms, user factors and barriers that affect ride-sharing services, and extract useful insights regarding their successful implementation. Method A systematic literature review is conducted on scientific publications in English language. Articles are eligible if they report a study on user factors affecting ride-sharing use and/or barriers preventing ride-sharing implementation; ride-sharing online platforms in these articles are also recorded and are further explored through their official websites. A database is built that organizes articles per author, year and location, summarizes online platform attributes, and groups user factors associated with the likelihood to ride-share. Findings The review shows that the term “ride-sharing” is used in the literature for both profit and non-profit ride-sharing services. In total, twenty-nine ride-sharing online platforms are recorded and analyzed according to specific characteristics. Sixteen user factors related to the likelihood to ride-share are recorded and grouped into sociodemographic, location and system factors. While location and system factors are found to follow a pattern among studies, mixed findings are recorded on the relationship between sociodemographic factors and ride-sharing. Factors that may hinder the development of ride-sharing systems are grouped into economic, technological, business, behavioral and regulatory barriers. Conclusion Opportunities exist to improve the quality of existing ride-sharing services and plan successful new ones. Future research efforts should focus towards studying ride-sharing users' trip purpose (i.e., work, university, shopping, etc.), investigating factors associated to ride-sharing before and after implementation of the service, and perform cross-case studies between cities and countries of the same continent to compare findings.

Critical elements for multigenerational teams: a systematic review

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (7/8) ◽  
pp. 369-401 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cherise M. Burton ◽  
Chrissa Mayhall ◽  
Jennifer Cross ◽  
Patrick Patterson
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Generational Differences ◽  
English Language ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Language Version

Purpose Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to review the existing literature on multigenerational teams, to evaluate the maturity of the research area, identify key themes, and highlight areas for future research. Generational differences in the workforce are becoming a critical factor, as four generations (Veterans/Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X and Generation Y/Millennials) currently co-exist, and a fifth generation (Generation Z) stands poised to enter the workforce. To manage these differences effectively, organizations must first understand the various generations and, ultimately, their interaction and engagement with each other. Whereas some literature on the differences between the generations and how they pertain to the organizational work environment exists, currently, it is unclear what is known about how these differences impact the performance of multigenerational teams. Design/methodology/approach This paper presents a systematic literature review on teams and generational differences. A total of 7 platforms were included, resulting in 121 articles in the final paper set. Findings The review confirmed a low presence of literature related to generational differences and teams, implying the knowledge area is currently immature; however, despite this, there is an upward trajectory in publications and citations over the past few years, and existing publications and citations span a number of countries, suggesting a likelihood of significant growth in the research area in the near future. Further, key themes were identified in the current literature relating to commitment, leadership, team dynamics, conflict and wages and work environment. Research limitations/implications Only seven platforms were included in this review, although the seven platforms chosen are believed to provide comprehensive coverage of the field. The search strings used were “generation” and “team,” which was the word combination found to produce the largest number of results in preliminary trials; however, it is possible that using additional word combinations might have yielded some additional papers. Finally, the review was limited to English-language articles (or their translations); although, ultimately, only two articles were eliminated because of lack of an English language version. Practical implications The findings can be used by organizations to identify factors of interest in managing multigenerational teams, as well as what is currently known about influencing those factors to achieve more positive team outcomes. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this appears to be the first systematic literature review on generational differences in teams. Given the importance of this topic, this review is critical to provide a baseline on what is currently known in the field and existing research and practice gaps.

Motivation to transfer soft skills training: a systematic literature review

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumita Mishra ◽  
Malabika Sahoo
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
English Language ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Training Transfer ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Soft Skill ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Motivation To Transfer

Purpose This paper aims to synthesize existing knowledge on trainee motivation to transfer (MTT) soft skills training through a systematic literature review (SLR). Design/methodology/approach By applying a rigorous reproducible process, this SLR identified a total of 33 peer-reviewed articles on MTT in soft skills training. Findings The systematic review offers several important findings. First, research on MTT has accelerated in the recent past with studies conducted in varied geographic contexts. Second, MTT has been operationalized and measured as an antecedent and mediator of training transfer as well as an outcome itself is sampled papers. Third, MTT is recognized as critical in facilitating the transfer of soft skills. Finally, an investigation of empirical studies helped locate gaps in research methodologies, measurement of MTT and finally its predictors. Research limitations/implications The study is limited by the search string and its choice of peer-reviewed articles published in the English language only. Originality/value In the absence of systematic reviews on MTT in the context of soft skill, the study contributes immensely by providing an updated, cogent summarization of extant work and potential directions for future research/practice.

scholarly journals What is known about Cycling Without Age: A Scoping Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 886-887
Author(s):  
Nicole Kaufman ◽  
Aleksandra Zecevic ◽  
Suna Christensen ◽  
Cotnam Victoria
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Intergenerational Relationships ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Media Analysis ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Term Care

Abstract The Cycling Without Age (CWA) program provides residents of long-term care homes with a bike ride experience, as a volunteer pedals them around the community in a specially designed trishaw. There is limited evidence of the program's effectiveness on older adults, pilots, and communities. The purpose of this literature review is to scope and summarize contemporary CWA discourses to generate future research questions that will provide evidence for future implementation of CWA. Data collection and analysis followed Arksey and O'Malley's 2005 framework. A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, OMNI, and Ebscohost databases. A grey literature search strategy incorporated: grey literature databases, customized Google searches, targeted websites, consultation with expert librarians, and a social media analysis on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Content analysis was used to identify the key themes. A total of 165 sources (2 peer-reviewed, 103 grey literature, 60 social media) were included in the final analysis. The three main themes were (a) meaning from being on a bike, (2) impacts of CWA, and (3) formation of relationships. Findings suggest that the CWA program brought valuable meaning to the participants' lives, significantly improved their happiness, and was associated with the formation of new and diverse intergenerational relationships. A large amount of anecdotal evidence, social media chatter, and global adoption of CWA indicate its importance and potential to satisfy the need of older adults to engage with society. Future research on the physical and mental health benefits of CWA is required to support further implementation of the program.

scholarly journals The relationship between neurocognitive functioning and occupational functioning in bipolar disorder: A literature review

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 659-678 ◽  
Author(s):  
Walace Duarte ◽  
Rodrigo Becerra ◽  
Kate Cruise
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
English Language ◽  
Verbal Learning ◽  
Neurocognitive Impairment ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Specific Reference ◽  
Occupational Functioning ◽  
Occupational Outcomes ◽  
English Language Journal

Neurocognitive impairment in Bipolar Disorder (BD) has been widely reported, even during remission. Neurocognitive impairment has been identified as a contributing factor towards unfavourable psychosocial functioning within this population. The objective of this review was to investigate the association between neurocognitive impairment and occupational functioning in BD. A literature review of English-language journal articles from January 1990 to November 2013 was undertaken utilising the PsychINFO, Scopus and Web of Knowledge databases. Studies that made specific reference to occupational outcomes were included, and those that reported on global psychosocial measures were excluded. Majority of the papers reviewed (20 out of 23) identified an association between neurocognitive impairment (particularly in executive functioning, verbal learning and memory, processing speed and attention) and occupational functioning. Several methodological issues were identified. There was a discrepancy in the measures used to assess neurocognitive function across studies and also the definition and measurement of occupational functioning. The clinical features of the samples varied across studies, and confounding variables were intermittently controlled. The review focused on English-language papers only and hence there is a bias toward the Western labour market. These limitations therefore influence the generalizability of the interpreted findings and the reliability of comparisons across studies. Neurocognitive impairment in BD appears to play a role in occupational outcomes. The findings of this review highlight the challenges for future research in this area, particularly in the measurement of neurocognitive and occupational functioning. Incorporating neurocognitive interventions in the treatment of BD, which has traditionally focussed solely on symptomatic recovery, may advance the vocational rehabilitation of these patients.

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