Differences In Chronic Pain Prevalence Between Men And Women At Mid-Life: A Systematic Review Protocol

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Borra ◽  
Rebecca Hardy
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Life Course ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Social Research ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Prevalence Studies ◽  
The Life Course

Abstract Background: Epidemiological literature has revealed differences in chronic pain (CP) prevalence in men and women. Women have been found to be more likely to develop CP compared to men at different points of the life-course, such as childhood and old age. Less is known about differences in prevalence by sex during mid-life. While CP is most prevalent later in life, biological and physical changes in mid-life may predispose to an earlier differentiation in CP distribution – for example due to the menopause. The aim of this study is to describe the prevalence of CP at midlife in men and women, and to identify how these differences relate to results pertaining to other periods in the life-course. Methods: This systematic review follows PRISMA guidelines. An electronic search will identify appropriate studies in the following databases: MEDLINE, to be accessed through Web of Science; and EMBASE, AMED and PSYCHinfo to be accessed through OVID. Two reviewers will independently screen each title and abstract and subsequently each full text following the inclusion criteria outlined in this protocol. The reference lists of eligible papers will also be screened to identify any further eligible studies. Any inconsistencies between reviewer decisions will be resolved through discussion. Studies eligible for data extraction will report estimates of CP prevalence, of prevalence for each sex, and difference in prevalence between sexes. Two reviewers will conduct data extraction using a standardised data extraction form. Quality assessment will be conducted using a risk of bias assessment tool for prevalence studies. The findings will be reported in a narrative synthesis and will comment on expected heterogeneity, following the Social Research Council Methods Programme guidelines. A random effects meta-analysis will be conducted where the reviewers can justify combining results.Discussion: This review will summarise the prevalence of CP in men and women at mid-life, based on existing evidence. It is expected that the results will identify gaps in knowledge and areas for further research.Systematic review registration: PROSPERO: CRD42021295895

scholarly journals Safety and efficiency of gasless laparoscopy: a systematic review protocol

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Haitham Shoman ◽  
Simone Sandler ◽  
Alexander Peters ◽  
Ameer Farooq ◽  
Magdalen Gruendl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Risk Of Bias ◽  
Conventional Laparoscopy ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Gasless Laparoscopy ◽  
Resource Setting

Abstract Background Gasless laparoscopy, developed in the early 1990s, was a means to minimize the clinical and financial challenges of pneumoperitoneum and general anaesthesia. It has been used in a variety of procedures such as in general surgery and gynecology procedures including diagnostic laparoscopy. There has been increasing evidence of the utility of gasless laparoscopy in resource limited settings where diagnostic imaging is not available. In addition, it may help save costs for hospitals. The aim of this study is to conduct a systematic review of the available evidence surrounding the safety and efficiency of gasless laparoscopy compared to conventional laparoscopy and open techniques and to analyze the benefits that gasless laparoscopy has for low resource setting hospitals. Methods This protocol is developed by following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic review and Meta-Analysis–Protocols (PRISMA-P). The PRISMA statement guidelines and flowchart will be used to conduct the study itself. MEDLINE (Ovid), Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Central, and Global Index Medicus (WHO) will be searched and the National Institutes of Health Clinical Trials database. The articles that will be found will be pooled into Covidence article manager software where all the records will be screened for eligibility and duplicates removed. A data extraction spreadsheet will be developed based on variables of interest set a priori. Reviewers will then screen all included studies based on the eligibility criteria. The GRADE tool will be used to assess the quality of the studies and the risk of bias in all the studies will be assessed using the Cochrane Risk assessment tool. The RoB II tool will assed the risk of bias in randomized control studies and the ROBINS I will be used for the non-randomized studies. Discussion This study will be a comprehensive review on all published articles found using this search strategy on the safety and efficiency of the use of gasless laparoscopy. The systematic review outcomes will include safety and efficiency of gasless laparoscopy compared to the use of conventional laparoscopy or laparotomy. Trial registration The study has been registered in PROSPERO under registration number: CRD42017078338

scholarly journals Dietary protein and bone health across the life-course: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis over 40 years

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 741-761 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. L. Darling ◽  
R. J. F. Manders ◽  
S. Sahni ◽  
K. Zhu ◽  
C. E. Hewitt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Life Course ◽  
Bone Health ◽  
Dietary Protein ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
The Life Course ◽  
Over 40 Years

scholarly journals Incidence of sudden cardiac death in the young: a systematic review

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. e040815
Author(s):  
Keith Couper ◽  
Oliver Putt ◽  
Richard Field ◽  
Kurtis Poole ◽  
William Bradlow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Sudden Cardiac Death ◽  
General Population ◽  
Cardiac Death ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Prevalence Studies

ObjectiveTo summarise studies describing incidence of sudden cardiac death in a general population of young individuals to inform screening policy.DesignSystematic review.Data sourcesDatabase searches of MEDLINE, EMBASE and the Cochrane library (all inception to current) on 29 April 2019 (updated 16 November 2019), and forward/backward citation tracking of eligible studies.Study eligibility criteriaAll studies that reported incidence of sudden cardiac death in young individuals (12–39 years) in a general population, with no restriction on language or date. Planned subgroups were incidence by age, sex, race and athletic status (including military personnel).Data extractionTwo reviewers independently assessed study eligibility, extracted study data and assessed risk of bias using the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal checklist for prevalence studies.AnalysisReported incidence of sudden cardiac death in the young per 100 000 person-years.Results38 studies that reported incidence across five continents. We identified substantial heterogeneity in population, sudden cardiac death definition, and case ascertainment methods, precluding meta-analysis. Median reported follow-up years was 6.97 million (IQR 2.34 million–23.70 million) and number of sudden cardiac death cases was 64 (IQR 40–251). In the general population, the median of reported incidence was 1.7 sudden cardiac death per 100 000 person-years (IQR 1.3–2.6, range 0.75–11.9). Most studies (n=14, 54%) reported an incidence between one and two cases per 100 000 person-years. Incidence was higher in males and older individuals.ConclusionsThis systematic review identified variability in the reported incidence of sudden cardiac death in the young across studies. Most studies reported an incidence between one and two cases per 100 000 person-years.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42019120563.

scholarly journals Environmental management for dengue control: a systematic review protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. e026101
Author(s):  
Mohd Amierul Fikri Mahmud ◽  
Mohd Hatta Abdul Mutalip ◽  
Noor Aliza Lodz ◽  
Eida Nurhadzira Muhammad ◽  
Norzawati Yoep ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Environmental Management ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Human Behaviour ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Environmental Modification ◽  
Environmental Manipulation ◽  
Dengue Control

IntroductionDengue is among the most important mosquito-borne diseases, with more than half of the world’s population at risk of infection in dengue endemic countries. Environmental management, which includes any activities that involve environmental modification, environmental manipulation and changes to human behaviour have been used to mitigate the risk of dengue transmission. In this protocol, we will integrate the data from various sources to assess the overall effect of environmental management on the incidence of dengue and other entomological indices.Methods and analysesWe will conduct a systematic review of intervention that assess the effect of environmental management on the incidence of dengue and/or entomological indices. We will include any studies that include intervention through environmental management for dengue control, involving environmental modification, environmental manipulation and changes to human behaviour. A comprehensive search will be performed in electronic databases PUBMED, CENTRAL, SCOPUS, Web of Science and relevant research websites such as PROPSERO, WHO ICTRP and ClinicalTrials.gov to identify studies that meet our inclusion criteria. A systematic approach to searching, screening, reviewing and data extraction will be applied based on Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis. Titles, abstract, keywords for eligibility will be examined independently by researchers. The quality of the included studies will be assessed using quality assessment tool for studies with diverse design and Cochrane risk of bias tool. The characteristics of the selected articles will be described based on the study design, types of intervention and outcomes of the study in various countries. These include the types of environmental management intervention methods and the effectiveness of the intervention in reducing dengue cases or incidence and impact on entomological indices.Ethics and disseminationWe will register this systematic review with the National Medical Research Register, Ministry of Health Malaysia. This protocol also had been registered with the PROSPERO. No ethical approval is necessary, as there will be no collection of primary data. The results will be disseminated though a peer-reviewed publication and conference presentation.Trial registration numberCRD42018092189.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of personal letters to healthcare professionals in changing clinical practice behaviours: A Systematic Review protocol

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aikaterini Grimani ◽  
Louis Goffe ◽  
Mei Yee Tang ◽  
Fiona Beyer ◽  
Falko F. Sniehotta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Behaviour Change Techniques ◽  
Hand Search

Abstract Background: Letters are regularly sent by healthcare organisations to healthcare professionals to encourage them to take action, change practice or implement guidance. However, whether letters are an effective tool in delivering a change in clinical practice behaviour is currently uncertain. In addition, there are currently no evidence-based guidelines to support providers and health authorities with advice on how to formulate the communication, what information and behaviour change techniques to include in order to optimise the potential effect on the behaviour of the receivers. To address this research gap, we aim to inform such guidance through this systematic review.Methods/ Design: A systematic literature search of published and unpublished studies (the grey literature) in electronic databases will be conducted to identify studies that meet our inclusion criteria. The search will be conducted in five electronic databases: MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, the Cochrane Library and CINAHL. We will also conduct supplementary searches in Google Scholar, hand search relevant journals, and conduct backward and forward citation searching for included studies and relevant reviews. A systematic approach to searching, screening, reviewing and data extraction will be applied based on Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis. Titles, abstracts, full-texts for eligibility will be examined independently by researchers. The quality of the included studies will be assessed using quality assessment tool for studies with diverse design and Cochrane risk of bias tool. Disagreements will be resolved by a consensus procedure.Discussion: This review aims to provide comprehensive evidence of the effectiveness of personal letters to healthcare professionals in changing clinical practice behaviours. Health policy makers across government will benefit from being able to increase compliance in clinical settings by applying theories of behaviour to design of policy communications. The synthesized findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publication.Systematic review registration: PROSPERO CRD42020167674

Sexual and physical abuse in childhood is associated with depression and anxiety over the life course: systematic review and meta-analysis

2013 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 359-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jutta Lindert ◽  
Ondine S. von Ehrenstein ◽  
Rachel Grashow ◽  
Gilad Gal ◽  
Elmar Braehler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Life Course ◽  
Physical Abuse ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
The Life Course

scholarly journals Studies on the prevalence of blindness in Ethiopia: a protocol for the systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. e000881
Author(s):  
Merkineh Markos ◽  
Biruktawit Kefyalew ◽  
Hana Belay Tesfaye
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
English Language ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Design Strategies ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Standard Data ◽  
Potential Sources

IntroductionBlindness refers to a lack of vision and/or defined as presenting visual acuity worse than 3/60 in the better eye. Its highest proportion has been conforming to the developing countries such as Ethiopia. So, timely information is crucial to design strategies. However, the study on the magnitude of blindness in Ethiopia was outdated, that means it was conducted in 2005–2006. Therefore, this protocol has been proposed to estimate the pooled prevalence of blindness in Ethiopia to provide up-to-date, comprehensive evidence on this theme.Methods and analysisThe following databases will be used to search articles: PubMed, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar and retrieving references. Standard data extraction approach will be employed and presented using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. The Newcastle–Ottawa Scale quality assessment tool will be used to evaluate the quality of studies. Analysis will be held using STATA V.11. Funnel plot and Egger’s regression test will be applied to check for the potential sources of bias. Heterogeneity among the studies will be tested using Higgins method in which I² statistics will be calculated and compared with the standard. Meta-regression and subgroup analysis will be done to identify the potential sources of heterogeneity. Cross-sectional and survey studies conducted in Ethiopia and published in English language will be included.Ethics and disseminationEthics approval and consent are not required. On completion, the result will be submitted to a reputable peer-reviewed journal.Trial registration numberCRD42021268448.

scholarly journals Infection-associated biofilms and statins: protocol for systematic review

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. e046290
Author(s):  
Dora Yesenia Valencia ◽  
Magdiel Habila ◽  
D Jean McClelland ◽  
Abraham Degarege ◽  
Purnima Madhivanan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Ethical Review ◽  
Bias Assessment ◽  
Medical Librarian ◽  
Registration Number ◽  
Review Protocol

IntroductionOwing to their propensity for being associated with infections, biofilms have become a focus in infectious disease research. There is evidence suggesting that statins, which are commonly used for prevention of cardiovascular disease, may prevent biofilm-associated infections, but this association has not been well-understood.Methods and analysisThis systematic review protocol will include six database searches from their inception to 20 August 2020. A medical librarian will conduct the searches in PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, CINAHL, LILACS and CENTRAL, without any limits. Bibliographies of selected articles, previously published reviews and high-yield journals that publish on statins and/or biofilms will be searched to identify additional articles. The screening and data extraction will be conducted by two independent reviewers using DistillerSR. All included papers will also be evaluated for quality using Cochrane Risk of Bias Assessment tool, and we will examine for publication bias. If there are two or more studies with quantitative estimates that can be combined, we will conduct a meta-analysis after assessing for heterogeneity. We will report all findings according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Analyses-P framework.Ethics and disseminationThere are conflicting results on the effect of statins on biofilm-associated infections. The rise of antibiotic resistance in medical settings warrants a deeper understanding of this association, especially if statins can be used as a novel antibiotic. The findings of this review will assess the association between statin use and biofilm-associated infection to inform future medical practice. No formal ethical review is required for this protocol. All findings will be published in a peer-reviewed journal.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42020193985.

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