The role of telehealth during COVID-19 outbreak: A systematic review based on current evidence

Mapping Intimacies ◽

10.21203/rs.3.rs-23906/v3 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Elham Monaghesh ◽

Alireza Hajizadeh

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

English Language ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Physical Contact ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Health Providers ◽

Search Results ◽

Effective Option ◽

Critical Appraisal Skills

Abstract Purpose: The outbreak of coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) is a public health emergency of international concern. Telehealth is an effective option to fight the outbreak of COVID-19. The aim of this systematic review was to identify the role of telehealth services in preventing, diagnosing, treating, and controlling diseases during COVID-19 outbreak.Methods: This systematic review was conducted through searching five databases including PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and Science Direct. Inclusion criteria included studies clearly defining any use of telehealth services in all aspects of health care during COVID-19 outbreak, published from December 31, 2019, written in English language and published in peer reviewed journals. Two reviewers independently assessed search results, extracted data, and assessed the quality of the included studies. Quality assessment was based on the Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP) checklist. Narrative synthesis was undertaken to summarize and report the findings.Results: Eight studies met the inclusion out of the 142 search results. Currently, healthcare providers and patients who are self-isolating, telehealth is certainly appropriate in minimizing the risk of COVID-19 transmission. This solution has the potential to prevent any sort of direct physical contact, provide continuous care to the community, and finally reduce morbidity and mortality in COVID-19 outbreak.Conclusions: The use of telehealth improves the provision of health services. Therefore, telehealth should be an important tool in caring services while keeping patients and health providers safe during COVID-19 outbreak.

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The role of telehealth during COVID-19 outbreak: A systematic review based on current evidence

10.21203/rs.3.rs-23906/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Elham Monaghesh ◽

Alireza Hajizadeh

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

English Language ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Physical Contact ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Health Providers ◽

Search Results ◽

Effective Option ◽

Critical Appraisal Skills

Abstract Purpose The outbreak of coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) is a public health emergency of international concern. Telehealth is effective option to fight COVID-19 outbreak. The aim of this systematic review was to identify the role of telehealth services during COVID-19 outbreak.Methods This systematic review was conducted through searching five databases including PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science and Science direct. Inclusion criteria included studies clearly defined role of telehealth services in COVID-19 outbreak, published from December 31, 2019, written in English language and published in peer reviewed. Two reviewers independently assessed search results, extracted data, and assessed quality of included studies. Quality assessment was based on the Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP) checklist. Narrative synthesis was undertaken to summarize and report the findings.Results Eight studies met the inclusion out of the 142 search results. Currently, healthcare providers and patients who are self-isolating, telehealth is certainly appropriate to minimizing the risk of COVID-19 transmission. This solution has the potential to avoidance of direct physical contact, provide continuous care to the community and finally reduce morbidity and mortality in COVID-19 outbreak.Conclusions The use of telehealth improves the provision of health services. Therefore, telehealth should be an important tool in caring services while keeping patients and health providers safe as the COVID-19 outbreak.

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The role of telehealth during COVID-19 outbreak: A systematic review based on current evidence

10.21203/rs.3.rs-23906/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Elham Monaghesh ◽

Alireza Hajizadeh

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

English Language ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Physical Contact ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Health Providers ◽

Search Results ◽

Effective Option ◽

Critical Appraisal Skills

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Evaluating Outcomes of Electronic Tools Supporting Physician Shift-to-Shift Handoffs: A Systematic Review

Journal of Graduate Medical Education ◽

10.4300/jgme-d-14-00205.1 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 174-180 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Joshua Davis ◽

Lee Ann Riesenberg ◽

Matthew Mardis ◽

John Donnelly ◽

Branden Benningfield ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Patient Outcomes ◽

English Language ◽

Self Report ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Electronic Tool ◽

Process And Outcome ◽

Randomized Crossover Study

Abstract Background Multiple organizations have recognized that handoffs are prone to errors, and there has been an increase in the use of electronic health records and computerized tools in health care. Objective This systematic review evaluates the current evidence on the effectiveness of electronic solutions used to support shift-to-shift handoffs. Methods We searched the English-language literature for research studies published between January 1, 2008, and September 19, 2014, using National Library of Medicine PubMed, EBSCO CINAHL, OvidSP All Journals, and ProQuest PsycINFO. Included studies focused on the evaluation of physician shift-to-shift handoffs and an electronic solution designed to support handoffs. We assessed articles using a quality scoring system, conducted a review of barriers and strategies, and categorized study outcomes into self-report, process, and outcome measures. Results Thirty-seven articles met inclusion criteria, including 20 single group pre- and posttest studies; 8 posttest only or cross-sectional studies; 4 nonrandomized controlled trials; 1 cohort study; 1 randomized crossover study; and 3 qualitative studies. Quality scores ranged from 3.5 to 14 of a possible 16. Most articles documented some positive outcomes, with 2 of the 3 studies evaluating patient outcomes yielding statistically significant improvements. The only other study that analyzed patient outcomes showed that interventions other than the electronic tool were responsible for most of the significant improvements. Conclusions The majority of studies supported using an electronic tool, yet few measured patient outcomes, and numerous studies suffered from methodology issues. Future studies should evaluate patient outcomes, improve study design, assess the role of faculty oversight, and broaden the focus to recognize the role of human factors.

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Consequences of the COVID-19 Syndemic for Nutritional Health: A Systematic Review

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu13041168 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 1168

Author(s):

Cristian Neira ◽

Rejane Godinho ◽

Fabio Rincón ◽

Rodrigo Mardones ◽

Janari Pedroso

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Systematic Reviews ◽

Preventive Measures ◽

Physical Contact ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Study Objective ◽

Eating Style ◽

Healthy Nutrition ◽

Meta Analyses ◽

The Impact

Confinement at home, quarantine, and social distancing are some measures adopted worldwide to prevent the spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-Cov-2), which has been generating an important alteration in the routines and qualities of life of people. The impact on health is still being evaluated, and consequences in the nutritional field are not entirely clear. The study objective was to evaluate the current evidence about the impact that preventive measures of physical contact restriction causes in healthy nutrition. A systematic review was carried out according to the “Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses” PRISMA Group and Cochrane method for rapid systematic reviews. Searching was performed in six electronic databases and evaluated articles published between 2010 and 2020, including among their participants adult subjects who had been exposed to the preventive measures of physical contact restriction. Seven studies met the selection criteria and reported an overall increase in food consumption, weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), and a change in eating style. Findings suggest that healthy nutrition is affected by preventive measures to restrict physical contact as a result of the COVID-19 syndemic.

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Predictors of discharge destination from acute care in patients with traumatic brain injury

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2017-016694 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 7 (8) ◽

pp. e016694 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Sareh Zarshenas ◽

Laetitia Tam ◽

Angela Colantonio ◽

Seyed Mohammad Alavinia ◽

Nora Cullen

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Traumatic Brain Injury ◽

Brain Injury ◽

Acute Care ◽

English Language ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Trial Registration ◽

Future Research ◽

Reference List ◽

Registration Number

IntroductionMany studies have assessed the predictors of morbidity/mortality of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) in acute care. However, with the increasing rate of survival after TBI, more attention has been given to discharge destinations from acute care as an important measure of clinical priorities. This study describes the design of a systematic review compiling and synthesising studies on the prognostic factors of discharge settings from acute care in patients with TBI.Methods and analysisThis systematic review will be conducted on peer-reviewed studies using seven databases including Medline/Medline in-Process, Embase, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane CENTRAL, PsycINFO, CINAHL and Supplemental PubMed. The reference list of selected articles and Google Scholar will also be reviewed to determine other relevant articles. This study will include all English language observational studies that focus on adult patients with TBI in acute care settings. The quality of articles will be assessed by the Quality in Prognostic Studies tool.Ethics and disseminationThe results of this review will provide evidence that may guide healthcare providers in making more informed and timely discharge decisions to the next level of care for patient with TBI. Also, this study will provide valuable information to address the gaps in knowledge for future research.Trial registration numberTrial registration number (PROSPERO) is CRD42016033046.

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The Effect of Anakinra in Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.3390/jcm10194462 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (19) ◽

pp. 4462

Author(s):

Konstantinos G. Kyriakoulis ◽

Anastasios Kollias ◽

Garyphallia Poulakou ◽

Ioannis G. Kyriakoulis ◽

Ioannis P. Trontzas ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Interleukin 1 ◽

Severe Pneumonia ◽

Hospitalized Patients ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Adjusted Risk ◽

Risk Of Death ◽

The Impact

The role of immunomodulatory agents in the treatment of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 has been of increasing interest. Anakinra, an interleukin-1 inhibitor, has been shown to offer significant clinical benefits in patients with COVID-19 and hyperinflammation. An updated systematic review and meta-analysis regarding the impact of anakinra on the outcomes of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 was conducted. Studies, randomized or non-randomized with adjustment for confounders, reporting on the adjusted risk of death in patients treated with anakinra versus those not treated with anakinra were deemed eligible. A search was performed in PubMed/EMBASE databases, as well as in relevant websites, until 1 August 2021. The meta-analysis of six studies that fulfilled the inclusion criteria (n = 1553 patients with moderate to severe pneumonia, weighted age 64 years, men 66%, treated with anakinra 50%, intubated 3%) showed a pooled hazard ratio for death in patients treated with anakinra at 0.47 (95% confidence intervals 0.34, 0.65). A meta-regression analysis did not reveal any significant associations between the mean age, percentage of males, mean baseline C-reactive protein levels, mean time of administration since symptoms onset among the included studies and the hazard ratios for death. All studies were considered as low risk of bias. The current evidence, although derived mainly from observational studies, supports a beneficial role of anakinra in the treatment of selected patients with COVID-19.

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The role of bioactive glass in the management of chronic osteomyelitis: a systematic review of literature and current evidence

Infectious Diseases ◽

10.1080/23744235.2019.1695059 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 52 (4) ◽

pp. 219-226 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Yashwant Singh Tanwar ◽

Nando Ferreira

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Bioactive Glass ◽

Chronic Osteomyelitis ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Review Of Literature

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Transforming Pain Management Through the Integration of Complementary and Conventional Care

10.1093/med/9780190241254.003.0021 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Heather Tick ◽

Eric B. Schoomaker

Keyword(s):

Healthcare Providers ◽

Peripheral Sensitization ◽

Veterans Health ◽

Health Providers ◽

Health Administration ◽

Military Health ◽

Current Program ◽

The Military ◽

Pain Care

This chapter discusses some of the assumptions behind the evolution of the current program of pain care and explores different strategies that could inform transformative changes to the system. It addresses the role of self-care, nutrition, mind-body strategies, and movement in improving function. The emerging scientific literature on neuroplasticity, central and peripheral sensitization, energy generation, and mitochondrial dysfunction, and the functional role of fascia is explored. Health providers in a transformed system will potentially work in more diverse settings, collaborate more broadly, and engage patients in conversations driven by patient priorities and emerging evidence-based modalities. The Veterans Health Administration and the Military Health System, acting on alarming increases in the incidence of chronic pain and associated comorbidities, have become the early adopters of transformative policies. Since pain is the most common cause for a healthcare visit, this chapter should be of interest to all healthcare providers, complementary, integrative, and conventional.

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Determinants of patient satisfaction: a systematic review

Perspectives in Public Health ◽

10.1177/1757913916634136 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 137 (2) ◽

pp. 89-101 ◽

Cited By ~ 128

Author(s):

Enkhjargal Batbaatar ◽

Javkhlanbayar Dorjdagva ◽

Ariunbat Luvsannyam ◽

Matteo Mario Savino ◽

Pietro Amenta

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Patient Satisfaction ◽

Measurement System ◽

English Language ◽

Care Service ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Health Care Service ◽

Care Quality ◽

Health Providers ◽

Study Results

Aim: A large number of studies have addressed the detection of patient satisfaction determinants, and the results are still inconclusive. Furthermore, it is known that contradicting evidence exists across patient satisfaction studies. This article is the second part of a two-part series of research with a goal to review a current conceptual framework of patient satisfaction for further operationalisation procedures. The aim of this work was to systematically identify and review evidence regarding determinants of patient satisfaction between 1980 and 2014, and to seek the reasons for contradicting results in relationships between determinants and patient satisfaction in the literature to design a further robust measurement system for patient satisfaction. Method: This systematic review followed the guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) statement. The search was conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, and Scopus in October 2014. Studies published in full in peer reviewed journals between January 1980 and August 2014 and in the English language were included. We included 109 articles for the synthesis. Results: We found several number of determinants of patient satisfaction investigated in a wide diversity of studies. However, study results were varied due to no globally accepted formulation of patient satisfaction and measurement system. Conclusions: Health care service quality indicators were the most influential determinants of patient satisfaction across the studies. Among them, health providers’ interpersonal care quality was the essential determinant of patient satisfaction. Sociodemographic characteristics were the most varied in the review. The strength and directions of associations with patient satisfaction were found inconsistent. Therefore, person-related characteristics should be considered to be the potential determinants and confounders simultaneously. The selected studies were not able to show all potential characteristics which may have had effects on satisfaction. There is a need for more studies on how cultural, behavioural, and socio-demographic differences affect patient satisfaction, using a standardised questionnaire.

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