Entrepreneurship Studies in The Sultanate of Oman: A Scoping Review of 20 years publications

This research focuses on entrepreneurship studies and its related concepts in the Sultanate of Oman by looking at the key concepts, and main context of the selected studies. This research adopted a scoping review approach utilizing both Scopus and Web of Science as sources of documents. The study highlights several aspects, such as study concept(s), study trend by years, study design, population, contextual, document type, affiliation, source title, publisher, and source of database. The reviews included articles published for the last 20 years with English language. After filtration, the total number of qualifying documents was (n=96) out of 133 in both datasets. The method section is derived from the PRISM-ScR checklist table. The findings show a fluctuation in publication trend as the highest publication was in 2018. In terms of study population, most studies focused on students followed by entrepreneurs and other types of the population. About study design, quantitative studies were predominantly employed by the scholars more than qualitative, as studies done in higher educational initiations were more than schools by focusing on students rather than teachers. Many standout concepts were discovered, including entrepreneurship, women's entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship education, entrepreneurial intention, the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and technology. Dhofar University had the highest affiliation among other scholars affiliations.

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Primary Crime Prevention Apps: A Typology and Scoping Review

Trauma Violence & Abuse ◽

10.1177/1524838020985560 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 152483802098556

Author(s):

Mark A. Wood ◽

Stuart Ross ◽

Diana Johns

Keyword(s):

Crime Prevention ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Decision Aid ◽

English Language ◽

Web Of Science ◽

Evidence Base ◽

Smartphone Apps ◽

Initial Sample ◽

Language Research ◽

Meta Analyses

In the last decade, an array of smartphone apps have been designed to prevent crime, violence, and abuse. The evidence base of these apps has, however, yet to analyzed systematically. To rectify this, the aims of this review were (1) to establish the extent, range, and nature of research into smartphone apps with a primary crime prevention function; (2) to locate gaps in the primary crime prevention app literature; and (3) to develop a typology of primary crime prevention apps. Employing a scoping review methodology and following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, studies were identified via Web of Science, EBSCOhost, and Google Scholar. We included English-language research published between 2008 and 2020 that examined smartphone applications designed explicitly for primary crime prevention. Sixty-one publications met our criteria for review, out of an initial sample of 151 identified. Our review identified six types of crime prevention app examined in these publications: self-surveillance apps, decision aid apps, child-tracking apps, educational apps, crime-mapping/alert apps, and crime reporting apps. The findings of our review indicate that most of these forms of primary crime prevention apps have yet to be rigorously evaluated and many are not evidence-based in their design. Consequently, our review indicates that recent enthusiasm over primary crime prevention apps is not supported by an adequate evidence base.

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Is Suicidality Increased in Covid-19 Pandemic? A Scoping Review and Quality Assessment

10.47363/jmhc/2021(4)170 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Kimberly Virginin Cruz Correia da Silva ◽

Keyword(s):

Scoping Review ◽

Web Of Science ◽

Significant Risk ◽

Stressful Situation ◽

Confounding Variable ◽

Individual Level ◽

Level Data ◽

Study Population ◽

Coronavirus Infection ◽

Risk Of Exposure

Background: There are emerging concerns that the COVID-19 pandemic may specifically increase suicide. Methods: Scoping Review in the MEDLINE/PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science, PsycINFO, Science Direct databases and in the medRxiv, bioRxiv and PsyArXiv preprint servers, using the descriptors “Covid-19”, “coronavirus infection”, “coronavirus”, “2019-nCoV”, “2019 new coronavirus disease”, “SARS-CoV-2”, “Suicide”, “General Public” and “Mental Health”. Results: A total of 62 studies were included in this review, where 10 studies were reported to have been conducted between March and May 2021; 39 in 2020; 4 in 2019; 3 in 2018; 1 in 2015; 2 in 2014; 2 in 2010 and 1 in 2004, all were conducted via online platforms. Limitations: We have interpreted our study findings in the context of the overall significant risk of exposure to suicide in our study population, while recognizing that individual level data of exposure to COVID-19 is a significant confounding variable. Conclusions: Being one of the first reviews in this context, the findings are anticipated to be helpful to predict the possible solutions for reducing the number of suicides in and facilitate further studies on strategies of how to alleviate such a stressful situation in COVID-19.

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Determinants of Self-Stigma in People with Parkinson’s Disease: A Mixed Methods Scoping Review

Journal of Parkinson s Disease ◽

10.3233/jpd-212869 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-14

Author(s):

Anne-Marie Hanff ◽

Anja K. Leist ◽

Joëlle V. Fritz ◽

Claire Pauly ◽

Rejko Krüger ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Parkinson’S Disease ◽

Parkinson's Disease ◽

Mixed Methods ◽

Study Design ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Public Awareness ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative ◽

Quantitative Studies

Background: Self-stigma in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can substantially impact quality of life and possibilities for social participation. An integrative analysis of determinants of self-stigma has been lacking. Objective: We sought to explore which complementary insights from qualitative and quantitative studies, as well as from expert consultation, could be gained. Methods: An established mixed methods study design was employed to first conduct a mixed methods scoping review of published qualitative and quantitative literature, and then consult with experts to arrive at an exhaustive list of determinants of self-stigma after a thematic synthesis. Results: A total of 87 unique determinants of self-stigma were identified. Quantitative studies and expert consultations mainly identified personal determinants of people with self-stigma (e.g., age, anxiety, or apathy). In contrast, qualitative studies identified social situations associated with self-stigma (e.g., joint meals of people with typical PD with others). Notably, self-stigma of people with PD was found to be particularly salient in unfamiliar places, at the working place or in contact with people without PD. Across methods, cognitive impairment, tremor, and abnormal walk and unsteady gait, respectively, were associated with self-stigma. Conclusion: The mixed method study design yielded complementary insights, but also factors commonly associated with self-stigma across methods. Future prioritization exercises may gain further insights into self-stigma of people with PD. Facilitating social encounters by both addressing needs of affected people and raising knowledge and public awareness may improve quality of life in people with PD.

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The use of experimental vignette studies to identify drivers of variations in the delivery of health care: a scoping review

BMC Medical Research Methodology ◽

10.1186/s12874-021-01247-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Jessica Sheringham ◽

Isla Kuhn ◽

Jenni Burt

Keyword(s):

Study Design ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Web Of Science ◽

Healthcare Delivery ◽

Full Potential ◽

Face To Face ◽

Vignette Study ◽

Methodological Tool ◽

Study Participants ◽

Real Patients

Abstract Background Identifying how unwarranted variations in healthcare delivery arise is challenging. Experimental vignette studies can help, by isolating and manipulating potential drivers of differences in care. There is a lack of methodological and practical guidance on how to design and conduct these studies robustly. The aim of this study was to locate, methodologically assess, and synthesise the contribution of experimental vignette studies to the identification of drivers of unwarranted variations in healthcare delivery. Methods We used a scoping review approach. We searched MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science and CINAHL databases (2007–2019) using terms relating to vignettes and variations in healthcare. We screened title/abstracts and full text to identify studies using experimental vignettes to examine drivers of variations in healthcare delivery. Included papers were assessed against a methodological framework synthesised from vignette study design recommendations within and beyond healthcare. Results We located 21 eligible studies. Study participants were almost exclusively clinicians (18/21). Vignettes were delivered via text (n = 6), pictures (n = 6), video (n = 6) or interactively, using face-to-face, telephone or online simulated consultations (n = 3). Few studies evaluated the credibility of vignettes, and many had flaws in their wider study design. Ten were of good methodological quality. Studies contributed to understanding variations in care, most commonly by testing hypotheses that could not be examined directly using real patients. Conclusions Experimental vignette studies can be an important methodological tool for identifying how unwarranted variations in care can arise. Flaws in study design or conduct can limit their credibility or produce biased results. Their full potential has yet to be realised.

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Delivering HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) care online: A scoping review.

10.1101/2021.12.15.21267774 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Ross Kincaid ◽

Claudia Estcourt ◽

Jamie Frankis ◽

Jenny Dalrymple ◽

Jo Gibbs

Keyword(s):

Scoping Review ◽

English Language ◽

Hiv Transmission ◽

Data Extraction ◽

Single Element ◽

Care Pathways ◽

Eligibility Criteria ◽

Face To Face ◽

Quantitative Studies ◽

Exposure Prophylaxis

Objectives: HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), in which people take HIV medication to prevent HIV acquisition, is a highly effective method of HIV prevention; however, global implementation of PrEP is patchy. PrEP provision will need to be upscaled significantly to achieve UNAIDS/WHO goals of elimination of HIV transmission. Online provision of PrEP care could enhance access to, and delivery of, care at scale. We explored the extent to which PrEP care has been delivered online to inform the development of a novel online PrEP clinic. Design: Scoping review. Data sources: Embase, MEDLINE, Web of Science, CINAHL, PsycINFO, ASSIA, PUBMED, Open Grey, and EThOS databases. Eligibility criteria: English language articles describing a service that delivered one or more element of PrEP-related care online, published from 2009 onwards. Data extraction and synthesis: Data were extracted using matrices and synthesised using summary statistics and thematic analysis. The Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool was used to assess study quality. Results: Fifty-nine articles were included: eight randomised controlled trials, 12 non-randomised quantitative studies, 30 descriptive quantitative studies, 14 qualitative studies, and four reviews of online content. Seven studies detailed comprehensive PrEP care pathways that used a combination of online, face-to-face and telephone based care. Of the remaining studies, the majority focused on HIV testing outside a PrEP context. Care tended to be delivered via websites (n=41), video chat, and smartphone apps (both n=10). The acceptability and feasibility of delivering elements of care online was high. Conclusions: Online PrEP care appears feasible and acceptable, offering convenience and a means to overcome some of the reported barriers to face-to-face care. Services tended to focus on a single element of PrEP-related care or use a combination of online, face-to-face and phone-based care. Additional formative work is needed to inform the development of complete online PrEP care pathways.

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Is Suicidality Increased in Covid-19 Pandemic? A Scoping Review and Quality Assessment

Journal of Medicine and Healthcare ◽

10.47363/jmhc/2021(3)170 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Kimberly Virginin Cruz Correia da Silva ◽

Keyword(s):

Scoping Review ◽

Web Of Science ◽

Significant Risk ◽

Stressful Situation ◽

Confounding Variable ◽

Individual Level ◽

Level Data ◽

Study Population ◽

Coronavirus Infection ◽

Risk Of Exposure

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Rural Otolaryngology Care Disparities: A Scoping Review

Otolaryngology ◽

10.1177/01945998211068822 ◽

2022 ◽

pp. 019459982110688

Author(s):

Matthew J. Urban ◽

Aoi Shimomura ◽

Swapnil Shah ◽

Tasher Losenegger ◽

Jennifer Westrick ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Study Design ◽

Scoping Review ◽

English Language ◽

Literature Search ◽

Health Care Systems ◽

Disease Incidence ◽

Endocrine Surgery ◽

Cochrane Central Register ◽

Scoping Reviews ◽

Care Systems

Objective To broadly synthesize the literature regarding rural health disparities in otolaryngology, categorize findings, and identify research gaps to stimulate future work. Study Design Scoping review. Data Sources A comprehensive literature search was performed in the following databases: PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Google Scholar, and CINAHL. Review Methods The methods were developed in concordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews checklist. Peer-reviewed, English-language, US-based studies examining a rural disparity in otolaryngology-related disease incidence, prevalence, diagnosis, treatment, or outcome were included. Descriptive studies, commentaries, reviews, and letters to the editor were excluded. Studies published prior to 1980 were excluded. Results The literature search resulted in 1536 unique abstracts and yielded 79 studies that met final criteria for inclusion. Seventy-five percent were published after 2010. The distribution of literature was as follows: otology (34.2%), head and neck cancer (20.3%), endocrine surgery (13.9%), rhinology and allergy (8.9%), trauma (5.1%), laryngology (3.8%), other pediatrics (2.5%), and adult sleep (1.3%). Studies on otolaryngology health care systems also accounted for 10.1%. The most common topics studied were practice patterns (41%) and epidemiology (27%), while the Southeast (47%) was the most common US region represented, and database study (42%) was the most common study design. Conclusion Overall, there was low-quality evidence with large gaps in the literature in all subspecialties, most notably facial plastic surgery, laryngology, adult sleep, and pediatrics. Importantly, there were few studies on intervention and zero studies on resident exposure to rural populations, which will be critical to making rural otolaryngology care more equitable in the future.

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Faculty Opinions recommendation of The Swedish reflux trial in children: I. Study design and study population characteristics.

Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature ◽

10.3410/f.722007496.793500792 ◽

2014 ◽

Author(s):

Craig Peters

Keyword(s):

Study Design ◽

Population Characteristics ◽

Study Population

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The support needs of parent caregivers of children with a life-limiting illness and approaches used to meet their needs: A scoping review

Palliative Medicine ◽

10.1177/0269216320967593 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 026921632096759

Author(s):

Fenella J Gill ◽

Zahraa Hashem ◽

Roswitha Stegmann ◽

Samar M Aoun

Keyword(s):

Palliative Care ◽

Scoping Review ◽

English Language ◽

Support Needs ◽

Care Needs ◽

Caregiver Support ◽

Paediatric Palliative Care ◽

Heterogenous Population ◽

Parent Caregivers ◽

The Individual

Background: Provision of paediatric palliative care is complex and optimally covers meeting the individual needs of a heterogenous population of children and their parent caregivers throughout a life-limiting illness. It is unclear whether existing approaches comprehensively address parent caregivers’ needs. Aim: To examine support needs of parents caring for children with life limiting illnesses and identify specific approaches used to identify and address needs. Design: A scoping review Data sources: MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL and ProQuest Central, were searched for peer reviewed English language full text research published from 2008 to 2019. Study quality appraisal was undertaken. Fourteen quantitative, 18 qualitative and 12 mixed methods studies were synthesised and themed using summative content analysis and mapped to the Parent Supportive Care Needs Framework (PSCNF). Results: Themes were communication, choice, information, practical, social, psychological, emotional and physical. Communication and choice were central and additional to domains of the PSCNF. Unmet were needs for supporting siblings, for respite care, out of hours, psychological, home and educational support. Six articles reported using instruments to identify parent carer support needs. Conclusion: Support needs of parent caregivers of children with life limiting illnesses are substantial and heterogenous. While studies report evidence of burden and distress in parent caregivers, this rarely translates into improvements in practice through the development of interventions. A systematic and regular assessment of individual parent caregiver support needs is required by using instruments appropriate to use in clinical practice to move the focus to palliative care interventions and improved services for parents.

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Workplace experience of parents coping with perinatal loss: A scoping review

Work ◽

10.3233/wor-213487 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-11

Author(s):

Sophie Meunier ◽

Francine de Montigny ◽

Sabrina Zeghiche ◽

Dominique Lalande ◽

Chantal Verdon ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Interpersonal Relationships ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Qualitative Methodology ◽

Scientific Literature ◽

Current Knowledge ◽

Perinatal Loss ◽

Quantitative Studies ◽

Workplace Experience ◽

Returning To Work ◽

Perinatal Grief

BACKGROUND: Perinatal loss affects many parents in the workforce. Yet, current knowledge about their workplace experience while facing this difficult event is sparse. OBJECTIVES: The goal of this study was to review and synthesize the extent of scientific literature on the specific experiences of workers coping with perinatal loss and the resulting bereavement. METHODS: A scoping review was carried out using eight different databases. A total of 15 references, all using a qualitative methodology, were identified. Most of the references focused on the experience of mothers and on late perinatal loss (from the 20th week of pregnancy). RESULTS: All references highlighted the taboo and the non-recognition of perinatal grief and bereavement in both organizational practices and interpersonal relationships with colleagues and immediate supervisors. They also emphasized the difficulties associated with returning to work after the loss and the significant changes in the meaning attributed to work. CONCLUSIONS: While the studies included in this review clearly indicate that perinatal loss can affect working life, larger, quantitative studies are needed to quantify this phenomenon and its impact on employees and their organizations.

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