scholarly journals Challenges and facilitators for early career researchers completing systematic or scoping reviews in the health sciences: A Scoping Review Protocol

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Patricia Ayala ◽  
Lindsey Sikora ◽  
Shona Kirtley ◽  
Patrick R. Labelle ◽  
Erica Lenton
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Research Integrity ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Biomedical Literature ◽  
Scoping Reviews ◽  
Review Protocol ◽  
Review Cycle

An increasing number of systematic reviews (SysRev) are being published in health sciences and medicine; however, many are poorly conducted or reported.Strategies are needed to help reduce this avoidable waste in research . Systematic reviews can help decision makers interpret the deluge of published biomedical literature. However, a SysRev or scoping review may be of limited use if the methods used to conduct them are flawed, or if reporting is incomplete.At each stage during the systematic or scoping review cycle, different challenges can arise, especially for a novice researcher. All knowledge syntheses, once past the stage of question formulation, begin with the literature search. Librarians are in a strategic position to uncover issues regarding a researcher’slevel of preparedness in conducting these types of studies. From this vantage point, librarians can have a significant impact by teaching researchers about practices to properly report findings, as well as by raising awareness about which methodology might be more appropriate for their research question. Research waste is a growing concern, and librariansare part of the answer in the role they play as advocates for research integrity and transparency. This scoping review would be the first to cover this topic in a comprehensive, structured and methodologically rigorous way. Results would be of interest to librarians, researchers, educators and the wider research community in health sciences and medicine.

scholarly journals Barriers and facilitators for early career researchers completing systematic or scoping reviews in health sciences: A scoping review

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Patricia Ayala ◽  
Lindsey Sikora ◽  
Shona Kirtley ◽  
Patrick R. Labelle
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Early Career Researchers ◽  
Scoping Reviews ◽  
Review Cycle ◽  
Abstract Screening

BackgroundSystematic and scoping reviews are being published in health sciences and medicine at an increasing rate. At each stage during the systematic or scoping review cycle, different challenges can arise, especially for a novice researcher. Some of these challenges relate to inadequate or limited training in research methods, reporting standards, and the publication cycle, resulting in poorly conducted or reported reviews being published. We aimed to identify the challenges and facilitators experienced by early career researchers when undertaking systematic and scoping reviews. MethodsUsing a scoping review approach, we conducted comprehensive searches in multiple databases. The selection criteria for screening were established a priori and pilot tested. We included studies that focused on scoping or systematic reviews undertaken by early career researchers in the health sciences and medicine. All levels of screening were performed by two independent reviewers, while conflicts were resolved by discussion or a third reviewer. Two reviewers independently extracted relevant data using a pre-tested form, and discrepancies were resolved through discussion. Results were analysed thematically.ResultsThe literature search yielded a total of 14967 citations. Upon completion of title and abstract screening, 148 references were deemed potentially relevant and reviewed. Subsequently, 8 documents fulfilled our eligibility criteria and were included. ConclusionThis scoping review provides an overview of the barriers early career researchers face when conducting systematic and scoping reviews such as time, experience and expertise, training and mentoring, and methods. We also found facilitators that can be harnessed to assist them including training and adhering to reporting guidelines.

scholarly journals Maternal and newbornnewborn outcomes of antenatal breastmilk expression: a scoping review protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. e033101
Author(s):  
Imane Foudil-Bey ◽  
Malia SQ Murphy ◽  
Erin J Keely ◽  
Darine El-Chaâr
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Open Science ◽  
British Library ◽  
Breastfeeding Initiation ◽  
Infant Outcomes ◽  
Scoping Reviews ◽  
Maternal And Infant Outcomes

IntroductionMothers with diabetes face unique challenges associated with breastfeeding initiation and maintenance. Antenatal breastmilk expression (BME) may be suggested to mothers, including mothers with diabetes, to improve breastfeeding, maternal, and infant outcomes postpartum. However, there have been few evaluations of the potential harms and benefits of this practice. The objective of our scoping review will be to broadly examine the literature describing maternal and infant outcomes of antenatal BME.Methods and analysisThis scoping review will address the research question: ‘Among women who engaged in antenatal BME, what maternal and infant outcomes have been evaluated?’ A search of published and unpublished studies available in English will be conducted in February 2020 using the following databases: Medline (OVID), Embase (OVID), CINAHL (EBSCOHost), and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (OVID). A search of the British Library E-Theses Online Services (EThOS) database and OpenGrey will be conducted to identify relevant grey literature. This scoping review will use a five-step framework to guide the selection, extraction, and analysis of eligible studies. Clinical consultation will be included as a sixth step to our methodology. Literature reporting on the effect of antenatal BME on maternal and infant outcomes, breastfeeding initiation and duration, and the experiences of women who have engaged in the practice will be considered. The data will be summarised with attention paid to high-risk obstetrical populations such as women with diabetes. Our results will be reported as outlined by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews.Ethics and disseminationResearch ethics board approval will not be required due to the nature of the study’s methodology. The results of this review will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publication and presentation at relevant conferences.Trail registration numberOpen Science Framework (osf.io/gfp2q).

scholarly journals Mapping the use of Group-Based Trajectory Modelling in medication adherence research: A scoping review protocol

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Caroline A. Walsh ◽  
Sara Mucherino ◽  
Valentina Orlando ◽  
Kathleen E. Bennett ◽  
Enrica Menditto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Real World ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Adherence Behaviour ◽  
Or Groups ◽  
Scoping Reviews ◽  
Adherence Assessment ◽  
Review Protocol

The use of group-based trajectory (GBTM) modelling within the medication adherence literature is rapidly growing. Researchers are adopting enhanced methods to analyse and visualise dynamic behaviours, such as medication adherence, within ‘real-world’ populations. Application of GBTM based on longitudinal adherence behaviour allows for the identification of adherence trajectories or groups.  A group is conceptually thought of a collection of individuals who follow a similar pattern of adherence behaviour over a period of time. A common obstacle faced by researchers when implementing GBTM is deciding on the number of trajectory groups that may exist within a population. Decision-making can introduce subjectivity, as there is no ‘gold standard’ for model selection criteria. This study aims to examine the extent and nature of existing evidence on the application of GBTM for medication adherence assessment, providing an overview of the different GBTM techniques used in the literature. The methodological framework will consist of five stages: i) identify the research question(s); ii) identify relevant studies; iii) select studies; iv) chart the data and finally, v) collate, summarise and report the results. Original peer-reviewed articles, published in English, describing observational studies including both concepts and/or sub-concepts of GBTM and medication adherence or any other similar terms, will be included. The following databases will be queried: PubMed/MEDLINE; Embase (Ovid); SCOPUS; ISI Web of Science and PsychInfo. This scoping review will utilise the PRISMA extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) tool to report results. This scoping review will collect and schematise different techniques in the application of GBTM for medication adherence assessment available in the literature to date, identifying research and knowledge gaps in this area. This review can represent an important tool for future research, providing methodological support to researchers carrying out a group-based trajectory analysis to assess medication adherence in a real-world context.

scholarly journals Experimental assessment of thermal sensation and thermal comfort of sedentary subjects: a scoping review protocol

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 80-88
Author(s):  
Daniele Costa ◽  
J. C. Guedes ◽  
J. Santos Baptista
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Thermal Sensation ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Office Work ◽  
Experimental Assessment ◽  
Scoping Reviews ◽  
Review Protocol ◽  
Meta Analyses

Thermal comfort affects satisfaction in the workplace, which impacts work efficiency and productivity. Since office workers spend most of their working hours performing sedentary tasks, a scoping review is proposed to contextualize how thermal sensation and thermal comfort are experimentally assessed in the scientific literature. This work presents the scoping review protocol for the scoping review. It follows the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses for systematic review protocols (PRISMA-P). The scoping review will be elaborated based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR). The scoping review will consider peer-reviewed articles written in English, published or in-press. Grey literature and conference papers will be excluded. Only studies performing the experimental assessment of thermal sensation and thermal comfort of human subjects engaged in sedentary activities within homogeneous environments will be considered suitable for the scoping review. Studies will be retrieved from the Journal Storage (JSTOR), PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. The search strategy will consist of the use of the expression ("thermal comfort" OR "therm* sensation" OR "thermosensation") AND ("sedentary" or "office work*" or "office task*"). After removing duplicates, the remaining studies will have their title, abstract, and keywords screened. Studies meeting the eligibility criteria will be selected for full-text screening. Data items will be summarized using summary tables, and their reporting will consider the PRISMA-ScR checklist. The scoping review aims to summarize the existing scientific evidence and identify research needs to experimentally assess the thermal sensation and the thermal comfort of subjects performing sedentary tasks.

scholarly journals Loneliness in pregnant and postpartum women and parents of children aged five years or younger: a scoping review protocol

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Kent-Marvick ◽  
Sara Simonsen ◽  
Ryoko Pentecost ◽  
Mary M. McFarland
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Infant Development ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Extensive Study ◽  
Narrative Form ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Scoping Reviews ◽  
Review Protocol ◽  
In Pregnancy

Abstract Background Researchers have only recently begun to conduct studies on the concept of loneliness during pregnancy and the transition into parenthood. Extensive study of loneliness in older adults has connected loneliness with mental and physical well-being, and with depressive symptoms, impaired sleep, increased vascular resistance, increased systolic blood pressure, etc. New parents’ experience of loneliness, however, has not been a specific focus of study. Research indicates that although loneliness is common across the lifespan, its highest incidence is in those aged 16 to 24, and risk of loneliness and related factors rises during transitional periods. The few studies targeting maternal loneliness indicate it may be predominantly situational. Transition-to-motherhood studies illustrate the importance of social support, which in turn is seen as predicting postpartum depression. Scarcity of parenthood-loneliness inquiries leaves a gap in our understanding of new parenthood. Further inquiry is needed to identify effects of loneliness on the health and well-being of parents and their children. Methods The scoping review to be conducted is designed to answer the question, “What is the research or evidence about loneliness in pregnancy and the new-parent population?” Secondary questions include, “What are the targeted populations of the research done to date on the topic of loneliness during pregnancy and in new parents?”, “What methodologies have been used to research the topic, and how has loneliness been measured and defined in this population?” and, “What, if any, questions that help to define the nature of maternal loneliness have already been answered (e.g., how common is loneliness within this group? are there differences between stratified groups within this population? what are the associated factors? what factors are protective? how does loneliness affect bonding? does it affect infant development? etc.)?” In accordance with scoping-review procedure, we will follow Arksey’s outline, as expanded by Peters and The Joanna Briggs Institute, using Arksey’s five stages: 1) identifying the research question, 2) identifying relevant studies, 3) selecting studies, 4) charting the data and 5) collating and reporting the results. We will follow PRISMA reporting guidelines for scoping reviews to ensure transparency and reproducibility. Multiple databases were searched. EndNote (Clarivate Analytics) will be used to manage citations and remove duplicates. Covidence (Veritas Health Innovation), an online systematic reviewing platform, will be used to screen and review search results. Two reviewers (JK, RP), working independently of each other, will screen the titles and abstracts of the articles returned by the searches, then screen the selected full-text articles, and extract data into REDCap. A third reviewer (SS) will be available to cast the deciding vote in case no consensus is reached between the two reviewers. Results will be given in narrative form, and will be mapped and illustrated. Discussion This scoping review aims to capture the state of the current literature on loneliness in pregnancy and new parenthood in order to identify gaps and make recommendations for future areas of study and related interventions.

scholarly journals Current tools available for investigating vaccine hesitancy: a scoping review protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. e033245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth O Oduwole ◽  
Elizabeth D Pienaar ◽  
Hassan Mahomed ◽  
Charles Shey Wiysonge
Keyword(s):  
Narrative Analysis ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Controlled Vocabulary ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Scoping Reviews ◽  
Registration Number ◽  
Review Protocol ◽  
Health Institutions ◽  
Meta Analyses

IntroductionVaccine hesitancy, defined as the delay in acceptance or refusal of vaccination despite availability of vaccination services is responsible in part for suboptimal levels of vaccination coverage worldwide. The WHO recommends that countries incorporate plans to measure and address vaccine hesitancy into their immunisation programmes. This requires that governments and health institutions be able to detect concerns about vaccination in the population and monitor changes in vaccination behaviours. To do this effectively, tools to detect and measure vaccine hesitancy are required. The purpose of this scoping review is to give a broad overview of currently available vaccine hesitancy measuring tools and present a summary of their nature, similarities and differences.Methods and analysisThe review will be conducted using the framework for scoping review proffered by Arksey and O’Malley. It will comply with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews’ guidelines. The broader research question of this review is: what vaccine hesitancy measuring tools are currently available?Search strategies will be developed using controlled vocabulary and selected keywords. PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and reference lists of relevant publications will be searched. Titles and abstracts will be independently screened by two authors and data from full-text articles meeting the inclusion criteria will be extracted independently by two authors using a pretested data charting form. Discrepancies will be resolved by discussion and consensus. Results will be presented using descriptive statistics such as percentages, tables, charts and flow diagrams as appropriate. Narrative analysis will be used to summarise the findings of the review.Ethics and disseminationEthics approval is not required for the review. It will be submitted as part of a doctoral thesis, presented at conferences and published in a peer-reviewed journal.Trial registration numberhttps://osf.io/x8fjk/

scholarly journals Conceptual frameworks used in the evaluation of Telehealth initiatives: A scoping review protocol

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. e38910615913
Author(s):  
Vanessa de Lima e Souza ◽  
Ione Ayala Gualandi de Oliveira ◽  
Rosângela Caetano ◽  
Gizele da Rocha Ribeiro ◽  
Daniela Lacerda Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Open Science ◽  
Conceptual Frameworks ◽  
Scoping Reviews ◽  
Review Protocol ◽  
Science Framework

A Telessaúde tem o potencial de resolver diversos problemas na assistência e gestão da saúde, aumentando a qualidade, acessibilidade, utilização, eficácia e eficiência dos serviços e reduzindo custos. Este artigo apresenta um protocolo de revisão de escopo que visa caracterizar os modelos conceituais e frameworks relacionados à implementação e avaliação de Telessaúde/Telemedicina publicados em repositórios indexados entre os anos 2000 e 2020, evidenciando as teorias subjacentes, conceitos/dimensões chave utilizados e tipos de avaliação envolvidos. O protocolo objetiva documentar os processos envolvidos no planejamento metodológico e execução de uma revisão de escopo abrangente, orientada pelas diretrizes do Joanna Briggs Institute, tendo sido desenvolvido usando o PRISMA-Protocols (PRISMA-P) 2015 Checklist. A estratégia PCC (população, conceito e contexto) sistematizou a busca por estudos publicados nas bases bibliográficas Medline, Lilacs, Scopus, Embase e Web of Science, cobrindo o período de janeiro de 2000 até dezembro de 2020. A seleção dos artigos será realizada em duas etapas (títulos e resumos, seguida da avaliação do texto completo dos artigos), por dois avaliadores independentes, com resolução das divergências realizadas por um terceiro revisor. Os resultados serão analisados de forma qualiquantitativa e organizados por temas. O relatório final da revisão obedecerá ao checklist presente no Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). O protocolo foi registrado no Open Science Framework (doi: 10.17605/OSF.IO/9PWBQ).

scholarly journals Key concepts for intra-articular corticosteroid injections for pathology of the first metatarsophalangeal joint: a scoping review protocol

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian Neil Reilly
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Option ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Metatarsophalangeal Joint ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
First Metatarsophalangeal Joint ◽  
Scoping Reviews ◽  
Key Concepts ◽  
Review Protocol ◽  
Corticosteroid Injections

ABSTRACTBackground: The two most common diseases affecting the first metatarso-phalangeal joint (1st MTP jt) of the foot are hallux limitus/rigidus (osteoarthritis) and hallux valgus (bunion), but other pathologies also affect the region. There are a range of treatments for these conditions: one treatment option is intra articular injection therapy, and this is one of the most common therapeutic interventions in musculoskeletal healthcare. Therapeutic injections of corticosteroids provide a treatment option for patients with joint or peri-articular pain, those who are not surgical candidates, in those in whom conservative treatment has failed or for those awaiting surgery. They are accepted as an important treatment modality, but currently there are no evidenced-based guidelines about administration technique or regimen of the 1st MTP jt. This is a scoping review protocol for the study to identify key concepts in intra-articular corticosteroid injections for pathology of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.Methods and analysis: Scoping reviews are used to assess and understand the extent of the knowledge in an emerging field or to identify, map, report, or discuss the characteristics or concepts in that field. The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) is an international research organisation based in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Adelaide. The JBI develops and delivers evidence-based information, software, education, and training and its guidance is widely cited across a range of disciplines, academic fields, and professional backgrounds. This scoping review will follow the JBI process who recommend the PCC framework (‘Population–Concept–Context’) to frame the research question. The ‘Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) extension for Scoping Reviews’ will be used to guide the reporting of this protocol and will also subsequently be used to structure the reporting of the full review (PRISMA-ScR). Dissemination: Findings will be presented to explore speciality-specific and profession-specific commonalities and differences. The scoping review results will be disseminated via publication in peer-reviewed journals (it is envisaged that at least two publications will be developed) and presentation at national/international conferences.

scholarly journals Role of occupational therapy in musicians’ health: a scoping review protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. e040922
Author(s):  
Bethany Villas ◽  
Uira Duarte Wisnesky ◽  
Sandra Campbell ◽  
Lauren Slavik ◽  
Amynah S. Mevawala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Study Selection ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Scoping Reviews ◽  
Review Protocol ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Meta Analyses

Review question/objectiveThe purpose of this proposed review is twofold: first, to understand the role of occupational therapy presented in the musicians’ health literature; and second, to explore the potential for this role.IntroductionThe intense movement, awkward postures, concentration and emotional communication required of musicians can place them at increased risk of music-related health conditions, such as musculoskeletal disorders and performance anxiety. The development of music-related health conditions can be emotionally and financially devastating. The role of occupational therapy in musicians’ health has been previously discussed; however, no rigorous reviews of the scholarly literature have been published. We will, therefore, undertake a scoping review with the following research questions: (1) what is known about the role of occupational therapy in instrumental musicians’ health? and (2) what is the potential role of occupational therapy in musicians’ health?Methods and analysisA preliminary search of Medline, CINAHL, SCOPUS and Web of Science was previously undertaken by the first author to determine the extent of the research on this topic and to confirm that no other reviews have been conducted or are in progress. Study selection and analysis will follow the Joanna Briggs Institute and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for scoping reviews guidelines for conducting a scoping review.Ethics and disseminationFormal ethics approval is not required at our institution for a review of published literature. The results of this review will be shared through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations and traditional and social media.

Overview of current legislation, experiences and existing scenarios on allowing the sale of tobacco products only in tobacco stores: a scoping review protocol

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (16) ◽  
pp. e402101621884
Author(s):  
Lucas Manoel da Silva Cabral ◽  
Fernando Nagib Jardim ◽  
Maria José Domingues da Silva Giongo ◽  
Andréa Ramalho Reis Cardoso ◽  
Maria Raquel Fernandes da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Passive Smoking ◽  
Smoking Prevalence ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Open Science ◽  
Tobacco Products ◽  
Scoping Reviews ◽  
Review Protocol ◽  
Science Framework

This article presents the scoping review protocol on allowing the sale of tobacco products only in tobacco stores in Brazil. It is based on the hypothesis that limiting the sale of tobacco products only in tobacco shops would significantly prevent initiation and encourage cessation, thus reducing smoking prevalence and passive smoking in Brazil. The protocol aims to document the processes involved in the planning and methodological approach of an extensive scoping review, guided by Joanna Briggs Institute’s manual. The review protocol was prepared following PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR): Checklist and Explanation. It was registered in the Open Science Framework.

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