The Role of Veracity on the Load Monitoring of Professional Soccer Players: A Systematic Review in the Face of the Big Data Era

Big Data has real value when the veracity of the collected data has been previously identified. However, data veracity for load monitoring in professional soccer players has not been analyzed yet. This systematic review aims to evaluate the current evidence from the scientific literature related to data veracity for load monitoring in professional soccer. Systematic searches through the PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were conducted for reports onthe data veracity of diverse load monitoring tools and the associated parameters used in professional soccer. Ninety-four studies were finally included in the review, with 39 different tools used and 578 associated parameters identified. The pooled sample consisted of 2066 footballers (95% male: 24 ± 3 years and 5% female: 24 ± 1 years). Seventy-three percent of these studies did not report veracity metrics for anyof the parameters from these tools. Thus, data veracity was found for 54% of tools and 23% of parameters. The current information will assist in the selection of the most appropriate tools and parameters to be used for load monitoring with traditional and Big Data approaches while identifying those still requiring the analysis of their veracity metrics or their improvement to acceptable veracity levels.

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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 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 ◽

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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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Reference Values for External and Internal Load Monitoring in Female Soccer Players: A Systematic Review

10.37766/inplasy2021.7.0010 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Rafael Oliveira ◽

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João Brito ◽

Markel Rico-González ◽

Nalha Matilde ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Reference Values ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Internal Load ◽

Load Monitoring

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Using Submaximal Exercise Heart Rate for Monitoring Cardiorespiratory Fitness Changes in Professional Soccer Players: A Replication Study

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance ◽

10.1123/ijspp.2020-0554 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Stefan Altmann ◽

Rainer Neumann ◽

Sascha Härtel ◽

Alexander Woll ◽

Martin Buchheit

Keyword(s):

Heart Rate ◽

Potential Role ◽

Lactate Concentration ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Exercise Heart Rate ◽

Incremental Test ◽

Professional Soccer ◽

Optimal Thresholds ◽

The Moment

Purpose: To assess the value of monitoring changes in fitness in professional soccer players, using changes in heart rate at submaximal intensity (HR12km/h) over the velocity at a lactate concentration of 4 mmol/L (v4mmol/L). The authors reexamined (1) a range of threshold magnitudes, which may improve detecting substantial individual changes and (2) the agreement between changes in these 2 variables. Methods: On at least 2 occasions during different moments of the season, 97 professional soccer players from Germany (first, second, and fourth division) completed an incremental test to determine HR12km/h and v4mmol/L. Optimal thresholds for changes in HR12km/h and v4mmol/L were assessed, using various methods (eg, smallest worthwhile change + typical error [TE], successive reiterations approach). Agreement between both variable changes was examined for the whole sample (225 comparisons), 4 different subgroups (depending on the moment of the season), and in an individual over 6 years (n = 23 tests). Results: Changes of 4.5% and 6.0% for HR12km/h and v4mmol/L, respectively, were rated as optimal to indicate substantial changes in fitness. Depending on the (sub)groups analyzed, these thresholds yielded 0% to 2% full mismatches, 22% to 38% partial agreements, and 60% to 78% full agreements in terms of fitness change interpretation between both variables. Conclusions: When lactate sampling during incremental tests is not possible, practitioners willing to monitor adult professional soccer players’ (Germany; first, second, and fourth division) training status can confidently implement short, 3-minute submaximal runs, with 4.5% changes in HR12km/h being indicative of true substantial fitness changes, with 60% to 78% accuracy. Future studies should investigate the potential role of confounding factors of HR12km/h to improve changes in fitness prediction.

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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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Current evidence on the role of smoking in plastic surgery elective procedures: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery ◽

10.1016/j.bjps.2018.01.011 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 71 (5) ◽

pp. 624-636 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Vasileios Theocharidis ◽

Ioannis Katsaros ◽

Emmanouil Sgouromallis ◽

Nikolaos Serifis ◽

Vasileios Boikou ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Plastic Surgery ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Current Evidence

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THEORIES AND ANTECEDENTS OF KNOWLEDGE SHARING BEHAVIOUR IN VIRTUAL COMMUNITY: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Journal of Content Community and Communication ◽

10.31620/jccc.06.20/04 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (10) ◽

pp. 32-51

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Big Data ◽

Web 2.0 ◽

Knowledge Sharing ◽

Industry 4.0 ◽

Virtual Community ◽

The Internet ◽

Knowledge Based ◽

Comprehensive Study

Virtual Community (VC) is regarded as the best platform for professionals in various fields to share their expertise and knowledge. Since the escalation of web 2.0 and the internet within the last decade and the booming interest in big data and expansion of industry 4.0, VC is deemed as an ideal proxy for practitioners to share and earned instant knowledge that can be implemented within business activities and day to day application. Despite this emerging interest, there has been no comprehensive study on the overall antecedents of KS in VC. Applying for a systematic review, a total of 68 relevant articles that discusses knowledge sharing (KS) via VC are evaluated. Several central themes of theories applied in this field within the literature are discussed on its importance and relevance. Important antecedents are also reviewed on its practicality and implementation in understanding the role of KS in VC. The implication of this review would benefit stakeholders in maintaining the sustainability of VC as the platform for a knowledge-based society.

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The Role of Nutrition in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: A Systematic Review

Nutrition and Metabolic Insights ◽

10.1177/11786388211054664 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 ◽

pp. 117863882110546

Author(s):

Celine I Partha Sarathi ◽

Oliver D Mowforth ◽

Amil Sinha ◽

Faheem Bhatti ◽

Aniqah Bhatti ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Spinal Cord ◽

Cervical Myelopathy ◽

Surgical Outcome ◽

Assessment Tool ◽

Hospital Readmissions ◽

Functional Improvement ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy

Introduction: Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is the commonest cause of adult spinal cord impairment worldwide, encompassing chronic compression of the spinal cord, neurological disability and diminished quality of life. Evidence on the contribution of environmental factors is sparse; in particular, the role of nutrition in DCM is unknown. The objective of this review was to assess the effect of nutrition on DCM susceptibility, severity and surgical outcome. Methods: A systematic review in MEDLINE and Embase was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. Full-text papers in English papers, focussing on cervical myelopathy and nutrition, published before January 2020 were considered eligible. Quality assessments were performed using the GRADE assessment tool. Patient demographics, nutritional factor and DCM outcomes measures were recorded. Relationships between nutritional factors, interventions and disease prognosis were assessed. Results: In total, 5835 papers were identified of which 44 were included in the final analysis. DCM patients with pathological weight pre-operatively were more likely to see poorer improvements post-surgically. These patients experienced poorer physical and mental health improvements from surgery compared to normal weight patients and were more likely to suffer from post-operative complications such as infection, DVT, PE and hospital readmissions. Two trials reporting benefits of nutritional supplements were identified, with 1 suggesting Cerebrolysin to be significant in functional improvement. An unbalanced diet, history of alcohol abuse and malnourishment were associated with poorer post-operative outcome. Conclusion: Although the overall strength of recommendation is low, current evidence suggests nutrition may have a significant role in optimising surgical outcome in DCM patients. Although it may have a role in onset and severity of DCM, this is a preliminary suggestion. Further work needs to be done on how nutrition is defined and measured, however, the beneficial results from studies with nutritional interventions suggest nutrition could be a treatment target in DCM.

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