Traversing the Funambulist’s Fine Line between Nursing and Male Identity: A Systematic Review of the Factors that Influence Men as They Seek to Navigate the Nursing Profession

Nursing has seen a dominance of women within the profession, and today, the presence of men in the role remains less understood and appreciated. Males considering or entering nursing face challenges concerning role misconception, marginalization, and gender bias. With a looming shortage of nurses on the horizon, it is more important now than ever before to find better ways of engaging males into nursing. The aim of the study was to examine the psychological constructs that influence male perceptions of nursing as they seek to navigate the profession, and what aspects influence men to consider nursing as a career. To achieve this, a systematic review and mixed research synthesis (integrated design) was conducted. English language research published between 1999 and 2019 was eligible. The methodological rigor of qualitative articles followed the Critical Appraisal Skills Program, while the Best Evidence Medical Education guided the quantitative review. Among the 24 publications identified, three sub-themes emerged from the overarching theme of the funambulist or tightrope walker. Sub-themes included societal, inner and collective voices that inform men’s place in nursing or their decision making about entering the profession. There is a need to re-visit what it means to be a nurse in order to address the gendered stereotypes that impact men entering the nursing profession.

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Students’ preparedness for disasters in schools: a systematic review protocol

BMJ Paediatrics Open ◽

10.1136/bmjpo-2020-000913 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. e000913

Author(s):

Hamed Seddighi ◽

Homeira Sajjadi ◽

Sepideh Yousefzadeh ◽

Mónica López López ◽

Meroe Vameghi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Systematic Reviews ◽

Disaster Preparedness ◽

Vulnerable Groups ◽

Narrative Synthesis ◽

Ethics Code ◽

Study Characteristics ◽

And Gender ◽

Critical Appraisal Skills ◽

Meta Analyses

IntroductionChildren are one of the most vulnerable groups in disasters. Improving students’ knowledge and skills to prepare for disasters can play a major role in children’s health. School as a place to teach children can make a significant contribution to provide the necessary skills. This study aims to identify the effects, strengths and weaknesses of interventions in schools to prepare children for disasters.Methods and analysisWe use Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines to develop a protocol for this systematic review. The included studies will report on the results of interventions targeting ‘schoolchildren’ defined as individuals between 4 and under 18 years old studying in schools. Different electronic databases will be used for a comprehensive literature search, including MEDLINE, Web of Science, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Cochrane Register of Controlled Trials and EMBASE to identify the records that match the mentioned inclusion criteria published till December 2020. The main search terms are ‘disaster’, ‘preparedness’, ‘children’ and ‘school’. Four types of data will be extracted from the qualified studies including study characteristics (study design, year of publication and geographical region where the study was conducted), participant characteristics (sample size, age and gender), intervention characteristics (aim of intervention, intervention facilitators and barriers) and intervention outcomes. The quality appraisal of the selected papers will be conducted using Cochrane Collaboration’s Risk of Bias for quantitative studies and Critical Appraisal Skills Programme checklist for qualitative studies. We use a narrative synthesis for this systematic review. The narrative synthesis refers to an approach to systematic reviews which focuses mostly on applying words and texts to summarise and explain findings.Ethics and disseminationThis paper is a part of a Ph.D. thesis of Hamed Seddighi at University of Social welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences with ethics code IR.USWR.REC.1399.008 approved by the Ethics Committee of the above-mentioned university.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42020146536.

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School-Based Education Programs for Preparing Children for Natural Hazards: A Systematic Review

Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness ◽

10.1017/dmp.2020.479 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-13

Author(s):

Hamed Seddighi ◽

Homeira Sajjadi ◽

Sepideh Yousefzadeh ◽

Mónica López López ◽

Meroe Vameghi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Natural Hazards ◽

Emergency Preparedness ◽

Disaster Preparedness ◽

English Language ◽

Education Programs ◽

School Based ◽

Disaster Education ◽

The Difference ◽

And Gender

Abstract Schools have a significant role in disaster education to children. This study investigates the research works about school-based education programs in order to discover challenges and best practices. We conducted a systematic review of English language papers published in peer-review journals. The search identified 2577 publications and 61 articles meeting selection criteria and included in the review. Reviewed studies indicated that disaster education in schools is effective but yet insufficient in many countries. Lack of equipment, financial resources, policy gaps, and teachers’ knowledge are common problems in programs. Main outcomes of this systematic review are showing methods used for health emergency preparedness of children of different ages and gender differences in school-based disaster preparedness, as well as the difference in their lifesaving skills in disasters. This study shows that some disaster education programs reported in the papers reviewed were not high-quality enough, which may lead to insufficient preparedness of children in disasters and consequently may put their health at risk, considering the increasing number of natural hazards.

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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 experiences of adult heart, lung, and heart-lung transplantation recipients: A systematic review of qualitative research evidence

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0241570 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 15 (11) ◽

pp. e0241570

Author(s):

Claire Stubber ◽

Maggie Kirkman

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Lung Transplantation ◽

Qualitative Methods ◽

English Language ◽

Psychosocial Care ◽

Psychosocial Impact ◽

Organ Rejection ◽

Transplantation Surgery ◽

Care And Support ◽

Language Research

Aim To review evidence about the experience of being the recipient of a donated heart, lungs, or heart and lungs. Design A systematic review (registered with PROSPERO: CRD42017067218), in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Data sources Seven databases and Google Scholar were searched in May 2017 and July 2019 for papers reporting English-language research that had used qualitative methods to investigate experiences of adult recipients. Review methods Quality was assessed and results were analysed thematically. Results 24 papers (reporting 20 studies) were eligible and included. Their results were organised into three chronological periods: pre-transplant (encompassing the themes of ‘dynamic psychosocial impact’, ‘resources and support’), transplant (‘The Call’, ‘intensive care unit’), and post-transplant (‘dynamic psychosocial impact’, ‘management’, ‘rejection’). Sub-themes were also identified. It was evident that contemplating and accepting listing for transplantation entailed or amplified realisation of the precipitating illness’s existential threat. The period surrounding transplantation surgery was marked by profound, often surreal, experiences. Thereafter, although life usually improved, it incorporated unforeseen challenges. The transplantation clinic remained important to the recipient. The meaning of the clinic and its staff could be both reassuring (providing care and support) and threatening (representing onerous medical requirements and potential organ rejection). Conclusion This review has implications for the psychosocial care of transplant recipients and indicates the need for further research to gain insight into the experience of receiving a donated heart and/or lung. Impact Medical consequences of heart and lung transplantation are well documented; this is the first systematic review of research using qualitative methods to investigate the experience of heart, lung, and heart-and-lung transplantation. The psychosocial impact of transplantation was found to be dynamic and complex, with notable features evident before, during, and after transplantation. Clinic staff remained significant to recipients. It is clear that recipients need continuing psychosocial as well as medical support.

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Improving mental health and wellbeing among sexual and gender minorities using digital interventions: a systematic review

10.31234/osf.io/9wu42 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Samia Tasnim ◽

Nusrat Fahmida Trisha ◽

Qiping Fan ◽

Abida Sultana ◽

Shayla Haque Mishu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Sexual Minorities ◽

English Language ◽

Behavioral Therapy ◽

Sexual And Gender Minorities ◽

Digital Platforms ◽

Digital Interventions ◽

Gender Minorities ◽

And Gender

Background:High burden of mental disorders among sexual minorities including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender population is well documented. Digital platforms are increasingly being used by sexual minorities to communicate with each other, but there is no systematic review of digital interventions that can improve mental health among sexual minorities. This systematic review identified and evaluated the digital interventions for mental health among different sexual minorities.Methodology:We searched literature from six major databases and included studies published in the English language, describing interventions that have a component to improve mental health among any of the sexual minorities delivered through any of the digital platforms, and reporting mental health outcomes.Results:Among 1936 citations, only 11 studies fulfilled our criteria. In those studies, most (n=9) interventions were implemented in the U.S. The interventions included varying components including on increasing acceptance and affirmation, increase social support and health education, cognitive behavioral therapy to manage stress, depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions. Only 6 studies had randomized control design. Most of the studies reported reduction in bi/homonegativity and increased affirmation, decreased smoking and substance abuse, improved coping skills, reduced level of depression, anxiety, and stress among participants in the intervention groups.Conclusion:To our knowledge, this is the first systematic review that evaluated digital intervention for mental health among sexual and gender minorities. Despite a low number of studies and heterogeneity across studies, the findings suggest potential improvements in mental health among sexual and gender minorities using digital interventions.

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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/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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Depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD after stillbirth: a systematic review

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth ◽

10.1186/s12884-021-04254-x ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Cèline Lossius Westby ◽

Andrea Røsberg Erlandsen ◽

Sondre Aasen Nilsen ◽

Endre Visted ◽

Jens C. Thimm

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

English Language ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Post Traumatic Stress ◽

Obsessive Compulsive ◽

Compulsive Disorder ◽

Symptoms Of Depression ◽

Short And Long Term ◽

Post Traumatic ◽

And Gender

Abstract Background This systematic review aimed to provide an updated summary of studies investigating depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in parents after stillbirth (from 20 weeks gestational age until birth). Methods A literature search was conducted in the databases Web of Science and PsychINFO. Main inclusion criteria were 1) peer-reviewed, quantitative, English-language articles published from 1980; (2) studies investigating depression, anxiety, PTSD, or OCD among parents following stillbirth; and (3) studies defining stillbirth as equal to or after 20 weeks of gestation. Results Thirteen quantitative, peer-reviewed articles were eligible for inclusion. Selected articles investigated depression, anxiety, and PTSD, while no studies on OCD met our inclusion criteria. The majority of studies investigated women, while only two studies included men. The results indicated heightened short- and long-term levels of depression, anxiety, and PTSD in parents after stillbirth compared to those of parents with live birth. Studies investigating predictors found that social support, marital status, negative appraisals, and variables related to care and management after stillbirth affected levels of symptoms. Conclusions Parents who experience stillbirth have a considerably higher risk of reporting symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD compared with parents with live births. More longitudinal studies are needed to increase our knowledge of how symptoms develop over time, and more research on fathers, transgender, non-binary and gender fluid individuals is needed. Research on the association between stillbirth and OCD is also warranted. Knowledge of the severity of anxiety, depression, and PTSD after stillbirth, and predictors associated with symptom severity could provide healthcare professionals with valuable information on how to provide beneficial postpartum care.

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Quality in Physical Therapist Clinical Education: A Systematic Review

Physical Therapy ◽

10.2522/ptj.20120410 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 93 (10) ◽

pp. 1298-1311 ◽

Cited By ~ 24

Author(s):

Christine A. McCallum ◽

Peter D. Mosher ◽

Peri J. Jacobson ◽

Sean P. Gallivan ◽

Suzanne M. Giuffre

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Physical Therapy ◽

Clinical Education ◽

English Language ◽

Physical Therapist ◽

Computer Search ◽

Outcome Reporting Bias ◽

Physical Therapist Education ◽

Methodological Rigor ◽

Therapist Education

Background Many factors affect student learning throughout the clinical education (CE) component of professional (entry-level) physical therapist education curricula. Physical therapist education programs (PTEPs) manage CE, yet the material and human resources required to provide CE are generally overseen by community-based physical therapist practices. Purpose The purposes of this systematic review were: (1) to examine how the construct of quality is defined in CE literature and (2) to determine the methodological rigor of the available evidence on quality in physical therapist CE. Methods This study was a systematic review of English-language journals using the American Physical Therapy Association’s Open Door Portal to Evidence-Based Practice as the computer search engine. The search was categorized using terms for physical therapy and quality and for CE pedagogy and models or roles. Summary findings were characterized by 5 primary themes and 14 subthemes using a qualitative-directed content analysis. Results Fifty-four articles were included in the study. The primary quality themes were: CE framework, CE sites, structure of CE, assessment in CE, and CE faculty. The methodological rigor of the studies was critically appraised using a binary system based on the McMaster appraisal tools. Scores ranged from 3 to 14. Limitations Publication bias and outcome reporting bias may be inherent limitations to the results. Conclusion The review found inconclusive evidence about what constitutes quality or best practice for physical therapist CE. Five key constructs of CE were identified that, when aggregated, could construe quality.

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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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Sex and gender differences in caregiving burden experienced by family caregivers of persons with dementia: a systematic review protocol

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022779 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (8) ◽

pp. e022779 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Chen Xiong ◽

Melissa Biscardi ◽

Emily Nalder ◽

Angela Colantonio

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Gender Differences ◽

Family Caregivers ◽

English Language ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Sex And Gender ◽

Caregiving Burden ◽

Language Studies ◽

And Gender ◽

Sex And Gender Differences

IntroductionWhile much is known about caregiving burden and its consequences on both caregivers and care recipients, reports on the sex and gender differences that may be present among family caregivers of persons with dementia (PWD) are lacking. Attention to and a synthesis of these sex and gender distinctions have direct implications on the planning and development of health services for this population. The current protocol outlines a strategy for a systematic review of the current evidence to identify and synthesise sex and gender distinctions in caregiving burden experienced by family caregivers of PWD.Methods and analysisA comprehensive search strategy for studies that examine the sex and gender differences in caregiving impacts and experiences has been developed in collaboration with an information specialist at a university. All peer-reviewed English language studies on adult family caregivers of PWD, published from January 2007 to September 2017, found through Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature and bibliographies of identified articles, will be considered eligible. Study quality will be assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme checklists.Ethics and disseminationAs the first systematic review of its kind that focus on sex and gender differences in caregiving burden, findings will be relevant for healthcare practitioners and researchers who can better prescribe and develop interventions and technologies to better address the specific challenges and burden experienced by male and female family caregivers of PWD. Moreover, given that more than half of family caregivers are females; these sex and gender differences will also be pertinent to policy-makers when evaluating and planning of our healthcare systems to better meet the needs of this population.Trial registration numberCRD42018070032.

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