The Evidence Base for Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP): A Protocol for a Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis

Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) is a structured recovery education program used internationally for anyone who wishes to create a positive change in their life. It was developed by Mary Ellen Copeland and Jane Winterling in the late 90s, resulting from a search of programs or initiatives that could support their wellness. Since then, many studies have been conducted into the efficacy of the program for those with a mental health/addiction challenge. However, to date, there has been little to no synthesis of the evidence base for WRAP outside of the Copeland Center’s internal reviews. The proposed systematic review and meta-analysis aims to investigate the evidence base for Wellness Recovery Action Planning within a mental health context. To do this, a PRISMA 2020 compliant review is proposed using the PRISMA-P statement as a guide to demonstrate the methodology to be undertaken. It outlines the inclusion/exclusion criteria, search terms, and databases while informing the readership of timescales to complete such actions. Finally, this protocol also addresses issues of bias and quality within included studies. This proposed literature review and meta-analysis will synthesize and examine the evidence base for WRAP using a systematic review methodology. It is hoped that this proposed review will identify gaps in the current literature regarding the program, and provide recommendations that will support the reviewers in their further studies while also strengthening the argument for a whole system evaluation of WRAP within an Irish context.

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Sleep Deprivation and Oxidative Stress in Animal Models: A Systematic Review

Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity ◽

10.1155/2015/234952 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-15 ◽

Cited By ~ 62

Author(s):

Gabriel Villafuerte ◽

Adán Miguel-Puga ◽

Eric Murillo Rodríguez ◽

Sergio Machado ◽

Elias Manjarrez ◽

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Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Sleep Deprivation ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Exclusion Criteria ◽

Antioxidative Properties ◽

Search Terms ◽

Antioxidant Function ◽

Basic Studies ◽

And Oxidative Stress

Because the function and mechanisms of sleep are partially clear, here we applied a meta-analysis to address the issue whether sleep function includes antioxidative properties in mice and rats. Given the expansion of the knowledge in the sleep field, it is indeed ambitious to describe all mammals, or other animals, in which sleep shows an antioxidant function. However, in this paper we reviewed the current understanding from basic studies in two species to drive the hypothesis that sleep is a dynamic-resting state with antioxidative properties. We performed a systematic review of articles cited in Medline, Scopus, and Web of Science until March 2015 using the following search terms:Sleep or sleep deprivation and oxidative stress, lipid peroxidation, glutathione, nitric oxide, catalase or superoxide dismutase. We found a total of 266 studies. After inclusion and exclusion criteria, 44 articles were included, which are presented and discussed in this study. The complex relationship between sleep duration and oxidative stress is discussed. Further studies should consider molecular and genetic approaches to determine whether disrupted sleep promotes oxidative stress.

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Eating Disorders in Non-Dance Performing Artists: A Systematic Literature Review

Medical Problems of Performing Artists ◽

10.21091/mppa.2017.4039 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 32 (4) ◽

pp. 227-234 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Marianna E Kapsetaki ◽

Charlie Easmon

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Eating Disorders ◽

Literature Review ◽

Diagnostic Tools ◽

Small Scale ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Exclusion Criteria ◽

Performing Artists ◽

Search Terms

PURPOSE: Previous literature on dancers and athletes has shown a large impact of eating disorders (EDs) on these individuals, but there is limited research on EDs affecting non-dance performing artists (i.e., musicians, actors, etc.). This systematic review aimed to identify and evaluate the literature on EDs in non-dance performing artists. METHODS: A systematic review of the literature was performed on 24 databases, using search terms related to EDs and non-dance performing artists. All results from the databases were systematically screened for inclusion and exclusion criteria. RESULTS: The initial search returned 86,383 total articles, which after screening and removal of duplicates and irrelevant papers yielded 129 results. After screening the 129 full-text results for eligibility, 10 studies met criteria for inclusion: 6 papers addressed EDs in musicians, and 4 papers addressed EDs in theatre performers. Most studies used questionnaires and body mass index (BMI) as diagnostic tools for EDs. Most were small-scale studies and participants were mostly students. Because of the studies’ heterogeneity and varying quality, the results obtained were often contradictory and questionable. CONCLUSIONS: Although there has been a lot of literature in dancers, we found relatively few studies associating EDs with other performing artists, and most were inconsistent in their information.

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The Consequences of Knowledge Hiding Behavior in Organizations: A Systematic Literature Review

Studies of Applied Economics ◽

10.25115/eea.v39i10.5392 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 39 (10) ◽

Author(s):

Bader Alaydi ◽

Anuar Shah Bali Mahomed ◽

NG Siew Imm ◽

Cheah Jun Hwa

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Literature Review ◽

Organizational Behavior ◽

Organizational Performance ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Systematic Review Methodology ◽

Working Environments ◽

Hiding Behavior ◽

Knowledge Hiding

This study aims to provide a systematic review regarding the consequences of knowledge hiding in the organization by ascertaining, synthesizing and evaluating theoretical, methodological and empirical dimensions of other works in the field. Design/methodology/approach: applying systematic review methodology to present the current consequences of knowledge hiding behavior in organizations. Findings: all of the studies indicated that knowledge hiding behavior hurts organizational performance and develop unhealthy working environments. Limitations/ implications: this systematic review is designed only to present a conceptual synthesis of existing works. A meta-analysis to an empirical study to obtain a more detailed framework is encouraged. Originality/value: this study contributes to organizational behavior literature by identifying the consequences of knowledge hiding, presenting the different methodological frameworks used to establish the relationships between knowledge hiding and their consequences, and to introduce the gaps for future researches.

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Interventions to Deliver Vaccination to, and Improve Vaccination Rates in, People who are Homeless

Social Science Protocols ◽

10.7565/ssp.v3.5190 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 ◽

pp. 1-15

Author(s):

Laura McCosker ◽

Robert Ware ◽

Martin J. Downes

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Exclusion Criteria ◽

Vaccine Preventable Diseases ◽

Vaccination Rates ◽

Search Terms ◽

Health Related ◽

Index Terms ◽

Meta Analyses

Background: In comparison to the general population, people who are homeless have poorer health and health-related outcomes, including for vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccination is safe, effective and cost-effective, and many vaccination guidelines specifically recommend vaccination in people who are homeless. This systematic review will identify interventions which are effective in delivering vaccination to, and/or at improving vaccination rates in, people who are homeless. Methods/Design: This systematic review is presented according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Searches will be undertaken on eight electronic databases, using combinations of search terms and subject headings or index terms. Citation chaining will also be undertaken. Literature will be screened for relevance against inclusion/exclusion criteria firstly by title/abstract and secondly by full text. The selected studies will be assessed for quality using an evidence-based tool appropriate to their methods. Data relevant to the topic will be extracted and examined using meta-analysis and narrative synthesis. Discussion: This systematic review will address an important gap in the literature about vaccination in people who are homeless. The review’s findings are particularly relevant considering the current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, which is likely to be managed through vaccination.

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Stannous Fluoride Effects on Enamel: A Systematic Review

Biomimetics ◽

10.3390/biomimetics5030041 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

pp. 41 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Luca Fiorillo ◽

Gabriele Cervino ◽

Alan Scott Herford ◽

Luigi Laino ◽

Marco Cicciù

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Clinical Trials ◽

Literature Review ◽

Biofilm Formation ◽

Randomized Clinical Trials ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Gingival Inflammation ◽

Exclusion Criteria ◽

Manual Analysis ◽

Stannous Fluoride

In recent years there has been a lot of talk about toothpastes with a particular chemical compound: stannous fluoride (SnF2). Its presence is currently still highly controversial, as the latter could have negative health effects. The different companies that produce toothpastes express its dosage in ppm. The purpose of this systematic literature review is to analyze all randomized clinical trials in the literature over the last 10 years and to draw clear results on the function of stannous fluoride, for this purpose the authors performed a Mann–Whitney U Test. Materials: The first analysis of the literature produced a number greater than 800 results, subsequently applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and following a manual analysis of the results, 26 manuscripts have been obtained. Results: From the results analyzed in this review, it could be shown that stannous fluoride does not present important contraindications, if not those commonly reported for fluorine. A meta-analysis on enamel loss has been conducted, it shows that SnF2 products provide better results with a p < 0.05 value. Conclusion: This compound could have significant effects in favor of erosion and recalcification of the enamel, on the biofilm formation, gingival inflammation, and in addition, it could be an important aid in the removal of tooth stains and halitosis.

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Interventions to Improve Mental Health, Well-Being, Physical Health, and Lifestyle Behaviors in Physicians and Nurses: A Systematic Review

American Journal of Health Promotion ◽

10.1177/0890117120920451 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 34 (8) ◽

pp. 929-941 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk ◽

Stephanie A. Kelly ◽

Janna Stephens ◽

Kerry Dhakal ◽

Colleen McGovern ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Physical Health ◽

Behavioral Therapy ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Well Being ◽

Cochrane Library ◽

Lifestyle Behaviors ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Exclusion Criteria

Objective: This systematic review focused on randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with physicians and nurses that tested interventions designed to improve their mental health, well-being, physical health, and lifestyle behaviors. Data Source: A systematic search of electronic databases from 2008 to May 2018 included PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, SPORTDiscus, and the Cochrane Library. Study Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria: Inclusion criteria included an RCT design, samples of physicians and/or nurses, and publication year 2008 or later with outcomes targeting mental health, well-being/resiliency, healthy lifestyle behaviors, and/or physical health. Exclusion criteria included studies with a focus on burnout without measures of mood, resiliency, mindfulness, or stress; primary focus on an area other than health promotion; and non-English papers. Data Extraction: Quantitative and qualitative data were extracted from each study by 2 independent researchers using a standardized template created in Covidence. Data Synthesis: Although meta-analytic pooling across all studies was desired, a wide array of outcome measures made quantitative pooling unsuitable. Therefore, effect sizes were calculated and a mini meta-analysis was completed. Results: Twenty-nine studies (N = 2708 participants) met the inclusion criteria. Results indicated that mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral therapy-based interventions are effective in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. Brief interventions that incorporate deep breathing and gratitude may be beneficial. Visual triggers, pedometers, and health coaching with texting increased physical activity. Conclusion: Healthcare systems must promote the health and well-being of physicians and nurses with evidence-based interventions to improve population health and enhance the quality and safety of the care that is delivered.

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