PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND COVID-19: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF ITS IMPORTANCE AND THE BEST MEASURES TO BE CARRIED OUT

OBJETIVES: The practice of physical activity is important to control and combat various chronic diseases, including improving the immune system, but in times of pandemic, the best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is isolation and social distancing, consequently causing people to become inactive. This work is a systematic review to address the practice of physical activity amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. METHODS: This article aims to address the topic through a systematic review. It consists of a systematic literature review carried out through research in the Pubmed database. Nine articles were selected. CONCLUSION: It is concluded that the practice of physical activity is beneficial during the pandemic, but that it should be carried out at home, or in environments that respect WHO standards.

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119. Nocardia Bacteremia Is Almost Always Associated with Immune Compromise or an Intravascular Device: Single-Center Case Series and Systematic Review of the Literature

Open Forum Infectious Diseases ◽

10.1093/ofid/ofz360.194 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (Supplement_2) ◽

pp. S90-S90

Author(s):

Eloise Williams ◽

Adam W Jenney ◽

Denis W Spelman

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Literature Review ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

English Language ◽

Case Series ◽

Blood Cultures ◽

Single Center ◽

Intravascular Device ◽

Pubmed Database ◽

All Cause Mortality

Abstract Background Nocardia bacteremia is a rare but important phenomenon, with previous studies describing a 50% mortality rate. We undertake a single-center review and the largest systematic review of Nocardia bacteremia performed over the past 20 years. Methods A single-center review of cases of Nocardia bacteremia was performed using hospital microbiology records from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2017. A systematic literature review was also performed to identify cases of Nocardia bacteremia described in the English language literature between January 1, 1999 and December 31, 2018 using the NCBI PubMed database and snowballing from citations of relevant publications. Results Single-center case series: Four cases of Nocardia bacteremia are described. Three patients had an intravascular device in situ prior to the onset of Nocardia bacteremia and three patients were immunocompromised; one patient had both risk factors. Systematic literature review: A systematic review identified 50 publications that described 85 cases with sufficient patient data to be reviewed in detail. Including the 4 cases described in our institution, 89 cases of Nocardia bacteremia were included in the analysis. The median age was 57 years [interquartile range (IQR) 42–68] and 69% were male. Eighty-two percent of cases were immunocompromised and 38% had endovascular devices. Pulmonary infection was the most common concurrent site of clinical disease (66%), followed by central nervous system (25%), pleural (17%) disease, and endocarditis (11%). Blood cultures were the only positive microbiological specimen that isolated Nocardia in 45% of cases. Median incubation time to blood culture positivity was 4 days [IQR 3–6]. Thirty-day all-cause mortality was 24% and overall all-cause mortality was 42%. Conclusion Four new cases of Nocardia bacteremia are described. Isolation of Nocardia from blood cultures is rare but represents serious infection with high associated overall mortality. Nocardia bacteremia is most frequently identified in immunocompromised patients and those with intravascular devices. Disclosures All authors: No reported disclosures.

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Social Marketing Physical Activity Interventions Among Adults 60 Years and Older

Social Marketing Quarterly ◽

10.1177/1524500415606671 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 21 (4) ◽

pp. 214-229 ◽

Cited By ~ 24

Author(s):

Haruka Fujihira ◽

Krzysztof Kubacki ◽

Rimante Ronto ◽

Bo Pang ◽

Sharyn Rundle-Thiele

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Literature Review ◽

Behavior Change ◽

Social Marketing ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Behavioral Changes ◽

Positive Behavior ◽

Audience Segmentation ◽

Physical Activity Interventions

This article describes results of a systematic review of social marketing physical activity interventions targeting adults 60 years and over. Thirty-four articles covering seven social marketing interventions were identified following systematic literature review procedures. None of the identified interventions gave evidence that they addressed all six social marketing benchmark criteria; three interventions addressed five social marketing benchmark criteria and a further three interventions addressed four social marketing benchmark criteria. Four interventions reported positive behavior change, and no negative behavioral changes were reported among all seven social marketing interventions. Previous research shows that social marketing interventions employing all six benchmark criteria offer greater potential to change behaviors, yet none of the interventions in this review used all of the benchmark criteria. Audience segmentation and exchange were used by only three interventions.

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Gene-Environment Interactions Between PPARG2 Variant and Lifestyle Factors in Relation to Cancer RIsk: A Systematic Review

Current Developments in Nutrition ◽

10.1093/cdn/nzaa061_124 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽

pp. 1496-1496

Author(s):

Lieu Tran ◽

Gerd Bobe ◽

Gayatri Arani ◽

Zhenzhen Zhang ◽

Jackilen Shannon ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Cancer Risk ◽

Literature Review ◽

Cancer Prevention ◽

Body Mass ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Lifestyle Factors ◽

Dietary Factors

Abstract Objectives A genetic variant in peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PPARG2 Pro12Ala; rs1801282) has been linked to both carcinogenesis and lifestyle factors such as energy balance and fat intake and identified as modifiers of risk in several different cancers. However, to date, no systematic review has been conducted. We conducted a systematic literature review to summarize the current evidence on whether associations between lifestyle factors and risk of cancer are modified by the PPARG2 Pro12Ala variant. Methods We conducted a systematic literature review of studies published before July 2019 using the PubMed database. We included observational studies that: 1) included diet, anthropometrics and physical activity as lifestyle factors; 2) had the risk of incident cancer in any site as an outcome; 3) included controls (participants free of cancer); and 4) reported a statistical significance of interaction effects between the PPARG2 variant and lifestyle factors. Results After applying the inclusion criteria to 3424 identified abstracts, 14 studies of cancers in colon/rectum (n = 6), breast (n = 3), prostate (n = 3), pancreas (n = 1) and endometrium (n = 1) were selected, which included a total of 22,267 participants with 9290 cancer cases. Alcohol consumption had a statistically significant interaction with the PPARG2 variant in all three studies of colorectal and breast cancers investigating this interaction. Dietary factors such as fried food intake, refined grain intake, dietary vitamin A intake, lutein intake and Prudent dietary pattern significantly interacted with the PPARG2 variant, whereas other dietary factors such as dietary fat and meat intakes did not. Body mass index, waist-to-hip ratio and physical activity level did not significantly interact with the PPARG2 variant in all six studies of colorectal, breast, prostate, pancreatic and endometrial cancers, except for one study on body mass index and prostate cancer. Conclusions Our systematic review shows statistically significant, although inconsistent, interactions between PPARG2 Pro12Ala variant and lifestyle factors on cancer risk. This suggests that lifestyle recommendations for cancer prevention may need to be tailored based on genetic factors such as PPARG2 Pro12Ala variant. Funding Sources This study was funded by the OHSU/OSU Cancer Prevention and Control Initiative.

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Methods for Measuring Association between Intervention for Increasing Movement and Productivity

U Porto Journal of Engineering ◽

10.24840/2183-6493_004.001_0003 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 27-41

Author(s):

Sara Maheronnaghsh ◽

Joana Santos ◽

António Torres Marques ◽

Mário Vaz

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Literature Review ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

English Language ◽

Health Interventions ◽

The Self ◽

Self Report ◽

Accuracy And Precision ◽

Prisma Statement

Aim: The purpose of this systematic literature review is to check papers to find the best method for measuring association between health interventions and productivity and find best intervention in workplace for increasing productivity.Method: This systematic review was performed based on PRISMA statement methodology and performed on all papers about association between productivity with intervention for increasing physical activity, published from 2007 until June 2017. The search was limited to English language items.Conclusion: The results of this systematic review demonstrate that providing interventions for workers in various workplaces have a low to high affecting on productivity, as measured by objective and organization specific metrics or subjective and self-report questionnaires. The Analyze of result showed that using different methods simultaneously can make more accuracy and precision. Also it’s better that before filling the self-report questionnaires researchers train all workers about the purpose of the study.

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Economics of physical activity in low-income and middle- income countries: a systematic review

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037784 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. e037784

Author(s):

Priyanga Diloshini Ranasinghe ◽

Subhash Pokhrel ◽

Nana Kwame Anokye

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Economic Evaluation ◽

Drug Treatment ◽

Chronic Diseases ◽

Low Income ◽

Economic Burden ◽

Eligibility Criteria ◽

Middle Income ◽

Middle Income Countries

BackgroundPromotion of physical activity (PA) among populations is a global health investment. However, evidence on economic aspects of PA is sparse and scattered in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs).ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to summarise the available evidence on economics of PA in LMICs, identify potential target variables for policy and report gaps in the existing economic evidence alongside research recommendations.Data sourcesA systematic review of the electronic databases (Scopus, Web of Science and SPORTDiscus) and grey literature.Study eligibility criteriaCost-of-illness studies, economic evaluations, interventions and descriptive studies on economic factors associated with PA using preset eligibility criteria.Study appraisal and synthesis of methodsScreening, study selection and quality appraisal based on standard checklists performed by two reviewers with consensus of a third reviewer. Descriptive synthesis of data was performed.ResultsThe majority of the studies were from upper-middle-income countries (n=16, 88.8%) and mainly from Brazil (n=9, 50%). Only one economic evaluation study was found. The focus of the reviewed literature spanned the economic burden of physical inactivity (n=4, 22%), relationship between PA and costs (n=6, 46%) and socioeconomic determinants of PA (n=7, 39%). The findings showed a considerable economic burden due to insufficient PA, with LMICs accounting for 75% of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) globally due to insufficient PA. Socioeconomic correlates of PA were identified, and inverse relationship of PA with the cost of chronic diseases was established. Regular PA along with drug treatment as a treatment scheme for chronic diseases showed advantages with a cost–utility ratio of US$3.21/quality-adjusted life year (QALY) compared with the drug treatment-only group (US$3.92/QALY) by the only economic evaluation conducted in the LMIC, Brazil.LimitationsMeta-analysis was not performed due to heterogeneity of the studies.Conclusions and recommendationsEconomic evaluation studies for PA promotion interventions/strategies and local research from low-income countries are grossly inadequate. Setting economic research agenda in LMICs ought to be prioritised in those areas.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42018099856.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE METHODS IN IMPACT STUDIES

Journal of Enterprising Culture ◽

10.1142/s0218495813500064 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 21 (02) ◽

pp. 123-151 ◽

Cited By ~ 42

Author(s):

MICHAEL LORZ ◽

SUSAN MUELLER ◽

THIERRY VOLERY

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Literature Review ◽

Research Methods ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Entrepreneurship Education ◽

Impact Studies ◽

Entrepreneurial Attitudes ◽

The Impact

The majority of studies that analyze the impact of entrepreneurship education on entrepreneurial attitudes, intentions, and venture activities report positive influences. However, several scholars have recently cast doubts about research methods and the generalizability of entrepreneurship education impact studies. In this study, we conducted a systematic literature review of the methods used in entrepreneurship education impact studies. Our results uncover significant methodological deficiencies and question the overwhelmingly positive impact of entrepreneurship education. Based on this evidence, we propose a series of recommendations to improve the reliability and validity of entrepreneurship education impact studies and we outline promising topics which are currently under-researched.

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Surgical treatment of rectovaginal fistulas (systematic literature review)

Hirurg (Surgeon) ◽

10.33920/med-15-2104-03 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 30-48

Author(s):

Andrei Anatolevich Mudrov ◽

Aleksandr Yur’evich Titov ◽

Mariyam Magomedovna Omarova ◽

Sergei Alekseevich Frolov ◽

Ivan Vasilevich Kostarev ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Clinical Trials ◽

Literature Review ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

High Recurrence Rate ◽

Surgical Interventions ◽

Rectovaginal Fistulas ◽

Surgical Treatments

Despite the large number of available surgical interventions aimed at the treatment of rectovaginal fistulas, the results of their use remain extremely disappointing, associated with the high recurrence rate of the disease reaching 80 %, as well as the lack of a single tactic to minimize the risk of anal incontinence and the need for colostomy. Objective: to conduct a systematic literature review in order to summarize information related to the rectovaginal fistulas surgery. The systematic review includes the results of an analysis of 97 clinical trials selected from 756 publications found in databases. Inclusion criteria: a full-text article, the presence of at least 5 patients in the study, as well as data on the outcome of surgery. Clinical trials with different surgical treatments were identified and classified into the following categories: elimination of the rectovaginal septal defect with a displaced flap (rectal and vaginal); Martius surgery; gracilis muscle transposition; transperineal procedure; abdominal procedure including endoscopic and laparoscopic methods; use of biological or biocompatible materials. Treatment outcomes vary significantly from 0 % to > 80 %. None of the studies were randomized. Due to the low quality of the identified studies, comparison of results and meta-analysis conduction were not possible. Conclusion: as a result of the systematic review, data for the analysis and development of any strategic and tactical algorithms for the treatment of RVF were not obtained. The most important questions still remain open: what and when surgical method to choose, is it necessary to form a disconnecting stoma?

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How to do a systematic literature review

South African Journal of Physiotherapy ◽

10.4102/sajp.v56i1.544 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 56 (1) ◽

pp. 3-6 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

M. Papadopoulos ◽

P. Rheeder

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Literature Review ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Systematic Reviews ◽

Health Professionals ◽

Making Choices

Physiotherapists, whether serving individual patients or populations, always have to sought to base their decisions and actions on the best possible evidence. In making choices, health professionals may benefit from structured summaries of the options and outcomes, systematic reviews of the evidence and recommendations regarding the best choices. The aim of this paper is to present guidelines on how to conduct a systematic review. The structure and content of a systematic review are being discussed, following a step-by-step approach.

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Models of Privacy and Disclosure on Social Networking Sites: A Systematic Literature Review

Mathematics ◽

10.3390/math10010146 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 146

Author(s):

Lili Nemec Zlatolas ◽

Luka Hrgarek ◽

Tatjana Welzer ◽

Marko Hölbl

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Literature Review ◽

Social Networking ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Social Networking Sites ◽

Statistical Models ◽

Structural Equations ◽

Self Disclosure ◽

User Awareness ◽

Structural Equations Models

Social networking sites (SNSs) are used widely, raising new issues in terms of privacy and disclosure. Although users are often concerned about their privacy, they often publish information on social networking sites willingly. Due to the growing number of users of social networking sites, substantial research has been conducted in recent years. In this paper, we conducted a systematic review of papers that included structural equations models (SEM), or other statistical models with privacy and disclosure constructs. A total of 98 such papers were found and included in the analysis. In this paper, we evaluated the presentation of results of the models containing privacy and disclosure constructs. We carried out an analysis of which background theories are used in such studies and have also found that the studies have not been carried out worldwide. Extending the research to other countries could help with better user awareness of the privacy and self-disclosure of users on SNSs.

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KNOWLEDGE WASTE IN ORGANIZATIONS: A REVIEW OF PREVIOUS STUDIES

Brazilian Journal of Operations & Production Management ◽

10.14488/bjopm.2015.v12.n1.a15 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 160 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Helio Aisenberg Ferenhof ◽

Susanne Durst ◽

Paulo Mauricio Selig

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Literature Review ◽

Knowledge Base ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Business Environment ◽

Future Research ◽

Competitive Pressure ◽

Knowledge Conversion ◽

Intensive Research ◽

Body Of Knowledge

In this paper, we are interested in the knowledge that is “wasted” in organizations, that is existing relevant knowledge that is overlooked in the process of knowledge conversion. Given the competitive pressure firms are facing in today´s business environment, a waste of knowledge is not only costly but also dangerous. This means that we consider knowledge from a knowledge at risk perspective. Having this in mind, the purpose of this paper is to review research on knowledge waste in organizations to establish our current body of knowledge regarding this topic. The study consists of a systematic review of 51 peer-reviewed articles addressing knowledge waste in organizations. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, no systematic literature review on this topic has previously been published or presented. The topic seems to be a promising field for intensive research and offers a variety of future research avenues. In view of practitioners, the study´s finding may enable an increased awareness towards the areas where existing knowledge is at the mercy of “waste”. This can assist practitioners to better cope with risks related to this waste and, therefore, better exploit the (limited) knowledge base available.

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