scholarly journals Telerehabilitation: Policy Issues and Research Tools

2009 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine D. Seelman ◽  
Linda M. Hartman
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Satisfaction ◽  
Review Literature ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Current State ◽  
Promising Application ◽  
Extensive Literature Search ◽  
State Of The Science ◽  
Cost Studies

The importance of public policy as a complementary framework for telehealth, telemedicine, and by association telerehabilitation, has been recognized by a number of experts. The purpose of this paper is to review literature on telerehabilitation (TR) policy and research methodology issues in order to report on the current state of the science and make recommendations about future research needs. An extensive literature search was implemented using search terms grouped into main topics of telerehabilitation, policy, population of users, and policy specific issues such as cost and reimbursement. The availability of rigorous and valid evidence-based cost studies emerged as a major challenge to the field. Existing cost studies provided evidence that telehomecare may be a promising application area for TR. Cost studies also indicated that telepsychiatry is a promising telepractice area. The literature did not reference the International Classification on Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Rigorous and comprehensive TR assessment and evaluation tools for outcome studies are tantamount to generating confidence among providers, payers, clinicians and end users. In order to evaluate consumer satisfaction and participation, assessment criteria must include medical, functional and quality of life items such as assistive technology and environmental factors. Keywords: Telerehabilitation, Telehomecare, Telepsychiatry, Telepractice

scholarly journals Involuntary musical imagery as a component of ordinary music cognition: A review of empirical evidence

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 1195-1217
Author(s):  
Lassi A. Liikkanen ◽  
Kelly Jakubowski
Keyword(s):  
Individual Differences ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Music Cognition ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Personality Factors ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Musical Imagery ◽  
Mental Experience ◽  
Research Themes ◽  
Extensive Literature Search

AbstractInvoluntary musical imagery (INMI) refers to a conscious mental experience of music that occurs without deliberate efforts to initiate or sustain it. This experience often consists of the repetition of a short fragment of a melody, colloquially called an “earworm.” Here, we present the first comprehensive, qualitative review of published empirical research on INMI to date. We performed an extensive literature search and discovered, in total, 47 studies from 33 peer-reviewed articles that met the inclusion criteria for the review. In analyzing the content of these studies, we identified four major research themes, which concern the phenomenology, dynamics, individual differences, and musical features of INMI. The findings answer many questions of scientific interest—for instance, what is typical in terms of INMI frequency, duration, and content; which factors influence INMI onset; and whether demographic and personality factors can explain individual differences in susceptibility and responses to INMI. This review showcases INMI as a well-established phenomenon in light of a substantial body of empirical studies that have accumulated consistent results. Although the populations under study show an unfavorable bias towards Western, educated participants, the evidence depicts INMI as a universal psychological phenomenon, the possible function of which we do not yet fully understand. The concluding section introduces several suggestions for future research to expand on the topic.

Assistive Technology for Literacy in Students With Physical Disabilities: A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 284-292
Author(s):  
Donna W. Stauter ◽  
Judy Prehn ◽  
Megan Peters ◽  
Lynn M. Jeffries ◽  
Lorraine Sylvester ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
Review Literature ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Statistical Data Analysis ◽  
Search Terms

The purpose of this study was to systematically review literature on assistive technology (AT) used to develop literacy skills in students with physical disabilities. Primary databases were searched using search terms AT, disability, and literacy. Eight studies were eligible for inclusion. Six studies reported positive change to literacy components with AT support, and two reported a statistically significant change. Evidence offers support for AT in developing reading skills in this population. Future research could include reliable outcome measures, a classification system for participants’ disabilities, increased rigor of research design, and statistical data analysis.

Neuropsychological Profile of Children with Early and Continuously Treated Phenylketonuria: Systematic Review and Future Approaches

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 624-643 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Canton ◽  
Didier Le Gall ◽  
François Feillet ◽  
Chrystele Bonnemains ◽  
Arnaud Roy
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Biochemical Markers ◽  
Integrative Approach ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Neuropsychological Profile ◽  
Current State ◽  
Recent Advances ◽  
Executive Impairment ◽  
State Of The Science

AbstractObjective: To provide a comprehensive systematic review of the literature by examining studies published on all cognitive aspects of children with early and continuously treated phenylketonuria (ECT-PKU) included in the databases Medline, PsycINFO, and PsycARTICLE. Method: In addition to a classical approach, we summarized methodology and results of each study in order to discuss current theoretical and methodological issues. We also examined recent advances in biochemical markers and treatments of PKU, with implications for future research on metabolic control and its role as a determinant of neuropsychological outcome. Results: Consistent with previous reviews, the hypothesis of a specific and central executive impairment in children with ECT-PKU was suggested. However, findings are inconclusive regarding the nature of executive impairments as well as their specificity, impact on everyday life, persistence over time, and etiology. Conclusion: Given the current state of the science, we suggest future directions for research that utilizes a developmental and integrative approach to examine the effects of recent advances in biochemical markers and treatment of PKU. (JINS, 2019, 25, 624–643)

scholarly journals Tropheryma whippleiCrystalline Keratopathy: Report of a Case and Updated Review of the Literature

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott D. Schoenberger ◽  
Sumeer Thinda ◽  
Stephen J. Kim
Keyword(s):  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Tropheryma Whipplei ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Whipple’S Disease ◽  
Whipple's Disease ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Crystalline Keratopathy ◽  
Extensive Literature Search ◽  
English Articles

Purpose. To report a case ofTropheryma whippleiinfection with crystalline keratopathy and review the recent literature on the presentation, diagnosis, and management of Whipple's disease.Methods. Detailed case presentation and extensive literature search of Pubmed for all years through February 2012 using the following search terms:Whipple's disease, Tropheryma whipplei, corneal deposits, crystalline keratopathy, and uveitis. Relevant articles were retrieved and analyzed. English abstracts were used for non-English articles. Cross-referencing was employed and reference lists from selected articles were used to identify additional pertinent articles.Results. Diagnosis of Whipple's disease remains challenging and untreated infection can result in mortality. Ocular signs and symptoms are usually nonspecific, but several independent cases have reported the presence of intraocular crystals or crystalline-like deposits.Conclusions. The presence of intraocular crystals or crystalline-like deposits may be an identifying feature of ocular Whipple’s disease.

Clinical Reasoning: A State of the Science Report

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Golden Holder
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Reasoning ◽  
Cognitive Process ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Client Care ◽  
Current State ◽  
Process Understanding ◽  
Information Center ◽  
State Of The Science

AbstractClinical reasoning is the cognitive process that nurses use to gather and incorporate information into a larger bank of personal knowledge. This incorporated information guides therapeutic actions, and helps determine client care. Since the process guides therapeutic actions regarding client care, failure to use the process effectively leads to poor clinical decision-making, inappropriate actions, or inaction. Because of the criticality of this process, this paper presents an analysis of the literature that reveals the current state of the science of clinical reasoning, identifies gaps in knowledge, and elucidates areas for future research. A systematic review of the databases the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC), PsychInfo, the Education Full Text (H.W. Wilson), and PubMed revealed 873 articles on the topic of clinical reasoning. Quality appraisal narrowed the field to 27 pieces of literature. Appendix A gives the State of the Science Coding Sheet used to identify the selections used in this research. Appendix B contains a summary of this literature. Although analysis of this literature shows that three theories exist on how to utilize most effectively the clinical reasoning process presently; a clear consistent definition is lacking. Additional research should focus on closing gaps that exist in defining the process, understanding the process, establishing linkages to non-clinical reasoning processes, and developing measures to both develop and accurately measure clinical reasoning.

scholarly journals The Beach Aquifer Microbiome: Research Gaps and Data Needs

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anand Archana ◽  
Christopher A. Francis ◽  
Alexandria B. Boehm
Keyword(s):  
Climate Models ◽  
Global Climate ◽  
Sandy Beaches ◽  
Review Literature ◽  
Global Climate Models ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Fresh Groundwater ◽  
Current State ◽  
Elemental Cycling ◽  
Microbiome Research

Beach aquifers, located in the subsurface of sandy beaches, are unique ecosystems with steep chemical and physical gradients resulting from the mixing of terrestrial fresh groundwater and saline groundwater from the sea. While work has rapidly progressed to understand the physics and chemistry in this environment, much less is known about the microorganisms present despite the fact that they are responsible for vital biogeochemical processes. This paper presents a review of the current state of knowledge of microbes within beach aquifers and the mechanisms that control the beach aquifer microbiome. We review literature describing the distribution and diversity of microorganisms in the freshwater-saltwater mixing zone of beach aquifers, and identify just 12 papers. We highlight knowledge gaps, as well as future research directions: The understanding of beach aquifer microorganisms is informed primarily by 16S ribosomal RNA gene sequences. Metagenomics and metatranscriptomics have not yet been applied but are promising approaches for elucidating key metabolic and ecological roles of microbes in this environment. Additionally, variability in field sampling and analytical methods restrict comparison of data across studies and geographic locations. Further, documented evidence on the migration of microbes within the beach aquifer is limited. Taking into account the physical transport of microbes through sand by flowing groundwater may be critical for understanding the structure and dynamics of microbial communities. Quantitative measurements of rates of elemental cycling in the context of microbial diversity need further investigation, in order to understand the roles of microbes in mediating biogeochemical fluxes from the beach aquifer to the coastal ocean. Lastly, understanding the current state of beach aquifers in regulating carbon stocks is critical to foster a better understanding of the contribution of the beach aquifer microbiome to global climate models.

Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (53) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cesar A Migliorati ◽  
Michael T Brennan ◽  
Douglas E Peterson
Keyword(s):  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Osteonecrosis Of The Jaw ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Current State ◽  
Antiangiogenic Drugs ◽  
Oral Complication ◽  
Management Recommendations ◽  
State Of The Science

Abstract Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw is an oral complication in cancer patients being treated with either antiresorptive or antiangiogenic drugs. The first reports of MRONJ were published in 2003. Hundreds of manuscripts have been published in the medical and dental literature describing the complication, clinical and radiographic signs and symptoms, possible pathophysiology, and management. Despite this extensive literature, the pathobiological mechanisms by which medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw develops have not yet been fully delineated. The aim of this manuscript is to present current knowledge about the complication ragarding to the definition, known risk factors, and clinical management recommendations. Based on this current state of the science, we also propose research directions that have potential to enhance the management of future oncology patients who are receiving these agents.

What’s in the brain for us: a systematic literature review of neuroeconomics and neurofinance

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 413-435 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mrinalini Srivastava ◽  
Gagan Deep Sharma ◽  
Achal Kumar Srivastava ◽  
S. Senthil Kumaran
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Current State ◽  
Molecular Neuroscience ◽  
Financial Decision ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose Neuroeconomics and neurofinance are emerging as intriguing fields of research, despite sharing ambiguity with the concepts of neuroscience. The relationship among the concepts of economics, finance and neuroscience is not explicitly defined in the past literature, which distorts the use of neuroeconomics and neurofinance approaches in real-world practice for financial decision-making. The purpose of this paper is to consolidate the literature in the field of neuroeconomics and neurofinance to set up the research agenda for the upcoming scholarship in the field. Design/methodology/approach The purpose of this paper is to consolidates the extant literature in the fields of neuroeconomics and neurofinance by conducting an extensive systematic literature review to investigate the current state and define the relationship between economics, finance and neuroscience. Findings This paper identifies and explains the explicit relationship between different sub-fields of neuroscience with neuroeconomics and neurofinance and providing instances for future research studies. Originality/value The exclusive and extensive literature survey in the form of systematic literature review is undertaken for understanding the fields of neuroeconomics and neurofinance and is the key highlight of this paper. Another, interesting fact lies with matching the literature in neuroeconomics and neurofinance with further sub-fields of neuroscience such as neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, molecular neuroscience and cognitive neuroscience.

Multilevel Methods and Statistics: The Next Frontier

2020 ◽  
pp. 109442812095982
Author(s):  
Rory Eckardt ◽  
Francis J. Yammarino ◽  
Shelley D. Dionne ◽  
Seth M. Spain
Keyword(s):  
Multilevel Methods ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Topics ◽  
Current State ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
State Of The Science ◽  
Statistical Work ◽  
Current Feature ◽  
Organizational Sciences

The purpose of this article is to take stock of extant multilevel methodological and statistical work and highlight needed areas for future research. A basic overview of the history and progression of multilevel methods and statistics in the organizational sciences is provided, as well as a discussion of recent developments to summarize the current state of the science. The eight articles in the current feature topic are also summarized and integrated to depict several themes and directions for the next wave of multilevel methods and statistics. Last, to highlight what still needs to be accomplished in the field, several unresolved issues and future research topics are noted and an agenda related to future multilevel work is discussed.

scholarly journals 531 COVID-19 and Patients with Congenital Heart Disease: Are the Risk Higher? A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Haiduc ◽  
M Ogunjimi ◽  
R Shammus ◽  
S Mahmood ◽  
A Harky
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Mesh Terms ◽  
Extensive Literature Search ◽  
Poor Outcomes

Abstract Introduction We aimed to determine if patients with CHD are at a higher risk of poor outcomes if they have COVID-19, compared to those without CHD. Method A systematic review was executed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. To identify articles related to COVID-19 and CHD, an extensive literature search was performed on EMBASE, Medline, Scopus and Global Health databases using keywords and MeSH terms. Results 12 articles met the inclusion criteria and were included for analysis in this systematic review. Two themes were identified for data extraction: [1] evidence supporting higher risks in CHD patients and [2] evidence against higher risks in CHD patients. After combining the data, there were 99 patients with CHDs out of which 12 required admission to ICU. Conclusions This systematic review suggests that CHD may increase the risk of poor outcomes for those with COVID-19, but also highlights the necessity for more research with larger sample sizes in order to make a more justified conclusion, as the majority of papers that were analysed were case series and case reports. Future research should aim to quantify the risks if possible while accounting for various confounding factors such as age and treatment history.

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