scholarly journals A competency framework for librarians involved in systematic reviews

2017 ◽  
Vol 105 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Whitney A. Townsend ◽  
Patricia F. Anderson ◽  
Emily C. Ginier ◽  
Mark P. MacEachern ◽  
Kate M. Saylor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Clinical Assessment ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Communication Research ◽  
Self Assessment

Objective: The project identified a set of core competencies for librarians who are involved in systematic reviews.Methods: A team of seven informationists with broad systematic review experience examined existing systematic review standards, conducted a literature search, and used their own expertise to identify core competencies and skills that are necessary to undertake various roles in systematic review projects.Results: The team identified a total of six competencies for librarian involvement in systematic reviews: “Systematic review foundations,” “Process management and communication,” “Research methodology,” “Comprehensive searching,” “Data management,” and “Reporting.” Within each competency are the associated skills and knowledge pieces (indicators). Competence can be measured using an adaptation of Miller’s Pyramid for Clinical Assessment, either through self-assessment or identification of formal assessment instruments.Conclusions: The Systematic Review Competencies Framework provides a standards-based, flexible way for librarians and organizations to identify areas of competence and areas in need of development to build capacity for systematic review integration. The framework can be used to identify or develop appropriate assessment tools and to target skill development opportunities.

scholarly journals An Exploration of Systematic Review Publication Trends in Conservation Biology Journals

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jocelyn Boice
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Conservation Biology ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
Search Strategies ◽  
Literature Searching ◽  
Publication Trends ◽  
Information Professionals ◽  
Search Quality

Researchers in conservation biology and other non-medical fields are adopting systematic review as a research methodology. Since this methodology requires extensive and well-documented literature searching, it is beneficial for information professionals to understand disciplinary developments in its use. This article investigates trends in systematic review publication in conservation biology journals between 1998 and 2017 and examines the prevalence of search reporting among these systematic reviews. Results show an increase in published systematic reviews over the study period, and the majority of these include a description of the literature search. However, evidence of variable search quality and reporting indicates an important role for librarians in improving literature search strategies and documentation.

scholarly journals Diagnostic value of transcranial ultrasonography for selecting subjects with large vessel occlusion: a systematic review

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daria Antipova ◽  
Leila Eadie ◽  
Ashish Stephen Macaden ◽  
Philip Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
Acute Stroke ◽  
Clinical Assessment ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Large Vessel ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Direct Transfer ◽  
Large Vessel Occlusion ◽  
Vessel Occlusion

Abstract Introduction A number of pre-hospital clinical assessment tools have been developed to triage subjects with acute stroke due to large vessel occlusion (LVO) to a specialised endovascular centre, but their false negative rates remain high leading to inappropriate and costly emergency transfers. Transcranial ultrasonography may represent a valuable pre-hospital tool for selecting patients with LVO who could benefit from rapid transfer to a dedicated centre. Methods Diagnostic accuracy of transcranial ultrasonography in acute stroke was subjected to systematic review. Medline, Embase, PubMed, Scopus, and The Cochrane Library were searched. Published articles reporting diagnostic accuracy of transcranial ultrasonography in comparison to a reference imaging method were selected. Studies reporting estimates of diagnostic accuracy were included in the meta-analysis. Results Twenty-seven published articles were selected for the systematic review. Transcranial Doppler findings, such as absent or diminished blood flow signal in a major cerebral artery and asymmetry index ≥ 21% were shown to be suggestive of LVO. It demonstrated sensitivity ranging from 68 to 100% and specificity of 78–99% for detecting acute steno-occlusive lesions. Area under the receiver operating characteristics curve was 0.91. Transcranial ultrasonography can also detect haemorrhagic foci, however, its application is largely restricted by lesion location. Conclusions Transcranial ultrasonography might potentially be used for the selection of subjects with acute LVO, to help streamline patient care and allow direct transfer to specialised endovascular centres. It can also assist in detecting haemorrhagic lesions in some cases, however, its applicability here is largely restricted. Additional research should optimize the scanning technique. Further work is required to demonstrate whether this diagnostic approach, possibly combined with clinical assessment, could be used at the pre-hospital stage to justify direct transfer to a regional thrombectomy centre in suitable cases.

scholarly journals Systematic review protocol exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the wellbeing of general practitioners

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Jefferson ◽  
Su Golder ◽  
Veronica Dale ◽  
Holly Essex ◽  
Elizabeth McHugh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Quality Assessment ◽  
General Practitioners ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Systematic Review Protocol ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Review Protocol ◽  
The Impact

Background Over recent years chronic stress and burnout have been reported by doctors working in general practice in the UK NHS and internationally. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed general practitioners working lives; adding potential pressures from avoiding infection and addressing pent-up demand for care, but also changing processes such as rapidly taking up remote consultations. To date, there has been a focus on exploring the impact of the pandemic on the wellbeing of hospital clinicians. No registered systematic reviews currently focus on exploring the impact of the pandemic on the mental health and wellbeing of general practitioners. Aims and objectives To synthesise the current international evidence base exploring the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health and wellbeing of general practitioners, and which factors are associated with their reported mental health and wellbeing during the pandemic. Methods In this paper we report a systematic review protocol, following PRISMA guidance. In our search strategy we will identify primary research studies or systematic reviews exploring the mental health and wellbeing of general practitioners during the COVID-19 pandemic in four databases (MEDLINE, Embase, PsychInfo and Medrxiv) and Google Scholar. We will hand-search reference lists and grey literature. Two reviewers will undertake all stages including study selection, data extraction and quality assessment, with arbitration by a third reviewer where necessary. We will use standardised quality assessment tools to ensure transparency and reduce bias in quality assessment. Depending on the quality of included studies, we may undertake a sensitivity analysis by excluding studies from narrative synthesis that are rated as low quality using the checklists. We will describe the findings across studies using narrative thematic data synthesis, and if sufficiently homogenous data are identified, we will pool quantitative findings through meta-analysis.

scholarly journals Assessment of humoral and cell-mediated immune responses to pertussis vaccination: a systematic review protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. e028109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Funbi Akinola ◽  
Rudzani Muloiwa ◽  
Gregory, D Hussey ◽  
Violette Dirix ◽  
Benjamin Kagina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Immune Response ◽  
Immune Responses ◽  
Public Space ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Population Type

IntroductionGlobally, some studies show a resurgence of pertussis. The risks and benefits of using whole-cell pertussis (wP) or acellular pertussis (aP) vaccines in the control of the disease have been widely debated. Better control of pertussis will require improved understanding of the immune response to pertussis vaccines. Improved understanding and assessment of the immunity induced by pertussis vaccines is thus imperative. Several studies have documented different immunological outcomes to pertussis vaccination from an array of assays. We propose to conduct a systematic review of the different immunological assays and outcomes used in the assessment of the humoraland cell-mediated immune response following pertussis vaccination.Methods and analysisThe primary outcomes for consideration are quality and quantity of immune responses (humoral and cell-mediated) post-pertussis vaccination. Of interest as secondary outcomes are types of immunoassays used in assessing immune responses post-pertussis vaccination, types of biological samples used in assessing immune responses post-pertussis vaccination, as well as the types of antigens used to stimulate these samples during post-pertussis vaccination immune response assessments. Different electronic databases (including PubMed, Cochrane, EBSCO Host, Scopus and Web of Science) will be accessed for peer-reviewed published and grey literature evaluating immune responses to pertussis vaccines between 1990 and 2019. The quality of included articles will be assessed using standardised risk and quality assessment tools specific to the study design used in each article. Data extraction will be done using a data extraction form. The extracted data will be analysed using STATA V.14.0 and RevMan V.5.3 software. A subgroup analysis will be conducted based on the study population, type of vaccine (wP or aP) and type of immune response (cell-mediated or humoral). Guidelines for reporting systematic reviews in the revised 2009 Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) statement will be used in this study.Ethics and disseminationEthics approval is not required for this study as it is a systematic review. We will only make use of data already available in the public space. Findings will be reported via publication in a peer-reviewed journal and presented at scientific meetings and workshops.Trial registration numberCRD42018102455.

ADHD Research in Arab Countries: A Systematic Review of Literature

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (13) ◽  
pp. 1531-1545
Author(s):  
Jamal M. Alkhateeb ◽  
Muna S. Alhadidi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Social Aspects ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Prevalence Studies ◽  
Education Resources ◽  
Information Center

Objective: No systematic reviews could be identified in the literature that address ADHD research in Arab countries. In an attempt to help fill this gap, this systematic review was undertaken. Method: An electronic literature search of ADHD studies carried out in Arab countries was done by using Google Scholar, PsycINFO, PubMed, Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), and Arabpsynet. Results: The search yielded 58 studies (10 studies on psychoeducational and social aspects of ADHD, 26 prevalence studies and two reviews of epidemiology of ADHD, and 22 studies on risk factors and comorbidities in ADHD). Conclusion: Although there has been an increase in ADHD research in Arab countries in recent years, this research remains relatively sparse and used methods and procedures that limit the generalizability of the findings.

scholarly journals Definitions of segmental instability in the degenerative lumbar spine and validation of these definitions: a systematic review protocol article according to PRISMA-P 2015 statement

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Signe Forbech Elmose ◽  
Gustav Østerheden Andersen ◽  
Leah Yacat Carreon ◽  
Freyr Gauti Sigmundsson ◽  
Mikkel Østerheden Andersen
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Lumbar Spine ◽  
Diagnostic Imaging ◽  
Spinal Stenosis ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis ◽  
Data Synthesis ◽  
Segmental Instability ◽  
Lumbar Degenerative Spondylolisthesis

Abstract Background The concept of segmental lumbar spine instability is controversial with varying definitions. However, suspicion of instability is used as an indication for vertebral fusion surgery in patients with lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis and spinal stenosis. The objectives of this systematic review are to describe, the definitions of segmental instability in the degenerative lumbar spine, in studies of patients with lumbar spinal stenosis and/or lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis, involving diagnostic imaging. And to describe which of the measurable radiological variables used to define instability have been validated against dynamic flexion-extension radiographs. Method Systematic review conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. Systematic literature search will be conducted in MEDLINE and EMBASE databases, supplemented by search in Cochrane Library. International Clinical Trials Registry Platform Search Portal and ClinicalTrials.gov will be searched for ongoing or recently completed trials. PROSPERO (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews) will be searched before initiating this review. In addition, a gray literature search will be conducted. Studies eligible for inclusion are clinical and biomechanical studies on adult patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis and spinal stenosis and surgical treatment hereof, studies involving diagnostic imaging. We will include studies giving a definition or describing patho-anatomical findings of segmental instability or any synonym or antonym hereof. Two reviewers will independently screen articles, involving a third reviewer as referee. Screening process and data extraction conducted using Covidence software. Data synthesis presented in results checklist and systematic narrative synthesis. Data synthesis on secondary objective by contingency table. Discussion With this systematic review we want to contribute to evidence based treatment planning of lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis with spinal stenosis. We also aim to present our result in a comprehensive manner, to encourage consensus regarding the definition of segmental instability. Registration This protocol was submitted to the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) on 29. April 2020, submission ID: 182827

Commercially available gaming systems as clinical assessment tools to improve value in the orthopaedic setting: A systematic review

Injury ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 178-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Ruff ◽  
Tiffany L. Wang ◽  
Catherine C. Quatman-Yates ◽  
Laura S. Phieffer ◽  
Carmen E. Quatman
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Clinical Assessment ◽  
Assessment Tools

Smart Cities and Accessible Tourism

2021 ◽  
pp. 96-114
Author(s):  
Ana Dias ◽  
Gonçalo Santinha ◽  
Mário Rodrigues ◽  
Alexandra Queirós ◽  
Carlos Rodrigues ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Maturity Level ◽  
Sustainable Mobility ◽  
Smart Services ◽  
Territorial Marketing ◽  
Meta Analyses

Promoting accessibility in tourism can impact on other areas, including sustainable mobility, social inclusion, and territorial marketing, since it implies taking the needs of all people into account to access tourism products and services, including those with permanent or temporary disabilities. Smart cities may change the way people experience their surroundings and their ability to provide contextual services is a key aspect to make cities more accessible, comprehensible, and enjoyable. The systematic review reported by the present chapter aimed to identify relevant research studies supported by smart cities infrastructures with an impact on accessible tourism. The literature search and the analysis of the retrieved articles were performed according to the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The results identify the most relevant achievements related to accessible tourism in the context of smart cities, including the types of smart services being developed and their maturity level.

scholarly journals Librarian Involvement in Systematic Reviews at Queen’s University: An Environmental Scan

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Ross-White
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Lead Author ◽  
Cultural Norms ◽  
Environmental Scan ◽  
School Of Nursing ◽  
The Past ◽  
To Receive

<p>Introduction</p><p>Systematic reviews pose a growing research methodology in many fields, particularly in the health sciences. Many publishers of systematic reviews require or advocate for librarian involvement in the process, but do not explicitly require the librarian to receive co-authorship. In preparation for developing a formal systematic review service at Queen’s, this environmental scan of systematic reviews was conducted to see whether librarians receive co-authorship or other acknowledgement of their role in systematic reviews.</p><p>Methods</p><p>A search of the Joanna Briggs Database and both Medline and PubMed for systematic reviews with at least one Queen’s-affiliated author was completed. These were classified based on the level of acknowledgement received by the librarian involved in the search into three groups: librarian as co-author, librarian acknowledged and unclear librarian involvement. In instances where the lead author was Queen’s-affiliated, these were also categorized by their primary academic department.</p><p>Results</p><p>Of 231 systematic reviews published with at least one Queen’s-affiliated author since 1999, 32 listed a librarian as co-author. A librarian received acknowledgement in a further 36. The School of Nursing published the most systematic reviews and was most likely to have a librarian as co-author.</p><p>Discussion</p>Librarians at Queen’s are actively involved in systematic reviews and co-authorship is a means of valuing our contribution. Librarians appear to be more likely to achieve co-authorship when they have advocated for this role in the past. Success varies according to the cultural norms of the department.

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