scholarly journals Cedarwood Oil as a Substitute for Xylene in Histopathological Laboratories – A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 519-525
Author(s):  
R. Deepa Viswasini ◽  
Pratibha Ramani ◽  
Abhilasha Ramasubramanian
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Aromatic Hydrocarbon ◽  
Gold Standard ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Manual Search ◽  
Carcinogenic Potential ◽  
Good For ◽  
Google Search

Background: Xylene is an aromatic hydrocarbon that's extensively used as a deparaffinizing agent, and it's far extraordinarily biohazardous. It is proven to be the best chemical to be used in histopathological laboratories in spite of its carcinogenic potential. Aim: The aim of this study is to do a systematic review on the efficacy of cedarwood oil as clearing agent and deparaffinizing agent alternative to xylene in histopathological laboratories. Materials and Methods: The articles for this review were searched from PubMed, Google Scholar, Google search and manual search using the keywords cedarwood oil, natural substitute, natural alternative and xylene. The final of 3 articles were included in the review which compared the efficacy of cedarwood oil as a natural alternative with the gold standard xylene. Once the articles to be reviewed were finalized, data was collected, tabulated and was verified and interpreted. Results: Three articles included in this review showed considerable and acceptable results with cedarwood oil as clearing and deparaffinizing agent. Conclusion: Merits and demerits are equally found in both the reagents but compromising the time and cost in terms of cedarwood oil for health benefits hold good for the pathologists but bad for the patients. In case of xylene, compromising the health benefits of workers which results in quicker diagnosis hold good for the patients but not for the pathologists. Finally storage and disposal of these two reagents still remains questionable.

scholarly journals SYSTEMATIC REVIEW: PELAYANAN INTERVENSI KEPERAWATAN JIWA PADA LANSIA DI MASYARAKAT

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-26
Author(s):  
Erwin Yektiningsih
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Art Therapy ◽  
Assertive Community Treatment ◽  
Community Treatment ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Therapy Program ◽  
Google Search

Latar   Belakang :  Perbaikan pelayanan kesehatan telah memberikan pengaruh terhadap menurunnya angka kematian bayi dan anak, yang berdampak pada meningkatnya usia harapan hidup, sehingga terjadi peningkatan proporsi lansia di masyarakat dengan memberikan pelayanan keperawatan jiwa pada lansia di komunitas melalui berbagai pendekatan bisa di upayakan untuk meningkatkan derajat kesehatan. Tujuan : Sistematik  review  ini  bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi pelayanan intervensi keperawatan jiwa pada lansia yang dapat diaplikasikan di pelayanan kesehatan masyarakat. Methode : Sistematik review  ini  dimulai  dengan mengidentifikasi  literatur pada   artikel  ilmiah yang  telah  dipublikasikan  antara  tahun  2014-2020  di database  internasional  di PubMed, Scient Direct, di Google Scholar.  Pencarian  juga dilakukan melalui google  search  dan  juga  portal  e-resource di  Indonesia.  Seleksi  dilakukan  dengan  PRISMA flowdiagram. Setelah  diperoleh 14 artikel  yang  relevan untuk dianalisis menjadi sistematik review. Hasil : Lansia dapat diberikan intervensi keperawatan jiwa di masyarakat seperti upaya mengatasi stress (olah raga, SGT, reminiscence group therapy, art therapy), terapi kelompok teraupeutik (singging grup, Assertive community treatment, laughter therapy program, terapi  beapreasi, latihan keseimbangan, relaksasi progresif, dzikir, permaian halma), sehingga di harapkan lansia dapat meningkatkan kesejahteraan psikologi untuk meningkatkan derajat kesehatan lansia dengan  dukungan penuh dari  masyarakat.            Kesimpulan: Berdasarkan fakta tersebut dapat dapat di terapkan secara efektif untuk penatalaksanaan kesehatan jiwa pada lansia di lingkup masyarakat secara empiris reliabel dan handal.   Kata kunci : , .

scholarly journals Mindfulness-based positive psychology interventions: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua George Allen ◽  
John Romate ◽  
Eslavath Rajkumar
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Current Paper ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Positive Psychology Interventions ◽  
Manual Search ◽  
Comprehensive Manner

Abstract Background There are hundreds of mindfulness-based interventions in the form of structured and unstructured therapies, trainings, and meditation programs, mostly utilized in a clinical rather than a well-being perspective. The number of empirical studies on positive potentials of mindfulness is comparatively less, and their known status in academia is ambiguous. Hence, the current paper aimed to review the studies where mindfulness-based interventions had integrated positive psychology variables, in order to produce positive functioning. Methods Data were obtained from the databases of PubMed, Scopus, and PsycNet and manual search in Google Scholar. From the 3831 articles, irrelevant or inaccessible studies were eliminated, reducing the number of final articles chosen for review to 21. Interventions that contribute to enhancement of eudaimonia, hedonia, and other positive variables are discussed. Results Findings include the potential positive qualities of MBIs in producing specific positive outcomes within limited circumstances, and ascendancy of hedonia and other positive variables over eudaimonic enhancement. Conclusion In conclusion, exigency of modifications in the existing MBIs to bring about exclusively positive outcomes was identified, and observed the necessity of novel interventions for eudaimonic enhancement and elevation of hedonia in a comprehensive manner.

scholarly journals Efficacy of clear aligners in producing molar distalization: Systematic review

2022 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 317-324
Author(s):  
Purva Verma ◽  
Ashwin Mathew George
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Retrospective Studies ◽  
Good Control ◽  
Class Ii ◽  
Vertical Dimension ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Electronic Database ◽  
Molar Distalization ◽  
Manual Search ◽  
Complete Search

Objectives: The aim of this review is to systematically analyze the efficacy of molar distalization using clear aligners in non-growing Class II patients. Materials and Methods: A complete search across the electronic database through PubMed, Cochrane, Google scholar, LILACS, and manual search of orthodontic journals were done till 2019. Studies were selected on the basis of PRISMA guidelines. Results: A total of four articles were included in this review. The amount of molar distalization reported was 2–3 mm. Conclusion: Out of the four studies included. In all the studies a significant amount of distalization was reported. Three retrospective studies concluded that distalization with aligners is the most effective of all tooth movements. One study concluded that aligners effectively achieved distalization with an efficacy of 87%, other two studies concluded that aligners effectively distalized the molars with good control over vertical dimension and mesiodistal tipping.

SYSTEMATIC REVIEW: EFEKTIFITAS METODE HANDOVER DALAM MENINGKATKAN KOMUNIKASI PERAWAT

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hani Tuasikal
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Data Base ◽  
Full Text ◽  
Advanced Search ◽  
Google Search

Latar belakang: Pelaksanaan handover di RS berkiatan erat dengan dengan peran perawat dalam menggunakan metode pada saat pergantian shift. Oleh karena itu, untuk meningkatkan komunikasi diantara perawat dibutuhkan metode-metode yang efektif dalam metode-melakukan handover. Adapun metode yang digunakan adalah verbal, dengan catatan, melalui telepon dan SBAR. Metode: Penelusuran literature data base dari EBSCO, sciendirect, google search dan PubMed dari tahun 2005-2015 dilakukan menggunakan advanced search keyword yang dipilih dalam pencarian adalah handover communication, patien savety. Pencarian dibatasi pada tahun 2005-2015, full text, dan harus yang berbahasa inggris. Setelah dilakukan search ditemukan 171 artikel pada sciendirect, 23 artikel pada PubMed, dan 32 artikel pada ebscho dan yang sesuai dengan kriteria inklusi adalah 6 artikel. 6 artikel tersebut sesuai dengan kriteria study yaitu RCTs, Cohor, Case Study dan Systematic Review. Responden dalam artikel ini adalah perawat yang melakukan handover. Intervensi yang dilakukan adalah metode-metode handover. Outcome meningkatkan komunikasi antar perawat. Hasil: temuan berupa 6 artikel hasil pembahasan menunjukan bahwa metode handover dengan SBAR sangat efektif untuk meningkatkan komunikasi antar perawat. Kesimpulan: Metode SBAR sangat efektif digunakan dalam handover. Dengan metode ini, dapat mengoptimalkan komunikasi antar perawat dalam melakukan handover di setiap pergantian shif.

Adverse Effects of Natural Products: A Brief Pre-Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 01 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Pires ◽  
Ana Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Adverse Event ◽  
Natural Products ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Meta Analyses

Background: Natural products are commonly used for treating health problems. These products may be associated with adverse events, which are defined as "noxious and unintended response to a medicinal product" by the European Medicine Agency. Objectives: To identify studies describing at least one adverse event (or with potential to promote an adverse event) related to the use of natural products, as well as to describe the involved product(s) and adverse event(s). Methods: A pre-systematic review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses criteria. Keywords: "natural product(s)" and ["adverse drug reaction(s)" or "adverse effect(s)"]. Screened databases: PubMed, SciELO, DOAJ and Google Scholar. Inclusion criteria: papers describing at least one adverse event associated with the use of natural products and published between 2017 and 2019. Exclusion criteria: Repeated studies, reviews and papers written in other languages than English, Portuguese, French or Spanish. Results: 104 studies were identified (20 PubMed; 0 SciELO; 2 DOAJ; 82 Google Scholar), but only 10 were selected (4 PubMed and 6 Google Scholar): 1 in-vitro study; 2 non-clinical studies, 1 study reporting in-vitro and clinical data and 5 studies were cases reports. Globally, 997 reports of adverse drug reactions with natural products were identified, mainly non-severe cases. Conclusion: Since a limited number of studies was found, we conclude that adverse events due to natural products may be underreported, or natural products may have a good safety profile. This review contributes for assuring the safety of natural products consumers, by evaluating the knowledge/information on the potential adverse events and interactions of these products.

scholarly journals Musculoskeletal biomechanics in sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit activities with stroke subjects: a systematic review

2010 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais Faria ◽  
Viviane Amaral Saliba ◽  
Luci Fuscaldi Teixeira-Salmela
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Methodological Quality ◽  
Weight Bearing ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Manual Search ◽  
Sit To Stand ◽  
Extensive Literature Search

INTRODUCTION: Sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit are two of the most mechanically demanding activities undertaken in daily life and which are usually impaired in stroke subjects. OBJECTIVES: To determine the distinguishing characteristics in musculoskeletal biomechanical outcomes of the sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit activities with stroke subjects, with an emphasis on the clinical management of stroke disabilities, in a systematic review. MATERIAL AND METHODS: An extensive literature search was performed with the MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, PEDro, LILACS, and SciELO databases, followed by a manual search, to select studies on musculoskeletal biomechanical outcomes in both activities with stroke subjects, without language restrictions, and published until December/2007. RESULTS: Out of the 432 studies, only 11 reported biomechanical outcomes of both activities and none reached the total score on the selected quality parameters. The majority of the experimental studies which compared groups did not achieve acceptable scores on their methodological quality (PEDRo). The investigated conditions and interventions were also restricted. Only one study compared biomechanical outcomes between the activities, but only evaluated the time spent to perform them. Few musculoskeletal biomechanical outcomes have been investigated, being weight bearing on the lower limbs and duration of the activities the most investigated. CONCLUSION: There is little information regarding musculoskeletal biomechanical outcomes during these activities with stroke subjects and no definite conclusions can be drawn regarding the particularities of these outcomes on their performance with stroke survivors.

scholarly journals USE OF PSYCHOTROPICS IN EVERYDAY LIFE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND PATIENTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnes Fonseca Ribeiro Filardi ◽  
VÂnia Eloisa De AraÚjo ◽  
Yone De Almeida Nascimento ◽  
Djenane Ramalho De Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
Psychotropic Drugs ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Personal Problems ◽  
Pubmed Central ◽  
Manual Search ◽  
The Social ◽  
Support Mechanisms

The use of psychotropic drugs to treat problems of everyday life is a growing phenomenon in many countries. A systematic review was conducted as a method of synthesis of results of the qualitative primary studies developed to explore the perspective of health professionals and patients regarding the use of psychotropic drugs to overcome personal problems. This systematic review was conducted in the databases Medline (PubMed), Central (Cochrane), Psycoinfo and Lilacs, including gray literature and manual search (june/2015). We identified 581 publications that were evaluated in stages and 26 met the inclusion criteria with a total of 876 participants including health professionals and patients. The doctors showed empathy by prescribing. The health professionals-prescribers and non-prescribers-were concerned about the dependence of patients on the psychotropic and the pressure to prescribe. Patients felt unable to solve their problems and seek medications as a solution. The psychotropics were considered a useful resource to overcome the social problems, existing denial of its side effects as well as the lack of openness and access to other support mechanisms.

scholarly journals Health Informatics in Developing Countries: Systematic Review of Reviews Contribution of the IMIA Working Group Health Informatics for Development

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 (01) ◽  
pp. 28-33
Author(s):  
C. Otero ◽  
A. Marcelo ◽  
D. Luna
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Health Informatics ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Search Term ◽  
Manual Search ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Review Of Reviews

Summary Objectives: An evidence-base is important for medicine and health informatics. Despite numerous publications showing the benefits of health informatics, the emergence of health information systems in developing countries has been slower than expected. The aim of this paper is to identify systematic reviews on the domain of health informatics in developing countries, and classify the different types of applications covered. Methods: A systematic review of reviews was conducted. The literature search spanned the time period between 2000 and 2012 and included PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, Scopus, Cochrane Systematic Reviews, LILACS, and Google Scholar. The search term was ‘systematic reviews of health informatics in developing countries’, and transparent and systematic procedures were applied to limit bias at all stages. Results: Of the 982 identified articles, only 10 met the inclusion criteria and one more article was added in a second manual search, resulting in a total of 11 systematic reviews for the analysis. Conclusions: Although it was difficult to find high quality resources on the selected domain, the best evidence available allowed us to generate this report and create an incipient review of the state of the art in health informatics in the developing countries. More studies will be needed to optimize the results.

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