JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports

It's all talk: refocusing the conversation about psychosocial health of the family unit No abstract available

Safety and effectiveness of hypodermoclysis compared to intravenous fluid infusion for rehydrating children with mild to moderate dehydration: a systematic review protocol Objective: The objective of this review is to summarize the evidence on the effectiveness and safety of hypodermoclysis (HDC) for the rehydration of children with mild or moderate dehydration. Introduction: Children are particularly susceptible to dehydration, which can lead to severe gastrointestinal disturbances. Hypodermoclysis, the infusion of fluids and electrolytes via subcutaneous tissue, is an alternative route of administering fluid replacement when oral or intravenous routes are contraindicated. Although HDC is primarily used in elderly patients, there are no restrictions on its use in children. A review is needed to synthesize the evidence on the effectiveness of HDC for treating dehydration in children. Inclusion criteria: Eligible studies will include infants and children up to 10 years of age with mild or moderate dehydration based on the Gorelick scale. Studies that compare fluid infusion with HDC to intravenous administration, at either hospital or home, will be considered. Outcomes of interest will include dehydration level, safety and pain. Studies published in English, Spanish or Portugese since database inception will be considered for inclusion. Methods: PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, Embase and Scopus will be searched, as well as multiple sources of unpublished studies. Two independent reviewers will screen titles and abstracts against the inclusion criteria, retrieve and assess the full text of selected studies, critically appraise studies for methodological quality and extract data using a standardized extraction tool. Data will be pooled in a statistical meta-analysis, when feasible. A Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) Summary of Findings will be presented.

Quadriceps architecture in individuals with patellofemoral pain: a systematic review protocol Objective: The objective of this review is to identify differences in quadriceps architectural parameters between healthy individuals and those with patellofemoral pain (PFP). Introduction: Patellofemoral pain is one of the most common causes of knee pain among physically active populations. Muscular imbalance may play an important role in patellar malalignment or patellar maltracking. A systematic review will clarify the possible architectural changes of quadriceps muscles in persons with PFP. Inclusion criteria: Eligible observational studies will include individuals younger than 50 years who have been diagnosed with unilateral or bilateral PFP. The comparator will be the contralateral, asymptomatic limb of the individual with PFP or a healthy matched subject. Studies that include measurement of quadriceps muscle size as the primary outcome will be considered. Studies in which participants had coexisting pathology, a history of lower limb surgery or injury, or pain originating from other joints will be excluded. Methods: PubMed/MEDLINE (NLM), Scopus, Embase, Physiotherapy Evidence Database, Web of Science and CINAHL databases and multiple gray literature sources will be searched. Studies published since 1 January 1990 will be considered; there will be no language restriction. Retrieval of full-text studies, assessment of methodological quality and data extraction will be performed independently by two reviewers. If possible, meta-analyses will be performed, and a Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) Summary of Findings presented.

Non-pharmacological interventions for acute pain management in patients with opioid abuse or opioid tolerance: a scoping review protocol Objective: The objective of this scoping review is to identify and map the evidence on non-pharmacological interventions for acute pain management in patients with opioid tolerance and opioid abuse. Introduction: The mainstay of pain management for adults experiencing moderate to severe acute pain is opioid therapy. However, in light of the known risks of opioid use and the growing number of patients with opioid tolerance or opioid abuse, non-pharmacological interventions are of increasing interest to healthcare providers. Non-pharmacological techniques have shown potential in reducing postoperative pain, opioid consumption, stress and anxiety. Inclusion criteria: Eligible studies will include participants in a hospital or healthcare facility who are experiencing acute pain and have a tolerance to or dependence on opioids. Studies that examine non-pharmacological interventions for treating acute pain in these patients will be considered. Non-pharmacological interventions may include, but are not limited to, acupuncture, electroacupuncture, massage, mindfulness, electroanalgesia, laser therapy, low-level light therapy, meditation, biofeedback, hypnosis and relaxation techniques. Only studies published in English will be included, and there will be no limit on dates of publication. Methods: PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, Embase, Europe PubMed Central, PsycINFO, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and ClinicalTrials.gov will be searched, as well as sources of unpublished studies. After screening the titles and abstracts of identified citations, two independent reviewers will retrieve potentially relevant full-text studies, assess methodological quality and extract data. Data will be presented in diagrammatic or tabular form, and a qualitative thematic analysis will be undertaken. A narrative summary will accompany the tabulated results.

Barriers and facilitators to physical activity among ethnic Chinese children: a systematic review protocol Objective: The purpose of this systematic review is to summarize the barriers and facilitators to physical activity among ethnic Chinese children. Introduction: Several studies have been conducted to determine the barriers and facilitators to physical activity among ethnic Chinese children. However, no qualitative systematic review on this topic has been published in English. Inclusion criteria: This review will consider studies conducted among ethnic Chinese children (between six and 17 years of age) residing in either Chinese or non-Chinese territories or among people who have responsibility for the children (such as their ethnic Chinese/non-Chinese parents, guardians or teachers). Any study setting will be included, such as home, community and school. Studies that present qualitative data on the views and experiences of the barriers and facilitators to physical activity will be considered. Methods: MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, British Nursing Index, Allied and Complementary Medicine Database, Web of Science, Scopus, CNKI, Wanfang and VIP will be searched to identify published studies. EThOS, OpenGrey, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, CNKI and Wanfang will be searched to identify unpublished studies. Databases will be searched from their inception dates, and no language restrictions will be applied. The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) systematic review guidelines will be followed to conduct the review. The JBI process of meta-aggregation will be used to identify categories and synthesize findings. The ConQual approach will be used to assess confidence in the findings.

Respite care for children and youth with complex care needs and their families: a scoping review protocol Objective: The objective of this scoping review is to identify and characterize interventions, programs or models used to deliver respite care services to children and youth with complex care needs and their families. Introduction: Many children with complex chronic conditions require multifaceted home management plans to address their medical, social and emotional needs. The provision of this care often falls on the parents or primary guardians. Respite care is one strategy to provide families with a break from the demands of caring for a child with complex care needs; however, families commonly face barriers to obtaining respite care services. Inclusion criteria: This scoping review will consider papers that include children and youth (0–25 years of age, in any location, with complex care needs, medical complexity or complex chronic conditions) and their families. Any interventions, programs or models aimed at delivering respite care services to this population will be included. Studies focusing on support provided at the end of life will be excluded. Only studies published in English will be included. No date limits will be set. Methods: A search will be conducted in five databases, as well as multiple sources of unpublished literature. The text words contained in the titles and abstracts of relevant articles and index terms will be used to develop a full search strategy. All potentially relevant papers will be retrieved in full. A pre-defined data extraction tool developed by the reviewers will be used, and extracted data will be presented in tabular form accompanied by a narrative summary.

Impact of physical activity and sport on social outcomes among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: a scoping review protocol Objective: The objective of this scoping review is to identify and describe existing research on the impact of sport and physical activity programs on social outcomes among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia. Introduction: Physical activity can be particularly beneficial for groups such as Indigenous populations, who have increased rates of chronic disease. Systematic reviews have demonstrated the positive impact of physical activity on a range of health indicators, and there is also support for the positive impact of physical activity on wider social outcomes. However, there is a lack of evidence for the benefits of physical activity for broader social outcomes among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Inclusion criteria: This scoping review will consider studies that include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of any age from any setting or region of Australia. Studies will be considered if they report on programs or activities that use physical activity and sport participation as a component or tool to improve one or more of six social and community outcomes: education, employment, culture, social wellbeing, life skills and crime prevention. Methods: Nine databases will be searched, as well as a selection of websites containing resources related to physical activity, sport and social outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Studies published in English will be included. No date limits will be set. After screening the titles and abstracts of identified citations, potentially relevant studies will be retrieved in full. Data extraction will be presented in a table with accompanying narrative.

Diagnostic accuracy of computed tomography coronary angiography utilizing recent advances in technology in patients with high heart rates: a systematic review protocol Objective: The objective of this review is to determine the diagnostic accuracy of computed tomography coronary angiography (CTCA) using recent scan technologies for detecting coronary artery disease (CAD) in adults with high heart rates. Introduction: Invasive coronary angiography is the gold standard for detecting significant CAD, but it is costly and carries risks of complications. Computed tomography coronary angiography has a high sensitivity for diagnosing CAD, although image quality may be affected by elevated heart rates. Recent technological advances in scanner design may increase the diagnostic accuracy of CTCA. Inclusion criteria: This review will consider diagnostic test accuracy studies that include adults 18 years and older with a heart rate greater than 65 beats per minute who have undergone CTCA to diagnose CAD (greater than 50% stenosis). Eligible studies will compare invasive coronary angiography with computed tomography scanner technologies that use either single- or dual-source scanner configuration in prospective electrocardiogram scan acquisition mode, and with a total scanner coverage equal to or greater than 128 detector-rows. Studies published in English from 2007 will be considered. Methods: PubMed, Embase, CINAHL and Scopus will be searched, along with Google Scholar, the NIHR-HTA register, computed tomography vendors and conference abstracts. Screening of potential titles and abstracts, retrieval of full-text studies, assessment of methodological quality and data extraction will be performed independently by two reviewers. Meta-analyses will be performed, if possible, and a Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) Summary of Findings presented.

Effectiveness of non-opioid pharmacological adjuncts for adult surgical patients: an umbrella review protocol Objective: The objective of this review is to determine the effectiveness of non-opioid pharmacological adjuncts for decreasing perioperative morphine equivalents and acute postoperative pain scores in adult surgical patients. Introduction: Opioids are commonly administered during anesthesia to dull the senses, relieve pain and induce sleep. However, there are significant adverse effects associated with intraoperative opioid use. Anesthesia providers can impact the current opioid epidemic by administering non-opioid-centric anesthetic medications. A large-scale evidence-based review is needed to inform a standardized non-opioid pain treatment strategy in the perioperative period. Inclusion criteria: This review will consider studies of adults 19 years or older who are undergoing surgical procedures and receiving non-opioid oral or intravenous perioperative analgesic medications administered by the anesthesia team. Studies that include patients who receive non-opioid medication as a local infiltrate by the surgical team will be excluded, as will studies with patients who receive regional or neuraxial opioid-sparing techniques. Only systematic reviews and meta-analyses published in English after 2007 will be considered. Methods: MEDLINE, CINAHL and Embase will be searched, as well as two trial registers and two sources of unpublished reviews. Titles and abstracts will be screened to identify potentially relevant papers. Retrieval of full-text studies, assessment of methodological quality and data extraction will be performed independently by two reviewers. Meta-analyses will be performed if possible, and a Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) Summary of Findings presented. Systematic review registration number: PROSPERO CRD42019135852

School-based obesity prevention programs in rural communities: a scoping review protocol Objective: The objective of this scoping review is to map the available literature on school-based obesity prevention programs in rural communities. Introduction: Significant health disparities are associated with childhood obesity, and these disparities disproportionately affect children in disadvantaged communities, such as rural areas. Youth in rural areas are 26% more likely to be obese than youth in urban communities. To combat obesity in children, schools have become an avenue for educating children about the importance of healthy diet and physical activity. Although many school-based obesity prevention programs have been implemented in recent years, more information is needed on programs in rural communities. Inclusion criteria: This scoping review will consider studies that include children 5 to 18 years of age who are enrolled in elementary, middle or high school in a rural setting and that investigate school-based obesity prevention programs. Studies that include children who are in non-rural areas, who are home-schooled, who are in an alternative setting (e.g. juvenile detention) or who are hospitalized will be excluded. Studies published in English since 1990 will be included. Methods: Multiple databases will be searched, including PubMed, CINAHL, ERIC, Embase, Scopus and Academic Search Premier. Trials registers and gray literature will also be searched. After screening the titles and abstracts of identified citations, potentially relevant studies will be retrieved in full. Data will be extracted by independent reviewers and presented in a diagrammatic or tabular form, accompanied by a narrative summary.