Volume 7, issue 1, December 2018
250 articles in this issue
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Protocol for a systematic review of autologous fat grafting for wound healing
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Joshua Luck
- Oliver J. Smith
- Afshin Mosahebi
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 18 July 2018
- Article: 99
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Dietary interventions for managing glucose abnormalities in cystic fibrosis: a systematic review protocol
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Laura Birch
- Fiona E. Lithander
- Rachel Perry
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 18 July 2018
- Article: 98
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Relative frequency and risk factors for long-term opioid therapy following surgery and trauma among adults: a systematic review protocol
Authors (first, second and last of 12)
- M. Gabrielle Pagé
- Irina Kudrina
- Hance Clarke
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 18 July 2018
- Article: 97
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Prevalence of type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and gestational diabetes mellitus in women of childbearing age in Middle East and North Africa, 2000–2017: protocol for two systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Authors
- Rami H. Al-Rifai
- Faisal Aziz
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 18 July 2018
- Article: 96
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Cannabis for pediatric epilepsy: protocol for a living systematic review
Authors (first, second and last of 10)
- Jesse Elliott
- Deirdre DeJean
- George A. Wells
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 18 July 2018
- Article: 95
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Gray literature in systematic reviews on population health in the Middle East and North Africa: protocol of an overview of systematic reviews and evidence mapping
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Karima Chaabna
- Sohaila Cheema
- Javaid I. Sheikh
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 18 July 2018
- Article: 94
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Pain rewarded: hyperalgesic and allodynic effect of operant conditioning in healthy humans—protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Wacław M. Adamczyk
- Kerstin Luedtke
- Przemysław Bąbel
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 17 July 2018
- Article: 93
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Quality of life of women who practice dance: a systematic review protocol
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Janete Capel Hernandes
- Viviane Cruvinel Di Castro
- Celmo Celeno Porto
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 10 July 2018
- Article: 92
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What happens for informal caregivers during transition to increased levels of care for the person with dementia? A systematic review protocol
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Marianne Cranwell
- Anna Gavine
- Timothy B. Kelly
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 26 June 2018
- Article: 91
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Effects of neuromodulation on cognitive performance in individuals exhibiting addictive behaviour: a systematic review protocol
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Katherine R. Naish
- Lana Vedelago
- Michael Amlung
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 26 June 2018
- Article: 90
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Neoadjuvant chemotherapy regimens in treatment of breast cancer: a systematic review and network meta-analysis protocol
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Mona Pathak
- Sada Nand Dwivedi
- G. K. Rath
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 26 June 2018
- Article: 89
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Barriers and facilitators to implementation of menu labelling interventions to support healthy food choices: a mixed methods systematic review protocol
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Claire Kerins
- Jennifer McSharry
- Colette Kelly
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 23 June 2018
- Article: 88
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Reflections and aspirations: the journal after 5 years
Authors
- David Moher
- Lesley A. Stewart
- Paul Shekelle
- Content type: Editorial
- Open Access
- Published: 20 June 2018
- Article: 87
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A protocol for a systematic review of the diagnostic accuracy of Loop-mediated-isothermal AMPlification (LAMP) in diagnosis of invasive meningococcal disease in children
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Thomas Waterfield
- Derek Fairley
- Michael D. Shields
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 15 June 2018
- Article: 86
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Evaluation of the reliability, usability, and applicability of AMSTAR, AMSTAR 2, and ROBIS: protocol for a descriptive analytic study
Authors (first, second and last of 10)
- Allison Gates
- Michelle Gates
- Lisa Hartling
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 13 June 2018
- Article: 85
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Effectiveness of self-management support interventions for people with comorbid diabetes and chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Edward Zimbudzi
- Clement Lo
- Sophia Zoungas
- Content type: Research
- Open Access
- Published: 13 June 2018
- Article: 84
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mTOR-inhibiting pharmacotherapy for the treatment of non-infectious uveitis: a systematic review protocol
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Joshua Blair
- Robert Barry
- Alastair K. Denniston
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 09 June 2018
- Article: 83
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Predictors of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in primary care among adults living in developed countries: a systematic review
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Benhildah N. Rumbwere Dube
- Tom P. Marshall
- Modupe Omonijo
- Content type: Research
- Open Access
- Published: 02 June 2018
- Article: 82
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Older adult’s experience of chronic low back pain and its implications on their daily life: Study protocol of a systematic review of qualitative research
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Arnold Y. L. Wong
- Katarina Sjögren Forss
- Gunilla Borglin
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 24 May 2018
- Article: 81
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Prevalence of anemia among school-age children in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Robel Tezera
- Zekariyas Sahile
- Ermiyas Mulu
- Content type: Research
- Open Access
- Published: 24 May 2018
- Article: 80
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Health technology assessment of public health interventions: an analysis of characteristics and comparison of methods—study protocol
Authors (first, second and last of 11)
- Tim Mathes
- Gerald Willms
- Dawid Pieper
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 23 May 2018
- Article: 79
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Efficacy of the Buzzy® device for pain management of children during needle-related procedures: a systematic review protocol
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Ariane Ballard
- Christelle Khadra
- Sylvie Le May
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 22 May 2018
- Article: 78
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Making progress with the automation of systematic reviews: principles of the International Collaboration for the Automation of Systematic Reviews (ICASR)
Authors (first, second and last of 14)
- Elaine Beller
- Justin Clark
- On behalf of the founding members of the ICASR group
- Content type: Commentary
- Open Access
- Published: 19 May 2018
- Article: 77
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Magnetic resonance imaging for detecting root avulsions in traumatic adult brachial plexus injuries: protocol for a systematic review of diagnostic accuracy
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Ryckie G. Wade
- Yemisi Takwoingi
- Grainne Bourke
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 19 May 2018
- Article: 76
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Choice of outcomes and measurement instruments in randomised trials on eLearning in medical education: a systematic mapping review protocol
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Gloria C. Law
- Christian Apfelbacher
- Lorainne Tudor Car
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 17 May 2018
- Article: 75
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A protocol for a network meta-analysis of interventions to treat patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss
Authors (first, second and last of 11)
- Nadera Ahmadzai
- Shaun Kilty
- Brian Hutton
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 16 May 2018
- Article: 74
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Prevention of exertional lower body musculoskeletal injury in tactical populations: protocol for a systematic review and planned meta-analysis of prospective studies from 1955 to 2018
Authors (first, second and last of 13)
- Shawn D. Flanagan
- Aaron M. Sinnott
- Bradley C. Nindl
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 05 May 2018
- Article: 73
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Organizational contextual features that influence the implementation of evidence-based practices across healthcare settings: a systematic integrative review
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Shelly-Anne Li
- Lianne Jeffs
- Bonnie Stevens
- Content type: Research
- Open Access
- Published: 05 May 2018
- Article: 72
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Interventions for improving pharmacist-led patient counselling in the community setting: a systematic review
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Sinaa Al Aqeel
- Norah Abanmy
- Albatoul Almeshari
- Content type: Research
- Open Access
- Published: 02 May 2018
- Article: 71
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Exposures associated with infection with Cryptosporidium in industrialised countries: a systematic review protocol
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Caoimhe McKerr
- Sarah J. O’Brien
- Robert M. Christley
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 02 May 2018
- Article: 70
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Physical activity monitors to enhance the daily amount of physical activity in elderly—a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Rasmus Tolstrup Larsen
- Jan Christensen
- Henning Langberg
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 02 May 2018
- Article: 69
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Educational interventions to improve people’s understanding of key concepts in assessing the effects of health interventions: a systematic review
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Leila Cusack
- Chris B. Del Mar
- Tammy C. Hoffmann
- Content type: Research
- Open Access
- Published: 02 May 2018
- Article: 68
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Systematic review of interventions to increase the provision of care for chronic disease risk behaviours in mental health settings: review protocol
Authors (first, second and last of 8)
- Caitlin Fehily
- Kate Bartlem
- Jenny Bowman
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 30 April 2018
- Article: 67
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An updated protocol for a systematic review of implementation-related measures
Authors (first, second and last of 9)
- Cara C. Lewis
- Kayne D. Mettert
- Byron J. Powell
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 25 April 2018
- Article: 66
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Emergency transportation interventions for reducing adverse pregnancy outcomes in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review protocol
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- John Ehiri
- Halimatou Alaofè
- Martin Meremikwu
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 25 April 2018
- Article: 65
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Automated screening of research studies for systematic reviews using study characteristics
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Guy Tsafnat
- Paul Glasziou
- Enrico Coiera
- Content type: Research
- Open Access
- Published: 25 April 2018
- Article: 64
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Quality ratings of reviews in overviews: a comparison of reviews with and without dual (co-)authorship
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Dawid Pieper
- Andreas Waltering
- Roland Brian Büchter
- Content type: Research
- Open Access
- Published: 24 April 2018
- Article: 63
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General practitioners’ knowledge, attitudes and experiences of managing behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia: protocol of a mixed methods systematic review and meta-ethnography
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Aisling A. Jennings
- Tony Foley
- Colin P. Bradley
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 23 April 2018
- Article: 62
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Protocol for a systematic review and thematic synthesis of patient experiences of central venous access devices in anti-cancer treatment
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Caoimhe Ryan
- Hannah Hesselgreaves
- Jonathan G. Moss
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 18 April 2018
- Article: 61
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Barriers to access and utilization of emergency obstetric care at health facilities in sub-Saharan Africa—a systematic review protocol
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Ayele Geleto
- Catherine Chojenta
- Deborah Loxton
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 16 April 2018
- Article: 60
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Does information from ClinicalTrials.gov increase transparency and reduce bias? Results from a five-report case series
Authors (first, second and last of 14)
- Gaelen P. Adam
- Stacey Springs
- Robert M. Kaplan
- Content type: Research
- Open Access
- Published: 16 April 2018
- Article: 59
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Is heavy eccentric calf training superior to wait-and-see, sham rehabilitation, traditional physiotherapy and other exercise interventions for pain and function in mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy?
Authors
- Myles Murphy
- Mervyn Travers
- William Gibson
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 13 April 2018
- Article: 58
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Prevalence of depression and anxiety among undergraduate university students in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review protocol
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- James January
- Munyaradzi Madhombiro
- Melanie Abas
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 10 April 2018
- Article: 57
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Facilitators and barriers to the delivery of school-based smoking prevention interventions for children and young people: a protocol for a systematic review of qualitative studies
Authors (first, second and last of 8)
- Fiona Dobbie
- Kathryn Angus
- Linda Bauld
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 06 April 2018
- Article: 56
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Evidence of the factors that influence the utilisation of Kangaroo Mother Care by parents with low-birth-weight infants in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs): a scoping review protocol
Authors
- Christina T. Mathias
- Solange Mianda
- Themba G. Ginindza
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 05 April 2018
- Article: 55
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Protocol for a systematic review of methods and cost-effectiveness findings of economic evaluations of obesity prevention and/or treatment interventions in children and adolescents
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Mandana Zanganeh
- Peymane Adab
- Emma Frew
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 02 April 2018
- Article: 54
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The use of standardized management protocols for critically ill patients with non-traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage: a protocol of a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Shaurya Taran
- Vatsal Trivedi
- Victoria A. McCredie
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 02 April 2018
- Article: 53
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Epidemiology of heart failure in pediatric populations in low- and middle-income countries: a protocol for a systematic review
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Aurélie T. Sibetcheu
- Valirie Ndip Agbor
- Jean Jacques Noubiap
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 02 April 2018
- Article: 52
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How do we define and measure sarcopenia? Protocol for a systematic review
Authors
- Paulo Roberto Carvalho do Nascimento
- Stéphane Poitras
- Martin Bilodeau
- Content type: Protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 27 March 2018
- Article: 51