Gender differences in the impact of population-level alcohol policy interventions: evidence synthesis of systematic reviews [PDF]
, 2016 Background: Consistent review-level evidence supports the effectiveness of population-level alcohol policies in reducing alcohol-related harms. Such policies interact with well-established social, cultural and biological differences in how men and women ...
Amos +106 more
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Helminth infections, atopy, asthma and allergic diseases: protocol for a systematic review of observational studies worldwide. [PDF]
, 2020 INTRODUCTION: Childhood infections, particularly those caused by helminths are considered to be important environmental exposures influencing the development of allergic diseases.
Arrais, M +6 more
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A question of trust: can we build an evidence base to gain trust in systematic review automation technologies? [PDF]
, 2019 Background Although many aspects of systematic reviews use computational tools, systematic reviewers have been reluctant to adopt machine learning tools.
Gilbert, Stephen +7 more
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BMC Medical Research Methodology, 2020 Background Rates of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are rapidly rising in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). Systematic reviews satisfy the demand from practitioners and policy makers for prompt comprehensive evidence.
Alaa Akkawi +5 more
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A review of studies mapping (or cross walking) from non-preference based measures of health to generic preference-based measures [PDF]
, 2008 This paper presents a systematic review of current practice in mapping between nonpreference based measures and generic preference-based measures.
Brazier, J.E., Tsuchiya, A., Yang, Y.
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Midwifery, 2014 research on intrapartum interventions in maternity care has focused traditionally on the identification of risk factors' and on the reduction of adverse outcomes with less attention given to the measurement of factors that contribute to well-being and positive health outcomes. We conducted a systematic review of reviews to determine the type and number
Smith, Valerie +5 more
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An evidence map of the effect of Tai Chi on health outcomes. [PDF]
, 2016 BackgroundThis evidence map describes the volume and focus of Tai Chi research reporting health outcomes. Originally developed as a martial art, Tai Chi is typically taught as a series of slow, low-impact movements that integrate the breath, mind, and ...
Beroes, Jessica M +6 more
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Systematic review of teleneurology: methodology [PDF]
Frontiers in Neurology, 2012 The use of two-way audio-visual technology for delivery of acute stroke is supported by a well established literature base. The use of telemedicine for general neurologic consultation has been reported across most subspecialties within the field, but a comprehensive systematic review of these reports is lacking.To conduct a systematic review of the ...
Rubin, Mark N. +3 more
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Are systematic reviews up-to-date at the time of publication? [PDF]
, 2013 BACKGROUND: Systematic reviews provide a synthesis of evidence for practitioners, for clinical practice guideline developers, and for those designing and justifying primary research.
Beller, Elaine M. +3 more
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Delivering Opportunistic Behavior Change Interventions: a Systematic Review of Systematic Reviews [PDF]
Prevention Science, 2020 AbstractOpportunities for healthcare professionals to deliver health behavior change interventions are often missed, but understanding the barriers and enablers to this activity is limited by a focus on defined specialisms/health conditions. This systematic review of systematic reviews collates all the evidence across professional groups to provide ...
Keyworth, C +4 more
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