The Impact of Onchocerciasis Elimination Measures in Africa: A Systematic Review by Policarpo Ncogo, Christine Giesen, María Jesús Perteguer, Maria P. Rebollo, Rufino Nguema, Agustín Benito, Zaida Herrador

“…Methodology: A systematic peer review of the existing literature following the PRISMA guidelines was performed between November 2021 and April 2022. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD: a mixed-methods systematic review by Hua Qin, Ping Jia, Qilin Yan, Xi Li, Yan Zhang, Hong Jiang, Hongmei Yang, Linzhang Li

“…Future research should test the effectiveness and cost-utility of this integrated package across settings and further refine digital tools for tailoring programme intensity and follow-up.…”
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Achieving the fast track 90-90-90 and 95-95-95 targets in sub-Saharan Africa: A rapid review by Celenkosini T. Nxumalo, Usangiphile Buthelezi, Hlolisile Chiya, Mokgadi U. Makgobole, Nomakhosi Mpofana, Themba Mgwaba, Zamasomi Luvuno

“…Background: The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) set targets for 95% of people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection to know their status, 95% to receive antiretroviral therapy (ART) and 95% to achieve viral suppression. …”
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Key factors for effective implementation of healthcare workers support interventions after patient safety incidents in health organisations: a scoping review by Helena Donato, José Joaquín Mira, Irene Carrillo, Paulo Sousa, Sofia Guerra-Paiva, Maria João Lobão, Diogo Godinho Simões, Joana Fernandes

“…Regular communication among the implementation team, allocation of protected time, funding and continuous monitoring are useful elements to the sustainability of the programmes.Conclusion HCWs’ well-being depends on an adequate implementation of a complex group of interrelated factors to support them after PSIs.…”
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Factors contributing to the implementation of interventions to prevent and manage intensive care unit delirium: a systematic review protocol by Roxanne M Parslow, Andrew Booth, Maria Pufulete, Andrew J Moore, Ben Gibbison, Burak Kundakci, Katherine Louise Jones

“…We will extract both qualitative and quantitative data and assess study quality using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) tool. Our findings will be synthesised using a best-fit framework synthesis mapped against the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF). …”
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Identifying Molecular Probes for Fluorescence-Guided Surgery in Neuroblastoma: A Systematic Review by Megan Hennessy, Jonathan J. Neville, Laura Privitera, Adam Sedgwick, John Anderson, Stefano Giuliani

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Adolescent health research and initiatives in the occupied Palestinian territory: a scoping review by Khalifa Elmusharaf, Niveen M E Abu-Rmeileh, Aisha Shalash, Beesan Maraqa, Mariam Sawalma, Majd Quran

“…The aim of this review is to conduct a thorough analysis of the existing literature and initiatives focusing on adolescent health in the occupied Palestinian territory.Design Scoping review using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) framework.Data sources PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, CINAHL and PsycINFO, along with grey literature, were searched for the period between 2012 and 2023.Eligibility criteria for selecting studies Research studies, programmes or interventions targeting adolescents aged 10–19 years, conducted in the occupied Palestinian territory, and published between 2012 and 2023 were considered. …”
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Mobile Phone Network Data in the COVID-19 era: A systematic review of applications, socioeconomic factors affecting compliance to non-pharmaceutical interventions, privacy implicat... by Mohammed Okmi, Tan Fong Ang, Muhammad Faiz Mohd Zaki, Chin Soon Ku, Koo Yuen Phan, Irfan Wahyudi, Lip Yee Por

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We conduct an extensive review of the state-of-the-art and recent advancements in the application of MPND for analyzing the early and post-stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Additionally, we evaluate and assess the included studies using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) and the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP). …”
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Epidemiology of Substance Use among Forced Migrants: A Global Systematic Review. by Danielle Horyniak, Jason S Melo, Risa M Farrell, Victoria D Ojeda, Steffanie A Strathdee

“…Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklists were used to assess methodological quality of included studies.…”
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Critical Thinking and Clinical Decision Making Among Registered Nurses in Clinical Practice: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Nur Hidayah Zainal, Md Asiful Islam, Nur Syahmina Rasudin, Zakira Mamat, Tengku Muhammad Hanis, Wan Shakira Rodzlan Hasani, Kamarul Imran Musa

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The scopes, outcomes, and limitations of health trials on oral sex practices: a global scoping review by Kafayat Aminu, Timothy Olukunle Aladelusi, Afeez Abolarinwa Salami, Semeeh Akinwale Omoleke, Chiamaka Norah Ezeagu, Julienne Murererehe, Charles Adetokunbo Olomo, Jimoh Amzat, Peace Uwambaye, Akinyele Olumuyiwa Adisa, Kehinde Kazeem Kanmodi

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Stated preferences of adolescents and young adults for sexual and reproductive health services in Africa: a systematic review by Melaku Birhanu Alemu, Richard Norman, Jaya Dantas, Daniel Gashaneh Belay, Tsegaye G. Haile, Gavin Pereira, Gizachew A. Tessema

“…Policymakers need to develop affordable and effective SRH programmes with tailored incentives to align with AYAs’ preferences to improve service uptake. …”
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The Global Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistance and Shiga Toxin-Producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> in Chickens: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2011–2024) by Tsepo Ramatla, Nkhebenyane Jane, Mohapi Dineo, Tawana Mpho, Motlhaoloa Tshegofatso, Ntelekwane George Khasapane

“…To minimise the spread of STEC and antibiotic resistance, future foodborne pathogen prevention and control programmes should prioritise increasing laboratory capacity for the early identification of antibiotic resistance.…”
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Risk factors for acute abdominal pain (colic) in the adult horse: A scoping review of risk factors, and a systematic review of the effect of management-related changes. by Laila Curtis, John H Burford, Gary C W England, Sarah L Freeman

“…A systematic review of management-related risk factors was then performed following PRISMA guidelines. Both searches were conducted in Medline, CAB Abstracts and Web of Science databases, and publications were assessed against inclusion and exclusion criteria. …”
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Systematic review on the cost of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) by Anika Ruisch, Miranda Iodice, Ishani Mathur, Sara Harris, Damian G. Walker, Richmond Owusu, Justice Nonvignon, Colin Gilmartin

“…This systematic literature review aims to assess the evidence on the cost and cost-effectiveness of SMC delivery. Methods Following PRISMA guidelines, five databases were systematically reviewed to identify evidence on SMC costs and cost-effectiveness published between 2012 and 2023. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of zoonotic malaria in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) and Malaysia: systematic review and meta-analysis by Alex Ahebwa, Chutipong Sukkanon, Jeffrey Hii, Ratchadawan Ngoen-Klan, Uraiwan Arunyawat, Sylvie Manguin, Theeraphap Chareonviriyaphap

“…Methods This meta-analysis was conducted following the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic) guidelines. …”
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The Uses and Experiences of Synchronous Communication Technology for Home-Dwelling Older Adults in a Home Care Services Context: Qualitative Systematic Review by Martin Vinther Bavngaard, Anne Lund, Björg Thordardottir, Erik Børve Rasmussen

“…MethodsThe review follows the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) 2020 checklist for reporting. …”
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Post-Vaccination Anaphylaxis in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Flavia Pennisi, Anna Carole D’Amelio, Rita Cuciniello, Stefania Borlini, Luigi Mirzaian, Giovanni Emanuele Ricciardi, Massimo Minerva, Vincenza Gianfredi, Carlo Signorelli

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A qualitative systematic review of umbilical cord care practices in Nigeria by Precious Ebube Anyakorah, Florence Chinelo Aguna, David Chinaecherem Innocent, Anthony Chinonso Uwandu-Uzoma, Uzochukwu Godswill Ekeleme, Chidera Chisom Obasi, Stanley Chinedu Eneh, Chidinma Peace Ahunam, Ihuoma Chimdimma Dike, Vivian Chidimma Maduekwe, Oluwaseunayo Deborah Ayando, Chinazaekpere Oguguo Duruji, Rejoicing Chijindum Innocent, Princess Chidiebube Uwaezuoke, Oluwafunmilayo Opeyemi Adenuga, Chiagoziem Ogazirilem Emerole

“…The preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines was followed for the execution of this study. …”
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Systematic review of pharmacotherapy for atypical facial pain: evaluation of pain reduction, depression, anxiety and quality of life by Abdullah F. Alshammari, Hind M. Alassaf, Ahmed A. Madfa, Sattam S. Alshammari, Sameer Shaikh, Hassan H. Abed, Ali A. Alqarni, Freah L. Alshammary, Khlood A. Alkurdi

“…The Cochrane Risk of Bias (RoB 2.0) tool assessed bias, and evidence quality was evaluated using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme tool.Results Out of 196 studies identified, 10 RCTs met the inclusion criteria. …”
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