Barriers and facilitators for the adoption of peritoneal dialysis: protocol for a systematic review of qualitative studies by Amartya Mukhopadhyay, Ravi Shankar, Wei Zhen Hong, Anjali Bundele, Joshua Low

“…The results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications as well as conference presentations.Study registration PROSPERO, CRD42024570521.…”
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The use of information and communication technologies to promote healthy lifestyle behaviour: a systematic scoping review by Elizabeth Musili Joseph-Shehu, Busisiwe Purity Ncama, Nomaxabiso Mooi, Tivani Phosa Mashamba-Thompson

“…Data were summarised numerically and thematically.Results All the studies reviewed were conducted in developed countries. Most of the studies reported on physical activity, and findings of one study covered all the subscales of HPLP. …”
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy as first-line treatment for advanced biliary tract cancer: perspectives from US and Chinese payers by Can Jiang, Pei Shu, Kexun Zhou

“…Significant price reduction for pembrolizumab may be necessary to achieve an acceptable ICER.Trial registration number NCT04003636; postresults.…”
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Evaluation of the implementation and the associated operating costs of a medicine regulatory harmonisation model in Africa: the case of ZaZiBoNa, a SADC work-sharing initiative by S. Dube-Mwedzi, F. Suleman

“…Background To improve the access to and affordability of medicines, countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) established ZaZiBoNa, a medicine regulatory harmonisation initiative. …”
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The role of pharmacists in mitigating medication errors in the perioperative setting: a systematic review by Lina Naseralallah, Somaya Koraysh, May Alasmar, Bodoor Aboujabal

“…Systematic review registration PROSPERO CRD42023460812.…”
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Risk factors for delirium among older adults in the emergency department: a systematic review protocol by Lucas Oliveira J e Silva, Michelle J Berning, Jessica A Stanich, Danielle J Gerberi, Jin Han, Fernanda Bellolio

“…We aim to publish the results of this systematic review in a peer-reviewed journal with good visibility for the fields of emergency medicine and geriatrics.PROSPERO registration numberCDR42020175261…”
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Appetite loss in older adults without undernutrition: associated factors and clinical implications by Kubra Cıngar Alpay, Cihan Heybeli, Irem Bilgic, Irem Tanriverdi, Satı Betul Beydilli, Andisha Behzad, Pinar Soysal

“…Abstract Background The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical implications of appetite loss in older adults with normal nutritional status, prior to the development of malnutrition. Methods This study included a total of 755 older outpatients with normal nutritional status as determined by the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA ≥ 24). …”
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Dance PREEMIE, a Dance PaRticipation intervention for Extremely prEterm children with Motor Impairment at prEschool age: an Australian feasibility trial protocol by Alicia J Spittle, Natalie A Fini, Jeanie L Y Cheong, Jennifer L McGinley, Kate L Cameron, Kim Allison

“…Study outcomes will be disseminated through conference presentations, peer-reviewed publications and social media.Trial registration number ACTRN12619001266156…”
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Effectiveness of a competency-based coordinator of advance care planning competency enhancement program: a mixed method by Minjeong Seo, Jaehan Ryu, Jinryung Park

“…Trial registration This study was retrospectively registered as a code (No: KCT0009687) in the Korean Clinical Trial Service on August 9, 2024.URL: https://cris.nih.go.kr/cris/search/detailSearch.do?…”
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Driving pressure during general anesthesia for minimally invasive abdominal surgery (GENERATOR)—study protocol of a randomized clinical trial by The GENERATOR–investigators

“…Abstract Background Intraoperative driving pressure (ΔP) has an independent association with the development of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) in patients receiving ventilation during general anesthesia for major surgery. …”
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Physical health trajectories of young people with neurodevelopmental conditions: a protocol for a systematic review of longitudinal studies by Helen Minnis, Michael Fleming, Neave Corcoran, Naomi Wilson, Ruchika Gajwani, Mia Findlay, Helen Stocks, Graham Walker

“…The results of the review will be widely disseminated locally, nationally and internationally through peer-reviewed publications, adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement, and conference presentations.PROSPERO registration number CRD42024516684.…”
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Effects of physical exercises on balance in children with down syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zhuoling Lei, Kun Yuan, Jie Xu, Yan Miao, Yichen Dai, Jibing Wang, Jindong Chang

“…Abstract Objective This study aims to systematically explore the effects of different physical exercises on balance ability in children with Down syndrome and to clarify the differences in the effects of various physical exercises on promoting the development of balance ability in children with Down syndrome. …”
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Effect of high-efficiency particulate air filter on children with asthma: a systematic review protocol of RCTs by Muhammad Bilal, Javeria Mansoor, Muhammad Zia Ul Haq, Zeeshan Ahsan, Syeda Sadia Fatima

“…After successful completion, our results will be published in a peer-reviewed journal.PROSPERO registration number CR42024494949.…”
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Effectiveness of topical and ablative therapies in treatment of anogenital warts: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Steven Edwards, Victoria Wakefield, Samantha Barton, Colm O'Mahony

“…Search strategies were developed for MEDLINE, Embase, the Cochrane Library and the Web of Science. …”
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Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for IgA vasculitis abdominal pain: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiangge Ren, Peidong Zhao, Wen-Sheng Zhai

“…The results of this meta-analysis will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications.PROSPERO registration number CRD42023483770…”
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Assessing factors associated with nurses leaving the profession: A secondary analysis of cross-sectional data by Björn Lantz, Carina Fagefors

“…Results: Five primary factors were identified: compensation and fairness, psychosocial work environment, career development constraints, non-clinical workload, and support and safety. …”
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Evaluation of inguinal sonoanatomy regarding pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block in children: the relation of femoral artery, femoral nerve, lateral femoral cutaneous nerve and i... by Hande Gurbuz, Tuncay Colak

“…The out-of-plane approach is not recommended in the PENG block due to the FN's alignment on the path of a vertical needle trace. Trial registration NCT04860479.…”
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Opportunities and challenges in access to healthcare for international migrants with work-related diseases and injuries in Gulf Cooperation Council countries: A systematic literatu... by Weijun Yu, Aleena Dawer, Jeanetta Floyd, Nicole Saad, Jiaqin Wu, Katherine O Robsky, Oliver Johnson, Yulia Hutsul, Dylan Ratnarajah, Bryan Shaw, Martine Etienne-Mesubi, Deus Bazira

“…<h4>Systematic review registration</h4>This systematic review protocol was registered on the international registry PROSPERO (CRD42024532851) on April 21, 2024.…”
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Triage test for all-oral drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) regimen: a phase IV study to assess effectiveness, feasibility, acceptability and cost-effectiveness of the Xpert MTB/X... by Kogieleum Naidoo, Derek J Sloan, Wilber Sabiiti, Bariki Mtafya, Stephen H Gillespie, Aderonke Agbaje, Nyanda Elias Ntinginya, Morten Ruhwald, Agnes Gebhard, Anushka Naidoo, Rubeshan Perumal, Getachew Tollera, Evaezi Okpokoro, Alash'le G Abimiku, Everdina W Tiemersma, Sabine M Hermans, Sophia B Georghiou, Kalkidan Yae, Shewki Moga, Hannelise Feyt, Takondwa Kachoka, Marothi P Letsoalo, Andrea M Cabibbe, Letitia Shunmugam, Daniela M Cirillo, Salah Foraida

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Resilience in maternal, newborn, and child health in low- and middle-income countries: findings from a scoping review by Olusesan Ayodeji Makinde, Babasola O. Okusanya, Nchelem K. Ichegbo, Ifeanyi C. Mgbachi, Emmanuel Olamijuwon, Fatima Abdulaziz Sule, Olalekan A. Uthman

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