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Peer review processes for quality improvement in health care settings and their implications for health care professionals: A meta-ethnography (2021)
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Tang, S., Bowles, A., & Minns Lowe, C. (2022). Peer review processes for quality improvement in health care settings and their implications for health care professionals: A meta-ethnography. Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, 42(2), 115-124. https://doi.org/10.1097/CEH.0000000000000394

Introduction: Peer review processes are used to improve professional practice in health care, although no synthesis of existing studies has yet been undertaken. These processes are included in the UK professional revalidation processes for medical pr... Read More about Peer review processes for quality improvement in health care settings and their implications for health care professionals: A meta-ethnography.

A conceptual review of loneliness in adults: Qualitative evidence synthesis (2021)
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Mansfield, L., Victor, C., Meads, C., Daykin, N., Tomlinson, A., Lane, J., …Golding, A. (2021). A conceptual review of loneliness in adults: Qualitative evidence synthesis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(21), 11522. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182111522

The paper reports an evidence synthesis of how loneliness is conceptualised in qualitative studies in adults. Using PRISMA guidelines, our review evaluated exposure to or experiences of loneliness by adults (aged 16+) in any setting as outcomes, proc... Read More about A conceptual review of loneliness in adults: Qualitative evidence synthesis.

Systematic review evaluating the efficacy of the cerebroplacental ratio (CPR) in saving babies lives (2021)
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Elmes, C., & Phillips, R. (2022). Systematic review evaluating the efficacy of the cerebroplacental ratio (CPR) in saving babies lives. Ultrasound, 30(3), 184-193. https://doi.org/10.1177/1742271X211048213

Introduction: The aim of this systematic review is to critically assess the efficacy of the cerebroplacental ratio performed in the third trimester at predicting adverse perinatal outcomes and reducing stillbirth rates. Method: The literature search... Read More about Systematic review evaluating the efficacy of the cerebroplacental ratio (CPR) in saving babies lives.

Pain assessment for individuals with advanced dementia in care homes: A systematic review (2021)
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Felton, N., Lewis, J. S., Cockburn, S. J., Hodgson, M., & Dawson, S. (2021). Pain assessment for individuals with advanced dementia in care homes: A systematic review. Geriatrics, 6(4), Article 101. https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics6040101

Pain is prevalent in older people, especially in those with advanced dementia who have communication impairments. Although pain is recognised to be present in this population, it is often under-assessed and ineffectively managed. The assessment of pa... Read More about Pain assessment for individuals with advanced dementia in care homes: A systematic review.

Neurocognitive function following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: A systematic review (2021)
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Zook, N., Voss, S., Blennow Nordstrom, E., Brett, S. J., Jenkinson, E., Shaw, P., …Benger, J. (2022). Neurocognitive function following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: A systematic review. Resuscitation, 170, 238-246. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resuscitation.2021.10.005

Objectives: The primary aim of this review was to investigate neurocognitive outcomes following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Specifically, the focus was on identifying the different neurocognitive domains that are assessed, the measures use... Read More about Neurocognitive function following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: A systematic review.

Fatigue in inflammatory rheumatic diseases: Current knowledge and areas for future research (2021)
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Davies, K., Dures, E., & Ng, W. F. (2021). Fatigue in inflammatory rheumatic diseases: Current knowledge and areas for future research. Nature Reviews Rheumatology, 17, 651–664. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41584-021-00692-1

Fatigue is a complex phenomenon and an important health concern for many people with chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, primary Sjögren syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus. Although some... Read More about Fatigue in inflammatory rheumatic diseases: Current knowledge and areas for future research.

Self-management of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions: What is most useful to patients? Protocol for a mixed methods systematic review (2021)
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Wanless, B., Berry, A., & Noblet, T. (2021). Self-management of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions: What is most useful to patients? Protocol for a mixed methods systematic review. Musculoskeletal Care, 20(2), 271-278. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1602

Introduction: Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are the leading cause of disability in the United Kingdom, leading to ever-growing waiting lists. Clinical guidelines highlight that most musculoskeletal conditions resolve in time and with little clinic... Read More about Self-management of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions: What is most useful to patients? Protocol for a mixed methods systematic review.

Governance of religious diversity in Western Europe (2019)
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Dikici, E. (2021). Governance of religious diversity in Western Europe. Ethnicities, 21(1), 235-246. https://doi.org/10.1177/1468796819832342

“Governance of religious diversity” appears to be the latest term to address the relationship between the state and (immigrant) religious groups in Western Europe. Conventional/established arrangements and frameworks of state-church relations (i.e. s... Read More about Governance of religious diversity in Western Europe.

Effectiveness of palliative care interventions offering social support to people with life-limiting illness—A systematic review (2018)
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Bradley, N., Lloyd-Williams, M., & Dowrick, C. (2018). Effectiveness of palliative care interventions offering social support to people with life-limiting illness—A systematic review. European Journal of Cancer Care, 27(3), Article e12837. https://doi.org/10.1111/ecc.12837

Individuals managing the challenges of life-limiting illness require adequate social support to maintain quality of life. Qualitative research reports that patients value highly the social support obtained in palliative care interventions such as day... Read More about Effectiveness of palliative care interventions offering social support to people with life-limiting illness—A systematic review.

What works for wellbeing? A systematic review of wellbeing outcomes for music and singing in adults (2017)
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Daykin, N., Mansfield, L., Meads, C., Julier, G., Tomlinson, A., Payne, A., …Victor, C. (2018). What works for wellbeing? A systematic review of wellbeing outcomes for music and singing in adults. Perspectives in Public Health, 138(1), 39-46. https://doi.org/10.1177/1757913917740391

Aims: The role of arts and music in supporting subjective wellbeing (SWB) is increasingly recognised. Robust evidence is needed to support policy and practice. This article reports on the first of four reviews of Culture, Sport and Wellbeing (CSW) co... Read More about What works for wellbeing? A systematic review of wellbeing outcomes for music and singing in adults.