JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports
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JBI Database System Rev Implement Rep · May 2017
Experiences of unpaid family/friend caregivers of community-dwelling adults with dementia: a systematic review protocol.
The objective of the review is to synthesize evidence regarding the experiences of unpaid caregivers of community-dwelling adults with dementia. Specifically, the review question is: What are the experiences and perceptions of unpaid caregivers providing care for community-dwelling adults with dementia?
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JBI Database System Rev Implement Rep · May 2017
ReviewEffectiveness of haloperidol prophylaxis in critically ill patients with a high risk of delirium: a systematic review.
Delirium is associated with increased intensive care unit and hospital length of stay, prolonged duration of mechanical ventilation, unplanned removal of tubes and catheters, and increased morbidity and mortality. Prophylactic treatment with low-dose haloperidol may have beneficial effects for critically ill patients with a high risk of delirium. ⋯ The evidence related to the effectiveness of haloperidol prophylaxis in critically ill patients with a high risk of delirium is contradictory. However, balancing the benefits and low side effects associated with haloperidol prophylaxis, this preventive intervention may be useful to reduce the incidence of delirium in critically ill adults in intensive care units.
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JBI Database System Rev Implement Rep · May 2017
Effectiveness of formal hand hygiene education and feedback on healthcare workers' hand hygiene compliance and hospital-associated infections in adult intensive care units: a systematic review protocol.
The objective of this quantitative systematic review is to identify and synthesize evidence on the effectiveness of formal hand hygiene education with and without feedback on healthcare workers' hand hygiene compliance and healthcare-associated infections in adult intensive care units.
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JBI Database System Rev Implement Rep · Apr 2017
ReviewEffectiveness of educational or behavioral interventions on adherence to phosphate control in adults receiving hemodialysis: a systematic review.
People with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) develop impaired excretion of phosphate. Hyperphosphatemia develops in ESKD as a result of the kidney's reduced ability to excrete ingested phosphate load and is characterized by high bone turnover and increased musculoskeletal morbidity including bone pain and muscle weakness. Increased serum phosphate levels are also associated with cardiovascular disease and associated mortality. These effects are significant considering that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in ESKD, making phosphate control a crucial treatment goal. ⋯ Overall, educational or behavioral interventions increase adherence to phosphate control. Studies in this systematic review revealed improved outcomes on serum phosphate levels, patient knowledge and adherence to phosphate control methods, CKD self-management behavior and perceived self-efficacy for CKD related to phosphate control. However, there is a lack of sufficient data on how some of the studies implemented their interventions, suggesting that further research is required. Successful strategies that improve and optimize long-term adherence to phosphate control still need to be formulated.
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JBI Database System Rev Implement Rep · Apr 2017
Effectiveness of amylmetacresol and 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol throat lozenges in patients with acute sore throat due to upper respiratory tract infection: a systematic review protocol.
This review aims to determine the best available evidence related to the effectiveness of amylmetacresol and 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol throat lozenges in patients with acute sore throat due to upper respiratory tract infection (URTI). The objective is to examine the analgesic properties of amylmetacresol and 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol (AMC/DCBA) throat lozenge comparing with placebo for the relief of pain in patients with acute sore throat due to URTIs. The review question is:More specifically, the objectives are to.