JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports
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JBI Database System Rev Implement Rep · Nov 2018
ReviewIndicators to measure prehospital care quality: a scoping review.
The purpose of this scoping review was to locate, examine and describe the literature on indicators used to measure prehospital care quality. ⋯ Whilst there is paucity in research aiming to specifically define prehospital care quality, the attributes of generic healthcare quality definitions appear to be accepted and applicable to the prehospital context. There is growing interest in developing prehospital care QIs. However, there is a need for validation of existing QIs and de novo development addressing broader aspects of prehospital care.
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JBI Database System Rev Implement Rep · Nov 2018
Mental health and wellbeing during the transition to fatherhood: a systematic review of first time fathers' experiences.
The aim of this systematic review was to identify and synthesize the best available evidence on first time fathers' experiences and needs in relation to their mental health and wellbeing during their transition to fatherhood. ⋯ Based on the synthesized findings, three main factors that affect first time fathers' mental health and wellbeing during their transition to fatherhood were identified: the formation of the fatherhood identity, competing challenges of the new fatherhood role and negative feelings and fears relating to it. The role restrictions and changes in lifestyle often resulted in feelings of stress, for which fathers used denial or escape activities, such as smoking, working longer hours or listening to music, as coping techniques. Fathers wanted more guidance and support around the preparation for fatherhood, and partner relationship changes. Barriers to accessing support included lack of tailored information resources and acknowledgment from health professionals. Better preparation for fatherhood, and support for couple relationships during the transition to parenthood could facilitate better experiences for new fathers, and contribute to better adjustments and mental wellbeing in new fathers.
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JBI Database System Rev Implement Rep · Nov 2018
Effectiveness of Silexan oral lavender essential oil compared to inhaled lavender essential oil aromatherapy for sleep in adults: a systematic review.
The objective of the review was to identify the effectiveness of Silexan oral lavender essential oil compared to inhaled lavender essential oil aromatherapy for sleep latency, sleep duration, sleep quality, disturbed sleep and anxiety in adult patients. ⋯ A comprehensive search of the literature uncovered no evidence related to the effectiveness of Silexan compared to inhaled lavender essential oil aromatherapy for sleep latency, sleep duration, sleep quality, disturbed sleep or anxiety in adult patients. Research is needed to determine if lavender essential oil aromatherapy, which is readily available worldwide, can be proven to be as effective as Silexan for improving sleep and anxiety in adult patients.
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JBI Database System Rev Implement Rep · Oct 2018
Comparative StudyEffectiveness of intrathecal nicardipine on cerebral vasospasm in non-traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage: a systematic review.
The objective of this review was to determine the effectiveness of intrathecal nicardipine compared to usual care on cerebral vasospasm and its impact on the following outcome measures: mean flow velocities, angiographic and/or clinical vasospasm, and infection rates. ⋯ Although intrathecal nicardipine has shown potential to be effective in treating cerebral vasospasm, variance existed among those who received intrathecal nicardipine. In terms of safety, one study had no occurrences of associated bacterial meningitis and the other study had two reported cases of bacterial meningitis out of 50 among those who received intrathecal nicardipine. Limited studies on the use of intrathecal nicardipine following non-traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage and lack of pooling of results for this review demonstrate the need for more research in this field.
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JBI Database System Rev Implement Rep · Oct 2018
Comparative StudyEffectiveness of sugammadex versus neostigmine on restoration of neuromuscular function in surgical patients with myasthenia gravis undergoing rocuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade: a systematic review protocol.
The objective of this systematic review is to identify the effectiveness of sugammadex versus neostigmine on the reversal of rocuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade in surgical patients with myasthenia gravis undergoing general anesthesia.