Article
Mathematical & Computational Biology
Kaiyan Hu, Li Zhao, Qi Zhou, Fan Mei, Qianqian Gao, Fei Chen, Mengyao Jiang, Bing Zhao, Weiyi Zhang, Joey S. W. Kwong, Yuxia Ma, Chenghua Mou, Bin Ma
Summary: The majority of systematic reviews exhibit differences in study eligibility criteria, with many changes occurring in at least two key components, yet these changes are rarely explained. Results show that outcomes have the highest variation, while comparators have the lowest. Authors, the PROSPERO platform, peer-review journals, and reviewers should work towards improving transparency.
RESEARCH SYNTHESIS METHODS
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Silvana Galderisi, Giulia M. M. Giordano
Summary: The current schizophrenia construct has strengths in improving diagnosis reliability and communication among clinicians, but has weaknesses in recognizing the heterogeneous nature of the disorder and lacking core aspects. It is associated with poor outcomes, stigma, and derogatory connotation. Clinicians and researchers should complement the diagnosis with in-depth characterization and consider a new and more precise taxonomy of psychotic disorders.
SCHIZOPHRENIA RESEARCH
(2022)
Editorial Material
Orthopedics
Justin W. Arner
Summary: The arthroscopic management of FAI is evolving, with a focus on individualized treatment and the importance of femoroplasty. Optimal acetabuloplasty in cases of mixed impingement remains unclear. In selected cases, isolated acetabular rim resection may be considered without cam treatment.
ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Andres Di Leoni Ferrari, David Santacruz Pacheco, Fabiano Segat, Diego Chemello
Summary: Permanent transseptal left bundle branch area pacing is a promising technique to avoid pacing-induced dyssynchrony with right ventricular pacing. However, it may cause lesions to tributary veins of the coronary sinus and lead to venous complications.
JOURNAL OF ARRHYTHMIA
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Sophie Collins, Charlotte C. Burn, Christopher M. Wathes, Jacqueline M. Cardwell, Yu-Mei Chang, Nicholas J. Bell
Summary: Animal welfare assessments that measure welfare outcomes, such as behavior and health, can be complex and time-consuming. This study explored the feasibility of improving welfare outcome assessments for dairy herds by rationalizing the number of measures included. While weak to moderate correlations were found between measures, a composite measure was identified through Principal Component Analysis, but even the best predictors could only classify around 50% of farms accurately. Further research is recommended to better understand the diverse measures needed for detailed dairy herd welfare assessments.
FRONTIERS IN ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Letter
Health Care Sciences & Services
Livia Puljak
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Letter
Health Care Sciences & Services
Livia Puljak, Dawid Pieper
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ruzica Bojcic, Mate Todoric, Livia Puljak
Summary: This study analyzed the usage of AMSTAR and AMSTAR 2 in articles published from 2018 to 2020 and explored the reasons and barriers for not using AMSTAR 2. The results showed that even though AMSTAR 2 is an updated version, 44% of the authors still used the old version. However, the use of AMSTAR has been declining over the years.
BMC MEDICAL RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Peter C. Ambe, Charlotte Mareike Kugler, Jessica Breuing, Erich Grohmann, Julia Friedel, Simone Hess, Dawid Pieper
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the impact of preoperative stoma site marking on stoma-related complications in patients with intestinal ostomy. The findings suggest that preoperative site marking can reduce complications and improve quality of life, but the evidence quality is low and further research is needed for confirmation.
COLORECTAL DISEASE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Mirko Gabelica, Ruzica Bojcic, Livia Puljak
Summary: This study analyzed the compliance of researchers with their data availability statements (DAS) in manuscripts published in open-access journals. The results suggest that even when authors indicate their willingness to share data, the actual compliance rate is the same as for authors who do not provide the DAS, indicating that the DAS may not be sufficient to ensure data sharing.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Marina Krnic Martinic, Marta Civljak, Ana Marusic, Damir Sapunar, Tina Poklepovic Pericic, Ivan Buljan, Ruzica Tokalic, Snjezana Malisa, Marijana Neuberg, Kata Ivanisevic, Diana Aranza, Natasa Skitarelic, Sanja Zoranic, Stefica Miksic, Dalibor Cavic, Livia Puljak
Summary: This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effect of a short web-based educational intervention on the short-term knowledge of systematic reviews (SRs) among health science students. The results showed that the educational intervention group had a 23% higher percentage of correct answers in the post-intervention questionnaire compared to the PRISMA checklist group.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Education & Educational Research
Marina Krnic Martinic, Snjezana Malisa, Diana Aranza, Marta Civljak, Ana Marusic, Damir Sapunar, Tina Poklepovic Pericic, Ivan Buljan, Ruzica Tokalic, Dalibor Cavic, Livia Puljak
Summary: Positive feedback was obtained for the newly designed online educational intervention on systematic reviews (SRs), indicating increased knowledge and suitability for learning about SRs among healthcare workers. Suggestions for improvement were provided for tailoring the education. Future studies should examine the effectiveness of the modified educational intervention in larger samples and randomized controlled trials.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Antonija Hrkac, Darko Bilic, Edita Cerny-Obrdalj, Ivan Baketaric, Livia Puljak
Summary: This study suggests that graded activity and group-based supervised exercise therapy have beneficial effects over the control group in the treatment of chronic nonspecific low back pain. Graded activity was found to be more beneficial during the follow-up period.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Renata Runjic, Antonia Jelicic Kadic, Edita Runjic, Krunoslava Gudelj, Jakov Milic, Rafael Leite Pacheco, Tanja Rombey, Dawid Pieper, Livia Puljak
Summary: This study analyzed whether articles labeled as systematic reviews or meta-analyses (SRs/MAs) were actually updated versions of previously existing SR/MA. The research examined the usage of the term "update" and whether the previous version of SR was referenced. The majority of articles using the term "update" in the title/abstract were not updated versions of an SR.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Mario Marendic, Ivana Bokan, Antonela Matana, Rahela Orlandini, Ana Siric, Livia Puljak, Ivana Gusar, Sanja Zoranic, Melita Sajko, Snjezana Cukljek, Ivana Barac, Deana Svaljug
Summary: This study examined the attitudes and factors influencing the choice of thesis type among Croatian nursing students. Mentor encouragement, knowledge, and sense of research ability were positively associated with positive attitudes toward scientific research and preference for a research-based thesis. Policy-makers should consider these factors and encourage students to engage in research and select research-based theses.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jelena Bilic, Lea Skokandic, Livia Puljak
Summary: This study examines the anticipatory grief of informal caregivers providing at-home palliative care for their ill spouse. The caregivers bravely face the challenges of living with an illness by maintaining optimism, strong cohesion with their partner, and a sense of joint destiny. They tend to repress their personal needs and feelings while taking on the burden of care. Caregivers tend to stay positive and focus on living in the present by actively caring for their ill spouse and family.
BMC PALLIATIVE CARE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Martina Carev, Marta Civljak, Livia Puljak, Svjetlana Dosenovic
Summary: This study analyzed the characteristics and completion status of Systematic Reviews (SRs) about regional anesthesia for acute perioperative pain relief registered in PROSPERO. The results showed that although there is an increase in PROSPERO registrations for regional anesthesia, most of the studies are not published and a significant number of records have inaccurate status.
JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE EFFECTIVENESS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Roland Brian Buechter, Tanja Rombey, Tim Mathes, Hanan Khalil, Carole Lunny, Danielle Pollock, Livia Puljak, Andrea C. Tricco, Dawid Pieper
Summary: This study surveyed systematic reviewers on their current approaches to data extraction and found limited guidance and knowledge on current methods. Results showed that 65% of respondents used adapted extraction forms, and 62% used newly developed forms. Independent and duplicate extraction was considered the most appropriate approach by 64% of respondents. Furthermore, 60% of respondents suggested research on the effects of different methods on error rates and the use of data extraction support tools.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Dawid Pieper, Nina-Kristin Mann, Mahmoud Moussa, Tim Mathes, Andreas Soennichsen, Petra Thuermann
JOURNAL OF EVIDENCE BASED MEDICINE
(2023)
