Current challenges and implications for dengue, chikungunya and Zika seroprevalence studies worldwide: A scoping review. by Camille Fritzell, Dominique Rousset, Antoine Adde, Mirdad Kazanji, Maria D Van Kerkhove, Claude Flamand

“…Studies addressing the seroprevalence of dengue, chikungunya and/or Zika written in English or French and meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria were included. …”
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Rheumatoid factor isotypes in rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis and prognosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Nicola Bizzaro, Franco Franceschini, Maria Infantino, Carlo Selmi, Gian Domenico Sebastiani, Francesca Motta, Davide Giavarina, Boaz Palterer

“…The main objective of this study is to provide an analysis of the literature on the role of RF isotypes in the diagnosis and prognosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Methods We performed a systematic literature review and meta-analysis on the role of RF isotypes in RA (only in English, from PubMed, search terms: “rheumatoid factor isotypes”, “diagnosis”, “prognosis” and “rheumatoid arthritis”, last search 31 July 2022, two independent assessment of quality and biases, results included in tables and in the meta-analysis).Results Thirty-six articles were examined (7517 patients). …”
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Education programmes on performance-based assessment for allied health and nursing clinical educators: A scoping review protocol [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved wit... by Lucy Alpine, Emer Barrett, David Mockler, Anne O'Connor, Julie Broderick

“…Studies may report the design and/or implementation and/or evaluation of PBA education programmes. Relevant English language publications will be sought from January 2000 to October 2022. …”
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Mental health interventions for adolescents living with HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa: protocol for a systematic review by Dorothy Serwaa Boakye, Samuel Adjorlolo, Eugenia Xatse, Vincent Valentine Akorli, Paul Kwame Adjorlolo, Yvonne Yawa Battanis, Abigail Bempomaa Frempong, Lydia Kaki Ocansey, Cecillia Yeboah

“…Comprehensive searches will be conducted in electronic databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Scopus and PsycINFO) and grey literature sources. The search will be restricted to studies published from 2004 onwards and in the English language. …”
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Application of complexity theory in health and social care research: a scoping review by Áine Carroll, Claire Collins, Andrew Darley, Diarmuid Stokes, Jane McKenzie

“…Despite its potential value, many empirical investigations apply the theory in a tokenistic manner without engaging with its underlying concepts and underpinnings.Objectives The aim of this scoping review is to synthesise the literature on empirical studies that have centred on the application of complexity theory to understand health and social care provision.Methods This scoping review considered primary research using complexity theory-informed approaches, published in English between 2012 and 2021. …”
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Scoping review of veterans’ disclosure of mental health concerns or medical conditions in the workplace and other settings: study protocol by Laura J Ferris, Emma B Knight, Richard O’Quinn, Tarli Young, Justin P Brienza

“…Studies will be included if they are empirical, original research, focused on veterans and disclosure of mental health concerns or medical conditions and written in English. After inclusion, study information will be extracted including key findings about contexts, correlates, processes and outcomes of disclosure in compliance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews.Ethics and dissemination The scoping review will provide insight into the state of the literature on veterans’ disclosure of mental health or medical conditions, particularly in the workplace. …”
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Global research progress and trends in traditional Chinese medicine for chronic kidney disease since the 21st century: a bibliometric analysis by Heyong Wang, Heyong Wang, Jun Wang, Yang Chen, Dianxing Yang, Lanyue Xiong

“…ObjectiveThis study analyzed literature on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in treating chronic kidney disease (CKD) to identify research trends and provide guidance for future studies and clinical practice.MethodsThe study used data from Web of Science from 2000 to 2024 to analyze English-language literature on CKD and TCM. …”
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Successful open defecation-free intervention in low- and middle-income countries: a qualitative synthesis systematic review protocol by Vera Yulyani, Iswanto Iswanto, Daniel Daniel, Fitrina Mahardani Kusumaningrum, Fatwa Sari Tetra Dewi

“…Studies published in English and Indonesian were included without limitation of the initial year until 31 January 2025. …”
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Home intravenous diuretic administration for heart failure management: A scoping review. by Morgan B Krauter, Katherine S McGilton, Stuti S Patel, Karen Harkness, Tracey J F Colella

“…A comprehensive search was conducted across six databases (CINAHL, the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PsychINFO and Scopus) and grey literature to identify English studies from inception to April 13, 2024. …”
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Status of zoonotic disease research in refugees, asylum seekers and internally displaced people, globally: A scoping review of forty clinically important zoonotic pathogens. by Regina Oakley, Nadja Hedrich, Alexandra Walker, Habtamu Merha Dinkita, Rea Tschopp, Charles Abongomera, Daniel H Paris

“…This scoping review aimed to assess the state of research on a range of clinically relevant zoonotic pathogens in displaced populations in order to identify the gaps in literature and guide future research.<h4>Methodology / principal findings</h4>Literature was systematically searched to identify original research related to 40 selected zoonotic pathogens of interest in refugees, AS and IDPs. …”
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Community surveillance and response to maternal and child deaths in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review. by Tariro J Basera, Kathrin Schmitz, Jessica Price, Merlin Willcox, Edna N Bosire, Ademola Ajuwon, Marjorie Mbule, Agnes Ronan, Fiona Burtt, Esca Scheepers, Jude Igumbor

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a scoping review of the literature published in English from January 2013 to November 2020, searching PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Joanna Briggs, The Cochrane Library, EBM reviews, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. …”
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Mapping an evidence-based end-of-life care framework for older adults in Chinese nursing homes: protocol for a scoping review by Yuanyuan Zhao, Boon How Chew, Yuehua Tu, Eva Marie Gacasan

“…The search will identify literature published in English and Chinese from January 2012 onwards. …”
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Methodological considerations for estimating indirect costs in children and adolescents with chronic conditions: a scoping review by Anne Kitschen, Lulseged M. Asegu, Dirk Sauerland

“…Only studies published in English or German were considered. Methodological characteristics, measurement of indirect costs, cost components, data source, and costing methods were extracted. …”
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The Usefulness of the Pressure Algometer in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Orofacial Pain Patients: A Systematic Review by Agata Kamińska, Bartosz Dalewski, Ewa Sobolewska

“…The titles and abstracts from electronic search results were screened for keywords and evaluated by two observers, with the following inclusion criteria: published since 1997, written in English, and encompassing human research. Exclusion criteria were as follows: articles published earlier than 1997, not written in English, animal studies, studies with the use of medicaments, and articles examining receptor interactions. …”
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Small Bowel Obstruction due to Intestinal Xanthomatosis by L. E. Barrera-Herrera, F. Arias, P. A. Rodríguez-Urrego, M. A. Palau-Lázaro

“…Intestinal xanthomatosis is an uncommon nonneoplastic lesion that may cause small bowel obstruction and several cases have been reported in the English literature as obstruction in the jejunum. …”
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Do United States’ Teachers Know and Adhere to the National Guidelines on Asthma Management in the Classroom? A Systematic Review by Yudilyn Jaramillo, Marina Reznik

“…The inclusion criteria were articles published in English from 1994 to May 2014 that focus on schools in the United States (US). …”
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Pemphigus Vulgaris with Solitary Toxic Thyroid Nodule by Mostafa Alfishawy, Karim Anwar, Amira Elbendary, Ahmed Daoud

“…To our knowledge, this case is the first in the English literature to report association between pemphigus vulgaris and autonomous toxic nodule and highlights the possibility of occurrence of pemphigus vulgaris with a nonautoimmune thyroid disease raising the question: is it just a coincidence or is there an explanation for the occurrence of both conditions together?…”
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Motivation, barriers and preferences of lifestyle changes among older adults with frailty and mild cognitive impairments: A scoping review of qualitative analysis. by Jamilah Mohammad Hanipah, Arimi Fitri Mat Ludin, Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh, Ponnusamy Subramaniam, Suzana Shahar

“…We conducted searches in electronic literature searches such as PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Reviews, ProQuest, and grey resources to find articles published in English between January 2010 and October 2023. …”
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Thomas Wolfe: Modo and the Potential for Renaissance by Amélie Moisy

“…He was associated with writers of the various “renaissances” – the English Renaissance, the American Renaissance, and more particularly the Southern Renaissance. …”
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Patient Engagement and Co-creation in Healthcare Services: A Scoping Review by Thiruppavai Sundaramurthi, Smita Mathews, Ella Bermudez, Satish Mahajan

“…We searched for articles in English with no search limitations on publication dates. …”
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