Definition and classification for adverse events following spinal and peripheral joint manipulation and mobilization: A scoping review. by Martha Funabashi, Lindsay M Gorrell, Katherine A Pohlman, Andrea Bergna, Nicola R Heneghan

“…Data from included studies were charted using a standardized data extraction form and synthesised using narrative analysis.<h4>Results</h4>From 8248 identified studies, 98 were included in the final synthesis. …”
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Empowerment in Adolescent Patients with a Disability/Chronic Condition: A Scoping Review by Kennedy Austin, Carly Pistawka, Colin J. D. Ross, Kathryn A. Selby, Alice Virani, Vanessa Kitchin, Alison M. Elliott

“…Results: A total of 67 studies were included and used for data extraction including descriptive numerical analysis followed by a narrative review. Extracted data were divided into demographic characteristics (e.g., ethnicity/ancestry), type of disability/condition (e.g., type 1 diabetes), interventions used to increase empowerment or empowerment-adjacent elements, quantitative and qualitative tools used to measure empowerment (e.g., questionnaires and/or interviews), domains/outcomes associated with empowerment (e.g., self-control), and review articles. …”
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Effects of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use on migraine – a critical review by Viktoria Tischler-Strasser, Irma Burdiladze, Goncalo Cabral, Esme Ekizoglu, Olga Grodzka, Keshet Pardo, Patryk Sochan, Laura Zaunandra, Antoinette MaassenVanDenBrink, Christian Lampl, on behalf of the European Headache Federation School of Advanced Studies (EHF-SAS)

“…Although PPIs have many advantages, they should be prescribed with caution, especially in patients who suffer from headaches and migraine. In this narrative review, we aim to critically evaluate existing data and offer a potential approach to accurately identify any connections and interactions, leading to a better understanding of how these conditions may influence each other.…”
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Research on stroke patients' perception of recurrence risk: A scoping review protocol. by Shanshan Zhu, Xueting Sun, Xin Guo, Meiqi Xu, Dingding Li, Shuaiyou Wang, Yage Shi, Chenjun Liu, Hongru Wang, Huimin Zhang

“…Data will be extracted via a standardized form and summarized through quantitative (frequency) and qualitative analyses (narrative synthesis). Furthermore, the findings will be reported.…”
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Alàgbà Adébáyọ̀ Fálétí as a Yorùbá Novelist by Lere Adeyemi

“…An average Yorùbá reader of Fálétí’s novels, poetry, plays and viewer of his films usually responds with delight because of his powerful use of Yorùbá language and captivating story lines, plot construct, narrative techniques and thematic contents. Isọ la (1998) classifies all other Yorùbá major novelists apart from Fágúnwà ̣ into three groups on their use of language and creative pedigree (190). …”
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Research Progress on the Potential Pathogenesis of Persistent Postural–Perceptual Dizziness by Chen Qin, Ruyi Zhang, Zhihui Yan

“…Methods To better understand the pathogenesis of PPPD and to aid in the development of novel diagnostic strategies and therapies, we conducted a comprehensive narrative review of the relevant literature. We performed a search for literature in PubMed using the following search phrases: “persistent postural–perceptual dizziness” OR “PPPD” OR “chronic subjective dizziness” OR “functional dizziness” OR “space‐motion discomfort” OR “visual vertigo” OR “phobic postural vertigo.” …”
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The use of urinary fluoride excretion to facilitate monitoring fluoride intake: A systematic scoping review. by Oladipo S Idowu, Liane B Azevedo, Ruth A Valentine, Josie Swan, Priyanka V Vasantavada, Anne Maguire, Fatemeh V Zohoori

“…Findings were explored using a narrative synthesis to summarise studies characteristics and outcome measures.…”
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Understanding the implementation of interventions to improve the management of frailty in primary care: a rapid realist review by David Reeves, Thomas Blakeman, Harm Van Marwijk, Khulud Alharbi, Jung Yin Tsang

“…The search was conducted in September 2019 and rerun on 8 January 2022.Eligibility criteria for selecting studies We considered all types of empirical studies describing interventions targeting frailty in primary care.Analysis We followed the Realist and Meta-narrative Evidence Syntheses: Evolving Standards quality and publication criteria for our synthesis to systematically analyse and synthesise the existing literature and to identify (intervention-context-mechanism-outcome) configurations. …”
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Future perspectives for PDE5 inhibitors bridging the gap between cardiovascular health and psychological status by Andrea Sansone, Eugenia Guida, Susanna Dolci, Valeria Frangione, Amanda Asso, Gilberto Bellia, Emmanuele A. Jannini

“…Some patients might desire to fulfill the unmet need for privacy linked to the stigma of being treated for ED or might be enticed by the idea of buying drugs online, either because of shame or cheaper prices, without knowing the risks associated with counterfeit drugs. The aim of this narrative revision of the current literature is to demonstrate that (i) the orodispersible film of sildenafil is safe from a CV perspective; (ii) it is a discreet formulation that respects the need for privacy; and (iii) it is virtually the unique PDE5i formulation too expensive to produce outside the correct channels, making it impossible to be counterfeit.…”
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Fast because it’s just: fostering acceptance to accelerate sustainability transitions in coal-dependent regions by Cristian Pons-Seres de Brauwer, Paola Andrea Yanguas Parra

“…To substantiate this argument, we conduct a narrative review cutting across the literature on JTs and SA of renewables’ innovations, and reinterpret them using a socio-technical (sustainability) transition perspective to outline three core propositions: (i) justice perceptions underlie acceptance; (ii) acceptance precedes reorientation; (iii) reorientation as a transition acceleration strategy. …”
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How do we measure the costs, benefits, and harms of sharing data from biomedical studies? A protocol for a scoping review [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Lauren Maxwell, Ankur Krishnan, Priya Shreedhar

“…Discrepancies will be resolved through consensus and results will be summarized in a narrative form. Conclusion Research participants, investigators, regulatory groups, ethics review committees, data protection officers, and funders cannot make informed decisions or policies about data reuse without appropriate means of measuring the effects, positive or negative, and cost of data sharing.…”
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Prevalence and factors associated with newborn care practices among caregivers: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis in sub-Saharan Africa by Solomon Mohammed Salia, Amidu Alhassan, Billie de Haas, Jelle Stekelenburg, Robert Kaba Alhassan

“…Data will be analyzed using narrative synthesis for nonhomogeneous data while homogenous data will be analyzed using meta-analysis including odds ratios and confidence intervals. …”
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Integrative review protocol for Indigenous youth participation in health equity promotion by Janice Linton, Darrien Morton, Andrew R Hatala

“…We will codify data for descriptive reporting and conduct a narrative synthesis to identify a common conceptualisation for Indigenous youth participatory approaches across disciplines, its barriers and facilitators, and knowledge gaps.Ethics and dissemination Ethical review is not required for the integrative review. …”
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Scoping review of the applications of peptide microarrays on the fight against human infections. by Arthur Vengesai, Maritha Kasambala, Hamlet Mutandadzi, Tariro L Mduluza-Jokonya, Takafira Mduluza, Thajasvarie Naicker

“…The results were reported by narrative synthesis in line with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews guidelines.…”
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Implementation strategies to increase human papillomavirus vaccination uptake for adolescent girls in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review protocol. by Mwansa Ketty Lubeya, Mulindi Mwanahamuntu, Carla Chibwesha, Moses Mukosha, Mercy Monde Wamunyima, Mary Kawonga

“…Data will be extracted from eligible studies using a structured data charting table developed by this team for inclusion by two independent reviewers and presented in a table and graphical form with a narrative summary.…”
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Lost in Broadcasting: League of Nations, International Broadcasting and Swiss Neutrality by A. S. Khodnev

“…Drawing from the recently digitized and accessible LN archive in Geneva, this narrative unveils a minor conflict of interest that evolved into a notable political crisis, marking an international legal precedent by showcasing the influence wielded by a smaller host nation upon a global organization. …”
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Scoping review to identify and map the health personnel considered skilled birth attendants in low-and-middle income countries from 2000-2015. by Amy J Hobbs, Ann-Beth Moller, Alisa Kachikis, Liliana Carvajal-Aguirre, Lale Say, Doris Chou

“…Overall, 70 articles were included in the narrative synthesis. A total of 102 unique cadres names were identified from 36 LMIC countries. …”
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Stakeholders' perceptions of personal health data sharing: A scoping review. by Prima Alam, Ana Bolio, Leesa Lin, Heidi J Larson

“…We synthesized the included articles using narrative analysis. The review captured multiple stakeholder perspectives with an up-to-date range of diverse barriers and facilitators that impact data-sharing behavior. …”
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Sex differences in borderline personality disorder: A scoping review. by Xinyu Qian, Michelle L Townsend, Wan Jie Tan, Brin F S Grenyer

“…Data was summarized using the vote counting method or narrative synthesis depending on the availability of literature. …”
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Altitude adaptation: The unseen work of gut microbiota by Jingling Guo, Runzhou Zhao, Kun Li, Yafang Tan, Likun Wang, Hui Ling, Huan Zhang, Guha Dharmarajan, Yujing Bi, Ruifu Yang

“…These extreme environments serve as a unique natural laboratory for delving into the impact of selective pressures on species variation and adaptation. This narrative review compiles the latest research on high-altitude adaptation, with a specific focus on the crucial role of gut microbiota in this process. …”
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