Do doctors and other healthcare professionals know overdiagnosis in screening and how are they dealing with it? A protocol for a mixed methods systematic review by Ann Van den Bruel, An De Sutter, Stefan Heytens, Veerle Piessens, Ann Van Hecke

“…We will optimise our search by scanning reference and citation lists, contacting experts in the field and hand searching abstracts from the annual conference on 'Preventing Overdiagnosis'. …”
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Manual wheelchair training programs: a scoping review of educational approaches and intended learning outcomes by Kimberly Charlton, Carolyn Murray, Natasha Layton, Stacie Attrill

“…Methods Eight databases; Cochrane’s Library, EMBASE, CINAHL, PubMed, Scopus, EmCare, Medline, ProQuest Nursing and Allied Health Database and grey literature were searched in September 2023, with citation chaining for relevant papers. Included papers related to manual wheelchair training programs/protocols describing intended wheelchair training outcomes for adults and/or caregivers. …”
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Prognostic Value of Creatine Phosphate and Inflammatory Markers for Mitral Valve Replacement: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Yanhui Zhu, Chengwei Zou, Jun Zhang, Lei Chen, Yanting Jia

“…The computer retrieved PubMed, Science Citation Index (SCI), Embase, VIP, CNKI, CBM, and Wanfang database and manually retrieved randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published at home and abroad on the central muscle protection role of creatine phosphate in heart valve replacement, and the search period was established until February 2018. …”
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Modelling HIV/AIDS epidemiological complexity: A scoping review of Agent-Based Models and their application. by Rodrigo Volmir Anderle, Robson Bruniera de Oliveira, Felipe Alves Rubio, James Macinko, Ines Dourado, Davide Rasella

“…We identified the main articles using a local co-citation analysis and categorized the overall literature aims, (sub)populations, regions, and if the papers declared the use of ODD protocol and limitations.…”
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Cover Page for Authors Form by Editorial Team jCEC

“…This ID uniquely attaches your identity to your research work, such as your articles and citations. The result: no more confusion because another researcher has the same or a similar name! …”
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Mapping the evidence on factors related to postpartum contraception among sub-Saharan African immigrant and refugee women in the United States of America: A scoping review protocol... by Comfort Z Olorunsaiye, Mariam A Badru, Augustus Osborne, Hannah M Degge, Sanni Yaya

“…The sources will include studies on postpartum care and contraceptive access and utilization among sub-Saharan African immigrants living in the US. Citations, abstracts, and full texts will be independently screened by two reviewers. …”
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A Systematic Literature Review and Indirect Treatment Comparison of Efficacy of Repository Corticotropin Injection versus Synthetic Adrenocorticotropic Hormone for Infantile Spasms by Michael S. Duchowny, Ishveen Chopra, John Niewoehner, George J. Wan, Beth Devine

“…**Results:** Of 473 citations screened, 21 studies were reviewed qualitatively. …”
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A scoping review on the use of traditional medicine and oral health in Africa. by Moréniké Oluwátóyìn Foláyan, Mobolaji Timothy Olagunju, Olunike Rebecca Abodunrin, Omolola Titilayo Alade

“…A search of related citations and references was also carried out. Only English language publications were included. …”
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Achieving universal health coverage in India: a scoping review on the requisite public health actions by Avani Radheshyam, Vinod K. Ramani, Radheshyam Naik

“…This scoping review includes 12 citations and 3 other published reports which address the determinants of UHC and its impact on the healthcare system in India.ResultsUHC aims to address the concept of health in all its dimensions and not merely as a response to illness. …”
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Health inequalities for older people from minority ethnic groups receiving palliative care and end of life care: A scoping review protocol. by Narin Aker, Rachael Frost, Kate Walters, Emily West, Nathan Davies

“…Searches of MEDLINE, Embase, PsycInfo, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, Assia, and the Cochrane Library will be conducted. Citation tracking, reference list checking and grey literature searches will be undertaken. …”
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Gender-based stigma and the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS among older women: A scoping review protocol. by Thi Vu, Jasmine Manalel, Kate Nyhan, Katie Wang, Joan Monin

“…Supplementary screening will be conducted using backwards citation chaining of the final list of included full-text articles. …”
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Methods to appraise available evidence and adequacy of data from a systematic literature review to conduct a robust network meta-analysis of treatment options for patients with hos... by Laura Puzniak, Ryan Dillon, Thomas Lodise

“…This previously conducted systematic literature review using Cochrane dual-reviewer methodology, Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, and PICOTS (population, interventions, comparators, outcomes, timing, and setting) criteria identified 25 citations between 2001 and 2018; 18 were unique RCTs. …”
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Crowdsourcing to support training for public health: A scoping review. by Kadija M Tahlil, Ucheoma Nwaozuru, Donaldson F Conserve, Ujunwa F Onyeama, Victor Ojo, Suzanne Day, Jason J Ong, Weiming Tang, Nora E Rosenberg, Titi Gbajabiamila, Susan Nkengasong, Chisom Obiezu-Umeh, David Oladele, Juliet Iwelunmor, Oliver Ezechi, Joseph D Tucker

“…We identified 4,071 citations, and 74 studies were included in the scoping review. …”
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Health service improvement using positive patient feedback: Systematic scoping review. by Rebecca Lloyd, James Munro, Kerry Evans, Amy Gaskin-Williams, Ada Hui, Mark Pearson, Mike Slade, Yasuhiro Kotera, Giskin Day, Joanne Loughlin-Ridley, Clare Enston, Stefan Rennick-Egglestone

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Empirical studies in English were systematically identified through database searches (ACM Digital Library, AMED, ASSIA, CINAHL, MEDLINE and PsycINFO), forwards and backwards citation, and expert consultation. We summarise the characteristics of included studies and the feedback they consider, present a thematic synthesis of qualitative findings, and provide narrative summaries of quantitative findings.…”
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Mapping factors influencing initiation of antiretroviral treatment among adolescents living with HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review protocol. by Palesa Grace Likoti, Desmond Kuupiel, Nelisiwe Khuzwayo

“…A search strategy will be used to search literature in electronic databases, including EBSCOhost (PubMed/MEDLINE), Google Scholar, Science Direct, Scopus, BioMed Central, and the World Health Organization library for citations and literature using keywords and the Medical Subjects Heading (MeSH). …”
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A study on the global patterns in the design and development of ventricular assist devices: a visualization approach by Ajay K. Sood, A. K. Prasada Rao

“…The top contributing authors in terms of total documents were Nose Y (35) and Throckmorton A (30) and in terms of total citations were Pagani F (2005) and Mehra M (1952). …”
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Barriers to accessing mental health services for women with perinatal mental illness: systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies in the UK by Megan Sambrook Smith, Vanessa Lawrence, Euan Sadler, Abigail Easter

“…This review examines women, their family members’ and healthcare providers’ perspectives of barriers to accessing mental health services for women with perinatal mental illness in the UK.Design A systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies.Data sources Qualitative studies, published between January 2007 and September 2018, were identified in MEDLINE, PsycINFO, EMBASE and CINAHL electronic databases, handsearching of reference lists and citation tracking of included studies. Papers eligible for inclusion were conducted in the UK, used qualitative methods and were focused on women, family or healthcare providers working with/or at risk of perinatal mental health conditions. …”
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Models of provider care in long-term care: A rapid scoping review. by Candyce Hamel, Chantelle Garritty, Mona Hersi, Claire Butler, Leila Esmaeilisaraji, Danielle Rice, Sharon Straus, Becky Skidmore, Brian Hutton

“…<h4>Results</h4>A total of 7,574 citations were screened based on the title/abstract, 836 were reviewed at full text, and 366 studies were included. …”
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Methods for Developing Evidence Reviews in Short Periods of Time: A Scoping Review. by Ahmed M Abou-Setta, Maya Jeyaraman, Abdelhamid Attia, Hesham G Al-Inany, Mauricio Ferri, Mohammed T Ansari, Chantelle M Garritty, Kenneth Bond, Susan L Norris

“…<h4>Results</h4>Across all KQs, we identified 42,743 citations through the literature searches. KQ1: RR methods from 29 organizations were reviewed. …”
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Impact of maternal prenatal stress by glucocorticoids on metabolic and cardiovascular outcomes in their offspring: A systematic scoping review. by Claudia Eberle, Teresa Fasig, Franziska Brüseke, Stefanie Stichling

“…<h4>Results</h4>Overall, n = 2.634 citations were identified, n = 45 eligible studies were included and synthesized according to their key findings. …”
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