Conducting two evidence syntheses in six weeks – experiences with and evaluation of a pilot project DOI Creative Commons
Heather Ames, Hege Kornør, Line H. Evensen

et al.

BMC Medical Research Methodology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: Sept. 16, 2024

Evidence synthesis organisations are trying to meet commissioners' needs for rapid responses their evidence commissions. In this project we piloted an intensive process, working complete syntheses within six-weeks, rather than the standard lead time of 4-6 months. Our objective was explore how researchers experience intensively, identify barriers and facilitators, determine a more approach could be systematically introduced in future.

Language: Английский

Global, regional, and national burden of low back pain for adults aged 55 and older 1990–2021: an analysis for the global burden of disease study 2021 DOI Creative Commons
Shangbo Xu, Jiaxin Chen, C. P. Wang

et al.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 26(1)

Published: Jan. 23, 2025

Language: Английский

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Assessing qualitative data richness and thickness: Development of an evidence‐based tool for use in qualitative evidence synthesis DOI Creative Commons
Heather Ames, Emma F. France, Sara Cooper

et al.

Cochrane Evidence Synthesis and Methods, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2(7)

Published: June 28, 2024

Abstract Background Well‐conducted qualitative evidence syntheses (QESs) can provide invaluable insights into complex phenomena. However, the development of an in‐depth understanding depends on analysis rich, thick data from included primary studies. Sampling may be needed if there are too many eligible Data richness and thickness among several criteria that taken consideration when sampling studies for inclusion. existing tools do not address explicitly assessment both in context QES. Methods To this gap, we have developed, piloted, conducted initial user testing a tool. The tool has been since 2014. Three pilot versions three review teams used six Cochrane reviews. Key members original subsequently came together to create consensus‐based definitive version 1 Four authors piloted tool, which subject testing. consists two components: assessing contextual conceptual data. accompanying guidance emphasizes importance addresses question. Results paper provides how apply emphasizing reaching consensus fostering shared what constitutes rich review. potential challenges related time resource constraints additional process acknowledged. Conclusion Version represents significant QES methodology, filling critical gap enhancing transparency rigor process. invite feedback research community further test, refine improve based wider experiences.

Language: Английский

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Can using the Cochrane RCT classifier in EPPI‐Reviewer help speed up study selection in qualitative evidence syntheses? A retrospective evaluation DOI Creative Commons
Heather Ames, Christine Hillestad Hestevik, Patricia Sofia Jacobsen Jardim

et al.

Cochrane Evidence Synthesis and Methods, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 3(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Abstract Introduction Using machine learning functions, such as study design classifiers, to automatically identify studies that do not meet the inclusion criteria, is one way speed up systematic review screening process. As a qualitative classifier yet be developed, using Cochrane randomized controlled trial (RCT) in reverse possible identification of primary during screening. The objective this was evaluate whether RCT can used selection process for evidence synthesis (QES). Methods We performed retrospective evaluation where we first identified QES. then extracted bibliographic information included each QES, and uploaded references into our data management tool, EPPI‐Reviewer. ran on group Results Eighty‐two QES with 2828 unique were analysis. 56% classified unlikely an 40% being 0–9% likely RCT. 4% 10% or more Of these, only 1.7% 50% Conclusions could useful tool designs However, it mixed methods conducted part clinical may missed. Further evaluations all retrieved from complete literature search needed investigate time‐ resource savings.

Language: Английский

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Opioid Prescriptions for Low Back Pain among Military-Connected Older Adults Across Multiple Care Systems DOI Creative Commons
Janiece L. Taylor, Patricia K. Carreño,

Shannon Alsobrooks

et al.

Drugs & Aging, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 15, 2025

Untreated low back pain (LBP) in older adults can lead to disability and development of chronicity. Due the potential medical comorbidities negative risks associated with pharmacological use, chronic LBP management for requires a responsive approach. The objective this study is evaluate probability (1) opioid prescription receipt (2) opioid-sedative coprescription, sample military-service-connected patients enrolled Veterans Health Administration (VHA) or TRICARE, ages 30-85 years, receiving care three systems: VHA, Military System (MHS), nonfederal (civilian) healthcare facilities. Generalized linear models evaluated inequities across intersections age, race ethnicity, system. Age was negatively coprescription (p < 0.001) but not significantly = 0.09). Across both models, Asian Pacific Islander, Black, Latine were less likely than white receive either outcome 0.001-0.002). Opioid-sedative decreased age Islander 0.003) 0.01) MHS increased patients. It imperative that clinicians systems provide effective sustainable treatment adults, including programming, enhances shared decision-making whole-health approach championed by VHA.

Language: Английский

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Acceptability of Biologic Treatments to Patients Undergoing Rotator Cuff Repair DOI Creative Commons
Brandon Wilde, James M. Hotaling, Corrine K. Welt

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JSES Reviews Reports and Techniques, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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A Qualitative Study of the Effects of Opioids on Chronic Pain, Function, and Cognition in Community-Dwelling Older Adults DOI
Nafisseh S. Warner,

Dawn M. Finnie,

Jamie Smith

et al.

Journal of Applied Gerontology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 1, 2025

Chronic pain is common with aging. Yet, little known about the attitudes, beliefs, and experiences of older adults chronic regarding opioids, particularly in regard to effects on daily functioning cognition. This qualitative analysis employed semi-structured interviews 25 community-dwelling current or recent prescription opioid use. Interviews focused perceptions, living pain, use impact opioids control, cognition, function. Older display adaptability acceptance desire person-centered care, approach risks-benefits regards cognition differently, perceive stigma as a barrier effective partnership clinicians.

Language: Английский

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Conducting two evidence syntheses in six weeks – experiences with and evaluation of a pilot project DOI Creative Commons
Heather Ames, Hege Kornør, Line H. Evensen

et al.

BMC Medical Research Methodology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: Sept. 16, 2024

Evidence synthesis organisations are trying to meet commissioners' needs for rapid responses their evidence commissions. In this project we piloted an intensive process, working complete syntheses within six-weeks, rather than the standard lead time of 4-6 months. Our objective was explore how researchers experience intensively, identify barriers and facilitators, determine a more approach could be systematically introduced in future.

Language: Английский

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