An Introduction to Writing Narrative and Systematic Reviews — Tasks, Tips and Traps for Aspiring Authors

Gregory, Ann; Denniss, A. Robert

doi:10.1016/j.hlc.2018.03.027

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“…However, we believe that for different diseases, caregivers will have a different mental burden [28,29] and the focus and frequency of interventions will vary. Therefore, we designed and conducted a meta-analysis based on network intervention support for NCs of PwD, which is an extension of systematic evaluation and can be used to analyze comprehensive data using standardized statistical techniques [30]. We strictly evaluated the quality of the articles and critically evaluated the heterogeneity of the results, so that public health agencies can clearly understand current effective interventions in mental health training for Alzheimer’s care.…”

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Web-Based Interventions to Improve Mental Health in Home Caregivers of People With Dementia: Meta-Analysis

Zhao

Feng

et al. 2019

J Med Internet Res

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Background Dementia is a major cause of disability and dependency in older adults worldwide. It is often accompanied by general psychological distress, such as depression and anxiety symptoms, among caregivers of people with dementia (PwD). The physical and mental health of the caregiver is a prerequisite and a promise to help PwD continue to live as long and as well as possible. Web-based interventions can provide convenient and efficient support and an education tool to potentially reduce the negative outcomes associated with providing care. Objective The aim of this study was to examine the effect of internet-based interventions on the mental health outcomes of family caregivers of PwD and to explore which components of the Web-based interventions play an important role. Methods A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed, Excerpta Medica dataBASE, PsycINFO, Cochrane Database, and the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature using relevant terms such as Web-based and caregiver as keywords, covering all studies published before June 2018. A total of 2 reviewers independently reviewed all published abstracts, according to established inclusion and exclusion criteria. We extracted information about the participants, interventions, and results and reviewed article quality in terms of the randomized trial methods, using the approach recommended by the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions. Results A total of 815 caregivers participated in 6 studies, with 4 of the studies using depression as an outcome. The analysis found that depression scores dropped an average of 0.23 (95% CI −0.38 to −0.07; P <.01) after Web-based interventions. In 2 studies of caregivers who were experiencing anxiety symptoms, the average score for anxiety dropped by 0.32 points (95% CI −0.50 to −0.14; P <.01). However, in terms of coping, pain, and stress, the Web-based interventions showed a poor effect. On the whole, the addition of professional psychological support on the basis of education can improve caregivers’ mental health. Conclusions Internet-based interventions were generally effective at reducing anxiety and depression in dementia caregivers, although negative results were found in some studies. As for burden and stress, further research is required.

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Web-Based Interventions to Improve Mental Health in Home Caregivers of People With Dementia: Meta-Analysis

Zhao

Feng

et al. 2019

J Med Internet Res

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“…This was done in preference to a systematic review for several reasons (cf. Green et al, 2006;Gregory and Denniss, 2018). Our goal was to identify important research rather than all articles produced within the specified period.…”

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“…A systematic review also tests specific hypotheses or examines the impact of specific populations, outcomes, etc. (Gregory and Denniss, 2018).…”

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Things That Go Bump in the Literature: An Environmental Appraisal of “Haunted Houses”

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This paper contains a narrative overview of the past 20-years of environmental research on anomalous experiences attributed to "haunted house." This exercise served as a much-needed update to an anthology of noteworthy overviews on ghosts, haunts, and poltergeists (Houran and Lange, 2001b). We also considered whether new studies had incorporated certain recommendations made in this anthology. Our search revealed a relative paucity of studies (n = 66) on environmental factors that ostensibly stimulate haunt-type experiences. This literature was diverse and often lacked methodological consistency and adherence to the prior suggestions. However, critical consideration of the content revealed a recurring focus on six ambient variables: embedded (static) cues, lighting levels, air quality, temperature, infrasound, and electromagnetic fields. Their relation to the onset or structure of witness reports showed mostly null, though sometimes inconsistent or weak outcomes. However, such research as related to haunts is arguably in its infancy and new designs are needed to account better for environmental and architectural phenomenology. Future studies should therefore address four areas: (i) more consistent and precise measurements of discrete ambient variables; (ii) the potential role of "Gestalt influences" that involve holistic environmentperson interactions; (iii) individual differences in attentional or perceptual sensitivities of percipients to environmental variables; and (iv) the role of attitudinal and normative influences in the interpretation of environmental stimuli. Focused scrutiny on these issues should clarify the explanatory power of evolutionary-environmental models for these and related anomalous experiences.

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“…However, high-quality review articles are usually published in high-impact journals too, and contribute substantially to the researcher’s prestige and visibility as they are read by a broad audience and are frequently cited. 1 , 3 For the seniors it is also evidence that a young colleague is capable of diving into and managing a complex topic that requires a high degree of motivation and dedication. But most importantly, writing a review is a great opportunity to gain comprehensive and profound knowledge which can be the starting point for a new line of research and/or the introduction of a PhD thesis.…”

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“…Technically, review articles do not generate new data, but rather identify, structure, evaluate and summarize the evidence of existing primary research studies. 1 While narrative review articles usually apply a less stringent methodology and present a broader scope of a topic, systematic reviews aim to answer precisely a specific scientific question by synthesizing the available evidence qualitatively and, whenever possible, quantitatively as meta-analyses, which requires profound methodological knowledge and skills in statistics. Narrative and systematic elements (with or without meta-analysis) can also be combined in one article.…”

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Young GI angle: Why and how to write a good review article

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2020

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An Introduction to Writing Narrative and Systematic Reviews — Tasks, Tips and Traps for Aspiring Authors

Cited by 151 publications

References 18 publications

Web-Based Interventions to Improve Mental Health in Home Caregivers of People With Dementia: Meta-Analysis

Web-Based Interventions to Improve Mental Health in Home Caregivers of People With Dementia: Meta-Analysis

Things That Go Bump in the Literature: An Environmental Appraisal of “Haunted Houses”

Young GI angle: Why and how to write a good review article

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