Synthesis without meta-analysis (SWiM) in systematic reviews: reporting guideline

Campbell, Mhairi; McKenzie, Joanne E.; Sowden, Amanda; Katikireddi, Srinivasa Vittal; Brennan, Sue; Ellis, Simon; Hartmann‐Boyce, Jamie; Ryan, Rebecca; Shepperd, Sasha; Thomas, James; Welch, Vivian; Thomson, Hilary

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“…We followed the PRISMA checklist and SWiM (Synthesis Without Meta-Analysis) reporting guidelines when reporting our findings (see S1 File) [30,31]. Ethical approval was not required for this study.…”

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The effectiveness of case management interventions for the homeless, vulnerably housed and persons with lived experience: A systematic review

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Background Individuals who are homeless or vulnerably housed are at an increased risk for mental illness, other morbidities and premature death. Standard case management interventions as well as more intensive models with practitioner support, such as assertive community treatment, critical time interventions, and intensive case management, may improve healthcare navigation and outcomes. However, the definitions of these models as well as the fidelity and adaptations in real world interventions are highly variable. We conducted a systematic review to examine the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of case management interventions on health and social outcomes for homeless populations. Methods and findings We searched Medline, Embase and 7 other electronic databases for trials on case management or care coordination, from the inception of these databases to July 2019. We sought outcomes on housing stability, mental health, quality of life, substance use, hospitalization, income and employment, and cost-effectiveness. We calculated pooled random effects estimates and assessed the certainty of the evidence using the GRADE approach. Our search identified 13,811 citations; and 56 primary studies met our full inclusion criteria. Standard case management had both limited and short-term effects on substance use and housing outcomes and showed potential to increase hostility and depression. Intensive case

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The effectiveness of case management interventions for the homeless, vulnerably housed and persons with lived experience: A systematic review

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“…Due to the lack of studies with designs that allow for meta-analysis, we opted to perform a narrative synthesis using the Synthesis Without Meta-analysis (SWiM) reporting guideline (intended to complement the PRISMA guidelines in these cases). 18 Summary statistics (numbers and ranges) were calculated to show sample distribution, where All rights reserved. No reuse allowed without permission.…”

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Effects of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on Maternal, Perinatal and Neonatal Outcomes: a Systematic Review of 266 Pregnancies

Juan

Gil

Zeng

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Contribution:What are the novel findings of this work?Amongst a few cases from the case-series that had qRT-PCR testing in vaginal mucus and breast milks, the results were negative for SARS-CoV-2. Similarly, some of the cases from the case-series had qRT-PCR testing in amniotic fluid, cord blood, neonatal throat swab and neonatal feces, and the results were negative for SARS-CoV-2.Amongst the case-reports, there were two maternal deaths and two neonates tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 at 16 / 24 hours of life. What are the clinical implications of this work?The subject of vertical transmission of SARS-CoV-2 remains controversial and more data is needed to investigate this possibility. In order to collect meaningful pregnancy and perinatal outcome data, we urge researchers and investigators to reference previously published cases in their publications and to record such reporting when the data of a case is being entered into a registry or several registries. ABSTRACT ObjectiveTo perform a systematic review of available published literature on pregnancies affected by COVID-19 to evaluate the effects of COVID-19 on maternal, perinatal and neonatal outcomes.

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“…Reporting of this review was guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) checklist [25] and the reporting guideline Synthesis Without Meta-analysis (SWiM) in systematic reviews [26]. The study protocol was registered at PROSPERO (18th of December 2017) and can be accessed at (http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?…”

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Physical therapy interventions for older people with vertigo, dizziness and balance disorders addressing mobility and participation: a systematic review

Regauer

Seckler

Müller

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BackgroundVertigo, dizziness and balance disorders (VDB) are among the most relevant contributors to the burden of disability among older adults living in the community and associated with immobility, limitations of activities of daily living and decreased participation. The aim of this study was to identify the quality of evidence of physical therapy interventions that address mobility and participation in older patients with VDB and to characterize the used primary and secondary outcomes. MethodsA systematic search via MEDLINE (PubMed), Cochrane Library, CINAHL, PEDro, forward citation tracing and hand search was conducted initially in 11/2017 and updated in 7/2019. We included individual and cluster-randomized controlled trials and trials with quasi-experimental design, published between 2007 and 2017/2019 and including individuals ≥ 65 years with VDB. Physical therapy and related interventions were reviewed with no restrictions to outcome measurement. Screening of titles, abstracts and full texts, data extraction and critical appraisal was conducted by two independent researchers. The included studies were heterogeneous in terms of interventions and outcome measures. Therefore, a narrative synthesis was conducted. ResultsA total of 20 randomized and 2 non-randomized controlled trials with 1,876 patients met the inclusion criteria. The included studies were heterogeneous in terms of complexity of interventions, outcome measures and methodological quality. Vestibular rehabilitation (VR) was examined in twelve studies, computer-assisted VR (CAVR) in five, Tai Chi as VR (TCVR) in three, canal repositioning manoeuvres (CRM) in one and manual therapy (MT) in one study. Mixed effects were found regarding body structure/function and activities/participation. Quality of life and/or falls were assessed, with no differences between groups. VR is with moderate quality of evidence superior to usual care to improve balance, mobility and symptoms. Conclusion

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Synthesis without meta-analysis (SWiM) in systematic reviews: reporting guideline

Cited by 2,006 publications

References 33 publications

The effectiveness of case management interventions for the homeless, vulnerably housed and persons with lived experience: A systematic review

The effectiveness of case management interventions for the homeless, vulnerably housed and persons with lived experience: A systematic review

Effects of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on Maternal, Perinatal and Neonatal Outcomes: a Systematic Review of 266 Pregnancies

Physical therapy interventions for older people with vertigo, dizziness and balance disorders addressing mobility and participation: a systematic review

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