Electroencephalogram-based neurofeedback training in persons with stroke: A scoping review in occupational therapy

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
I.G. Yoo
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Neurofeedback Training ◽  
Brain Response ◽  
Traditional Treatment ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Equipment Application ◽  
Electroencephalogram Eeg ◽  
Minimal Stress

BACKGROUND: Neurofeedback training targets the relevant brain response under minimal stress. It could be a promising approach for the treatment of patients with brain injury. OBJECTIVE: This review aimed to examine the existing literature to confirm the effectiveness of applied electroencephalogram (EEG)-based neurofeedback training in the area of occupational therapy for upper limb stroke rehabilitation. METHOD: All relevant literature published until July 1, 2020 in five prominent databases (PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, MEDLINE Complete, and Web of Science) was reviewed, based on the five-step review framework proposed by Arksey and O’Malley. RESULTS: After a thorough review, a total of 14 studies were included in this review. Almost studies reported significant improvements as a result of EEG-based neurofeedback training, but this had not always account for the differences in effectiveness between groups. However, the results of these studies suggested that neurofeedback training was effective as compared to the traditional treatment and more effective in combination with EEG than that with simple equipment application. CONCLUSION: This review demonstrated the effectiveness of the combination of occupational therapy and EEG-based neurofeedback training. Most of these treatments are intended for inpatients, but they may be more effective for outpatients, especially if customized to their requirements. Also, such explorations to assess the suitability of the treatment for patient rehabilitation will help reduce barriers to effective interventions. An analysis of the opinions of participants and experts through satisfaction surveys will be helpful.

Multisensory balance training for unsteady elderly people: A scoping review

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
In-Gyu Yoo ◽  
Ji-Hye Do
Keyword(s):  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Balance Training ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Multisensory Stimulation ◽  
Multisensory Training ◽  
Risk Of Falls

BACKGROUND: Posture control involves complex reactions of dynamic and static movements, and various sensory inputs. There is evidence that exercise using multisensory stimulation is moderately effective in improving the balance of the elderly. OBJECTIVE: The main purpose of this paper was to examine the existing literature to validate the effectiveness and applicability of multisensory stimulation training. METHODS: All relevant literature published as of June 1, 2020 in four prominent databases was searched (Embase, PubMed, PsycINFO, and Web of science) using the five-stage review framework proposed by Arksey and O’Malley. RESULTS: Multisensory stimulation training was more effective when vestibular and somatosensory were combined with visual stimuli, and differences in effectiveness compared to the effectiveness of existing treatments were confirmed. However, most of the reviewed papers are compared to simple strength training, and studies that compare the effects of multisensory stimulation training by setting a control group are still lacking. CONCLUSION: Further research is required to further elucidate the training conditions and treatment environment for multisensory training for the elderly at risk of falls and to provide strategies to improve treatment methods. In addition, a study that can evaluate user satisfaction in a way that best shows the treatment effect using qualitative research methods will be needed.

Overwhelming Grief in a Traumatized World: Evolving Perspectives in Treatment

2007 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 297-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane A. Kempson
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Complex Ptsd ◽  
Treatment Interventions ◽  
Traditional Treatment ◽  
Health Care Practitioners ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Morbid Conditions

Treatment of complex posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), often associated with co-morbid conditions, has been insufficiently studied and somewhat resistant to traditional treatment interventions. More recent research in the neurobiology of PTSD offers illumination in understanding reasons for such intractability. Neuroscience studies suggest possible reasons for the inabilities of persons with complex PTSD to verbalize their experiences. As a result, health care practitioners are challenged to find more effective interventions in these situations and to stay abreast of the newest research. The author reviews empirical findings of alternative/complementary interventions with a specific focus on body-oriented therapies in facilitating return to normal neurobiological functioning, thereby enhancing efficacy of “talk” therapies in resolution of PTSD.

scholarly journals Urological Manifestations of the Systemic Vasculitides—A Scoping Review

Uro ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 209-221
Author(s):  
Łukasz Nowak ◽  
Wojciech Krajewski ◽  
Joanna Krajewska ◽  
Joanna Chorbińska ◽  
Paweł Kiełb ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Underlying Disease ◽  
Genitourinary System ◽  
Size Type ◽  
Appropriate Therapy ◽  
Proper Diagnosis ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Specific Symptoms

Background: Vasculitides are specific inflammations of the blood vessel wall that can take place in any organ system of the human body. They may occur as a primary process (primary systemic vasculitides, PSV) or may be secondary to another underlying disease. In general, in association with the specific type of vasculitis, affected vessels vary in size, type, and location. In the following scoping review, we present clinical characteristics and manifestations of PSV with reference to the genitourinary system. Materials and methods: A non-systematic search of the relevant literature was conducted using three electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science) up to 29 October 2021. Results: Urogenital manifestations of PSV are infrequent, with the most commonly reported findings as prostatic or testicular involvements. However, almost all other organs of the genitourinary system can be affected. Conclusions: Because of the clinical heterogeneity and non-specific symptoms, the proper diagnosis of PSV is often delayed and constricted. Fast identification of urological manifestations of vasculitides is essential in implementing appropriate therapy and avoiding unnecessary, harmful, and invasive surgery.

Occupational Therapy Core Skills in Mental Handicap: A Review of the Literature

1992 ◽  
Vol 55 (11) ◽  
pp. 424-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda B M Renton
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Skill Mix ◽  
Mental Handicap ◽  
The Core ◽  
Core Skills

This article attempts to explore the core skills in occupational therapy by reviewing the relevant literature and then to relate the findings to the field of mental handicap. It should be read in conjunction with recently published and accepted work on occupational therapy core skills and skill mix. A brief overview of the rote of occupational therapy in mental handicap is given and the concept of core skills is defined and discussed with reference to competence, skill mix and teamwork.

Innovation capability: a systematic literature review

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Mendoza-Silva
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Innovation Capability ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
Antecedents And Consequences ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeInnovation is considered an important stage in the process of competitiveness of companies. While there is an extensive literature in the management and innovation field that shows the characteristics that enhance a firm's ability to innovate, there is still no consensus on its determinants and nature. This study aims to advance the understanding of innovation capability (IC) by conducting a systematic review of relevant literature at the firm level.Design/methodology/approachThe study reviews the literature by applying the categorization and contextualization of qualitative strategies. The study gathered 137 peer-reviewed papers from Scopus and Web of Science databases.FindingsThe papers were analysed and synthesized into an integrated framework that links IC with its internal and external determinants, and its consequences. In doing this, this study proposes directions for future investigations that might enlighten a better understanding of IC.Practical implicationsThe study provides elements that can be useful during the design and implementation of innovative initiatives in a firm.Originality/valueThe paper jointly examines in the same model the nature, antecedents and consequences of IC. In the same vein, the framework provides the little-researched links between those themes in the IC literature.

scholarly journals Availability, Accessibility, and Coverage of Needle and Syringe Programs in Prisons in the European Union: A Multistage Scoping Review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Babak Moazen ◽  
Kate Dolan ◽  
Sahar Saeedi Moghaddam ◽  
Masoud Lotfizadeh ◽  
Karen Duke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
People Who Inject Drugs ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Pilot Phase ◽  
Infection Transmission ◽  
Eu Countries ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Needle And Syringe Programs ◽  
Meta Analyses

Abstract Needle and syringe programs (NSPs) are among the most effective interventions for controlling the transmission of infection among people who inject drugs in prisons. We evaluated the availability, accessibility, and coverage of NSPs in prisons in European Union (EU) countries. In line with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) criteria, we systematically searched 4 databases of peer-reviewed publications (MEDLINE (PubMed), ISI Web of Science, EBSCO, and ScienceDirect) and 53 databases containing gray literature to collect data published from January 2008 to August 2018. A total of 23,969 documents (17,297 papers and 6,672 gray documents) were identified, of which 26 were included in the study. In 2018, imprisonment rates in 28 EU countries ranged between 51 per 100,000 population in Finland and 235 per 100,000 population in Lithuania. Only 4 countries were found to have NSPs in prisons: Germany (in 1 prison), Luxembourg (no coverage data were found), Romania (available in more than 50% of prisons), and Spain (in all prisons). Portugal stopped an NSP after a 6-month pilot phase. Despite the protective impact of prison-based NSPs on infection transmission, only 4 EU countries distribute sterile syringes among people who inject drugs in prisons, and coverage of the programs within these countries is very low. Since most prisoners will eventually return to the community, lack of NSPs in EU prisons not only is a threat to the health of prisoners but also endangers public health.

scholarly journals Understanding Online Consumer Behavior and eWOM Strategies for Sustainable Business Management in the Tourism Industry

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (21) ◽  
pp. 8972
Author(s):  
Ana Reyes-Menendez ◽  
Marisol B. Correia ◽  
Nelson Matos ◽  
Charlene Adap
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Behavior ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Online Reviews ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
Scientific Database ◽  
Online Consumer Behavior ◽  
Online Consumer

Electronic word of mouth (eWOM) has been widely used by most consumers on different digital platforms. This review aimed to obtain further insights into online consumer behavior through social networking sites and online reviews sites to help tourism businesses develop sustainable eWOM strategies. To this end, an exploratory study was developed to analyze available literature on eWOM strategies and online consumer behavior. The systematic literature review analysis focused on the following two main topics: (i) tourism and (ii) eWOM. The scientific database, Web of Science, was used to collect relevant literature on the subject. The search terms “Tourism” and “eWOM” were used. Searching the database, Web of Science, yielded a total of 124 articles; upon application of different filters, a total of 14 studies were included in the final dataset. The results of the present study provide new insights into consumer behavior for social sciences and businesses for the adoption of sustainable strategies to increase the influence of eWOM on the tourism industry.

scholarly journals Scoping review: occupational therapy interventions in primary care

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marije Bolt ◽  
Tiska Ikking ◽  
Rosa Baaijen ◽  
Stephanie Saenger
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Randomized Control Trial ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Randomized Control ◽  
Therapy Interventions ◽  
Occupational Therapy Interventions

AbstractThis is the second article in a series of two about occupational therapy and primary care. The first article (see PH&RD….) described the position of the profession in primary care across Europe and the scope of the profession. In this article the broad scope of the profession is illustrated with various examples of occupational therapy interventions. The interventions are identified by means of a literature search. A questionnaire (the questionnaire is available by mailing the author) was sent out to experts across Europe which resulted in both relevant literature and evidence-based examples. The evidence level of these examples differs from expert opinion (5), case series (4), case–controlled studies (3), cohort studies (2) and randomized-control trial (1). The article ends with recommendations in four areas how to develop, establish or strengthen the profession in primary care.

Febuxostat use and risks of CVD events, death from cardiac-cause and all-cause mortality: metaanalysis of randomized controlled trials

2020 ◽  
pp. jrheum.200307
Author(s):  
Hao Deng ◽  
Bao Long Zhang ◽  
Jin Dong Tong ◽  
Xiu Hong Yang ◽  
Hui Min Jin
Keyword(s):  
Web Of Science ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Cochrane Central Register ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Central Register ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
All Cause Mortality

Objective To assess whether febuxostat use increases the risk of developing cardiovascular events, death from cardiac-cause and all-cause mortalities. Methods The relevant literature was searched in several databases including the MEDLINE (PubMed, 1 Jan. 1966–29 Feb. 2020), Web of science, EMBASE (1 Jan. 1974–29 Feb. 2020), ClinicalTrials.gov and Cochrane Central Register for Controlled Trials. Manual searches for references cited in the original studies and relevant review articles were also performed. All studies included in this metanalysis were published in English. Results In the end, 20 studies that met our inclusion criteria were included in this meta-analysis. Use of febuxostat was found not to be associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality (RR = 0.87, 95% CI 0.57–1.32, P =0.507). Also, there was no association between febuxostat use and mortalities arising from cardiovascular diseases (CVD) (RR = 0.84, 95% CI 0.49–1.45, P=0.528). The RR also revealed that febuxostat use was not associated with CVD events (RR = 0.98, 95% CI 0.83–1.16, P =0.827). Furthermore, the likelihood of occurrence of CVD events was found not to be dependent on febuxostat dose (RR = 1.04, 95% CI 0.84–1.30, P =0.723). Conclusion Febuxostat use is not associated with increased risks of all-cause mortality, death from CVD or CVD events. Accordingly, it is a safe drug for the treatment of gout. Systematic review registration: PROSPERO CRD42019131872

scholarly journals Actividad física y funciones cognitivas en personas mayores: revisión sistemática de los últimos 5 años (Physical activity and cognitive functions in older people: a systematic review of the last 5 years)

Retos ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nestor Romero Ramos ◽  
Óscar Romero-Ramos ◽  
Arnoldo José González Suárez
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older People ◽  
Cognitive Functions ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Amyloid Peptide ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Revisión Sistemática ◽  
Google Search

  La actividad física (AF) afecta de manera positiva en la salud de las personas a cualquier edad, de acuerdo con los resultados de diferentes estudios en cuanto a la salud cognitiva de las personas mayores, los beneficios son más evidentes. Por esa razón, se ha realizado una revisión sistemática de la literatura científica que aborda los efectos de la AF en las funciones cognitivas (FC) de las personas mayores. Se consultaron cuatro bases de datos: Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, y Pub Med, y el buscador Scholar Google. Tras aplicar los criterios de selección, quedaron 31 artículos, que fueron analizados en cuanto a) país, cantidad de individuos y edad, b) variables, y c) enfoque de investigación, duración y resultados. En general, la AF mejora diversas dimensiones de las funciones cognitivas de las personas mayores, donde median factores genéticos y ambientales que tienen que ver con el estilo de vida del individuo. Los tipos de AF se comportan de manera diferencial en cuanto a la dimensión de la función cognitiva que mejoran. La determinación de marcadores bioquímicos (BDNF, dopamina, péptido β-amiloide, gamma gap), de imagenología por resonancia magnética nuclear (RMN) y cambios en la actividad eléctrica del cerebro, soportan la hipótesis de que la AF produce cambios en la forma y actividad cerebral, sin que ello suponga cambios significativos en la conducta observada y medible mediante test estandarizados de salud mental.  Abstract. Physical activity (PA) positively affects people's health at any age, and according to the results of different studies on the cognitive health of older people, the benefits are more evident. For this reason, a systematic review of the scientific literature addressing the effects of PA on the cognitive functions (CF) of older people has been conducted. Four databases were consulted to locate relevant literature: Scopus, Web of Science, Science Direct and Pub Med, and the Scholar Google search engine. After applying the selection criteria, 31 articles were left, which were analyzed in terms of a) country, number of individuals and age, b) variables, and c) research approach, duration and results. In general, PA improves several dimensions of cognitive functions of older people, where genetic and environmental factors that have to do with the individual's lifestyle are mediated. Types of PA behave differently in terms of the dimension of cognitive function they improve. The determination of biochemical markers (BDNF, dopamine, amyloid peptide β, gamma gap), nuclear magnetic resonance imaging (NMR) and changes in the electrical activity of the brain support the hypothesis that PA produces changes in brain shape and activity, without significant changes in behavior observed and measurable by standardized tests of mental health.

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