scholarly journals Acoustic, Myoelectric, and Aerodynamic Parameters of Euphonic and Dysphonic Voices: A Systematic Review of Clinical Studies

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (17) ◽  
pp. 8191
Author(s):  
Clara Puig-Herreros ◽  
José Luis Sanz ◽  
Luz Barona ◽  
Vicent Rosell-Clari
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Clinical Studies ◽  
Speech Therapy ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Qualitative Synthesis ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Review Protocol ◽  
Aerodynamic Parameters ◽  
The Voice

Background: At present, there is no clinical consensus on the concept of normal and dysphonic voices. For many years, the establishment of a consensus on the terminology related to normal and pathological voices has been studied, in order to facilitate the communication between professionals in the field of the voice. Aim: systematically review the literature to compare and learn more precisely the measurable and objective characteristics of the acoustic, aerodynamic and surface electromyographic parameters of the normal and dysphonic voices. Methods: The PRISMA 2020 methodology was used as a review protocol together with the PICO procedure to answer the research question through six databases. Results: In total, 467 articles were found. After duplicate records were removed from the selection, the inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied and 19 articles were eligible. A qualitative synthesis of the included studies is presented in terms of their methodology and results. Conclusions: Studying the acoustic, aerodynamic, and electromyographic parameters with more precision, in both normal and dysphonic voices, will allow health professionals working in the field of voice (speech therapy, otorhinolaryngology, phoniatrics, etc.) to establish a diagnostic and detailed consensus of the vocal pathology, enhancing the communication and generalization of results worldwide.

Effectiveness of Physiotherapy to Promote Motor Recovery in Individuals with Stroke: A Systematic Review Protocol

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shehong Zhang ◽  
Hongyu Xie ◽  
Chuanjie Wang ◽  
Fengfeng Wu ◽  
Xin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Motor Function ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Systematic Review Protocol ◽  
Qualitative Synthesis ◽  
Review Protocol

Abstract Introduction: Motor function is essential in our daily lives, one of the most common impairments caused by stroke is loss of functional movement. Over 70% of stroke survivors have motor or other neurological functional disabilities. However, rehabilitation of motor function suffered from a stroke can be rather difficult due to the complexity of organs and systems related to motor function, as well as the neural system that supported motor function. In particularly, previous evidence for the effectiveness of physiotherapy, a commonly prescribed intervention method for people with stroke, that recover motor function in people following a stroke is varied and limited in the chronic rehabilitation phase and therefore has never been reviewed systematically. With the progress of study in neurology and the development of novel tools for rehabilitation, results from more and more clinical trials are now available, thus here justifying conducting a systematic review. Methods and analysis: This systematic review protocol is developed in accordance with the methodology recommended by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols, as well as the Cochrane handbook for systematic reviews of interventions. Relevant studies will be identified by searching the databases. We will perform searches for relevant studies in databases, including PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and Web of Science, Physiotherapy Evidence Database and Cochrane Library databases. The reference lists of included articles and reviews will be searched manually. The date range parameters used in searching all databases will be restricted between January 2001 and January 2021. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published will be included. The language used in the articles included was restricted to English. The GRADE (Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation system from the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions) approach will be used to systematically appraise the quality of methodology. We will assess the risk of bias of the RCTs included using the Cochrane Collaboration’s tool and provide a qualitative synthesis. After that, we will consider conducting a meta-analysis if the final data across outcomes shows sufficient homogeneity. Ethics and dissemination: No ethical approval is needed as the proposed study does not involve the collection of primary data, and the results of this review will be disseminated via peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. Trial registration number: CRD42021267069.

scholarly journals The Importance of Orofacial Motricity in the Work of Confirmation of Transgender Voice: An Integrative Review

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
João Lopes ◽  
◽  
Gisele Lopes ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Detailed Analysis ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
Experimental Validation ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Gender Recognition ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The Voice

The voice is a manifestation of the muscular process, but with psychological basis, thus being an important aspect in performance and gender recognition. The transgender person finds him/herself in biological bodies not recognized by him/her. Many of them undergo hormone treatments and surgeries to suit their gender identity and value interventions in their body and voice. Objective: To explain the importance of the relationship between orofacial motricity and voice in the phonotherapeutic work to confirm the transgender voice. Methods: A literature search was conducted covering the period from 2010 to 2020, including articles with experimental validation, which discussed therapy techniques or evaluation instruments. Results: The search resulted in 1512 publications. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 31 articles were selected. After detailed analysis of the selected abstracts and prioritization of the discussion of orofacial motricity elements, nine articles were chosen for critical analysis. All selected articles contributed to clarify the research question. Conclusion: Orofacial motricity plays a fundamental role in the confirmation of the transgender voice.

scholarly journals A higiene bucal de bebês edêntulos e sua influência na microbiota bucal: os profissionais de saúde devem preconizá-la? – revisão crítica

2021 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 108-120
Author(s):  
Dalila Miranda de Jesus ◽  
Lilian Lopes Barbosa ◽  
Thais Manzano Parisotto ◽  
Rogério Lacerda dos Santos ◽  
Hugo Lemes Carlo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Clinical Studies ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Pediatric Dentistry ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Oral Microbiota

Introduction: The indication of oral hygiene in edentulous babies is still controversial among health professionals, being necessary the search of this recommendation and the standardization of information. Objective: To investigate critically the evidence related to the indication of oral hygiene for edentulous babies. Methods: The search for articles was performed in the PUBMED, LILACS and GOOGLE SCHOLAR databases, in order to assess the following question: "Can oral cavity hygiene of edentulous babies influence oral microbiota? A search in 8 books of Pediatric Dentistry was also performed. Results: 317 articles were found (167-PUBMED, 146-GOOGLE SCHOLAR and 4-LILACS). There were no primary studies that evaluated the effect of oral hygiene of edentulous infants on microbiota, which impair the conduction of a systematic review. Thus, it was included for this review six studies that investigated microorganisms in the oral cavity of edentulous infants and the role of salivary immunoglobulins. Among the textbooks evaluated, only 4 indicated the oral hygiene in edentulous infants. Conclusion: According to the data, there are no primary studies that assessed the effect of oral hygiene in the oral microbiota of edentulous babies. It is relevant to conduct clinical studies in order to obtain scientific evidence about the indication or no of the oral hygiene in edentulous babies.

scholarly journals Pharmaceutical interventions in smoking cessation: systematic review protocol

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. e52101220170
Author(s):  
Daniela Santos Silva Ferreira de Almeida ◽  
Fernando Henrique Oliveira de Almeida ◽  
Izabella de Sousa Cristino ◽  
Carlos Adriano Santos Souza ◽  
Francilene Amaral da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Clinical Evidence ◽  
Socioeconomic Conditions ◽  
Systematic Review Protocol ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Review Protocol ◽  
Search And Selection ◽  
Pharmaceutical Interventions ◽  
Selection Of

Objective: To describe the methodological steps to carry out a systematic review of pharmaceutical interventions for smoking cessation. Review Method: The protocol for this Systematic Review was developed according to the recommendations of the Prism P guidelines. Will be used as exclusion criteria: comments, editorials, articles that were not in Portuguese, Spanish, and English or articles that were not available in full. Also, articles indexed repeatedly in two or more databases will only be considered once. Two independent reviewers will evaluate titles, abstracts and full texts. Differences in selection will be resolved through a third reviewer. Discussion: This review will aim to critically synthesize the clinical evidence surrounding pharmaceutical interventions for smoking cessation, including data on ethnicity, age, socioeconomic conditions, level of health care, and the intervention environment. Therefore, the use of validated procedures and instruments to assess pharmaceutical interventions in support of smoking patients is essential. Conclusion: This protocol aims to describe the methodological steps to carry out a systematic review of pharmaceutical interventions for smoking cessation, aiming to reduce biases in the search and selection of references, making these criteria clear and uniform among reviewers.

scholarly journals Use of metabolomics for predicting spontaneous preterm birth in asymptomatic pregnant women: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. e026033 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renato T Souza ◽  
Rafael Bessa Galvão ◽  
Debora Farias Batista Leite ◽  
Renato Passini Jr ◽  
Philip Baker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Preterm Birth ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Case Control Studies ◽  
Spontaneous Preterm Birth ◽  
Ethical Approval ◽  
Registration Number ◽  
Review Protocol

IntroductionPreterm birth (PTB) is the leading cause of neonatal mortality and short- and long-term morbidity. The aetiology and pathophysiology of spontaneous PTB (sPTB) are still unclear, which makes the identification of reliable and accurate predictor markers more difficult, particularly for unscreened or asymptomatic women. Metabolomics biomarkers have been demonstrated to be potentially accurate biomarkers for many disorders with complex mechanisms such as PTB. Therefore, we aim to perform a systematic review of metabolomics markers associated with sPTB. Our research question is ‘What is the performance of metabolomics for predicting spontaneous preterm birth in asymptomatic pregnant women?’Methods and analysisWe will focus on studies assessing metabolomics techniques for predicting sPTB in asymptomatic pregnant women. We will conduct a comprehensive systematic review of the literature from the last 10 years. Only observational cohort and case-control studies will be included. Our search strategy will be carried out by two independent reviewers, who will scan title and abstract before carrying out a full review of the article. The scientific databases to be explored include PubMed, MedLine, ScieLo, EMBASE, LILACS, Web of Science, Scopus and others.Ethics and disseminationThis systematic review protocol does not require ethical approval. We intend to disseminate our findings in scientific peer-reviewed journal, the Preterm SAMBA study open access website, specialists’ conferences and to our funding agencies.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42018100172.

scholarly journals Ex vivo models for research in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a systematic review of the literature

Perfusion ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. 38-49
Author(s):  
Maximilian Valentin Malfertheiner ◽  
Lars Mikael Broman ◽  
Leen Vercaemst ◽  
Mirko Belliato ◽  
Anna Aliberti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
Clinical Studies ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Coating Materials ◽  
Specific Research ◽  
Membrane Oxygenation ◽  
Research Questions

With ongoing progress of components of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation including improvements of oxygenators, pumps, and coating materials, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation became increasingly accepted in the clinical practice. A suitable testing in an adequate setup is essential for the development of new technical aspects. Relevant tests can be conducted in ex vivo models specifically designed to test certain aspects. Different setups have been used in the past for specific research questions. We conducted a systematic literature review of ex vivo models of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation components. MEDLINE and Embase were searched between January 1996 and October 2017. The inclusion criteria were ex vivo models including features of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation technology. The exclusion criteria were clinical studies, abstracts, studies in which the model of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation has been reported previously, and studies not reporting on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation components. A total of 50 studies reporting on different ex vivo extracorporeal membrane oxygenation models have been identified from the literature search. Models have been grouped according to the specific research question they were designed to test for. The groups are focused on oxygenator performance, pump performance, hemostasis, and pharmacokinetics. Pre-clinical testing including use of ex vivo models is an important step in the development and improvement of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation components and materials. Furthermore, ex vivo models offer valuable insights for clinicians to better understand the consequences of choice of components, setup, and management of an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation circuit in any given condition. There is a need to standardize the reporting of pre-clinical studies in this area and to develop best practice in their design.

scholarly journals Factors that influence family and parental preferences and decision making for unscheduled paediatric healthcare: a systematic review protocol

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Nicholson ◽  
Therese McDonnell ◽  
Moayed Hamza ◽  
Michael Barrett ◽  
Christopher Brunsdon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Parental Preferences ◽  
Review Protocol

There is a plethora of factors that dictate where parents and families choose to seek unscheduled healthcare for their child; and the complexity of these decisions can present a challenge for policy makers and healthcare planners as these behaviours can have a significant impact on resources in the health system. The systematic review will seek to identify the factors that influence parents’ and families’ preferences and decision making when seeking unscheduled paediatric healthcare.  Five databases will be searched for published studies (CINAHL, PubMed, SCOPUS, PsycInfo, EconLit) and grey literature will also be searched. Inclusion and exclusion criteria will be applied and articles assessed for quality. A narrative approach will be used to synthesise the evidence that emerges from the review. By collating the factors that influence decision-making and attendance at these services, the review can inform future health policies and strategies seeking to expand primary care to support the provision of accessible and responsive care. The systematic review will also inform the design of a discrete choice experiment (DCE) which will seek to determine parental and family preferences for unscheduled paediatric healthcare. Policies that seek to expand primary care and reduce hospital admissions from emergency departments need to be cognisant of the nuanced and complex factors that govern patients’ behaviour.

scholarly journals Legal Factors and Psychological Stress of Health Professionals in the Forensic Area: A Systematic Review Protocol

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
João Paulo Nogueira da Silva ◽  
Monalisa Pereira Furtado ◽  
Celina Maria Colino Magalhães ◽  
Janari da Silva Pedroso
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Disease Process ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
World Health ◽  
World Population ◽  
Systematic Review Protocol ◽  
The World ◽  
Review Protocol

Abstract Background: The illness of mental health workers in the forensic area has multifactorial causes, but among the main ones is the stress resulting from legal factors at work, such as workload; bylaws; wage; promotion; resignation; assignments; safety rules; legislation for the promotion, prevention and protection of health in the workplace; regulation of risky activities, as they significantly vary the health-disease process of health personnel by directly interfering with their work mode and rhythm. Evidence shows that it is the population group more prone to stress, physical and mental exhaustion, and suicide, unlike the rest of the population. It is noteworthy the fact that 90% of the world population suffers from stress, according to the World Health Organization. Given the growth of primary research on the subject and its importance in the various health outcomes, it is necessary to start processes of compilation and synthesis of this evidence to facilitate understanding of the importance of legal factors as stressors to the work routine of health professionals in the forensic area.Methods: The studies included will be original qualitative and quantitative research articles. This systematic review protocol will be conducted in accordance with the Cochrane Manual and will follow PRISMA-P guidelines. Searches will take place from August 2021 to October 2021 and will be performed from the following electronic databases: APA PsycNet, Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, Oxford Journals and ScienceDirect. Two reviewers will obtain eligible articles, published from 1990 to 2020, to assess the quality of each study and extract data. A narrative and qualitative synthesis will be used to analyze the primary results, and choose the articles relevant to the research objective.Discussion: The results of this review will contribute to a better understanding that stress in the workplace is not restricted to clinical and organizational factors, but also occurs as a result of legal factors. This expanded understanding of the causes of work stress can better support discussions on the reformulation of legislation related to prevention, promotion and recovery of workers' health effectively. Ethics and dissemination: Ethics committee approval is not required for a systematic review protocol. The results will be published in a peer-reviewed health or social science journal.Systematic Review Registration: PROSPERO CRD42021225442

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