Understanding systematic reviews and their implications for evidence-based practice by examining aerobic exercise as a recreational therapy intervention for individuals with major depressive disorders

2008 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Catherine Coyle, PhD ◽  
Valerie Denault, BS ◽  
Rachel Miller, BS ◽  
Tan Pham, BS ◽  
Colleen Thomas, BS
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Intervention Development ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Recreational Therapy ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Major Depressive Disorders

This article reviews the need for and the process of conducting a systematic review of the research literature to guide intervention development and implementation in recreation therapy practice. Descriptive information of the process that was undertaken and the outcome that resulted from reviewing the research evidence for the use of aerobic exercise as a treatment for individuals with major depressive diagnosis is provided, along with practice and research recommendations for evidence-based practice that resulted from the systematic review.

scholarly journals Systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of depressive symptoms, dysthymia and major depressive disorders among homeless people

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. e040061
Author(s):  
Getinet Ayano ◽  
Asmare Belete ◽  
Bereket Duko ◽  
Light Tsegay ◽  
Berihun Assefa Dachew
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Random Effect ◽  
Homeless People ◽  
Sensitivity Analyses ◽  
Prevalence Rates ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Major Depressive Disorders

ObjectivesTo assess the global prevalence estimates of depressive symptoms, dysthymia and major depressive disorders (MDDs) among homeless people.DesignSystematic review and meta-analysis.Data sourcesDatabases including PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science were systematically searched up to February 2020 to identify relevant studies that have reported data on the prevalence of depressive symptoms, dysthymia and MDDs among homeless people.Eligibility criteriaOriginal epidemiological studies written in English that addressed the prevalence of depressive problems among homeless people.Data extraction and synthesisA random-effect meta-analysis was performed to pool the prevalence estimated from individual studies. Subgroup and sensitivity analyses were employed to compare the prevalence across the groups as well as to identify the source of heterogeneities. The Joanna Briggs Institute’s quality assessment checklist was used to measure the study quality. Cochran’s Q and the I2 test were used to assess heterogeneity between the studies.ResultsForty publications, including 17 215 participants, were included in the final analysis. This meta-analysis demonstrated considerably higher prevalence rates of depressive symptoms 46.72% (95% CI 37.77% to 55.90%), dysthymia 8.25% (95% CI 4.79% to 11.86%), as well as MDDs 26.24% (95% CI 21.02% to 32.22%) among homeless people. Our subgroup analysis showed that the prevalence of depressive symptoms was high among younger homeless people (<25 years of age), whereas the prevalence of MDD was high among older homeless people (>50 years of age) when compared with adults (25–50 years).ConclusionThis review showed that nearly half, one-fourth and one-tenth of homeless people are suffering from depressive symptoms, dysthymia and MDDs, respectively, which are notably higher than the reported prevalence rates in the general population. The findings suggest the need for appropriate mental health prevention and treatment strategies for this population group.

scholarly journals Mixed states in bipolar and major depressive disorders: systematic review and quality appraisal of guidelines

2018 ◽  
Vol 138 (3) ◽  
pp. 196-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Verdolini ◽  
D. Hidalgo-Mazzei ◽  
A. Murru ◽  
I. Pacchiarotti ◽  
L. Samalin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Mixed States ◽  
Quality Appraisal ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Major Depressive Disorders

Suicide Attempts in Juvenile Bipolar Versus Major Depressive Disorders: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 56 (10) ◽  
pp. 825-831.e3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Franco De Crescenzo ◽  
Giulia Serra ◽  
Francesco Maisto ◽  
Mai Uchida ◽  
Hilary Woodworth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Major Depressive Disorders
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