scholarly journals Cardiovascular Disease in the Indo-Caribbean Population: A Scoping Review

Cureus ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neha Bapatla ◽  
Uma D Ramoutar ◽  
Natasha Sharma ◽  
Anjali Ramoutar ◽  
Valentina L Ortega ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Caribbean Population

scholarly journals Methods Used to Evaluate mHealth Applications for Cardiovascular Disease: A Quasi-Systematic Scoping Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (23) ◽  
pp. 12315
Author(s):  
Felix Holl ◽  
Jennifer Kircher ◽  
Walter J. Swoboda ◽  
Johannes Schobel
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Laboratory Diagnostics ◽  
The Face ◽  
Mobile Health Applications ◽  
Study Designs ◽  
Mhealth Apps

In the face of demographic change and constantly increasing health care costs, health care system decision-makers face ever greater challenges. Mobile health applications (mHealth apps) have the potential to combat this trend. However, in order to integrate mHealth apps into care structures, an evaluation of such apps is needed. In this paper, we focus on the criteria and methods of evaluating mHealth apps for cardiovascular disease and the implications for developing a widely applicable evaluation framework for mHealth interventions. Our aim is to derive substantiated patterns and starting points for future research by conducting a quasi-systematic scoping review of relevant peer-reviewed literature published in English or German between 2000 and 2021. We screened 4066 articles and identified n = 38 studies that met our inclusion criteria. The results of the data derived from these studies show that usability, motivation, and user experience were evaluated primarily using standardized questionnaires. Usage protocols and clinical outcomes were assessed primarily via laboratory diagnostics and quality-of-life questionnaires, and cost effectiveness was tested primarily based on economic measures. Based on these findings, we propose important considerations and elements for the development of a common evaluation framework for professional mHealth apps, including study designs, data collection tools, and perspectives.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Undiagnosed Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Patients Hospitalized for Cardiovascular Disease and Associated In-Hospital Outcomes: A Scoping Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 989
Author(s):  
Colin Suen ◽  
Jean Wong ◽  
Clodagh M. Ryan ◽  
Samuel Goh ◽  
Tiffany Got ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Cardiac Biomarkers ◽  
Left Ventricular Ejection ◽  
Hospital Outcomes ◽  
Ventricular Ejection Fraction ◽  
Obstructive Sleep

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with long-term cardiovascular morbidity and is highly prevalent in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). The objectives of this scoping review were to determine the prevalence of OSA inpatients hospitalized for CVD and to map the range of in-hospital outcomes associated with OSA. Methods: We searched MEDLINE(R), Embase, and Cochrane Databases for articles published from 1946–2018. We included studies involving non-surgical adults with OSA or at high risk of OSA who were hospitalized for CVD. The outcomes were considered as in-hospital if they were collected from admission up to 30 days post-discharge from hospital. Results: After the screening of 4642 articles, 26 studies were included for qualitative synthesis. Eligible studies included patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes (n = 19), congestive heart failure (n = 6), or any cardiovascular disease (n = 1). The pooled prevalence of OSA in cardiac inpatients was 48% (95% CI: 42–53). The in-hospital outcomes reported were mortality (n = 4), length of stay (n = 8), left ventricular ejection fraction (n = 8), peak troponin (n = 7), peak B-type natriuretic peptide (n = 4), and composite cardiovascular complications (n = 2). Conclusions: OSA is highly prevalent in the cardiac inpatient population. The outcomes reported included mortality, cardiac function, cardiac biomarkers, and resource utilization. There are significant knowledge gaps regarding the effect of treatment and OSA severity on these outcomes. The findings from this review serve to inform further areas of research on the management of OSA among patients with CVD.

Microbiota and cardiovascular disease risk: A scoping review

2020 ◽  
Vol 159 ◽  
pp. 104952
Author(s):  
Federico Scarmozzino ◽  
Andrea Poli ◽  
Francesco Visioli
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Cardiovascular disease research in the Arab world: a scoping review from seven Arab countries (2000–2018)

Public Health ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 175 ◽  
pp. 36-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Ghandour ◽  
A. Husseini ◽  
A.M. Sibai ◽  
N.M.E. Abu-Rmeileh
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Disease Research

scholarly journals Pharmacogenetic association study on clopidogrel response in Puerto Rican Hispanics with cardiovascular disease: a novel characterization of a Caribbean population

2018 ◽  
Vol Volume 11 ◽  
pp. 95-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dagmar Hernandez-Suarez ◽  
Mariana Rodrigues Botton ◽  
Stuart Scott ◽  
Matthew Tomey ◽  
Mario Garcia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Association Study ◽  
Puerto Rican ◽  
Caribbean Population

scholarly journals Key Elements and Effects of Cardiovascular Disease Management Programs based on Community-Based Participatory Research: Protocol for a Scoping Review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juhyeon Yang ◽  
Eunsim Kim ◽  
Bohyun Park
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Disease Management ◽  
Participatory Research ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Community Based Participatory Research ◽  
Research Protocol ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Disease Management Programs

Abstract Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are health problems that demonstrate high death and prevalence rates, and exhibit large health inequalities across different socio-economic status. Although interest in community-based participatory research (CBPR) is increasing because of the efforts to improve health equity, not enough literature review has been conducted on CBPR-based CVD management programs. The objective of this scoping review is to identify the key elements that should be considered when developing CBPR-based CVD management programs, and explore the effects of CBPR-based CVD management programs. Methods: This study will use the databases of PubMed, Cochrane, and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL). The criteria for selecting literature will be research that was published in or after 2000, applied CBPR, and either developed or implemented CVD management programs. No limit will be placed on the research design or method. Data extraction will be conducted independently by two researchers, and in the case of data mismatch, a consensus will be reached through discussion. The extracted data will be combined through narrative synthesis. Discussion: This scoping review will identify specific methods in the development and implementation process of CBPR-based CVD management programs, as well as the characteristics of the programs that were shown to be effective. Therefore, it will be able to provide specific guidelines to researchers, government agencies, and local organizations to design and implement participatory health promotion programs related to CVDs.Scoping review registration: This protocol has been registered to the OSF registries. 0000000204460911. “Key Elements and Effects of Cardiovascular Disease Management Programs Based on Community-based Participatory Research: Protocol for a Scoping Review.” OSF, 4 Sept. 2020. Web.

scholarly journals Identifying baseline clinical features of people with COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Ferreira-Santos ◽  
Priscila Maranhao ◽  
Matilde Monteiro-Soares
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
North America ◽  
Cerebrovascular Disease ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Shortness Of Breath ◽  
Different Characteristics

Objectives: To describe baseline clinical characteristics of adult patients with COVID-19. Methods: We conducted a scoping review of the evidence available at LitCovid, until March 23th, 2020, and selected articles that reported the prevalence of socio-demographic characteristics, symptoms and co-morbidities in adults with COVID-19. Results: In total, 1 572 publications were published on LitCovid. We have included 56 articles in our analysis, with 89% conducted in China, and 75% contained inpatients. Three studies were conducted in North America and one in Europe. Participants age ranged from 28 to 70 years, with balanced gender distribution. Proportion of asymptomatic cases were from 2 to 79%. The most common reported symptoms were fever [4-99%], cough [4-92%], dyspnoea/shortness of breath [1-90%], fatigue 4-89%], myalgia [3-65%], and pharyngalgia [2-61%], while regarding co-morbidities we found cardiovascular disease [1-40%], hypertension [0-40%] and cerebrovascular disease [1-40%]. Such heterogeneity impairs the conduction of meta-analysis. Conclusions: The infection by COVID-19 seems to affect people in a very diverse manner and with different characteristics. With the available data it is not possible to clearly identify those at higher risk of being infected with this condition. Furthermore, the evidence from countries other than China is, at the day, too scarce.

scholarly journals Influence of Connected Health Interventions for Adherence to Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: A Scoping Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (04) ◽  
pp. 544-555
Author(s):  
Dahbia Agher ◽  
Karima Sedki ◽  
Rosy Tsopra ◽  
Sylvie Despres ◽  
Marie-Christine Jaulent
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Connected Health ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Over Time

Abstract Background Recent health care developments include connected health interventions to improve chronic disease management and/or promote actions reducing aggravating risk factors for conditions such as cardiovascular diseases. Adherence is one of the main challenges for ensuring the correct use of connected health interventions over time. Objective This scoping review deals with the connected health interventions used in interventional studies, describing the ways in which these interventions and their functions effectively help patients to deal with cardiovascular risk factors over time, in their own environments. The objective is to acquire knowledge and highlight current trends in this field, which is currently both productive and immature. Methods A structured literature review was constructed from Medline-indexed journals in PubMed. We established inclusion criteria relating to three dimensions (cardiovascular risk factors, connected health interventions, and level of adherence). Our initial search yielded 98 articles; 78 were retained after screening on the basis of title and abstract, 49 articles underwent full-text screening, and 24 were finally retained for the analysis, according to preestablished inclusion criteria. We excluded studies of invasive interventions and studies not dealing with digital health. We extracted a description of the connected health interventions from data for the population or end users. Results We performed a synthetic analysis of outcomes, based on the distribution of bibliometrics, and identified several connected health interventions and main characteristics affecting adherence. Our analysis focused on three types of user action: to read, to do, and to connect. Finally, we extracted current trends in characteristics: connect, adherence, and influence. Conclusion Connected health interventions for prevention are unlikely to affect outcomes significantly unless other characteristics and user preferences are considered. Future studies should aim to determine which connected health design combinations are the most effective for supporting long-term changes in behavior and for preventing cardiovascular disease risks.

Implementing internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy for patients with cardiovascular disease and psychological distress: a scoping review

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 346-357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margit Neher ◽  
Annette Nygårdh ◽  
Per Nilsen ◽  
Anders Broström ◽  
Peter Johansson
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Full Text ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Behavioural Therapy ◽  
Implementation Framework ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural

Background: Comorbid psychological distress (i.e. insomnia and depression) is experienced by 20–40% of patients with cardiovascular disease. This has a considerable impact on their health and quality of life, leading to frequent re-hospitalisations, higher healthcare costs and a shorter life expectancy. Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy shows great potential for treating psychological distress in cardiovascular disease. Effective and feasible treatments can, however, only benefit patients if they are fully implemented in clinical care. Aim: This scoping review aimed to explore the literature for internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy in cardiovascular disease and for strategies to implement the intervention. Methods: We searched electronic databases, journals and internet sources to find original studies about internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy in cardiovascular disease, adhering to scoping methodology guidelines. After identifying 267 titles, we screened 40 abstracts and chose 11 full-text articles for full-text screening. The results sections in four articles were searched for outcomes that related to the effectiveness and implementation of internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy by directed qualitative content analysis using an implementation framework. Results: Three of the four articles fulfilling the inclusion criteria concerned internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy for treating mild to moderate depressive symptoms in cardiovascular disease, and none focused on insomnia. The studies showed evidence for the effectiveness of internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy, and/or described patient factors influencing clinical effectiveness. Our qualitative content analysis showed that many implementation aspects and stakeholder perspectives remain unexplored. Conclusions: Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy promises to alleviate patient suffering in cardiovascular disease. There is, however, little research about internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy for cardiovascular disease, and about how this evidence-based intervention is implemented.

scholarly journals Evaluation Methods Used to Assess mHealth Applications for Cardiovascular Disease: First Results of a Scoping Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felix Holl ◽  
Jennifer Kircher ◽  
Walter Swoboda
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Clinical Outcome ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Evaluation Methods ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
First Results ◽  
Potential Benefits

Potential benefits of mHealth applications are large for chronic diseases. To get an overview of how these applications are being evaluated, a scoping review is being conducted. First results show that single factors are most commonly assessed. The results of clinical outcome measures are the most common. Economic factors are the least common. A uniform framework that specifies different factors and metrics for the evaluation is not apparent.

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