information for practice » Meta-analyses – Systematic Reviews http://ifp.nyu.edu news, new scholarship & more from around the world Sun, 19 May 2013 13:35:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Anorexia nervosa is linked to reduced brain structure in reward and somatosensory regions: a meta-analysis of VBM studies http://ifp.nyu.edu/2013/meta-analyses-systematic-reviews/anorexia-nervosa-is-linked-to-reduced-brain-structure-in-reward-and-somatosensory-regions-a-meta-analysis-of-vbm-studies/ http://ifp.nyu.edu/2013/meta-analyses-systematic-reviews/anorexia-nervosa-is-linked-to-reduced-brain-structure-in-reward-and-somatosensory-regions-a-meta-analysis-of-vbm-studies/#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 12:01:05 +0000 gary http://ifp.nyu.edu/?p=592562 …

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Anorexia nervosa is linked to reduced brain structure in reward and somatosensory regions: a meta-analysis of VBM studies

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The effects of health education on patients with hypertension in China: A meta-analysis

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Long-term effects of low-fat diets either low or high in protein on cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Child Exposure to Trauma: Comparative Effectiveness of Interventions Addressing Maltreatment — Final Report

]]> http://ifp.nyu.edu/2013/meta-analyses-systematic-reviews/child-exposure-to-trauma-comparative-effectiveness-of-interventions-addressing-maltreatment-final-report/feed/ 0 Protocol for a systematic review of the use of narrative storytelling and visual-arts-based approaches as knowledge translation tools in healthcare http://ifp.nyu.edu/2013/meta-analyses-systematic-reviews/protocol-for-a-systematic-review-of-the-use-of-narrative-storytelling-and-visual-arts-based-approaches-as-knowledge-translation-tools-in-healthcare/ http://ifp.nyu.edu/2013/meta-analyses-systematic-reviews/protocol-for-a-systematic-review-of-the-use-of-narrative-storytelling-and-visual-arts-based-approaches-as-knowledge-translation-tools-in-healthcare/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 12:56:35 +0000 gary http://ifp.nyu.edu/?p=595072 …

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Protocol for a systematic review of the use of narrative storytelling and visual-arts-based approaches as knowledge translation tools in healthcare

]]> http://ifp.nyu.edu/2013/meta-analyses-systematic-reviews/protocol-for-a-systematic-review-of-the-use-of-narrative-storytelling-and-visual-arts-based-approaches-as-knowledge-translation-tools-in-healthcare/feed/ 0 Elasticity of alcohol consumption, alcohol-related harms, and drinking initiation in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis http://ifp.nyu.edu/2013/meta-analyses-systematic-reviews/elasticity-of-alcohol-consumption-alcohol-related-harms-and-drinking-initiation-in-low-and-middle-income-countries-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis/ http://ifp.nyu.edu/2013/meta-analyses-systematic-reviews/elasticity-of-alcohol-consumption-alcohol-related-harms-and-drinking-initiation-in-low-and-middle-income-countries-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 11:24:44 +0000 gary http://ifp.nyu.edu/?p=598804 Aim: To systematically review research outlining the effects of price and taxation on alcohol consumption, alcohol-related harms, and drinking initiation in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).

Design: The systematic review and meta-analyses were conducted according to internationally standardized protocols (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis; PRISMA). Data were collected up to June 2011 by searching the peer-reviewed article databases MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and EconLit, along with the World Health Organization’s gray literature Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, and by reference tracking. The meta-analyses were performed using random effects analysis, tests for publication bias, and sensitivity analyses.

Measures: Any type of association between alcohol price and/or taxation and alcohol consumption, alcohol-related harms, and alcohol drinking initiation in LMIC.

Findings: Our systematic search disclosed 12 studies that outlined an association between alcohol price or taxation and alcohol consumption in LMIC, while no articles were found that outlined a relationship between taxation and/or price and alcohol-related harms or drinking initiation in LMIC. The elasticity estimates were –0.64 (95% CI: –0.80 to –0.48) for total consumption of alcohol, –0.50 (95% CI: –0.78 to –0.21) for consumption of beer, and –0.79 (95% CI: –1.09 to –0.49) for consumption of other alcoholic beverages. Publication bias did not significantly affect the estimated elasticities.

Conclusion: Price elasticity of demand for alcohol in LMIC is similar to that found in high-income countries. There is an imperative need for research on the association between alcohol price or taxation and alcohol-related harms and drinking initiation in LMIC.

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Well-child Care Clinical Practice Redesign for Young Children: A Systematic Review of Strategies and Tools

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Employees’ Social Context and Change-Oriented Citizenship: A Meta-Analysis of Leader, Coworker, and Organizational Influences

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A systematic review of the care coordination measurement landscape

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The Neuropsychology of Sexual Offenders: A Meta-Analysis

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The Role of Sexual Orientation in School-Based Victimization: A Meta-Analysis

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Disclosure of HIV status to HIV-positive children 12 and under: A systematic cross-national review of implications for health and well-being

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Victim Satisfaction with Criminal Justice: A Systematic Review

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Instruments for assessing the risk of falls in acute hospitalized patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

]]> http://ifp.nyu.edu/2013/meta-analyses-systematic-reviews/instruments-for-assessing-the-risk-of-falls-in-acute-hospitalized-patients-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis/feed/ 0 Social Determinants of Health: An Overview of Systematic Review Evidence on the Effectiveness of Social Determinants of Health Interventions http://ifp.nyu.edu/2013/meta-analyses-systematic-reviews/social-determinants-of-health-an-overview-of-systematic-review-evidence-on-the-effectiveness-of-social-determinants-of-health-interventions/ http://ifp.nyu.edu/2013/meta-analyses-systematic-reviews/social-determinants-of-health-an-overview-of-systematic-review-evidence-on-the-effectiveness-of-social-determinants-of-health-interventions/#comments Fri, 03 May 2013 00:54:41 +0000 gary http://ifp.nyu.edu/?p=596219 The social determinants of health search identified 31 high quality reviews, 17 of which reported on outcomes relevant to this review. Outcomes reported on most frequently included: health care utilization (N=10), mental health (N=9), physical health (N=6), and behavioural problems (N=6). The participants studied ranged from the general population with low literacy to adults with mental disorders and homeless persons, as well as children, adults, and health professionals. The interventions evaluated can be classified into the following categories: improving health, supportive housing, home visiting/social support programs, improving literacy, after-school programs, gang/violence prevention, monetary incentives, reducing disparities, and the prevention of sexually transmitted infections.

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A systematic review of publications assessing reliability and validity of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 2004–2011

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Is computerised CBT really helpful for adult depression?-A meta-analytic re-evaluation of CCBT for adult depression in terms of clinical implementation and methodological validity

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Systematic review: The nature and extent of social work research on substance use disorders treatment interventions among African Americans

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Are multidisciplinary teams in secondary care cost-effective? A systematic review of the literature

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Turnover rates and organizational performance: A meta-analysis.

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The effect of clinical interventions on hospital readmissions: a meta-review of published meta-analyses

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Involving patients in quality indicator development – a systematic review

]]> http://ifp.nyu.edu/2013/meta-analyses-systematic-reviews/involving-patients-in-quality-indicator-development-a-systematic-review/feed/ 0 Systematic review of the economic aspects of nonadherence to antipsychotic medication in patients with schizophrenia http://ifp.nyu.edu/2013/meta-analyses-systematic-reviews/systematic-review-of-the-economic-aspects-of-nonadherence-to-antipsychotic-medication-in-patients-with-schizophrenia/ http://ifp.nyu.edu/2013/meta-analyses-systematic-reviews/systematic-review-of-the-economic-aspects-of-nonadherence-to-antipsychotic-medication-in-patients-with-schizophrenia/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:51:36 +0000 gary http://ifp.nyu.edu/?p=585320 …

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Systematic review of the economic aspects of nonadherence to antipsychotic medication in patients with schizophrenia

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A systematic review of substance misuse assessment packages

]]> http://ifp.nyu.edu/2013/meta-analyses-systematic-reviews/a-systematic-review-of-substance-misuse-assessment-packages/feed/ 0 Adjunctive Atypical Antipsychotic Treatment for Major Depressive Disorder: A Meta-Analysis of Depression, Quality of Life, and Safety Outcomes http://ifp.nyu.edu/2013/meta-analyses-systematic-reviews/adjunctive-atypical-antipsychotic-treatment-for-major-depressive-disorder-a-meta-analysis-of-depression-quality-of-life-and-safety-outcomes/ http://ifp.nyu.edu/2013/meta-analyses-systematic-reviews/adjunctive-atypical-antipsychotic-treatment-for-major-depressive-disorder-a-meta-analysis-of-depression-quality-of-life-and-safety-outcomes/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:14:07 +0000 gary http://ifp.nyu.edu/?p=582273 Atypical antipsychotic medications for the adjunctive treatment of depression are efficacious in reducing observer-rated depressive symptoms, but clinicians should interpret these findings cautiously in light of (1) the small-to-moderate-sized benefits, (2) the lack of benefit with regards to quality of life or functional impairment, and (3) the abundant evidence of potential treatment-related harm.

]]> http://ifp.nyu.edu/2013/meta-analyses-systematic-reviews/adjunctive-atypical-antipsychotic-treatment-for-major-depressive-disorder-a-meta-analysis-of-depression-quality-of-life-and-safety-outcomes/feed/ 0 The effectiveness of policies for reducing dietary trans fat: a systematic review of the evidence http://ifp.nyu.edu/2013/meta-analyses-systematic-reviews/the-effectiveness-of-policies-for-reducing-dietary-trans-fat-a-systematic-review-of-the-evidence/ http://ifp.nyu.edu/2013/meta-analyses-systematic-reviews/the-effectiveness-of-policies-for-reducing-dietary-trans-fat-a-systematic-review-of-the-evidence/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:07:02 +0000 gary http://ifp.nyu.edu/?p=584507 Findings Twenty-six articles met the inclusion criteria: 5 involved voluntary self-regulation; 8, labelling alone; 4, labelling and voluntary limits; 5, local bans and 4, national bans. Overall, the TFA content of food decreased with all types of policy intervention. In general, saturated fat levels increased or decreased, depending on the product type, and total fat content remained stable. National and local bans were
most effective at eliminating TFAs from the food supply, whereas mandatory TFA labelling and voluntary TFA limits had a varying degree of success, which largely depended on food category.
Conclusion Policies aimed at restricting the TFA content of food were associated with significant reductions in TFA levels, without increasing total fat content. Such policies are feasible, achievable and likely to have an effect on public health.

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