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  1. Article ; Online: Teledermatology in Atopic Dermatitis: A Systematic Review.

    Verma, Luvneet / Turk, Tarek / Dennett, Liz / Dytoc, Marlene

    Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

    2024  Volume 28, Issue 2, Page(s) 153–157

    Abstract: Telemedicine use has been increasing especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Various studies have outlined benefits of telemedicine including improving health equity, reducing wait times, and cost-effectiveness. Skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis ( ... ...

    Abstract Telemedicine use has been increasing especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Various studies have outlined benefits of telemedicine including improving health equity, reducing wait times, and cost-effectiveness. Skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis (AD) may potentially be managed via telemedicine. However, there are no evidence-based recommendations for best practices in telemedicine for assessing AD patients. The objective of this review is to assess and summarize current evidence on telemedicine modalities for AD. This review will assess patient outcomes from various telemedicine models for AD. A review protocol was developed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. Two reviewers independently screened potential studies and extracted data. Studies were included if they evaluated any telemedicine assessment for AD. Of 2719 identified records, 5 reports were included. Two reports used the direct-access online model, 1 used web-based consultation, 1 used e-health through a personal eczema portal, and 1 used an online platform and mobile application. All models were variations of the asynchronous, store and forward model. In all the included reports, teledermatology for the follow-up of patients with AD was effective and equivalent when compared to in-person appointments or standard treatment for their respective key outcome measures. However, it is unclear what the most effective teledermatology model is due to significant heterogeneity between studies. Teledermatology may serve as an important tool for triaging and follow-up of patients with AD. More studies are needed to determine which teledermatology models are most effective for virtual assessment of AD.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Dermatology/methods ; Dermatitis, Atopic/diagnosis ; Dermatitis, Atopic/therapy ; Pandemics ; Skin Diseases ; Telemedicine/methods
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-11
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review ; Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1361720-5
    ISSN 1615-7109 ; 1203-4754
    ISSN (online) 1615-7109
    ISSN 1203-4754
    DOI 10.1177/12034754231223694
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  2. Article: Effectiveness of immunoglobulin replacement therapy in preventing infections in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review.

    Kim, Justin J Y / Dennett, Liz / Ospina, Maria B / Hicks, Anne / Vliagoftis, Harissios / Adatia, Adil

    Allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology : official journal of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology

    2024  Volume 20, Issue 1, Page(s) 30

    Abstract: Purpose: Immunoglobulin replacement therapy is a standard treatment for patients with antibody production deficiencies, which is of interest in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This systematic review, registered with PROSPERO ( ...

    Abstract Purpose: Immunoglobulin replacement therapy is a standard treatment for patients with antibody production deficiencies, which is of interest in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This systematic review, registered with PROSPERO (CRD42021281118), assessed the current literature regarding immunoglobulin replacement therapy on COPD clinical outcomes in patients with low immunoglobulin G (IgG) serum concentrations.
    Methods: Literature searches conducted from inception to August 23, 2021, in databases including MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CINAHL. Population (sex, age, comorbidities), baseline clinical characteristics (pulmonary function testing results, IgG levels), and outcome (hospitalizations, emergency department visits) were extracted after title/abstract and full text screening. The Cochrane risk of bias assessment form was used for risk of bias assessment of randomized controlled trials and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) assessment was used for pre and post studies.
    Results: A total of 1381 studies were identified in the preliminary search, and 874 records were screened after duplicates were removed. Screening 77 full texts yielded four studies that were included in the review.
    Conclusion: It is unclear whether immune globulin replacement therapy reduces acute exacerbation frequency and severity in COPD. Current evidence suggests that it is worth considering, but better developed protocols for administration of immune globulin supplementation is required for future randomized controlled trials.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-10
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2434973-2
    ISSN 1710-1492 ; 1710-1484
    ISSN (online) 1710-1492
    ISSN 1710-1484
    DOI 10.1186/s13223-024-00886-8
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  3. Article ; Online: A scoping review for designing a disability curriculum and its impact for medical students.

    Ali, Abdinasir / Nguyen, Julie / Dennett, Liz / Goez, Helly / Rashid, Marghalara

    Canadian medical education journal

    2023  Volume 14, Issue 3, Page(s) 75–86

    Abstract: Background: There is an increasing need for a standardized undergraduate disability curriculum for medical students to better equip students with the proper training, knowledge, and skills to provide holistic care for individuals with disabilities.: ... ...

    Abstract Background: There is an increasing need for a standardized undergraduate disability curriculum for medical students to better equip students with the proper training, knowledge, and skills to provide holistic care for individuals with disabilities.
    Objectives: The aim of this scoping review was to better understand and analyze the current body of literature focusing on best practice for including disability curricula and its impact on undergraduate medical students.
    Results: Three major components for designing a disability curriculum for undergraduate medical students were obtained from our analysis. The components were: (1) effective teaching strategies, (2) competencies required for disability curriculum, and (3) impact of disability curriculum on medical students.
    Conclusions: Current literature revealed that exposing medical students to a disability curriculum impacted their overall perceptions about people with disabilities. This allowed them to develop a sense of understanding towards patients with disabilities during their clinical encounters. The effectiveness of a disability curriculum is dependent on the extent to which these interventions are incorporated into undergraduate medical education.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Students, Medical ; Curriculum ; Education, Medical, Undergraduate ; Disabled Persons
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-27
    Publishing country Canada
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2689512-2
    ISSN 1923-1202 ; 1923-1202
    ISSN (online) 1923-1202
    ISSN 1923-1202
    DOI 10.36834/cmej.74411
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  4. Article ; Online: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Return-to-Sport Decision-Making: A Scoping Review.

    Golberg, Eric / Sommerfeldt, Mark / Pinkoski, Adam / Dennett, Liz / Beaupre, Lauren

    Sports health

    2023  Volume 16, Issue 1, Page(s) 115–123

    Abstract: Context: Clinical guidelines support the use of testing batteries to assess athlete readiness for return to sport (RTS) and risk of reinjury after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (ACL-R). There is no consensus on the composition of the ... ...

    Abstract Context: Clinical guidelines support the use of testing batteries to assess athlete readiness for return to sport (RTS) and risk of reinjury after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (ACL-R). There is no consensus on the composition of the testing batteries. Test selection is based mainly on commonality in research, personal preference, and equipment availability. Including athletic performance assessments (APA) used in the athlete's sport may assist RTS decision-making for stakeholders.
    Objective: To determine whether APA for speed, agility, strength, or cardiovascular endurance are (1) used in ACL-R RTS literature and (2) indicative of RTS or reinjury rates.
    Data sources: A systematic search was performed in MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, Scopus, Web of Science, and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global.
    Study selection: Eligibility criteria were as follows: (1) athletes between 6 months and 2 years post-ACL-R, (2) commonly used APA, (3) peer-reviewed primary study with original published data.
    Study design: Scoping Review.
    Level of evidence: Level 4.
    Data extraction: A total of 17 studies included 24 instances of APA with a high degree of heterogeneity for both tests and protocols.
    Results: Agility makes up 75% of the APA. Only 17.6% of studies reported RTS or reinjury rates, none of which reported a significant relationship between these rates and APA outcomes.
    Conclusion: Speed, strength, and cardiovascular endurance tests are underrepresented in ACL-R RTS literature. Compared with healthy controls, deficits in APA results for ACL-R athletes were common; however, many studies reported significant improvements in results for ACL-R athletes over time. There is some evidence that well-trained ACL-R athletes can match the performance of uninjured athletes in high-level sports.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries/surgery ; Return to Sport ; Reinjuries ; Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction ; Athletes
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-27
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2508802-6
    ISSN 1941-0921 ; 1941-7381
    ISSN (online) 1941-0921
    ISSN 1941-7381
    DOI 10.1177/19417381221147524
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  5. Article ; Online: Systematic review of machine learning in PTSD studies for automated diagnosis evaluation.

    Wu, Yuqi / Mao, Kaining / Dennett, Liz / Zhang, Yanbo / Chen, Jie

    Npj mental health research

    2023  Volume 2, Issue 1, Page(s) 16

    Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is frequently underdiagnosed due to its clinical and biological heterogeneity. Worldwide, many people face barriers to accessing accurate and timely diagnoses. Machine learning (ML) techniques have been utilized for ... ...

    Abstract Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is frequently underdiagnosed due to its clinical and biological heterogeneity. Worldwide, many people face barriers to accessing accurate and timely diagnoses. Machine learning (ML) techniques have been utilized for early assessments and outcome prediction to address these challenges. This paper aims to conduct a systematic review to investigate if ML is a promising approach for PTSD diagnosis. In this review, statistical methods were employed to synthesize the outcomes of the included research and provide guidance on critical considerations for ML task implementation. These included (a) selection of the most appropriate ML model for the available dataset, (b) identification of optimal ML features based on the chosen diagnostic method, (c) determination of appropriate sample size based on the distribution of the data, and (d) implementation of suitable validation tools to assess the performance of the selected ML models. We screened 3186 studies and included 41 articles based on eligibility criteria in the final synthesis. Here we report that the analysis of the included studies highlights the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in PTSD diagnosis. However, implementing AI-based diagnostic systems in real clinical settings requires addressing several limitations, including appropriate regulation, ethical considerations, and protection of patient privacy.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-27
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ISSN 2731-4251
    ISSN (online) 2731-4251
    DOI 10.1038/s44184-023-00035-w
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  6. Article ; Online: Identifying and Overcoming the Barriers to Virtual Electromyography Assessments: A Scoping Review.

    Nadeau, Valerie / Osuji, Emmanuella / Dennett, Liz / Ferguson-Pell, Martin

    Telemedicine journal and e-health : the official journal of the American Telemedicine Association

    2023  Volume 30, Issue 2, Page(s) 354–363

    Abstract: Introduction: ...

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    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Electromyography ; Telemedicine/methods
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-16
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2035659-6
    ISSN 1556-3669 ; 1530-5627
    ISSN (online) 1556-3669
    ISSN 1530-5627
    DOI 10.1089/tmj.2023.0121
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  7. Article: Jumping into recovery: A systematic review and meta-analysis of discriminatory and responsive force plate parameters in individuals following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction during countermovement and drop jumps.

    Labban, Wasim / Manaseer, Thaer / Golberg, Eric / Sommerfeldt, Mark / Nathanail, Stephanie / Dennett, Liz / Westover, Lindsey / Beaupre, Lauren

    Journal of experimental orthopaedics

    2024  Volume 11, Issue 2, Page(s) e12018

    Abstract: Purpose: Comprehensive understanding of force plate parameters distinguishing individuals postprimary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) from healthy controls during countermovement jumps (CMJ) and/or drop jumps (DJ) is lacking. This ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: Comprehensive understanding of force plate parameters distinguishing individuals postprimary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) from healthy controls during countermovement jumps (CMJ) and/or drop jumps (DJ) is lacking. This review addresses this gap by identifying discriminative force plate parameters and examining changes over time in individuals post-ACLR during CMJ and/or DJ.
    Methods: We conducted a systematic review and meta analyses following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Nine databases were searched from inception to March 2022. We included cross-sectional papers comparing post-ACLR with healthy controls or longitudinal studies of individuals at least 6 months postprimary ACLR while performing CMJ and/or DJ on force plates. The methodological quality was appraised using the Modified Downs and Black Checklist.
    Results: Thirty-three studies including 1185 (50.38%) participants post-ACLR, and 1167 (49.62%) healthy controls, were included. Data were categorised into single-leg CMJ, double-leg CMJ, single-leg DJ, and double-leg DJ. Jump height was reduced in both single (mean difference [MD] = -3.13;
    Conclusion: This study identified discriminative kinetic parameters when comparing individuals with and without ACLR and also monitored neuromuscular function post-ACLR. Due to heterogeneity, a combination of parameters may be required to better identify functional deficits post-ACLR.
    Level of evidence: Level III.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-02
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2780021-0
    ISSN 2197-1153
    ISSN 2197-1153
    DOI 10.1002/jeo2.12018
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  8. Article ; Online: Development and evaluation of shared decision-making tools in rheumatology: A scoping review.

    Aref, Heba A T / Turk, Tarek / Dhanani, Ruhee / Xiao, Andrew / Olson, Joanne / Paul, Pauline / Dennett, Liz / Yacyshyn, Elaine / Sadowski, Cheryl A

    Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism

    2024  Volume 66, Page(s) 152432

    Abstract: Introduction: Shared decision-making (SDM) tools are facilitators of decision-making through a collaborative process between patients/caregivers and clinicians. These tools help clinicians understand patient's perspectives and help patients in making ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Shared decision-making (SDM) tools are facilitators of decision-making through a collaborative process between patients/caregivers and clinicians. These tools help clinicians understand patient's perspectives and help patients in making informed decisions based on their preferences. Despite their usefulness for both patients and clinicians, SDM tools are not widely implemented in everyday practice. One barrier is the lack of clarity on the development and evaluation processes of these tools. Such processes have not been previously described in the field of rheumatology.
    Objective: To describe the development and evaluation processes of shared decision-making (SDM) tools used in rheumatology.
    Methods: Bibliographic databases (e.g., EMBASE and CINAHL) were searched for relevant articles. Guidelines for the PRISMA extension for scoping reviews were followed. Studies included were: addressing SDM among adults in rheumatology, focusing on development and/or evaluation of SDM tool, full texts, empirical research, and in the English language.
    Results: Of the 2030 records screened, forty-six reports addressing 36 SDM tools were included. Development basis and evaluation measures varied across the studies. The most commonly reported development basis was the International Patient Decision Aids Standards (IPDAS) criteria (19/36, 53 %). Other developmental foundations reported were: The Ottawa Decision Support Framework (ODSF) (6/36, 16 %), Informed Medical Decision Foundation elements (3/36, 8 %), edutainment principles (2/36, 5.5 %), and others (e.g. DISCERN and MARKOV Model) (9/31,29 %). The most commonly used evaluation measures were the Decisional Conflict Scale (18/46, 39 %), acceptability and knowledge (7/46, 15 %), and the preparation for decision-making scale (5/46,11 %).
    Conclusion: For better quality and wider implementation of such tools, there is a need for detailed, transparent, systematic, and consistent reporting of development methods and evaluation measures. Using established checklists for reporting development and evaluation is encouraged.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Rheumatology/standards ; Rheumatology/methods ; Decision Making, Shared ; Decision Support Techniques ; Patient Participation ; Rheumatic Diseases/therapy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 120247-9
    ISSN 1532-866X ; 0049-0172
    ISSN (online) 1532-866X
    ISSN 0049-0172
    DOI 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2024.152432
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  9. Article ; Online: Intolerance upon statin rechallenge: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

    Kraut, Roni / Wierenga, Faith / Molstad, Elisa / Korownyk, Christina / Perry, Danielle / Dennett, Liz / Garrison, Scott

    PloS one

    2023  Volume 18, Issue 12, Page(s) e0295857

    Abstract: Background: Although statins are often discontinued when myalgia arises, a causal relationship may not always exist. How well-tolerated statins are when rechallenge is blinded and controlled is unclear.: Methods and findings: We performed a ... ...

    Abstract Background: Although statins are often discontinued when myalgia arises, a causal relationship may not always exist. How well-tolerated statins are when rechallenge is blinded and controlled is unclear.
    Methods and findings: We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis (PROSPERO CRD42023437648) to evaluate the success of statin rechallenge versus matched placebo in those who were previously statin intolerant. Our primary outcome was intolerance; our secondary outcome was the myalgia or global symptom score. Medline, Embase, CINAHL Plus, Scopus, and CENTRAL were searched from inception to May 1, 2023. Eligible trials were randomized controlled trials with parallel or crossover designs examining statin rechallenge in statin-intolerant adults. Two independent reviewers selected studies, extracted data, and assessed risk of bias (Cochrane Collaboration's risk-of-bias tool 1). Relative risk (RR) and mean difference (MD) were estimated using fixed effect Mantel-Haenszel statistics. Of 1,941 studies screened, 8 met our inclusion criteria (8 to 491 participants from Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceana). Compared to placebo, intolerance was more common in statin users [325/906 (36%) vs 233/911 (26%), RR 1.40, 95% CI, 1.23 to 1.60, I2 = 0%, 7 trials, number needed to harm 10] and there was no statistically significant difference in myalgia or global symptom score on a 100-point scale [MD 1.08, 95% CI, -1.51 to 3.67, I2 = 0%, 5 trials]. Limitations include only 1 trial asking participants about intolerable symptoms (vs inferring intolerance from discontinuation or trial withdrawal); the small number of trials; the possibility of attrition bias; and the potential for carryover effects in crossover/n-of-1 trial designs.
    Conclusions: Of those previously intolerant of statins who were rechallenged with a statin and compared to placebo recipients, medication intolerance was more common amongst statin recipients. However, there was no significant difference in mean myalgia or global symptom score between statin and placebo, and only one-third of those previously believed to be statin intolerant were unable to tolerate a statin on blinded rechallenge; one-quarter were intolerant of placebo.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Humans ; Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors/adverse effects ; Myalgia/chemically induced ; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic ; Asia ; Europe
    Chemical Substances Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-21
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Meta-Analysis ; Systematic Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2267670-3
    ISSN 1932-6203 ; 1932-6203
    ISSN (online) 1932-6203
    ISSN 1932-6203
    DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0295857
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  10. Article ; Online: A Scoping Review of Indigenous Health Curricular Content in Graduate Medical Education.

    Rashid, Marghalara / Nguyen, Julie / Foulds, Jessica L / Dennett, Liz / Cardinal, Nicole / Forgie, Sarah E

    Journal of graduate medical education

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 1, Page(s) 24–36

    Abstract: Background: Graduate medical education is refocusing on the reconciliation process with Indigenous peoples and integrating Indigenous healing practices, cultural humility training, and courses on Indigenous health issues in their curricula. Physicians ... ...

    Abstract Background: Graduate medical education is refocusing on the reconciliation process with Indigenous peoples and integrating Indigenous healing practices, cultural humility training, and courses on Indigenous health issues in their curricula. Physicians and all health care workers must be able to recognize, respect, and address the distinct health needs of all Indigenous peoples.
    Objective: The aim of this scoping review was to explore and describe what exists in the current literature on the impact and challenges associated with Indigenous curricula developed for resident physicians.
    Methods: The search was conducted using 9 bibliographic databases from inception until April 19, 2021. Two reviewers independently screened for inclusion using Covidence. Three reviewers extracted data and all 3 checked for completeness and accuracy.
    Results: Eleven reports were included. Our included reports consisted of qualitative research (n=2), commentaries (n=1), special articles (n=3), systematic reviews (n=1), innovation reports (n=1), published abstracts (n=1), and program evaluation papers (n=2). Findings are presented by 3 themes: (1) Misunderstandings and cultural bias toward Indigenous people; (2) Increasing community-driven Indigenous partnerships to create a safe environment; and (3) Challenges in implementing Indigenous health curricula.
    Conclusions: Themes identified related to Indigenous involvement, culturally competent care, common misconceptions about Indigenous peoples, as well as challenges and barriers to implementing Indigenous curricula for residency programs. A collaborative approach involving stakeholders with training in the community is a viable path forward. But comprehensive program evaluation, a source of stable funding, and further research focusing on effective Indigenous curricula for residents are needed.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Internship and Residency ; Curriculum ; Qualitative Research ; Canada
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-31
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2578612-X
    ISSN 1949-8357 ; 1949-8357
    ISSN (online) 1949-8357
    ISSN 1949-8357
    DOI 10.4300/JGME-D-22-00180.1
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