An evaluation of the suitability, readability, quality, and usefulness of online resources for patients with cancer receiving immunotherapy.

Objective: To evaluate the suitability, readability, quality, and usefulness of available online resources about the side effects of immunotherapy.

Methods: Resources were identified through online searches (Google, Microsoft Bing, and Yahoo search engines) and evaluated using the Suitability Assessment Materials (SAM), three readability formulae, the DISCERN tool (quality), and a checklist of symptom management strategies and self-management skills (usefulness). Hierarchical cluster analysis identified resources scoring highly for suitability and quality.

Evaluation of quality, readability, suitability, and usefulness of online resources available to cancer survivors.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality, readability, suitability, and usefulness of resources publicly available to adult cancer survivors (aged 18 +) who have completed primary treatment.

Methods: Resources were identified in July 2021 through Google. Search completeness was verified using Yahoo, Bing, and MedlinePlus.

Evaluation of online, publicly available cancer-related educational and self-management resources for symptom management.

Objective: The aims of this study were to evaluate the readability, suitability, and quality of publicly available online self-management (SM) resources for people with cancer.

Methods: Resources were identified using two strategies: (1) a targeted search of 20 Canadian organizations and (2) a Google search. These were evaluated using the Suitability Assessment of Materials (SAM), the DISCERN tool for quality, and readability indices.

Levothyroxine and the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with subclinical hypothyroidism: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Levothyroxine replacement therapy may decrease the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes among women with subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH). The aim of this study is to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the risk of adverse pregnancy, perinatal, and early childhood outcomes among women with SCH treated with levothyroxine.

Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted using Ovid-Medline, Ovid-EMBASE, Pubmed (non-Medline), Ebsco-CINAHL Plus with full text and Cochrane Library databases.

Impact of unit design on intensive care unit clinicians: a scoping review protocol.

Objective: This scoping review aims to identify the known impact of unit design on intensive care unit clinicians, and more specifically, to explore similarities and differences across critical care settings.

Introduction: Construction and infrastructure renewal represent great opportunities for designing units that enhance patient care, as well as support the work of clinicians. A growing body of evidence is showing how unit design can impact clinical staff, but no reviews have been found that focus exclusively on clinicians within intensive care units.