Publications by authors named "Hassanat M Lawal"

Homicide is considered a crime against the state rather than the covictims, which impacts on criminal justice system (CJS) processes and can lead to secondary victimization. This review explores the experience of co-victims (i.e.

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  • The study aimed to systematically review and map evidence regarding the best practices for prescribing statins and antihypertensive medications through an umbrella review and evidence and gap map (EGM).
  • A comprehensive search of eight databases was conducted for relevant studies from 2010 to August 2022, focusing on adults aged 16 and older who were prescribed these medications.
  • The results identified 80 systematic reviews, primarily emphasizing patient adherence to antihypertensive medication, but revealed significant gaps in high-quality evidence regarding specific interventions and prescribing practices.
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Introduction: We conducted a systematic review of qualitative evidence to improve understanding of the processes and outcomes of redress and reconciliation following a life-changing event from the perspectives of individuals experiencing the event and their families.

Methods: We searched six bibliographic databases for primary qualitative evidence exploring the views of individuals who have experienced a life-changing event, and/or their family or carers, of redress or reconciliation processes. This was supplemented with targeted database searches, forward and backward citation chasing and searches of Google Scholar and relevant websites.

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Objectives: We set out to map the quantitative and qualitative systematic review evidence available to inform the optimal prescribing of drugs that can cause dependency (benzodiazepines, opioids, non-benzodiazepine hypnotics, gabapentinoids and antidepressants). We also consider how this evidence can be used to inform decision-making in the patient care pathway for each type of medication.

Methods: Eight bibliographic databases were searched for the period 2010 to 2020.

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