A comparison of the impact of cuffed versus uncuffed endotracheal tubes on the incidence of tracheal tube exchange and on post-extubation airway morbidity in pediatric patients undergoing general anesthesia: a systematic review protocol.

The objective of this systematic review is to synthesize the best available evidence regarding the impact of cuffed versus uncuffed endotracheal tubes on the incidence of tracheal tube exchange during the perioperative period and on post-extubation airway morbidity prior to hospital discharge in pediatric patients undergoing general anesthesia.

Effectiveness of multisensory stimulation in managing neuropsychiatric symptoms in older adults with major neurocognitive disorder: a systematic review protocol.

This review aims to identify and synthesize the effectiveness of multisensory stimulation in managing neuropsychiatric symptoms in older adults with major neurocognitive disorder.More specifically, this review focuses on the following questions: what are the effects of multisensory stimulation in managing neuropsychiatric symptoms such as delusion, hallucination, agitation, aggression, mood liability, anxiety, apathy, motor disturbances, night-time behavior and eating disorders in elderly patients with major neurocognitive disorder?

Older persons' perceptions and experiences of community palliative care: a systematic review of qualitative evidence protocol.

The objective of this systematic review is to identify and synthesize the best available qualitative evidence on how older persons perceive and experience community palliative care.The specific question is: What are older persons' perceptions and experiences of community palliative care?

Experiences of medication adherence among people with schizophrenia: a systematic review protocol of qualitative evidence.

The objective of this qualitative review is to synthesize the lived experiences of medication adherence among people with schizophrenia. The specific review question is: what are the experiences of taking prescribed medication among people with schizophrenia?

The prevalence of burnout in health professionals working in palliative care: a systematic review protocol.

The objective of this review is to examine the evidence on the prevalence of burnout among health professionals working in palliative care.More specifically, the review focuses on the following questions: What is the prevalence of burnout among health professionals working in palliative care? Is there a difference in the prevalence of burnout in different subgroups of health professionals working in palliative care (such as, but not limited to, nurses, physicians, social workers, psychologists)? Is there a difference in the prevalence of burnout among health professionals working in different contexts of palliative care (palliative care units, home care, hospices)?

Implementation of an education package on breast engorgement aimed at lactation consultants and midwives to prevent conflicting information for postnatal mothers.

Aim: The aim of this evidence-based practice project was to improve local practice in the treatment of breast engorgement in postnatal mothers and to ensure the treatment of engorgement in postnatal mothers is performed according to the best available evidence.

Methods: This evidence-based practice project took place in a 28-bed postnatal ward in a large metropolitan tertiary hospital. Twenty midwives and 20 in-patients were recruited for the project.

The Impact of Prehabilitation on Postoperative Functional Status, Healthcare Utilization, Pain, and Quality of Life: A Systematic Review.

Background: "Preoperative rehabilitation" or prehabilitation has been increasingly studied alongside the deleterious effects of surgery and functional decline. Prehabilitation is the preoperative optimization of physical functionality to enable the individual to maintain a normal level of function during and after surgery. This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of prehabilitation on functional status, healthcare utilization, quality of life, and pain postoperatively.

Practice nurse involvement in the management of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending a general practice: results from a systematic review.

Aim: Using the methodology of the Joanna Briggs Institute, a systematic review of current research was performed to determine if the addition of management by nurses had been more effective in improving clinical outcomes of patients with type 2 diabetes attending a general practice compared with standard care.

Methods: A three-step literature search was conducted for suitable English studies with quantitative clinical outcomes that had been published from January 1990 to May 2014. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) were particularly sought after; however, other research designs were considered.

Effectiveness of professional oral health care intervention on the oral health of residents with dementia in residential aged care facilities: a systematic review protocol.

Review Question/objective: The objective of this review is to critically appraise and synthesize evidence on the effectiveness of professional oral health care intervention on the oral health of aged care residents with dementia.More specifically the objectives are to identify the efficacy of professional oral health care interventions on general oral health, the presence of plaque and the number of decayed or missing teeth.

Background: Dementia poses a significant challenge for health and social policy in Australia.

Women's experience of menopause: a systematic review of qualitative evidence.

Background: Evidence shows than an estimated one billion women have experienced menopause worldwide. The experience of menopause is influenced by beliefs and values prevalent in the sociocultural setting, the background of the women, and the ways in which the women approach changes in this phase of life. Independently of the circumstances involved, women experiencing menopause need to have their care needs and corresponding support identified based on their personal and contextual perspectives.

Participant views and experiences of participating in HIV research in sub-Saharan Africa: a qualitative systematic review.

Background: Human immunodeficiency virus clinical trials are increasingly being conducted in sub-Saharan Africa. There is a tension between the pressure to increase levels of research participation and the need to ensure informed consent and protection of participants' rights. Researchers need to be aware of the particular ethical issues that underpin Human immunodeficiency virus research conduct in low income settings.

Diagnostic test accuracy of nutritional tools used to identify undernutrition in patients with colorectal cancer: a systematic review.

Background: Effective nutritional screening, nutritional care planning and nutritional support are essential in all settings, and there is no doubt that a health service seeking to increase safety and clinical effectiveness must take nutritional care seriously. Screening and early detection of malnutrition is crucial in identifying patients at nutritional risk. There is a high prevalence of malnutrition in hospitalized patients undergoing treatment for colorectal cancer.