Co-design for stroke intervention development: Results of a scoping review. by Hardeep Singh, Natasha Benn, Agnes Fung, Kristina M Kokorelias, Julia Martyniuk, Michelle L A Nelson, Heather Colquhoun, Jill I Cameron, Sarah Munce, Marianne Saragosa, Kian Godhwani, Aleena Khan, Paul Yejong Yoo, Kerry Kuluski

“…Limitations, challenges and potential strategies for recruitment, participant-engagement, contextual and logistical and ethics of co-designed interventions were described.…”
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Effects of basic type of intermittent exotropia on myopic shift in children: a 12-month observational study by Jing-Xin Li, Xiang-Xiang Liu, Jie Hao, Hui-Xin Li, Qiong-Yue Zhang, Yi-Yang Zhao, Yu-Meng Wang, Lei Li, Jing Fu

“…Trial registrationThe study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Beijing TongRen Hospital (approved number: TRECKY2020-142, approved date: 2020.10.30).…”
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Effects of prophylactic antibiotic administration and antibiotic timing on culture results and clinical outcomes of paediatric musculoskeletal infection: a protocol for a randomise... by Chao You, Yibiao Zhou, Zhiyong Liu, Chao Deng, Yongjie Xia, Dechao Wu, Liangfu Xie, Bing E, Jingming Han

“…Statistical comparisons between the different patient groups regarding the confounding and outcome variables will be conducted using independent t-tests, Mann-Whitney U tests, χ2 tests and Fisher’s exact tests as appropriate with the significance level set to 5% (p<0.05).Ethics and dissemination This study has received ethical approval. …”
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Mental health interventions for adolescents living with HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa: protocol for a systematic review by Dorothy Serwaa Boakye, Samuel Adjorlolo, Eugenia Xatse, Vincent Valentine Akorli, Paul Kwame Adjorlolo, Yvonne Yawa Battanis, Abigail Bempomaa Frempong, Lydia Kaki Ocansey, Cecillia Yeboah

“…Eligible studies will undergo quality assessment using standardised criteria appropriate for each respective study design.Ethics and dissemination No primary data collection will be undertaken; therefore, no ethical approval is required. …”
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Enhanced Neuroprotective Effects of Coadministration of Tetrandrine with Glutathione in Preclinical Model of Parkinson’s Disease by Xiang-Yun Li, Guang-Hai Mei, Qiang Dong, Yu Zhang, Zhuang-Li Guo, Jing-Jing Su, Yu-Ping Tang, Xue-Hong Jin, Hou-Guang Zhou, Yan-Yan Huang

“…Levels in the redox system, dopamine (DA) metabolism, dopaminergic neuronal survival, and apoptosis of the substantia nigra (SN) and striatum, as well as the rotational behavior of animals were examined after a 50-day administration of GSH + Tet (or GSH) and/or L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (L-dopa) to PD rats. Ethics Committee of Huashan Hospital, Fudan University approved the protocol (number SYXK2009-0082). …”
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Digital multiple health behaviour change intervention targeting online help seekers: protocol for the COACH randomised factorial trial by Hanna Henriksson, Pontus Henriksson, Marie Löf, Preben Bendtsen, Marcus Bendtsen, Katarina Åsberg, Oskar Lundgren, Jenny Blomqvist

“…Multilevel regression models will be used to analyse behavioural outcomes collected at 2 months and 4 months postrandomisation.Ethics and dissemination Approved by the Swedish Ethical Review Authority on 2021-08-11 (Dnr 2021-02855). …”
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Developing a Shariah-compliant medical services framework in Malaysia: an expert system approach using fuzzy Delphi method and interpretive structural modelling by Farrah Ilyani Che Jamaludin, Muhammad Ridhuan Tony Lim Abdullah, Mohd Nuri Al Amin Endut, Shaikh Mohd Saifuddeen, Kamarul Afendey Hamimi, Shariff Harun

“…These elements include governance, medical ethics, patient care, human resources and professional development, facilities for Islamic worship (ibadah), spiritual care support, end-of-life care, Islamic environment, medicine and drugs, and affordability and accessibility.Conclusion Ultimately, the development of this comprehensive framework is a crucial step in addressing the specific needs and concerns of Muslim patients worldwide. …”
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Investigation of Kidney Histopathology in Rats Receiving Methamphetamine Simultaneously with Berberine Hydrochloride and Aerobic Exercise by Danial Naghipour, Aref Arminfar, Zahra Sahraneshin Samani, Lida Sepanloo, Hessamedin Babaei, Mohammad Hossein Hasani, Behrooz Yahyaei

“…Twenty-four hours following the final exercise and administration of berberine hydrochloride, kidney tissue was extracted and examined under a light microscope, in accordance with the ethics committee's guidelines. Results: In the methamphetamine group, the glomerulus diameter decreased, hyperemia and tissue disorganization occurred, and the cells of the proximal and distal convoluted tubules were atrophied. …”
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Obstacles and opportunities for care collaboration through the utilisation of a preventive care process for frail older adults: a study protocol for a mixed methods study design by Åsa Larsson Ranada, Elisabet Rothenberg, Helle Wijk, Martina Karin Boström, Pia Skott, Anette Erichsen

“…This model can be tested and upscaled to achieve a more effective and equitable healthcare system.Ethics and dissemination The study has been approved by the Swedish ethical review authority. …”
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Effects of falls prevention interventions on falls outcomes for hospitalised adults: protocol for a systematic review with meta-analysis by Anne-Marie Hill, Meg E Morris, David L Carey, Susan C Slade

“…The results will be presented textually, with flow charts, summary tables, statistical analysis (and meta-analysis where possible) and narrative summaries.Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval is not required. …”
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Validation of the detection of elder abuse through emergency care technicians (DETECT) screening tool: a study protocol by Melvin D Livingston, Brad Cannell, Julie Weitlauf, Jason Burnett, Megin Parayil, Jennifer Reingle Gonzalez

“…The data from 25% (n=648) of these follow-up interviews will be presented to a longitudinal, experts and all data panel for a final determination of EM exposure status, representing the closest proxy to a ‘gold standard’ measure available.Ethics and dissemination This study has been reviewed and approved by the Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects at the University of Texas School of Public Health. …”
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Randomised, pragmatic, waitlist controlled trial of cannabis added to prescription opioid support on opioid dose reduction and pain in adults with chronic non-cancer pain: study pr... by A Eden Evins, Ellie Grossman, Julia Jashinski, Aurora Quaye, Corinne Cather, Kevin Potter, David A Schoenfeld, Jodi M Gilman

“…We will record adverse events.Ethics and dissemination This study has ethical approval by the Massachusetts General Brigham Institutional Review Board (#2021P000871). …”
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Scoping review of veterans’ disclosure of mental health concerns or medical conditions in the workplace and other settings: study protocol by Laura J Ferris, Emma B Knight, Richard O’Quinn, Tarli Young, Justin P Brienza

“…Ethical approval is not required as the scoping review will be informed by publicly available data. …”
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Modifiable facilitators and barriers to exercise adherence in older adults with MCI/dementia using the Theoretical Domains Framework: a systematic review protocol by Jie Wang, Lina Wang, Xueting Zhen, Hang Yan, Hong Tao, Yaxiu Cai, Haiqin Chen, Chenxi Ge

“…Ethical approval is not required as no primary data are collected. …”
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Person-centred eHealth intervention for patients on sick leave due to common mental disorders: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial and process evaluation (PROMISE) by Ingibjörg H Jonsdottir, Hanna Gyllensten, Lilas Ali, Andreas Fors, Karl Swedberg, Inger Ekman, Matilda Cederberg, Kristina Glise

“…A process and health economic evaluation will also be conducted.Ethics and dissemination This study was approved by the Regional Ethical Review Board in Gothenburg, Sweden. …”
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Epidemiology and Control of diabetes - tuberculosis comorbidity in Eswatini: protocol for the prospective study of tuberculosis patients on predictive factors, treatment outcomes a... by Diederick E Grobbee, Kerstin Klipstein-Grobusch, Kennedy Otwombe, Victor Williams, Alinda Vos

“…Key informant interviews from healthcare workers will be analysed using content analysis.Ethics and dissemination This research has been approved by the Eswatini Health and Human Research Review Board and participant confidentiality will be maintained. …”
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Mixed-methods study to examine the response of opioid addiction treatment programmes to COVID-19: a study protocol by Sugy Choi, Rhea Naik, Kamila Kiszko, Charles Neighbors, Thomas D’Aunno

“…We will then employ qualitative methods and interview 200 key informants (ie, programme director, clinical supervisor, counsellor and medical director) to develop an understanding of the quantitative findings by examining organisational characteristics of programmes (n=25) representative of those that rank in the top quartile of clinical practice measures as well as programmes that performed worst on these measures (n=25).Ethics and dissemination The study has been approved by the Institutional Review Board of NYU Langone Health (#i21-00573). …”
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Public perceptions on the application of artificial intelligence in healthcare: a qualitative meta-synthesis by Jing Gao, Xinyu Chen, Xiaolian Jiang, Chenxi Wu, Huiqiong Xu, Dingxi Bai

“…However, several policy and regulatory issues such as credibility, sharing of responsibility and ethics have raised concerns in the use of AI. It is therefore necessary to understand the general public’s views on medical AI. …”
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Psychological interventions for depression among informal caregivers of older adult populations: protocol of a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials by Danelle Pettman, Louise von Essen, Oscar Blomberg, Joanne Woodford, Erika Mårtensson, Renita Sörensdotter

“…If possible, a meta-analysis will be conducted to examine the: (1) effectiveness of psychological interventions for depression among informal caregivers of older adults, (2) effectiveness of psychological interventions for secondary outcomes such as anxiety, stress, caregiver burden, psychological distress, quality of life, well-being and self-efficacy and (3) moderating effects of clinical and methodological factors on effectiveness.Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval will not be necessary for this study given primary data will not be collected. …”
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A Quasi-experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Reminiscence Therapy on Depression among Hospitalized Elderly Undergoing Abdominal Surgery Admitted in Nehru Hospital, PGI... by Ritika Tandon, Rajesh Gupta, Sunita Sharma, Mukta Thakur

“…Materials and Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted in the surgical unit of Nehru Hospital at PGIMER, Chandigarh. The institute ethics committee granted ethical approval for the project with the reference number INC/IEC/2021/SPL.1146. …”
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