¿Jóvenes y cuentos tradicionales? Estudio exploratorio en la enseñanza superior / ¿Young people and traditional tales? Exploratory study in higher education by Paulo Costa, Ângela Balça

“…The results point to a weak mobilization, on the part of the students, of this narrative. In its hypertexts, remains the structure of the hypotext, but very important aspects for the development of the intrigue are ignored. …”
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Virtual reality-based fine motor skills training in paediatric rehabilitation: a protocol for a scoping review by Christelle Pons, Sylvain Brochard, Johanne Mensah-Gourmel, Danielle E Levac, Jeromine Hervo, Lexie Lançon, Rodolphe Bailly

“…Results will be presented in a descriptive and tabular format, including a narrative summary. Results will enhance understanding of the potential of FMS training in VR and inform subsequent directions for research and clinical practice.Ethics and dissemination Data for this review will be collected from the published literature. …”
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Patient perspectives on telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed-methods community-based study by Marije J. Splinter, M. Kamran Ikram, Charles W. Helsper, Patrick J.E. Bindels, Evelien I.T. de Schepper, Silvan Licher

“…Those who experienced at least one virtual consultation (telephone or video call) between March 2020 and the beginning of July 2020 were asked whether those consultations were more, equally or less pleasant than in-person consultations, and to detail their experiences through free-text comments. These narrative data were examined using thematic analysis. …”
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Dynamics of the evolution of the strategic management concept: From the planning school to the neostrategic approach by Tomasz Kafel, Bernard Ziębicki

“…Methodology: The main research method of this article was a narrative literature review. On the basis of the research, the development of the concepts as well as contemporary trends and challenges of strategic management were characterized. …”
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Factors of suicide-related behaviors based on stress-vulnerability model and prevention strategies among nurses: a scoping review by Xiaoyu Yang, Xiaoyu Yang, Deying Hu, Lecheng Li, Lecheng Li, Rezvanguli Rezak, Rezvanguli Rezak

“…The process of data synthesis was carried out using narrative analysis.ResultsThe study encompassed 40 papers from 15 different countries. …”
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‘It's about collaboration’: a whole-systems approach to understanding and promoting movement in Suffolk by A. J. Brinkley, K. M. Cusimano, P. Freeman, R. Southall-Edwards, V. F. Gladwell

“…Within Phase 1, we used secondary data, insight-work, a narrative review, participatory workshops, and interviews in a pluralistic style to map the system-representing physical activity. …”
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Improving quality of surgical and anaesthesia care in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review of hospital-based quality improvement interventions by Justine Davies, Nataliya Brima, Imran O Morhason-Bello, Andy JM Leather, Vandy Charles

“…Objectives To systematically review existing literature on hospital-based quality improvement studies in sub-Saharan Africa that aim to improve surgical and anaesthesia care, capturing clinical, process and implementation outcomes in order to evaluate the impact of the intervention and implementation learning.Design We conducted a systematic literature review and narrative synthesis.Setting Literature on hospital-based quality improvement studies in sub-Saharan Africa reviewed until 31 December 2021.Participants MEDLINE, EMBASE, Global Health, CINAHL, Web of Science databases and grey literature were searched.Intervention We extracted data on intervention characteristics and how the intervention was delivered and evaluated.Primary and secondary outcome measures Importantly, we assessed whether clinical, process and implementation outcomes were collected and separately categorised the outcomes under the Institute of Medicine quality domains. …”
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Exploring medicine classification and accessibility: a qualitative study by Awangku Khairi Wazien Pengiran Umar, Hui Poh Goh, Zaidah Rizidah Murang, Andi Hermansyah, Inayat Ur Rehman, Khang Wen Goh, Kwan Foong Chee, Long Chiau Ming

“…This study aimed to explore deep into the perspectives of pharmacists regarding the medicine dispensing systems in Brunei Darussalam, medicine accessibility, the classification and regulation of medicines, and the growing role of pharmacists.Methods Using a narrative qualitative approach, we conducted in-depth one-on-one interviews with six pharmacists, delving into their personal experiences with topics such as medicine classification and the broader systems for medication provision. …”
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TELAAH PERMEABILITAS PADA KAWASAN BERSEJARAH CLARKE QUAY DI SINGAPURA by Ari Widyati Purwantiasning, Lutfi Prayogi, Dedi Hantono, Yeptadian Sari

“…This study has been carried out using a qualitative method with a descriptive narrative approach by using the Clarke Quay area in Singapore as a case study to be studied using the permeability theory. …”
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HPV vaccination and Native Americans: protocol for a systematic review of factors associated with HPV vaccine uptake among American Indians and Alaska Natives in the USA by Sameer Vali Gopalani, Ami E Sedani, Amanda E Janitz, Shari C Clifton, Julie Stoner, Jennifer Peck, Ashley Comiford, Alicia L Salvatore, Janis Campbell

“…If available, measures of frequency and association will be presented. A narrative synthesis of the included studies will also be undertaken and reported.Ethics and dissemination As our review will use publicly available data and publications, an Institutional Review Board review will not be required. …”
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Health Risk Assessment of Chemicals: From Bulk to Nano by Soqrat Omari Shekaftik, Jamal Biganeh, Maedeh Hosseinzadeh, Hamidreza Jafari Nodoushan, Neda Mehrparvar

“…Material and Methods: The present study is a narrative review. In order to obtain necessary information, Persian and English texts were searched in Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, SID and Magiran databases. …”
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Realist inquiry into Maternity care @ a Distance (ARM@DA): realist review protocol by Andrew Booth, Catrin Evans, Stephen Timmons, Helen Spiby, Mark Clowes, Nia Jones, Kerry Evans, Benash Nazmeen, Candice Sunney, Georgia Clancy

“…The review will follow the Realist and Meta-narrative Evidence Synthesis Evolving Standards quality procedures and reporting guidance.Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval has been obtained from the University of Nottingham, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Ethics Committee (FMHS 426–1221). …”
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Salutogenic Environmental Health Model—proposing an integrative and interdisciplinary lens on the genesis of health by Jule Anna Pleyer, Laura Dominique Pesliak, Annette Konstanze Fides Malsch, Annette Konstanze Fides Malsch, Timothy McCall, Timothy McCall

“…Furthermore, the study will integrate examples of models and theories from various disciplines to illustrate how a more comprehensive and holistic explanation of health development can be provided from an interdisciplinary environmental public health perspective.MethodologyAs part of a three-step approach, a Basic Model was first developed that integrates the five environmental dimensions—Natural, Built-Material, Socio-Cultural, Psycho-Social, and Individual—into the Salutogenic Model. Subsequently, narrative non-exhaustive literature research was used to identify interdisciplinary example models. …”
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Interventional factors influencing natural killer cell immunity in colorectal cancer: a systematic review by Wai Sinn Soh, Grace L. Burns, Tharindu Senanayake, Raquel Cameron, Kerith Duncanson, Guy D. Eslick, Sharmila S. Prasad, Stephen R. Smith, Simon Keely

“…Results were presented in a narrative synthesis due to study heterogeneity. In vivo studies consistently demonstrated a post-operative decrease in overall cytotoxic capacity and number of NK cells compared to pre-operative levels. …”
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BreathCarer: Informal carers of patients with chronic breathlessness: a mixed-methods systematic review of burden, needs, coping, and support interventions by Saskia Blütgen, Anne Pralong, Carolin Wilharm, Yvonne Eisenmann, Raymond Voltz, Steffen T. Simon

“…Review methods The mixed-methods review included any study on burden, needs and coping among carers of patients with breathlessness published from the inception of the databases until July 2023. A narrative analysis of the quantitative results and a pragmatic meta-aggregation of the qualitative findings were performed, followed by a mixed-methods convergent segregated approach. …”
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Patient-Accessible Electronic Health Records and Information Practices in Mental Health Care Contexts: Scoping Review by Timothy Kariotis, Megan Prictor, Kathleen Gray, Shanton Chang

“…The study characteristics and findings were documented, and a thematic synthesis and textual narrative analysis were used to develop descriptive and analytical themes that addressed the research questions. …”
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The youth mental health crisis: analysis and solutions by Patrick McGorry, Patrick McGorry, Hasini Gunasiri, Hasini Gunasiri, Cristina Mei, Cristina Mei, Simon Rice, Simon Rice, Caroline X. Gao, Caroline X. Gao

“…Over the past two decades, mental ill health has surged to alarming levels, with evidence confirming that the increase is not just due to better awareness or diagnosis but reflects a genuine public health crisis.Study design/methodWe explore the evolving landscape of youth mental health and its contributing factors, including family dynamics, educational pressures, climate change, social media, and socio-economic challenges, potentially linked to neoliberal policies. A narrative review methodology was employed to analyze these factors and their role in the trends of mental ill-health among young people.Study resultsWe document mental health trends since the mid-1990s, focusing on mental and substance use disorders among young people and their current needs. …”
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Is information provided within chronic subdural haematoma education resources adequate? A scoping review. by Conor S Gillespie, Samuel Khanna, Mark E Vivian, Samuel McKoy, Alvaro Yanez Touzet, Ellie Edlmann, Daniel J Stubbs, Benjamin M Davies

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A literature search was conducted (July 2021) of MEDLINE, Embase and grey literature, for all self-specified resources on CSDH education, and narrative reviews. Resources were classified into a hierarchical framework using inductive thematic analysis into 8 core domains: Aetiology, epidemiology and pathophysiology; natural history and risk factors; symptoms; diagnosis; surgical management; nonsurgical management; complications and recurrence; and outcomes. …”
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Comparing the effectiveness, safety and tolerability of interventions for depressive symptoms in people with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis proto... by Amalia Karahalios, Allan G Kermode, Yvonne C Learmonth, Julia Lyons, Stephanie Campese, Alexandra Metse, Claudia H Marck

“…We plan to provide summary measures including forest plots, a geometry of the network, surface under the cumulative ranking curve, and a league table, and perform subgroup analyses. Otherwise, a narrative review will be provided.Ethics and dissemination Ethics is not required for a systematic review and network meta-analysis. …”
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Identifying [between] Geser and Genghis Khan. Part 1: Contamination of Images in Folklore and Historical Memories of Central and Inner Asia by Natalia N. Nikolaeva, Evgenii V. Nolev

“…Contextual analysis tools have revealed certain meanings of narrative situations and semantics of images articulated in those situations. …”
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