• Methods for assessment of methodological quality by systematic reviews are still in their infancy and there is substantial room for improvement. (bmj.com)
  • CDC also develops systematic review protocols and methods papers for systematic reviews and primary studies. (cdc.gov)
  • 45). Thus, in our systematic review, we focus on GT, and not on the integration of clinical models that used methods and principles of GT (such as Emotion-Focused Therapy) and we avoid considering papers focused on aspects, concepts, and principles of the Gestalt model, but refer to different clinical models. (scirp.org)
  • METHODS Five hundred seventy-five articles were identified by searching the MEDLINE, EMBASE, and PsycINFO databases, and from the reference lists of published reviews and articles. (annfammed.org)
  • In this paper, we present results for the four initial steps of conducting an overview: (a) specification of the purpose, objectives and scope, (b) specification of the eligibility criteria, (c) search methods and (d) data extraction. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Methods: The authors performed a systematic literature review on PubMed to identify articles in the past 10 years that sought to validate a surgical simulator. (sages.org)
  • conducted a systematic review of RCTs that included interventions using traditional statistical methods, ML, and DL tools. (cdc.gov)
  • This paper discusses methods for reducing musculoskeletal injuries in mines. (cdc.gov)
  • Methods: Systematic review of studies indexed in Embase, Medline and Lilacs, conducted in children on mechanical ventilation. (bvsalud.org)
  • Smartphone-based interventions in bipolar disorder: Systematic review and meta-analyses of efficacy. (ox.ac.uk)
  • This systematic literature provides an update of AST interventions assessing study quality and theory use to examine progress in the field. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A systematic review was conducted to identify and analyse AST interventions published between 2010 and 2016. (biomedcentral.com)
  • For example, a systematic review by Chillon and colleagues [ 10 ] identified 13 interventions reporting a trivial to strong positive impact on AST behaviour. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Secondly, systematic literature reviews can inform policy makers and practitioners by reporting the effectiveness of interventions [ 12 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • First, we aim to conduct a systematic literature review and analysis of AST interventions published between 2010 and 2016. (biomedcentral.com)
  • 10 ] search terms and systematic literature review procedures (see procedures outlined in13,14) to identify peer-reviewed journal articles reporting AST interventions published between 2010 and 2016. (biomedcentral.com)
  • All papers fulfilled eligibility criteria covering participants, interventions, study design and outcomes. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • This study was conducted following Cochrane handbook for systematic reviews of interventions guidelines, and reports were made in accordance with preferred reporting project guidelines for systematic review and meta-analysis (PRISMA). (termedia.pl)
  • Given the potential for dance to serve as a way to engage in physical activity, this review was undertaken to examine the use and effectiveness of physical activity interventions using dance among children and adolescents.Five databases were examined for dance-related physical activity interventions published between 2009-2016 fitting the inclusion criteria. (humankinetics.com)
  • Thirteen papers detailing 11 interventions wereobtained. (humankinetics.com)
  • Nutritional reviews utilized diet assessments (11/65, 17%) to identify levels of nutrition and revealed diet interventions to be an important contributor of better lung function. (cdc.gov)
  • Cochrane handbook for systematic reviews of interventions / edited by Julian P.T. Higgins and Sally Green. (who.int)
  • The aim of this study was to systematically review the use of imaging biomarkers in randomized controlled trials in patients with acute ischemic stroke, exploring the purposes for which the imaging biomarkers were used. (ajnr.org)
  • We performed a systematic review of imaging biomarkers used in randomized controlled trials of acute ischemic stroke, in which a therapeutic intervention was trialed within 48 hours of symptom onset. (ajnr.org)
  • Two recent systematic reviews reveal the high risk of bias present in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies based on machine learning and artificial intelligence. (cdc.gov)
  • We conducted a systematic literature review based on an in-depth analysis of 28 published articles. (aisnet.org)
  • Systematic reviews and meta-analyses have become increasingly important in health care. (bmj.com)
  • 8 In this article, we summarise a revision of these guidelines, renamed PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses), which have been updated to address several conceptual and practical advances in the science of systematic reviews (see box). (bmj.com)
  • The literature search was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) criteria. (bmj.com)
  • Identify at least four relevant systematic reviews or other filtered high-level evidence, which includes meta-analyses, critically-appraised topics (evidence syntheses), critically-appraised individual articles (article synopses). (nursingpaperessays.com)
  • 17 studies were included: 12 systematic reviews and meta-analyses, 1 collaborative meta-analysis, 1 meta-analysis of large cohort studies, 1 systematic review and narrative synthesis, 1 genetic association study and 1 umbrella review. (nature.com)
  • For the systematic review, comprehensive searching of electronic databases and websites was carried out and a narrative synthesis was conducted. (ioe.ac.uk)
  • All methodological output of the group was subject to peer review and feedback by members of the international evidence synthesis community. (lww.com)
  • Prevalence and incidence systematic review and meta-analysis is an emerging methodology in the field of evidence synthesis. (lww.com)
  • Alongside the narrative synthesis and methodological review of the studies, we conduct an exploratory linear regression analysis, examining the factors behind the considerable heterogeneity in existing cost estimates between and within countries. (springer.com)
  • The purpose of this knowledge synthesis project was to conduct a meta-narrative systematic review in which we have endeavored to explain the discrepancies in the literature and contribute to resolving the conflict in public health over this issue. (uvic.ca)
  • Overall, 1787 and 176 citations were reviewed at the abstract and full-text screening stages, respectively. (jmir.org)
  • Article: Mobile learning for preschoolers: a systematic literature review Journal: International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation (IJMLO) 2023 Vol.17 No.1/2 pp.303 - 320 Abstract: Mobile learning for preschoolers has evolved into a significant area of research. (inderscience.com)
  • A systematic search was conducted of the following databases: MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane database of systematic reviews (CDSR), Cochrane central register of controlled trials (CENTRAL), CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature), and PsycINFO. (jmir.org)
  • We searched PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and CINAHL Plus for articles published from their date of inception to June 2021. (karger.com)
  • There currently does not exist guidance for authors aiming to undertake systematic reviews of observational epidemiological studies, such as those reporting prevalence and incidence information. (lww.com)
  • Systematic reviews of prevalence and incidence data should follow the same structured steps as systematic reviews of effectiveness. (lww.com)
  • As such, systematic reviews of prevalence and incidence data are becoming increasingly important as policy makers acknowledge the usefulness of syntheses of this type of information. (lww.com)
  • The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of eHealth technologies for weight management during pregnancy and the postpartum period and to review the efficacy of eHealth technologies on health behaviors, specifically nutrition and physical activity. (jmir.org)
  • and the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effectiveness (DARE), which selects systematic reviews published in peer reviewed journals on the basis of their adherence to a few methodological requirements. (bmj.com)
  • We included 37 studies (27 effectiveness studies, three economic studies, and eight qualitative studies (with one overlapping)) in our systematic review. (ioe.ac.uk)
  • Due to this variance in BRC effectiveness, the current study conducted a comprehensive systematic review to answer the question, "Are BRCs an effective LID method for urban catchment stormwater management? (mdpi.com)
  • This review study analyzed the effectiveness of BRCs in mitigating hydrologic impacts and enhancing the quality of stormwater runoff in urban catchments. (mdpi.com)
  • The purpose of this literature review was to evaluate the effectiveness of serious games and commercial video games in the treatment or prevention of psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents. (frontiersin.org)
  • Forty-eight studies met the selection criteria for the effectiveness review, of which 65% (31/48) were RCTs, and 17% (8/48) were conducted in the UK. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Title : The effectiveness of the quality improvement collaborative strategy in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis Personal Author(s) : Garcia-Elorrio, Ezequiel;Rowe, Samantha Y.;Teijeiro, Maria E.;Ciapponi, Agustín;Rowe, Alexander K. (cdc.gov)
  • Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/17774 , first published January 12, 2020 . (jmir.org)
  • Method: A systematic search was conducted on April 25, 2021, through PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science, and GOOGLE SCHOLAR databases using PRISMA and MOOSE statements. (ssrn.com)
  • A systematic review of PubMed and Scopus was performed following PRISMA guidelines. (bvsalud.org)
  • Step 1 was a systematic scoping review, summarizing existing eHealth evaluation approaches. (jmir.org)
  • The scoping review yielded 57 articles describing 50 unique evaluation approaches. (jmir.org)
  • The conduct of a systematic review depends heavily on the scope and quality of included studies: thus systematic reviewers may need to modify their original review protocol during its conduct. (bmj.com)
  • This distinction is, however, less straightforward for systematic reviews than for assessments of the reporting of an individual study, because the reporting and conduct of systematic reviews are, by nature, closely intertwined. (bmj.com)
  • For example, the failure of a systematic review to report the assessment of the risk of bias in included studies may be seen as a marker of poor conduct, given the importance of this activity in the systematic review process. (bmj.com)
  • This new direction thrilled us to conduct a systematic literature review in order to investigate the current literature in the field, to explore the convergence of these two technologies, highlighting their influence on one another, and the reported benefits and challenges. (springer.com)
  • Identify the four research databases that you used to conduct your search for the peer-reviewed articles you selected. (nursingpaperessays.com)
  • Review Manager 5.4 was used to conduct the meta-analysis. (karger.com)
  • We undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis infection process contrasts with that of chlamydia infec- to determine the efficacy of doxycycline (100 mg 2×/d for 21 tions caused by C. trachomatis serovars A-K, which are days) for rectal LGV in MSM. (cdc.gov)
  • An up-to-date review of the studies concerning GT efficacy is currently lacking. (scirp.org)
  • Tolin [6] proposed a quantitative review concerning the efficacy of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in comparison with other forms of psychotherapy, showing the superiority of CBT over alternative therapies only among patients with anxiety or depressive disorders. (scirp.org)
  • This review aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of VNS as a novel treatment option for post-stroke recovery. (karger.com)
  • A methodological working group of the Joanna Briggs Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, was formed to create guidance for conducting systematic reviews of studies reporting prevalence and cumulative incidence information. (lww.com)
  • The first part is a literature review of intestinal stoma prolapse, its incidence, possible risk factors and its surgical treatments. (scirp.org)
  • Review the Resources and identify a clinical issue of interest that can form the basis of a clinical inquiry. (nursingpaperessays.com)
  • Describe the levels of evidence in each of the four peer-reviewed articles you selected, including an explanation of the strengths of using systematic reviews for clinical research. (nursingpaperessays.com)
  • This applies to Gestalt Therapy (GT), a humanistic and holistic approach based on phenomenology, which has suffered from a lack of scientific recognition over the years and from its focus mainly on practice and published papers that expressed the theoretical clinical point of view and the experience of the authors. (scirp.org)
  • High tibial osteotomy combined with cartilage restoration: A systematic review of clinical outcomes and prognostic factors. (bvsalud.org)
  • Shakeel, M. Danish and Anderson, Kaitlin and Wolf, Patrick, The Participant Effects of Private School Vouchers Across the Globe: A Meta-Analytic and Systematic Review (May 10, 2016). (ssrn.com)
  • Lorenc T, Rodgers M, Rees R, Wright K, Melton H, Sowden A (2016) Preventative co-ordinated low-level support for adults with high-functioning autism: systematic review and service mapping. (ioe.ac.uk)
  • The review was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42020207203). (nature.com)
  • Final systematic review with be registered with PROSPERO. (cdc.gov)
  • A systematic review based on electronic bibliographic databases (PsycINFO, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Web of Knowledge) of scientific literature was carried out. (frontiersin.org)
  • Twenty RCTs were included (an additional 14 to an earlier systematic review). (hindawi.com)
  • This review included six randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of low to moderate quality in populations such as people with multiple sclerosis, chronic low back pain, and neck issues. (hindawi.com)
  • To provide an evidence base for from the published papers or abstracts, we contacted au- the use of doxycycline as treatment for rectal LGV infec- thors to directly request the information. (cdc.gov)
  • Two reviewers screened all abstracts and full-text reviews, abstracted data and performed quality assessments. (cambridge.org)
  • Aside from Cochrane reviews, all of which should have a protocol, only about 10% of systematic reviewers report working from a protocol. (bmj.com)
  • Data extraction Search terms created by the research team were used for review and included independent extraction and coding by two reviewers. (bmj.com)
  • Feature papers are submitted upon individual invitation or recommendation by the scientific editors and must receive positive feedback from the reviewers. (mdpi.com)
  • This article is an open-access article which was selected by an in-house editor and fully peer-reviewed by external reviewers. (wjgnet.com)
  • These studies either reported the development and evaluation of a new search filter to retrieve systematic reviews or compared the performance of multiple filters. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This review found evidence for benefits of eHealth technologies on weight management in postpartum women only. (jmir.org)
  • I also review evidence indicating that the properties and evolutionary potential of allopolyploids and diploid hybrid derivatives may be influenced by cytoplasmic factors. (bioone.org)
  • This review aimed to update the evidence for the benefits of FM, and for which populations. (hindawi.com)
  • An earlier systematic review of the evidence for the method was published in 2005 by Ernst and Canter [ 4 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • If there are no systematic review level articles or meta-analysis on your topic, then use the highest level of evidence peer reviewed article. (nursingpaperessays.com)
  • Formulating the evidence-based practice question: A review of the frameworks for LIS professionals. (nursingpaperessays.com)
  • We provide a systematic review of the global evidence on the costs of type 2 diabetes. (springer.com)
  • Our review seeks to update and considerably expand the previous major review of the costs of diabetes by capturing the evidence on overall, direct and indirect costs of type 2 diabetes worldwide that has been published since 2001. (springer.com)
  • We aimed to synthesise and evaluate evidence on whether depression is associated with lowered serotonin concentration or activity in a systematic umbrella review of the principal relevant areas of research. (nature.com)
  • The aim of this systematic review was to summarize the available evidence regarding the association of metacognition with anxiety, depression, and perceived quality of life, in the context of medical conditions, according to Wells' theory. (frontiersin.org)
  • This article reviews the growing evidence for the impact of the framework on the quality of primary medical care. (annfammed.org)
  • Evidence mapping is a systematic method used to characterise and catalogue a body of literature pertaining to evidence on a topic and is useful for identifying gaps in the literature [ 8 , 9 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This planned systematic review will critically appraise evidence on the measurement properties of the HoNOS family of measures. (bmj.com)
  • Evidence of arthralgia, arthritis, photosensitivity, Raynaud phenomenon, dry eyes, and/or dry mouth on review of systems may indicate the presence of a collagen-vascular disease. (medscape.com)
  • The papers are published in peer-reviewed journals and protocols are available on public registries. (cdc.gov)
  • Overviews of systematic reviews attempt to systematically retrieve and summarise the results of multiple systematic reviews. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Overviews of systematic reviews synthesise the results of multiple systematic reviews. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Reviews in public health and health promotion / edited by Rebecca Armstrong, Elizabeth Waters, and Jodie Doyle -- Overviews of reviews / Lorne A. Becker and Andrew D. Oxman. (who.int)
  • Mahmud, Sultan and Mohsin, Md. and Hossain, Sorif and Islam, Md Mynul and Muyeed, Abdul, The Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccine: A Global Rapid Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (May 29, 2021). (ssrn.com)
  • A systematic review was conducted between May and June 2021 in PubMed, PsycINFO, and Web of Science. (bvsalud.org)
  • Systematic literature reviews offer two key benefits. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Firstly, systematic literature reviews guarantee that a more reliable knowledge base can be developed without biases that can occur in narrative reviews [ 11 , 12 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The aim of this article is to provide guidance for conducting these types of reviews. (lww.com)
  • A Feature Paper should be a substantial original Article that involves several techniques or approaches, provides an outlook for future research directions and describes possible research applications. (mdpi.com)
  • In 1987 Mulrow examined 50 review articles published in four leading medical journals in 1985 and 1986 and found that none met all eight explicit scientific criteria, such as a quality assessment of included studies. (bmj.com)
  • References of included articles and prior systematic reviews were searched for additional studies. (cambridge.org)
  • All articles that assessed the effects of exercise in telomere length were included in this review. (nih.gov)
  • Provide APA citations of the four relevant peer-reviewed articles at the systematic-reviews level related to your research question. (nursingpaperessays.com)
  • Study selection 965 systematic reviews (809 Cochrane reviews and 156 paper based reviews) published between 1995 and 2002. (bmj.com)
  • The paper based systematic reviews were extracted from DARE, including all systematic reviews published in 2001 registered up to November 2002. (bmj.com)
  • For studies included in a systematic review, a thorough assessment of the risk of bias requires both a study-level assessment (such as adequacy of allocation concealment) and, for some features, a newer approach called outcome-level assessment. (bmj.com)
  • Study selection Of 4092 records, 26 studies were retained for review that met criteria focusing on responses to RNC marketing features. (bmj.com)
  • Based on a systematic review of the Library and Information Studies (LIS) literature, this study explores how and why Wikidata is being used in libraries as well as what are some of the benefits and barriers that have surfaced as a result of the early experimentation of Wikidata during its first decade of existence. (infodocket.com)
  • This systematic review focuses on the different study protocols on CoQ10 as an adjunct in non-surgical periodontitis therapy. (mdpi.com)
  • A total of 72 papers were retrieved, of which 54 papers were relevant to our study. (inderscience.com)
  • Method: The study was carried out as a systematic literature review. (lu.se)
  • Objectives To describe how the methodological quality of primary studies is assessed in systematic reviews and whether the quality assessment is taken into account in the interpretation of results. (bmj.com)
  • Overall, only 496 (51.4%) used the quality assessment in the analysis and interpretation of the results or in their discussion, with no significant differences between Cochrane reviews and paper based reviews (52% v 49%, P = 0.58). (bmj.com)
  • Conclusions Cochrane reviews fared better than systematic reviews published in paper based journals in terms of assessment of methodological quality of primary studies, although they both largely failed to take it into account in the interpretation of results. (bmj.com)
  • 1 - 3 A recent review showed that lack of adherence to a priori defined validity criteria may help explain why primary studies on the same topic provide different results. (bmj.com)
  • 4 Some key issues still remain unresolved: which checklists and scales are the ideal approaches 5 and how the results of quality assessment in a systematic review should be handled in the analysis and interpretation of results. (bmj.com)
  • We determined how quality assessment is used and whether systematic reviews consider quality assessment in their results. (bmj.com)
  • Why are papers without code but with results accepted? (crossref.org)
  • Second, we compare the results of our review with Chillon et al. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Results: The studies included in this literature review were carried out in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the United States of America and Germany. (lu.se)
  • Results: Five out of 113 papers were selected. (bvsalud.org)
  • 3. The results of the review showed that more than half of medical schools are registered with the Ministry of Higher Education, and the rest with the Ministry of Health or medical councils. (who.int)
  • Dyosi, Neliswa Florence and Tanner, Maureen, "Cryptocurrency Payment Method for Retailers: A Systematic Review" (2023). (aisnet.org)
  • We undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis to inform this debate. (cmaj.ca)
  • 2. WHO undertook a comprehensive review of the situation of undergraduate medical education with a view to identifying the challenges facing medical education in the Region, determining priorities and developing a framework for action. (who.int)
  • We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the effect of early surgery on the risk of death and common postoperative complications among elderly patients with hip fracture. (cmaj.ca)
  • Granting agencies may require a systematic review to ensure there is justification for further research, 3 and some medical journals are moving in this direction. (bmj.com)
  • 4 As with all research, the value of a systematic review depends on what was done, what was found, and the clarity of reporting. (bmj.com)
  • Feature papers represent the most advanced research with significant potential for high impact in the field. (mdpi.com)
  • SLR was performed using research papers extracted from eight commonly used databases. (inderscience.com)
  • Finally, the paper concludes by identifying the research gap and providing avenues for future research. (inderscience.com)
  • A best practice systematic review protocol was devised. (hindawi.com)
  • Critical appraisal of the methodological quality of primary studies is an essential feature of systematic reviews. (bmj.com)
  • Methodological guidance for systematic reviews of observatio. (lww.com)
  • conducted a systematic review assessing the risk of bias in studies that used ML-based prediction models in observational studies across medical specialties. (cdc.gov)
  • This systematic review is written to investigate the outcome of cervical cancer. (oncotarget.com)
  • This paper reports on the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) conducted to investigate the state-of-art in mobile learning for preschoolers. (inderscience.com)
  • The aim of this review was to investigate the relationship between garlic intake and the risk reduction of gastrointestinal cancer. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • This meta-narrative review was prompted by the rise in the use of e-cigarettes and other vapour devices, and the divide within the public health community over how vapour devices will impact the tobacco epidemic. (uvic.ca)
  • Thirty-four papers that reported the combined outcome of HTO and cartilage repair were included. (bvsalud.org)
  • Objectives: Our systematic review will include nutritional assessments in subjects with obstructive airways disease (OAD). (cdc.gov)
  • As with other publications, the reporting quality of systematic reviews varies, limiting readers' ability to assess the strengths and weaknesses of those reviews. (bmj.com)
  • We performed a systematic review seeking randomised controlled trials investigating QLB benefits for total hip arthroplasty, stratifying comparisons regarding the addition of QLB to either general or spinal anaesthesia. (iasp-pain.org)
  • Objective To systematically review the literature regarding responses to commercial and public health marketing features for reduced nicotine cigarettes (RNCs) to anticipate potential industry and regulatory actions should an RNC product standard be issued. (bmj.com)
  • Thirty-four papers were included in qualitative considerations. (bvsalud.org)
  • Data sources Cochrane systematic reviews and systematic reviews in paper based journals. (bmj.com)
  • We assessed the systematic reviews by using an ad hoc data extraction form. (bmj.com)
  • The review revealed that Wikidata in libraries is generally described as an open and reusable knowledgebase of structured data capable of linking local metadata with a network of global metadata. (infodocket.com)
  • A position paper from the International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD) Big Data Task Force. (ox.ac.uk)
  • The aim of this systematic review was to reveal the impact of organic dust exposure on long-term change in lung function. (bmj.com)
  • Content of the papers showed little consistency between studies in several areas, including definitions of validation types, categorization of expertise levels, determination of appropriate participant numbers and even statistical tests used. (sages.org)
  • Planners have reviewed content to ensure there is no bias. (cdc.gov)
  • To assess outcomes of combined HTO and cartilage restoration procedures and review prognostic factors that may assist in preoperative planning and patient counseling . (bvsalud.org)
  • Twenty of the 34 included papers reported prognostic factors that affected the success or failure of combined HTO and cartilage repair surgery for focal articular defect and uni-compartmental knee osteoarthritis . (bvsalud.org)
  • Thirty-seven original studies were included in this systematic review, including 41,230 participants. (nih.gov)
  • A total of 11 studies were included in this review. (scirp.org)
  • Ninety-four studies were included in the review. (annfammed.org)
  • This paper focuses mainly on undergraduate medical education but also highlights the importance of postgraduate or continuing medical education, which is also the subject of ongoing review by WHO in the Region. (who.int)
  • Several early studies evaluated the quality of review reports. (bmj.com)
  • We compared the approaches used for quality assessment of primary studies by Cochrane systematic reviews with systematic reviews published in paper based journals. (bmj.com)
  • We developed this form by taking into account published reports on the quality assessment of trials included in systematic reviews. (bmj.com)
  • Quality of reviews was variable with some genetic studies of high quality. (nature.com)
  • Many reviews have focused on malnutrition, therapy and improving quality of life. (cdc.gov)
  • These reviews are particularly useful to measure global disease burden and changes in disease over time. (lww.com)