Quality of life of transgender people under the lens of social determinants of health: a scoping review protocol

IntroductionNurses comprise the largest group of health workers globally and are essential to the provision of care necessary for delivering curative therapy to children with cancer. In high-income countries, previous...

Objective: The objective of this scoping review is to identify and map the literature that documents student mental health patterns and associated social determinants during the COVID-19 pandemic era in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) universities and colleges. Introduction: The rationale for the scoping review is to identify gaps in existing literature. Most of the current data on student mental health and the prevalence of mental disorders in universities and colleges during the COVID-19 years is from the global north. There is limited data for Sub-Saharan African universities on student mental health and the extent to which social determinants contribute. The review will also provide areas for further research among Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the SSA region. Eligibility criteria: Only documents published during the years 2020 to 2023 from SSA will be included and documents from outside the period and outside the geographic region will not be considered. HEIs will be post-school education universities and colleges, and so school level reports will be excluded. Methods: This scoping review will be conducted using various search engines on existing data for student mental health and social determinants in the era of COVID-19 (years 2020 to 2023). Search engines will include MEDLINE (PubMed), PsycInfo, (Ovid), African Index Medicus, Open Access Journals, CINAHL, JBI Library, Google Scholar, the Cochrane Library (Ovid), and Grey Literature (various relevant health related websites). Search limits will only consider documents written in English language. Search terms will be student mental health, university mental health services, social determinants of health, social determinants of mental health and Sub-Saharan Africa. Documents searched will be uploaded into EndNote 21 and will be coded, and themes will be generated using NVivo-12. Results: Results will be reported using the Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines (Wits-JBI evidence synthesis procedure) and presented as tables and graphs. The key findings of the scoping review in together with the research question will be reported once completed. Conclusions: A conclusion based on the scoping review findings along with the objectives will be provided when the review is completed. Main implications of the findings (if any) will also be conveyed.

Outpatient care for children and adolescents with chronic conditions needs to be continuous and programmed, encompassing comprehensive care, with periodically scheduled consultations, exams, and procedures, to promote quality of life and reduce mortality. In the context of the new coronavirus pandemic, however, outpatient care for children and adolescents with chronic conditions, in person, was hampered in favor of social isolation, a necessary sanitary measure to reduce and prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019. In response to this need, studies suggest telehealth in pediatrics as a fertile and expanding field especially in times of pandemics. Here, we aimed to map the evidence related to telehealth in outpatient care for children and adolescents with chronic conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic, to identify which strategies were implemented and their impacts on the continuity of care. A scoping review protocol is reported and guided by the Scoping Reviews Manual of the Joanna Briggs Institute. The search for evidence will cover the following databases: MEDLINE/PubMed, Cochrane Libary; Embase; Web of Science; Scopus; Cinahl and PsycINFO, plus additional sources, such as The British Library, Google Scholar, and Preprints [medRXiv]. No date or language restrictions will be employed in this scoping review. Two independent researchers will conduct the search strategy, study selection, data charting, and data synthesis. The findings will be presented through tables, charts, narrative summaries, and assessed based on the type of data charted as well as outcomes. Additionally, the meaning of these findings will be considered as they relate to the guiding question, the characterization and measurement of the impact of different telehealth modalities used in outpatient care for children and adolescents with chronic conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the implications for practice and further research. To the best of our knowledge, this will be the first scoping review to look specifically at the telehealth modalities to be used in outpatient care for children and adolescents with chronic conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. We expect that our results will be of interest to practitioners as well as researchers concerned with this particular emerging issue in the pandemic context. Also, the plans for the dissemination of this study comprise peer-reviewed publication and conference presentations. Open Science Framework Registration: osf.io/5pqgu.

IntroductionOutpatient care for children and adolescents with chronic conditions needs to be continuous and programmed, encompassing comprehensive care, with periodically scheduled consultations, exams, and procedures, to promote quality of life and reduce mortality. In the context of the new coronavirus pandemic, however, outpatient care for children and adolescents with chronic conditions, in person, was hampered in favor of social isolation, a necessary sanitary measure to reduce and prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019. In response to this need, studies suggest telehealth in pediatrics as a fertile and expanding field especially in times of pandemics. Here, we aimed to map the evidence related to telehealth in outpatient care for children and adolescents with chronic conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic, to identify which strategies were implemented and their impacts on the continuity of care.MethodsA scoping review protocol is reported and guided by the Scoping Reviews Manual of the Joanna Briggs Institute. The search for evidence will cover the following databases: MEDLINE/PubMed, Cochrane Libary; Embase; Web of Science; Scopus; Cinahl and PsycINFO, plus additional sources, such as The British Library, Google Scholar, and Preprints [medRXiv]. No date or language restrictions will be employed in this scoping review. Two independent researchers will conduct the search strategy, study selection, data charting, and data synthesis.ResultsThe findings will be presented through tables, charts, narrative summaries, and assessed based on the type of data charted as well as outcomes. Additionally, the meaning of these findings will be considered as they relate to the guiding question, the characterization and measurement of the impact of different telehealth modalities used in outpatient care for children and adolescents with chronic conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the implications for practice and further research.DiscussionTo the best of our knowledge, this will be the first scoping review to look specifically at the telehealth modalities to be used in outpatient care for children and adolescents with chronic conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. We expect that our results will be of interest to practitioners as well as researchers concerned with this particular emerging issue in the pandemic context. Also, the plans for the dissemination of this study comprise peer-reviewed publication and conference presentations.trial registrationOpen Science Framework Registration: osf.io/5pqgu.

BackgroundAgeism and stigma reduce the quality of life of older adults living with dementia. However, there is a paucity of literature addressing the intersection and combined effects of ageism and stigma of dementia. This intersectionality, rooted in the social determinants of health (ie, social support and access to health care), compounds health disparities and is, therefore, an important area of inquiry.ObjectiveThis scoping review protocol outlines a methodology that will be used to examine ageism and stigma confronting older adults living with dementia. The aim of this scoping review will be to identify the definitional components, indicators, and measures used to track and evaluate the impact of ageism and stigma of dementia. More specifically, this review will focus on examining the commonalities and differences in definitions and measures to develop a better understanding of intersectional ageism and stigma of dementia as well as the current state of the literature.MethodsGuided by Arksey and O’Malley’s 5-stage framework, our scoping review will be conducted by searching 6 electronic databases (PsycINFO, MEDLINE, Web of Science, CINAHL, Scopus, and Embase) and a web-based search engine (ie, Google Scholar). Reference lists of relevant journal articles will be hand-searched to identify additional articles. The results from our scoping review will be presented using the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses for Scoping Reviews) checklist.ResultsThis scoping review protocol was registered with the Open Science Framework on January 17, 2023. Data collection and analysis and manuscript writing will occur from March to September 2023. The target date for manuscript submission will be October 2023. Findings from our scoping review will be disseminated through various means, such as journal articles, webinars, national networks, and conference presentations.ConclusionsOur scoping review will summarize and compare the core definitions and measures used to understand ageism and stigma toward older adults with dementia. This is significant because there is limited research addressing the intersectionality of ageism and stigma of dementia. Accordingly, findings from our study may provide critical knowledge and insight to help inform future research, programs, and policies to address intersectional ageism and stigma of dementia.Trial RegistrationOpen Science Framework; https://osf.io/yt49kInternational Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)PRR1-10.2196/46093

The global population is ageing with percentages of older adult individuals aged 65 years and older projected to increase from 17% in 2020 to 22% in 2040. Therefore, comprehensive approaches that integrate health and social care are increasingly vital to address the needs of the older population and promote healthy ageing. The WHO defines healthy ageing as maintaining functional ability and well-being in later life, emphasising holistic health beyond disease absence. Older adults' health outcomes are influenced by social determinants of health (SDH) encompassing factors across various domains including healthcare access, education access, social and community context, neighbourhood and built environments and economic stability. Research on healthy ageing is mainly focused on healthcare achievements, but designing comprehensive measures requires attention to the full spectrum of SDH. This protocol describes the scoping review that aims to collate and critically appraise published articles on SDH measures in older adults to promote healthy ageing. The scoping review will follow Arksey-O'Malley five-stage scoping review method and the Joanna Briggs Institute's Scoping Review Methods Manual. Studies available in English-language published from 1 January 2015, the year the WHO's first World Report on Ageing and Health was published, and up to 1 February 2025, will be identified from databases including PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL and Cochrane Database for Systematic Reviews. Two reviewers will screen titles and abstracts, followed by independent full-text screenings for inclusion. After data extraction, a narrative synthesis will be performed. Experts in the field will be consulted to ensure the results' feasibility and relevance. Ethical approval is not required for this review since it relies on available data. The results of the review will be disseminated through publication in journals and presentations at local, regional and global healthy ageing conferences or any related conferences.

Addressing Social Determinants of Mental Health in Pediatrics During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic.

IntroductionDisinfecting gloves during patient care has potential benefits and risks. In recent years, disinfection of disposable medical gloves for prolonged use has occurred in clinical practice. However, there is limited...

As care needs increase in complexity, a shift to people-centred, integrated care is required to meet the full range of health and social care needs of clients. However, limited opportunities exist for care providers to develop interprofessional competencies as part of pre-licensing and/or continuing education. New learning models, such as case-based learning (CBL), that facilitate the development of interprofessional competencies and are aligned with practice realities of providers are needed. This scoping review will collate and codify leading practices and knowledge gaps in the development and delivery of CBL programmes in pre-licensing and continuing education for health and social care providers. A scoping review will be conducted in accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for scoping reviews and reported using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews checklist. MEDLINE, CINAHL Plus, Scopus, ERIC Institute of Education Sciences, PsycINFO and Education Source will be searched for peer-reviewed literature; Google Scholar, ProQuest Dissertations and Web of Science will be searched for grey literature. Reference lists of full-text scholarly sources, key journals and authors will be searched manually. Study selection and extraction will be conducted by two independent reviewers. English sources published between 2014 and 2024 that discuss CBL epistemologies, characteristics, delivery mechanisms, programme limitations and/or programme evaluation in health and social care pre-licensing and/or professional training will be included. Data will be analysed using directed content analysis and synthesised as a narrative summary. This scoping review protocol was reviewed by the Southlake Health Research Ethics Board and received ethics exemption. Findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publication, conferences, professional networks and social media, and used to inform the development of an evidence-based training programme for health and social care providers. Open Science Framework https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/6YXHN.

IntroductionThe global burden of cancer is escalating, with Asia accounting for over half of cancer-related deaths worldwide. As cancer often diminishes patients’ quality of life and sense of dignity, dignity-related...

This scoping review aims to map the evidence on circus activities described and/or evaluated as a health intervention for children, youths, and adolescents. Increased understanding of how these interventions work, and gaps identified, will allow researchers and practitioners to advance the science behind these approaches. Circus activities are proposed in the literature as a health intervention, due to their variety, non-competitive nature, and potential to develop fundamental physical and social skills. For the purposes of this review, circus activities as a health intervention are defined as aerial, acrobatic, equilibristic, and manipulation skills taught to participants to maintain, improve, or modify health, functioning, or health conditions. English-language evidence will be considered where circus activities as a health intervention are described and/or evaluated for participants up to 24 years of age, or who are defined as children, youths, or adolescents. Literature will be excluded where the focus of the intervention is clowning, magic, or drama games, or where circus activities are not the therapeutic part of the activity. MEDLINE (Ovid), CINAHL Complete (EBSCO), Scopus (Elsevier), PsycINFO (Ovid), ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global, and Google Scholar will be searched for peer-reviewed and gray literature. No restriction on dates, type, methodology, or setting will be imposed, but limits will include "human" and "English language." Screening and data extraction will be performed by two independent reviewers. Reference lists of included sources will be screened. Results will be presented in diagrammatic or tabular format, alongside a narrative description, under headings aligning with the research sub-questions.

Both virtual reality and aromatherapy have shown promising impacts on the health and well-being of older adults. Aromatherapy has been reported to enhance immersive experiences during virtual reality programs. However, studies on the combined use and impact of virtual reality and aromatherapy for older adults have not been systematically reviewed. Therefore, this scoping review will identify existing types of virtual reality programs supported by various forms of aromatherapy and their outcome measures and results on the well-being of older adults. This review will be conducted in accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology or scoping reviews and will be reported in line with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews. The search strategy will encompass both published and unpublished papers. The databases to be searched are CINAHL, MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, ACM digital library, IEEE Xplore digital library, Compendex, ProQuest, and Google Scholar. Two independent reviewers will perform title and abstract screening, full-text screening, and data extraction. Data analysis and synthesis will be discussed by the whole research team, mapped in the literature table and accompanied by a narrative summary. Scoping review data will be collected from publicly available articles; research ethics approval is not required. The findings will be disseminated through a peer-reviewed publication and conference presentations.

IntroductionSuicide is one of the serious health problems among Indian adolescents. Adolescence helps with the transition of an individual into an adult, so it is important to understand the suicidal behavior of adolescents. Several studies have been carried out in different states in India on the suicidal behavior of adolescents, but there is no review that studied the national patterns, trends, and major risk factors. Therefore, this review aims to study the patterns, trends, and major risk factors of suicidal behavior among Indian adolescents.MethodsThe study will be conducted as per the Arksey and O’Malley scoping review framework and the Joanna Briggs institute Reviewers’ manual. The Population, Concept and Context strategy (PCC) will ensure the review questions, eligibility criteria and search strategy. The Systematic Review and Meta-analysis: Extension for Scoping Review (PRISMA-ScR) will be used for the findings of the study of Scoping Review. The literature search will be done using electronic databases: PubMed, Google Scholar, SCOPUS, EMBASE, Psycinfo, Web of Science, Google, and Cochrane library by specific keywords such as “patterns”; “suicide”; “trends”; “risk factors”; “depression”; “anxiety”; “mental health”; “adolescent”; “teenager”; and “youth”;” India” etc. Additional studies will be considered using cross-references.Ethics and disseminationThis study does not involve the collection of primary data; there is no requirement of any ethical approval.Strengths and limitations of the studyThe proposed scoping review is the first study on patterns, trends, and major risk factors of adolescent suicide in India as per the information available on the online platforms.This proposed scoping review will bring together all the previously available data into one place for better study.This evidence-based study will be highly helpful for healthcare professionals and policymakers. This study will be limited to English language and electronically available evidence.

Challenges during implant-assisted prosthetic rehabilitation in fibula reconstructed jaws and its management: a scoping review protocol.

Globally, ocular diseases have a substantial prevalence and impose a significant disease burden. Specifically, ocular diseases can negatively impact neuropsychological development for pediatric patients, including academic, social, and mental health as well as quality of life. Neuropsychological development is important, because it impacts cognitive functioning and learning, emotional and behavioral regulation, social interactions and communication, executive functions later in life, and long-term health and well-being. Detriments in neuropsychological development can be modulated by the intricate social determinants of health (SDOH) in a patient's environment, potentially leading to exacerbated outcomes and disparities. We will conduct a scoping review with the aim of evaluating how SDOH influences the impact of ocular diseases on the neuropsychological development of pediatric patients. Using a comprehensive search strategy, all relevant literature will be extracted from the following electronic databases: Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (WileyOnline interface), Embase (Elsevier interface), Europe PMC, Medline (Ovid Interface), PsycInfo (EBSCO interface), and Scopus (Elsevier interface). Inclusion criteria consist of ocular disease, neuropsychiatric development, pediatric population, and social determinants of health. Covidence (Veritas Health Innovation Ltd, Melbourne, Australia) review software will be used to screen articles that meet the inclusion criteria. Extracted articles will be classified according to national income level and universal healthcare index, type of ocular disease, neuropsychological category, and social determinants of health domain. Data analysis will include a quantitative report on the percentage classification of articles by each ocular, neuropsychological, and SDOH domain category. Sub-categorization of article count by national location, income level, and presence of universal healthcare will be analyzed for each explored and observed SDOH domain.