Systematic Review Of Qualitative Literature Research Articles

Integrating “old” truths and “new” evidence to address people's evolving career counselling needs

The article examines the link between career counselling waves, helping models, theoretical foundations, and interventions. An adapted qualitative systematic literature review was conducted to facilitate examination of people's evolving career counselling needs during changes in the workplace with a view to recommend strategies to innovate career counselling in the (post-)post-modern era. Articles for review were selected if they dealt with transformative shifts in the occupational world and workers' lifestyles The articles were then analysed in the context of shifts in career counselling approaches during the past 120. years Key findings indicate a need for advocating a dynamic blend of tradition and innovation, integrating accepted but outdated practices of career counselling. They also point to recent research outcomes in career counselling highlighting the implementation of career counselling in future workplaces aimed at helping people understand the need for work-life transformation, social justice, and ethical behaviour. Findings call for innovation and renewal in career counselling for bridging the gap between traditional wisdom and contemporary realities and for offering transformational career trajectories to promote success and fulfilment in the ever-evolving world of work.

Smartphone use by older people in German-speaking countries: A qualitative systematic literature review

Smartphone use by older people in German-speaking countries: A qualitative systematic literature review

Nurses' experiences of competence in lifestyle counselling with adult patients in healthcare settings: A qualitative systematic literature review.

To identify and synthesise nurses' experiences of competence in lifestyle counselling with adult patients in healthcare settings. Modifiable lifestyle risk behaviours contribute to an increased prevalence of chronic diseases worldwide. Lifestyle counselling is part of nurses' role which enables them to make a significant contribution to patients' long-term health in various healthcare contexts, but requires particular competence. Qualitative systematic literature review and meta-aggregation. The review was guided by Joanna Briggs Institute's methodology for conducting synthesis of qualitative studies. PRISMA-checklist guided the review process. Relevant original studies were search from databases (CINAHL, PubMed, Scopus, Medic and Psych Articles, Ebscho Open Dissertations and Web of Science). After researcher consensus was reached and quality of the studies evaluated, 20 studies were subjected to meta-aggregation. From 20 studies meeting the inclusion criteria, 75 findings were extracted and categorised into 13 groups based on their meaning, resulting in the identification of 5 synthesised findings for competence description: Supporting healthy lifestyle adherence, creating interactive and patient-centred counselling situations, acquiring competence through clinical experience and continuous self-improvement, collaborating with other professionals and patients, planning lifestyle counselling and managing work across various stages of the patient's disease care path. The review provides an evidence base that can be used to support nurses' competence in lifestyle counselling when working with adult patients in healthcare settings. Lifestyle counselling competence is a complex and rather abstract phenomenon. The review identified, analysed and synthesised the evidence derived from nurses' experience which shows that lifestyle counselling competence is a multidimensional entity which relates to many other competencies within nurses' work. Recognising the competencies of nurses in lifestyle counselling for adult patients can stimulate nurses' motivation. The acquisition of these competencies can have a positive impact on patients' lives and their health. No Patient or Public Contribution. The research may enhance nurses' competence in lifestyle counselling, leading to improved health outcomes, better adherence to recommendations and overall well-being. It may also drive the development of interventions, improving healthcare delivery in lifestyle counselling. The review was undertaken and reported using the PRISMA guidelines. Blinded for the review.

Feedback in the Very Young Learner EFL Classroom: A Review Study

This review article contributes to addressing an urgent issue in today's globalised world. English has become the world lingua franca and many countries are seeking to equip their workforce with English competence so as to engage fully in international social, economic and academic fora. This often entails lowering the age at which children start to learn English in school, which places a heavy responsibility on the educational system in countries, such as Saudi Arabia, where English is a foreign language, i.e., not widely used in day-to-day life in the country outside the English classroom. Yet many aspects of teaching young learners a foreign language at age six onwards have not been extensively investigated. One of these is the key issue of how the teacher should best give feedback to children of that age. Feedback is widely regarded as the key to learning, but not all its types are necessarily effective. Furthermore, most research has been on older children and adults. The present study therefore uses the method of qualitative systematic literature review to assemble and analyse existing research and theory with the aim to extract guidelines for feedback by teachers in foreign language classrooms with very young learners. It is found that attention should be given not only to negative, corrective feedback on the language used, which is often the focus of teacher attention. A case is made for the place and value of positive feedback and feedback of communicative and emotional types. Even in corrective feedback it is often better to use partial rather than total correction, so as to give the child space to self-correct.

Risk Factors and Environmental Preventive Actions for Aspergillosis in Patients with Hematological Malignancies.

(1) Background: Aspergillus spp. is a widely distributed filamentous fungus in the environment due to its high sporulation capacity. Currently, invasive aspergillosis (IA) is the most common invasive fungal infection in patients with hematologic malignancies, with high rates of mortality and morbidity. The multifactorial nature of the disease requires appropriate risk stratification to enable the most appropriate preventive measures to be adapted and implemented according to the characteristics of the patient. In this sense, the present research aims to identify recent risk factors and environmental control measures against invasive aspergillosis to establish preventive actions to reduce the incidence of invasive aspergillosis in hospitals. (2) Methods: We conducted a qualitative systematic review of the scientific literature on environmental risk factors and preventive measures for invasive aspergillosis in patients with hematologic malignancies. The Medline, Cochrane, and Scopus databases were consulted, following the PRISMA and STROBE guidelines. (3) Results: Adequate implementation of environmental control measures is presented as the most efficient intervention in terms of prevention to decrease the incidence of invasive aspergillosis in hospitals. Neutropenia, fungal contamination, insufficient environmental control measures in hospital and home settings, length of hospital stay, and anemia, are identified as independent risk factors. We show that HEPA, LAF, and Plasmair® systems are suitable methods to reduce the concentration of airborne fungal spores. Antifungal prophylaxis did not significantly influence IA reduction in our study. (4) Conclusions: Proper professional training and environmental control measures in hospitals are essential for the prevention of invasive aspergillosis. We should optimize risk stratification for patients with hematologic malignancies. Antifungal prophylaxis should be complementary to environmental control measures and should never be substituted for the latter. Studies should also be undertaken to evaluate the efficiency of environmental control measures against IA at patients' homes.

Managerial Finance Tactics in the Era of Enhanced Regulation Following Financial Scandals

Purpose: This study examines the impact of enhanced regulation on managerial finance tactics following significant financial scandals. It aims to explore how financial managers navigate increased regulatory scrutiny and integrate ethical considerations into their strategic decision-making processes. Research Design and Methodology: Employing a qualitative systematic literature review, this research synthesizes insights from academic journals, books, and reputable sources. The study uses thematic analysis to identify key themes, patterns, and gaps related to managerial finance practices in a regulated environment. Findings and Discussion: The findings reveal that financial scandals have led to stricter regulatory frameworks, compelling financial managers to prioritize compliance and ethical conduct. Integrating advanced technologies like blockchain and AI has enhanced regulatory compliance processes, while a culture of integrity and transparency within financial institutions has become crucial for rebuilding stakeholder trust. These strategies are essential for mitigating regulatory risks and ensuring long-term organizational stability. Implications: The research underscores the necessity for financial institutions to adopt proactive compliance strategies and foster a culture of ethical conduct. Policymakers and practitioners are encouraged to leverage technological innovations to streamline compliance processes and maintain regulatory adherence. Future research should focus on the effectiveness of specific compliance strategies and the interplay between regulatory frameworks, technological advancements, and ethical considerations in managerial finance.

Mapping of Measurement Accounting Conservatism and Research Opportunity -A Systematic Review

This paper reviews the field of accounting conservatism measurement and the development of research on accounting conservatism measurement, so it is useful to develop insight into the emerging accounting conservatism measurement and outline future research opportunities. This is because research on accounting conservatism uses various measurements. The research method used is a qualitative method systematic literature review approach based on 22 research articles for the period 1999-2022. The research method includes attribute dimensions, data collection techniques and data analysis. The results found that there are three bases for measuring accounting conservatism, namely: accrual-based, market value-based and combined accrual and market value-based. Until now, the use of combined accrual and market value-based measurement dominates, compared to accrual and market value-based. This study found the most widely used accounting conservatism measurement and accounting conservatism measurement trends, while previous studies have not provided an explanation of this. So that future research can analyze why these measurements were used by previous researchers. This research can contribute to the science of financial accounting, especially related to the topic of accounting conservatism. Keywords: accounting conservatism, measurement, accrual basis, market value basis.

A comparative systematic literature review between Indonesia and Malaysia Halal tourism studies (2010-2022)

Indonesia and Malaysia publish halal tourist studies and are concerned about promoting the market. This qualitative systematic literature review study uses PRISMA to identify, accept, and reject studies. The study authors had to be from Indonesia and Malaysia, and it had to be on halal tourism in those countries. A total of 216 studies were collected using the Scopus database, leaving 79 studies consisting of 61 Indonesian studies and 18 Malaysian studies that met the selection criteria. The results of the assessment and comparison of the 79 studies that were successfully collected show that the earliest Malaysian halal travel study was published in 2011 and reached the peak of the study trend in 2020, while the earliest Indonesian halal travel study was published in 2017 and reached the peak of the study trend in 2021. The study framework that is most widely used by studies of the two countries is Customer Behavior. The Malaysian halal tourism study theme is dominated by the hospitality study theme, while the Indonesian halal tourism study is dominated by the tourist behavior theme. In addition, it was found that there are many themes in Indonesian halal tourism studies that have not been found in Malaysian halal tourism studies, such as themes of local Islamic wisdom, halal tourism technology, regulations, and studies on tourism development in a destination. In Indonesian halal tourism research, Kalimantan is not mentioned. These themes can be opportunities for future and development of halal tourism studies.

Towards contextualized complex systems approaches to scaling-up hepatitis B birth-dose vaccination in the African region: a qualitative systematic review.

Despite the longstanding implementation of universal hepatitis B infant vaccination programs, the World Health Organization African region (WHO AFRO) maintains the highest prevalence (2.5%) of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection among children ≤5 years of age. Scaling-up hepatitis B birth-dose (HepB BD) vaccination could avert mother-to-child transmission of HBV infection and advance regional progress towards eliminating viral hepatitis. To describe whether - and how - complexities within the health system or intervention influence the performance of HepB BD vaccination programs in the WHO AFRO. Using a complexity perspective, we conducted a qualitative systematic review of literature published between 2009-2022. A Boolean search strategy retrieved relevant literature indexed in PubMed, EBSCOhost databases, Scopus, and Web of Science, with supplementary searches conducted to identify any missed articles. No language restrictions were applied. Data extraction, synthesis and analysis were guided by a systems-based logic model tailored to systematic reviews of complex interventions. Our search yielded 672 published records. Of these, 28 (26 English, 2 French) were eligible for inclusion. Among the 12 WHO AFRO member states represented, the origin of evidence weighted highest in Nigeria (n = 12) and Senegal (n = 5). The performance of HepB BD vaccination programs across member states are influenced by underlying complexities across eight cross-cutting themes: (i) availability and interpretation of HepB BD vaccination policies, (ii) capacity of vaccine supply and cold chain systems, (iii) availability of equitable and sustainable financing, (iv) capacity and capability of health care workers (HCWs), (v) immunization monitoring systems and impaired feedback loops, (vi) influence of context vs system design on the timeliness of vaccination, (vii) maternal knowledge and socio-economic factors, and (viii) wider contextual factors (geography, climate, cultural practices). Countries looking to introduce, or scale-up HepB BD vaccination programs will benefit from careful consideration of components of the intervention design that are dependent on the end-user's context and capabilities in accessing the vaccine; the adherence and interpretation of essential components of the policy; the provision of adequate support of stakeholders specifically HCWs and government ministries; and the need for innovative approaches to underlying complexities. Lessons offered by these African experiences provide pragmatic approaches to successfully implementing HepB BD vaccination programs in the region.

Independent and effective care – district nurses’ experiences of prescribing drugs: A systematic qualitative literature review

Numerous countries in the world have chosen to allow district nurses to prescribe drugs to streamline the primary care process. This qualitative, systematic literature study aimed to examine district nurses’ experience of prescribing within primary care. The search followed the PRISMA-P search strategy, and the quality assessment of the nine articles was completed using the review template for assessing studies with qualitative methodology, using GRADE CERQual. The databases CINAHL, Pubmed, PsycINFO, and Scopus were used. The result shows that district nurses experience prescribing as crucial for being able to meet patient needs through holistic and person-centered care. Being able to sufficiently and efficiently meet patient needs contributed to increased job satisfaction and professional pride in district nurses. However, district nurses need more collegial support and training in prescribing. The additional burden that the ability to prescribe poses needs to be addressed to prevent limitations in the prescription rights of district nurses. Through an extended prescription right, district nurses can contribute to a more efficient care system that can meet future demand for healthcare services in primary care.

State of Research on German Retirement Migration to Turkiye: A Qualitative Systematic Review.

Background: The Alanya region on Turkey's southern coast has become an important destination for German retirement migration. Objective: Identify research studies on German retirement migration to Turkey which deal with the life situation, the motives, the handling of critical life situations in the context of retirement migration, and the reasons for return migration. Methods: The researcher conducted a qualitative systematic literature review from January 2021 to May 2021 in MEDLINE, CINAHL Complete, and APA PsychInfo. Results: Eleven studies on German and European retirement migration to Turkey were included after a critical assessment based on defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Motives for retirement migration are climatic, scenic, cultural advantages and the lower cost of living in Turkey. Conclusion: It has been found that most of the studies are thematically narrowly defined, detailed studies deal with and describe the development of retirement migration in a more general way.

Literature Review: Effect of Peppermint on The Pain Level of Primary Dysmenorrhea

Dysmenorrhea is the most common menstrual disorder but is rarely understood by women. The pain experienced by women with dysmenorrhea causes discomfort and can affect mood. The aim of this study was to analyze the administration of peppermint therapy on the level and duration of primary dysmenorrhea pain. This study uses secondary data searched through the Science Direct, PubMed, and Pro-Quest databases, which discuss the effect of peppermint therapy to reduce dysmenorrhea pain. The study design of this research is Qualitative Systematic Literature Review. The research results showed 2 research articles that met the criteria stating that there was an effect of giving peppermint therapy on the level of dysmenorrhea pain.

Belonging: Improving outcomes for a diverse range of high school students. A qualitative systematic literature review

A diverse range of high school students dominate negative outcome data in Aotearoa-New Zealand, and a shift in how we support them is needed for outcomes to improve. Following PRISMA guidelines, a systematic review of published and grey literature was carried out to identify how research shows belongingness is an important element in improving outcomes for this population. Eight qualitative studies which explored the subjective experience of belonging for diverse students in high school education were identified and reviewed. The review highlights the paucity of research in Aotearoa-New Zealand, which privileges the voices of young people and focuses on their experiences of belonging, or not-belonging, in high school. The results identified four overarching themes: a sense of belonging is a protective factor, teachers are pivotal in creating a sense of belonging, safe spaces are needed to belong, and schools experienced as unsafe spaces. This study provides school staff with a window into the lived experiences of diverse students and links contemporary education policies with belongingness research. The findings of this review have important implications concerning the health and wellbeing of our young people in Aotearoa-New Zealand, and highlight belonging as a fundamental component in improving outcomes for diverse students.

Significance of pets in long-term care at home

Achtergrond: Huisdieren zijn belangrijk in het leven van thuiswonende ouderen en van degenen die langdurige thuiszorg (LTZ) ontvangen. Het doel van dit project was om de betekenis van huisdieren voor thuiswonende ouderen te verkennen en te onderzoeken of deze ook van toepassing zijn op LTZ-cliënten. Daarnaast exploreerden we mogelijke huisdiergerelateerde uitdagingen en de invloed van huisdierbezit op zorgrelaties in de LTZ. Methoden: Het project startte met een systematische kwalitatieve literatuur review gevolgd door een studie met de Consensual Qualitative Research (CQR) methode en een onlinevragenlijst om de resultaten van de review in de LTZ te toetsen. LTZ-cliënten, mantelzorgers en professionele zorgverleners namen deel aan de CQR-studie en vragenlijst. De vragenlijst bevatte daarnaast open vragen over mogelijke huisdiergerelateerde uitdagingen en hun invloed op zorgrelaties in de LTZ. Resultaten: De review bevatte vijftien artikelen die achtentwintig rollen gerelateerd aan de betekenis van huisdieren beschreven, onderverdeeld in zeven categorieën. De uitkomsten van de CQR-studie en vragenlijst toonden dat huisdieren een vergelijkbare betekenis hebben voor thuiswonende ouderen en LTZ-cliënten. Deelnemers rapporteerden mogelijke uitdagingen en zowel positieve als negatieve effecten van huisdieren op zorgrelaties. Conclusies: Huisdieren hebben een vergelijkbare betekenis voor thuiswonende ouderen en LTZ-cliënten. Bovendien ervaren LTZ-cliënten mogelijke specifieke huisdiergerelateerde uitdagingen en kunnen huisdieren zorgrelaties beïnvloeden. Daarom is het noodzakelijk om rekening te houden met huisdieren in de LTZ.

Cognitive, neuropsychiatric and neurological alterations in mastocytosis: A systematic review.

Mastocytosis manifests with multisystemic symptoms, often involving the nervous system. Numerous cognitive, neuropsychiatric and neurological alterations have been reported in multiple observational studies. We performed a qualitative systematic literature review of reported data consulting the electronic databases Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane, and BASE until June 2023. We selected 24 studies in which the majority showed that a high proportion of mastocytosis patients suffer cognitive, neuropsychiatric and neurological alterations. The most common disorders and estimated ranges of frequency observed in adults were depression (68%-75%), anxiety, high stress or irritability (27%-54%), cognitive impairment (27%-39%, primarily affecting memory skills), and headaches (55%-69%). Attention challenges and learning difficulties were reported in children at a rate of 13%, while neurodevelopmental disorders occurred at rates of 8%-12%. Frequent white abnormalities in mastocytosis patients with concomitant psychocognitive symptoms have been reported although neuroimaging studies have been performed rarely in this population. Further studies with more comprehensive and homogeneous evaluations and neuroimaging and histological analysis should be performed for a better understanding of these manifestations. An earlier detection and proper management of these symptoms could greatly improve the quality of life of these patients.

Understanding misperceptions of colorectal cancer risk and cancer screening based on the health belief model: a systematic review of qualitative literature

Understanding misperceptions of colorectal cancer risk and cancer screening based on the health belief model: a systematic review of qualitative literature

Older adults’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative systematic literature review

ObjectivesRelatively little is known about the lived experiences of older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. We systematically review the international literature to understand the lived experiences of older adult’s experiences during the pandemic.Design and methodologyThis study uses a meta-ethnographical approach to investigate the included studies. The analyses were undertaken with constructivist grounded theory.ResultsThirty-two studies met the inclusion criteria and only five papers were of low quality. Most, but not all studies, were from the global north. We identified three themes: desired and challenged wellbeing; coping and adaptation; and discrimination and intersectionality.Overall, the studies’ findings were varied and reflected different times during the pandemic. Studies reported the impact of mass media messaging and its mostly negative impact on older adults. Many studies highlighted the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on participants' social connectivity and well-being including missing the proximity of loved ones and in consequence experienced an increase in anxiety, feeling of depression, or loneliness. However, many studies reported how participants adapted to the change of lifestyle including new ways of communication, and social distancing. Some studies focused on discrimination and the experiences of sexual and gender minority and ethnic minority participants. Studies found that the pandemic impacted the participants’ well-being including suicidal risk behaviour, friendship loss, and increased mental health issues.ConclusionThe COVID-19 pandemic disrupted and impacted older adults’ well-being worldwide. Despite the cultural and socio-economic differences many commonalities were found. Studies described the impact of mass media reporting, social connectivity, impact of confinement on well-being, coping, and on discrimination. The authors suggest that these findings need to be acknowledged for future pandemic strategies. Additionally, policy-making processes need to include older adults to address their needs. PROSPERO record [CRD42022331714], (Derrer-Merk et al., Older adults’ lived experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review, 2022).

Emerging trends in upper-limb embedded devices: A qualitative research study

Framework This paper explores how a qualitative systematic literature review (SLR) can contribute to our understanding of the trends in upper-limb wearable devices. These devices are pieces of electronic equipment that can be worn as accessories, such as watches, or embedded in clothing, including gloves and sleeves, and could play an essential role in subjects' quality of life after any occurrence that affects their possibility to perform basic activities autonomously. Moreover, these devices can be used to improve manual performance tasks like surgical or precision tasks, and even more so when performed under extreme ambient temperature conditions. Goals and Methods: A SLR on upper-limb embedded devices was conducted based on scientific documents retrieved from the Scopus database. Two research questions were outlined: "How has this technology been evolving?" and "What is the trend according to the fields of application?". The combination of keywords (upper-limb* AND wearable* AND device*) was used in the title, abstract, and keywords fields. Results: A total of 555 documents were obtained. Descriptive statistical and bibliometric analyses were conducted, identifying trends, knowledge gaps, and the future direction of research. The free software VOSviewer was used to construct data visualization bibliometric maps of the co-authorship and co-citation network. A subset of 26 documents was considered for the critical qualitative synthesis. This step facilitated the visualization and exploration of the interconnectedness among authors and the citation patterns within the literature. Combining the information gathered enables addressing the extent and the emerging trends in upper-limb embedded devices' development according to the field they are applied. Final considerations: With this research, a starting point in developing a proof of concept of a novel device aimed at improving dexterity in challenging environments is established.

Mentoring as prevention of early school leaving: a qualitative systematic literature review

One of the biggest challenges facing education systems is preventing early school leaving. Not completing secondary education has serious long-term negative consequences for both individuals and society. There is currently a wide body of empirical literature that reviews the causes of and risk factors for school dropout and the prevention of student attrition. With new reviews emerging over time, our analysis updates previous systematic analyses, and we therefore review empirical studies from seven databases between 2013 and 2021 that use mentoring to prevent early school leaving. We focus on mentoring because personal support is a crucial type of prevention program. We identified 25 studies from this period through a systematic search. The aim of our research was to identify the target groups, the mentoring roles, and the goals and outcomes of the mentoring programs in the interventions undertaken in the studies we identified. The studies present both school-based and community-based mentoring practices primarily in North American and European countries. The results show that the focus of the studies was mainly on secondary school target groups as there were few studies addressing younger age groups. Most of the studies focused on a 1-year period or shorter durations, and several studies found that mentoring had positive effects on students. However, not all the factors identified as development objectives have changed. It should also be stressed that the success of mentoring depends on the quality of the mentors and the quality of their relationship with the mentees, as well as on the implementation of the mentoring programs and the school contexts in which they operate. The importance of the latter has perhaps received less attention in previous reviews and analyses.

Women’s Experiences of Care Provider Interaction During Decision-Making About Induction of Labor: A Narrative Systematic Review of the Qualitative Literature

BACKGROUND:In addition to improving maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity, the World Health Organization now additionally requests that maternity care providers provide high-quality respectful care to childbearing women. Within this study, providing respectful care surrounds helping women make decisions about whether or not to have their labor induced, which encompasses providing goodcare provider interaction(CPI) within a considerate and empathetic interface. With this in mind, we wanted to explore what prior studies report about women’s experiences of CPI when deciding whether or not to have their labor induced.METHOD:A narrative systematic review of qualitative literature was conducted.RESULTS:Nine articles published between 2010 and May 2022 met the inclusion criteria, from which four themes were identified: (a) involvement in the decision-making process; (b) risk awareness; (c) sources and format of the information; and (d) trust in the care provider. The synthesis of data showed that many women feel uninvolved in decision-making processes surrounding their induction of labor (IOL) and perceive that they were provided with minimal choice. While most women have high levels of trust in their care provider, risks surrounding continuing the pregnancy often remain undiscussed. Additionally, women sometimes feel rushed into making a decision, with a lack of information provided in the right format regarding potential risks that might be involved.CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:In full recognition that maternity care professionals are motivated to communicate effectively with women, it is important that the risks of having IOL are fully discussed. The information provided needs to be tailored in both content and format according to individualized needs. Women require to explore their options and be afforded time to ask questions prior to deciding whether or not to have their labor induced.