Medicine
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Meta Analysis
Tai Chi exercise for sleep problems in older adults: A protocol of systematic review and meta-analysis.
Sleep plays a crucial role in the general health of the human body. However, sleep problems become increasingly severe with age, and its incidence is on the rise. Notably, Tai Chi exercise may be an efficacious means to ameliorate sleep problems among older adults. This is especially since Tai Chi has been widely used to manage sleep problems in China for many years, but there is limited evidence regarding its effectiveness. We will conduct this study aiming to investigate the efficacy of Tai Chi as a complementary and alternative therapy for sleep problems in older adults. ⋯ PEROSPERO CRD42019129782.
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Meta Analysis
Interventions for cancer-related pain: Protocol of an umbrella systematic review and network meta-analysis.
Several treatments are beneficial for patients with cancer-related pain (CRP), and there are numbers of systematic reviews evaluating the effectiveness and safety of these treatments. However, the overall quality of the evidence has not been quantitatively assessed. The aim of this study is to overcome the inconclusive evidence about the interventions of CRP. ⋯ CRD42019131721.
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Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Effectiveness of continuous adductor canal block versus continuous femoral nerve block in patients with total knee arthroplasty: A PRISMA guided systematic review and meta-analysis.
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of continuous adductor canal block (CACB) versus continuous femoral nerve block (CFNB) in postoperative analgesia and early rehabilitation of patients with total knee arthroplasty (TKA). ⋯ The analgesic effects of CACB versus CFNB are equivalent after TKA. CACB has less effect on the quadriceps muscle strength, which is beneficial to the early postoperative activities and functional rehabilitation.
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Meta Analysis
Association of β-fibrinogen polymorphisms and venous thromboembolism risk: A PRISMA-compliant meta-analysis.
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a multifactorial disease in which genetic and acquired risk factors may contribute to disease pathogenesis. Several studies have demonstrated that β-fibrinogen (FGB) polymorphisms are associated with the risk of VTE. However, the results of these studies were not totally consistent. In this paper, we performed a meta-analysis to further investigate the relationship between FGB polymorphisms and susceptibility to VTE. ⋯ FGB -455G>A polymorphism was associated with a decreased risk of VTE among the Caucasian population.
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This study will explore the effects of high-quality nursing care (HQNC) for patients with lung cancer (LC) during the perioperative period (PPP). ⋯ PROSPERO CRD42019155982.