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Systematic non-LTE study of the $-2.6 \le$ [Fe/H] $\le 0.2$ F and G dwarfs in the solar neighbourhood. II. Abundance patterns from Li to Eu
(2016-12-19)For the first time, we present an extensive study of stars with individual non-local thermodynamic equilibrium (NLTE) abundances for 17 chemical elements from Li to Eu in a sample of stars uniformly distributed over the ... -
A systematic overview - a decade of research : The information and counselling needs of people with epilepsy
(2001)This paper explores the background to epilepsy in terms of medical impact and psychosocial effects. The argument that information and counselling may be central to the person with epilepsy is explored. The evidence from ... -
Systematic reappraisal of marsh-orchids native to Scotland
(2023-05-18)The intensively studied Eurasian orchid genus Dactylorhiza has become a model system for exploring allopolyploid evolution, yet determining the optimal circumscriptions of, and most appropriate ranks for, its constituent ... -
A systematic review and behaviour change technique analysis of remotely delivered alcohol and/or substance misuse interventions for adults
(2022-10-01)Background: There has been a lack of systematic exploration of remotely delivered intervention content and their effectiveness for behaviour change outcomes. This review provides a synthesis of the behaviour change techniques ... -
A systematic review and critical appraisal of quality indicators to assess optimal palliative care for older people with dementia
(2019-04-01)Background: A challenge for commissioners and providers of end-of-life care in dementia is to translate recommendations for good or effective care into quality indicators that inform service development and evaluation. ... -
A systematic review and meta-analysis on delaying surgery for urothelial carcinoma of bladder and upper tract urothelial carcinoma: Implications for the COVID19 pandemic and beyond
(2022-10-04)Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to competing strains on hospital resources and healthcare personnel. Patients with newly diagnosed invasive urothelial carcinomas of bladder (UCB) upper tract (UTUC) may experience ... -
A systematic review and quantitative analysis of resting energy expenditure prediction equations in healthy overweight and obese children and adolescents
(2020-02-19)Background: Resting energy expenditure (REE) estimates are often needed in young people and can be predicted using prediction equations based on body weight. However, these equations may perform poorly in those who are ... -
A systematic review of a clinical intervention in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction in the Gulf region
(2016-05)Myocardial infarction (MI) is a coronary artery disease that results from partial or complete occlusion of the coronary by thrombus, which leads to myocardium necrosis. The Gulf populations have increased risk of cardiovascular ... -
Systematic review of behaviour change techniques to promote participation in physical activity among people with dementia
(2018-02-01)Purpose. The objective of this study was to systematically review the evidence for the potential promise of behaviour change techniques (BCTs) to increase physical activity among people with dementia (PWD). Methods. ... -
A systematic review of counterfeit and substandard medicines in field quality surveys
(2014-09)Counterfeit and substandard medicines pose a great threat to public health and the economy worldwide. Reports suggest their prevalence is increasing and can no longer be ignored. A detailed account on the current nature ... -
Systematic review of critical drivers for delay risk prediction: towards a conceptual framework for BIM-based construction projects
(2022-10-13)Purpose – This study aims to develop a comprehensive conceptual framework that serves as a foundation for identifying most critical delay risk drivers for Building Information Modeling (BIM)-based construction projects. ... -
Systematic review of drivers influencing building deconstructability: Towards a construct-based conceptual framework
(2023-03-31)Deconstruction is an innovative and sustainable option for building end-of-life. It can turn the negative impacts of demolition, including diverting valuable resources from the congested landfill into beneficial use through ... -
A systematic review of integrated working between care homes and health care services
(2011)In the UK there are almost three times as many beds in care homes as in National Health Service (NHS) hospitals. Care homes rely on primary health care for access to medical care and specialist services. Repeated policy ... -
A systematic review of interventions targeting physical activity and/or healthy eating behaviours in adolescents: practice and training
(2023-02-10)Despite the many health benefits of physical activity (PA) and healthy eating (HE) most adolescents do not meet current guidelines which poses future health risks. This review aimed to (1) identify whether adolescent PA ... -
Systematic review of medication errors in pediatric patients
(2006-10)To systematically locate and review studies that have investigated the incidence of medication errors (MEs) in pediatric inpatients and identify common errors. -
Systematic review of medicines-related problems in adult patents with atrial fibrillation on direct oral anticoagulants
(2017-10-16)New oral anticoagulant agents continue to emerge on the market and their safety requires assessment to provide evidence of their suitability for clinical use. There-fore, we searched standard databases to summarize the ... -
A systematic review of older people's perceptions of facilitators and barriers to participation in fall prevention interventions
(2008)The prevention of falls is currently high on the health policy agenda in the United Kingdom, which has led to the establishment of many falls-prevention services. If these are to be effective, however, the acceptability ... -
A systematic review of Positive Psychology Interventions (PPIs) to improve the health behaviours, psychological wellbeing and/or physical health of police staff
(2023-07-04)This review aimed to assess the use of positive psychology interventions (PPIs), such as using positive mantras, expressive writing, or gratitude diaries, to improve the health behaviours, psychological wellbeing and/or ... -
A systematic review of qualitative research on the contributory factors leading to medicine-related problems from the perspectives of adult patients with cardiovascular diseases and diabetes mellitus
(2014-09-19)Objectives: To synthesise contributing factors leading to medicine-related problems (MRPs) in adult patients with cardiovascular diseases and/or diabetes mellitus from their perspectives. Design: A systematic literature ...