Learning from fall-related interventions for older people at home: a scoping review - Palonen M, Turja T, Castano de la Rosa R, Ilom äki S, Kaasalainen T, Kivimäki Rantanen K, Pelsmakers S, Ruusuvuori J, Valtonen A, Kaunonen M.
This scoping review aims to provide a better understanding about the fall-related interventions, and the conditions which stand out as effective in decreasing fall risks of older people at home. A total of 28 peer-reviewed papers were included when they re...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news

PROTOCOL: Global elder abuse: a mega-map of systematic reviews on prevalence, consequences, risk and protective factors and interventions - Mikton C, Beaulieu M, Yon Y, Cadieux Genesse J, St-Martin K, Byrne M, Phelan A, Storey J, Rogers M, Campbell F, Ali P, Burnes D, Band-Winterstein T, Penhale B, Lachs M, Pillemer K, Estenson L, Marnfeldt K, Eustace-Cook J, Sutton A, Lacasse F.
The objectives are as follows: to produce a mega-map which identifies, maps and provides a visual interactive display, based on systematic reviews on all the main aspects of elder abuse in both the com...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news

PROTOCOL: Psychometric properties of instruments for measuring elder abuse and neglect in community and institutional settings: a systematic review - Mohd Mydin FH, Mikton C, Choo WY, Shanmugam RH, Murray A, Yon Y, Mohd Yunus R, Hairi NN, Mohd Hairi F, Beaulieu M, Phelan A.
Background The psychometric properties of elder abuse measurement instruments have not been well-studied. Poor psychometric properties of elder abuse measurement instruments may contribute to the inconsistency of elder abuse prevalence estimates and uncert...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news

12-step programs for reducing illicit drug use - B øg M, Filges T, Brännström L, Jørgensen AMK, Fredrikksson MK.
This Campbell systematic review examines the effectiveness of 12-step programs in reducing the use of illicit drugs. The review summarises findings from 10 studies, nine of which were conducted in the United States. The main evidence presented in this revi...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news

Examining the risk of recurring use of force incidents among newly hired police officers - Gullion CL, Orrick EA, Bishopp SA.
Police force, though rare, has profound implications for citizens and officers involved and the community-at-large. It is vital for police agencies to review officer use of force, identify potential misconduct, and reduce repeated officer misconduct. Yet, ...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

Postmortem redistribution of drugs: a literature review - Abdelaal GMM, Hegazy NI, Etewa RL, Elmesallamy GEA.
Postmortem drug analysis is crucial in identifying the potential cause and manner of death. However, it is threatened by a significant phenomenon called postmortem redistribution (PMR), which refers to the alterations in drug levels occurring after death. ...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news

Peer support programs to reduce organizational stress and trauma for public safety workers: a scoping review - Fallon P, Jaegers LA, Zhang Y, Dugan AG, Cherniack M, El Ghaziri M.
BACKGROUND: Public safety workers (PSWs), including correctional officers (COs), law enforcement, firefighters, emergency medical service, and military personnel, are at risk of organizational stress and burnout. Exposure to traumatic events, job hazards, ...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

PROTOCOL: Group-based interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the role of trauma type - Griffin SM, Lebedov á A, Ahern E, McMahon G, Bradshaw D, Muldoon OT.
This is the protocol for a Campbell systematic review. The primary objective is to assess the effects of group-based treatments on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomology in people diagnosed with PTSD (by a clinician or screening instrument) or r...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

A 10-year single-burn center review of free tissue transfer for burn-related injuries - Alessandri Bonetti M, Jeong T, Stofman GM, Egro FM.
Skin grafting is the mainstay treatment in burn patients. However, in the scenario of soft tissue deficit along with exposure of critical structures, free flap is the only reconstructive option to provide adequate coverage. The aim of the study is to revie...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news

The prevalence of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder among African migrants: a systematic review and meta-analysis - James PB, Renzaho AMN, Mwanri L, Miller I, Wardle J, Gatwiri K, Lauche R.
Background Evidence exists reporting a high mental health burden among migrants globally. However, there is no global estimate of mental ill-health among African migrants despite their adverse pre-migration environments. This systematic review and meta-an...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

PROTOCOL: Mobile apps to reduce depressive symptoms and alcohol use in youth: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Magwood O, Saad A, Ranger D, Volpini K, Rukikamirera F, Haridas R, Sayfi S, Alexander J, Tan Y, Petkovic J, Pottie K.
Background Depressive symptoms and alcohol use in youth doubled in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has created sustained disruption in society, schools, and universities, including increasing poverty and discrimination. Publi...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

PROTOCOL: Participation in organised sport to improve and prevent adverse developmental trajectories of at-risk youth: a systematic review - Filges T, Verner M, Ladekj ær E, Bengtsen E.
This is the protocol for a Campbell systematic review. The main objective of this review is to answer the research question: What are the effects of organised sport on risk behaviour, personal, emotional and social skills of young people, who either have e...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

PROTOCOL: School-based interventions for reducing disciplinary school exclusion: an updated systematic review - Valdebenito S, Gaffney H, Jolliffe D.
The primary goal of the present mixed methods review is to systematically examine the available evidence for the effectiveness of different types of school-based interventions for reducing disciplinary school exclusion. Quantitative evidence will help to u...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Logistics management in tourism: a literature survey on role of emergency logistics preparedness in adventure tourism in the United Republic of Tanzania - Rutaba YA.
This paper aims to investigate the significance of emergency logistics preparedness in adventure tourism through a literature review. The methodology used in this study is based on reviewing published papers on logistics planning, preparedness, and emergen...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Disaster Preparedness Source Type: news

Understanding street harassment as gendered violence: past, present, and future - Fairchild K.
Street harassment is a form of gendered violence that is a common experience for women around the world. This review article chronicles the early research on street harassment exploring terminology and definitions. It overviews research from North America ...
Source: SafetyLit - September 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

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