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Protocol
Measures of upper limb function for people with neck pain: a systematic review of measurement and practical properties (protocol)
Alreni A, Harrop D, Gumber A, McLean S
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:43 (7 April 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/43/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/s13643-015-0034-2.pdf

Protocol
Technology-adaptable interventions for treating depression in adults with cognitive impairments: protocol for a systematic review
Topolovec-Vranic J, Mansoor Y, Ennis N, Lightfoot D
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:42 (7 April 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/42/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/s13643-015-0032-4.pdf

Protocol
Red blood cell transfusion and mortality effect in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
English SW, Chassé M, Turgeon AF, Tinmouth A, Boutin A, Pagliarello G, Fergusson D, McIntyre L
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:41 (3 April 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/41/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/s13643-015-0035-1.pdf

Protocol
Exercise for patients with major depression: a protocol for a systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis
Krogh J, Speyer H, Gluud C, Nordentoft M
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:40 (2 April 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/40/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/40
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/s13643-015-0030-6.pdf

Protocol
Insertion torque recordings for the diagnosis of contact between orthodontic mini-implants and dental roots: protocol for a systematic review
Reynders R, Ladu L, Ronchi L, Di Girolamo N, de Lange J, Roberts N, Plüddemann A
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:39 (2 April 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/39/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/s13643-015-0014-6.pdf

Research
A systematic review of the cost of data collection for performance monitoring in hospitals
Jones C, Gannon B, Wakai A, O’Sullivan R
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:38 (1 April 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/38/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/s13643-015-0013-7.pdf

Research
Factors that influence the recognition, reporting and resolution of incidents related to medical devices and other healthcare technologies: a systematic review
Polisena J, Gagliardi A, Urbach D, Clifford T, Fiander M
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:37 (29 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/37/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/37
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/s13643-015-0028-0.pdf

Commentary
Time to rethink the systematic review catechism? Moving from ‘what works’ to ‘what happens’
Petticrew M
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:36 (28 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/36/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/36
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/s13643-015-0027-1.pdf

Protocol
Systematic review of the health and social determinants and outcomes of home cooking: protocol
Mills S, White M, Robalino S, Wrieden W, Brown H, Adams J
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:35 (28 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/35/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/35
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/s13643-015-0033-3.pdf

Protocol
Dietary supplements and risk of cause-specific death, cardiovascular disease, and cancer: a protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis of primary prevention trials
Schwingshackl L, Hoffmann G, Buijsse B, Mittag T, Stelmach-Mardas M, Boeing H, Gottschald M, Dietrich S, Arregui M, Dias S
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:34 (26 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/34/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/34
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/s13643-015-0029-z.pdf

Protocol
Panic disorder and incident coronary heart disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
Tully PJ, Wittert GA, Turnbull DA, Beltrame JF, Horowitz JD, Cosh S, Baumeister H
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:33 (25 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/33/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/33
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/s13643-015-0026-2.pdf

Protocol
Research protocol: a realist synthesis of contestability in community-based mental health markets
Durham J, Bains A
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:32 (25 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/32/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/32
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/s13643-015-0025-3.pdf

Research
Treatment of vaginal candidiasis for the prevention of preterm birth: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Roberts CL, Algert CS, Rickard KL, Morris JM
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:31 (21 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/31/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/31
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/s13643-015-0018-2.pdf

Protocol
Protocol for a systematic review of screening tools for fear of recurrent illness in common life-threatening diseases
Jones J, Kane P, Polson R, Leslie SJ, Hulbert-Williams NJ, Simard S, Ozakinci G, Hubbard G
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:10 (19 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/10/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-4-10.pdf

Protocol
Effectiveness and economic evaluation of chiropractic care for the treatment of low back pain: a systematic review protocol
Blanchette M, Bussières A, Stochkendahl M, Boruff J, Harrison P
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:30 (18 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/30/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/30
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/s13643-015-0015-5.pdf

Protocol
Role of preoperative intravenous iron therapy to correct anemia before major surgery: study protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
Elhenawy AM, Meyer SR, Bagshaw SM, MacArthur RG, Carroll LJ
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:29 (15 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/29/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/29
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/s13643-015-0016-4.pdf

Protocol
Patient navigators for people with chronic disease: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Kelly E, Ivers N, Zawi R, Barnieh L, Manns B, Lorenzetti DL, Nicholas D, Tonelli M, Hemmelgarn B, Lewanczuk R, Edwards A, Braun T, McBrien KA
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:28 (14 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/28/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/28
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/s13643-015-0019-1.pdf

Protocol
The knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of carers (parents, guardians, healthcare practitioners, crèche workers) around fever and febrile illness in children aged 5 years and under: protocol for a qualitative systematic review
Kelly M, Sahm LJ, Shiely F, O’Sullivan R, Brenner M, Larkin P, McCarthy S
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:27 (14 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/27/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/27
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/s13643-015-0021-7.pdf

Research
Rapid review programs to support health care and policy decision making: a descriptive analysis of processes and methods
Polisena J, Garritty C, Kamel C, Stevens A, Abou-Setta AM
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:26 (14 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/26/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/s13643-015-0022-6.pdf

Methodology
Quantifying the risk of error when interpreting funnel plots
Simmonds M
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:24 (11 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/24/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/s13643-015-0004-8.pdf

Research
Developing a rapid-response program for health system decision-makers in Canada: findings from an issue brief and stakeholder dialogue
Wilson MG, Lavis JN, Gauvin F
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:25 (11 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/25/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/25
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/s13643-015-0009-3.pdf

Commentary
Should we search Chinese biomedical databases when performing systematic reviews?
Cohen JF, Korevaar DA, Wang J, Spijker R, Bossuyt PM
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:23 (6 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/23/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/23
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/s13643-015-0017-3.pdf

Protocol
Effectiveness of interventions to reduce indoor air pollution and/or improve health in homes using solid fuel in lower and middle income countries: protocol for a systematic review
Quansah R, Ochieng CA, Semple S, Juvekar S, Emina J, Armah F, Luginaah I
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:22 (4 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/22/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/22
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/s13643-015-0012-8.pdf

Research
The safety and efficacy of vortioxetine for acute treatment of major depressive disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Meeker AS, Herink MC, Haxby DG, Hartung DM
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:21 (1 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/21/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/21
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/s13643-015-0001-y.pdf

Research
The effect of antenatal education in small classes on obstetric and psycho-social outcomes - a systematic review
Brixval C, Axelsen S, Lauemøller S, Andersen S, Due P, Koushede V
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:20 (28 February 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/20/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/20
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/s13643-015-0010-x.pdf

Protocol
The pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents: protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Catalá-López F, Hutton B, Núñez-Beltrán A, Mayhew AD, Page MJ, Ridao M, Tobías A, Catalá MA, Tabarés-Seisdedos R, Moher D
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:19 (27 February 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/19/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/19
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/s13643-015-0005-7.pdf

Protocol
Correlates, determinants, and effectiveness of childcare educators’ practices and behaviours on preschoolers’ physical activity and eating behaviours: a systematic review protocol
Ward S, Bélanger M, Donovan D, Horsman A, Carrier N
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:18 (21 February 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/18/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/18
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/s13643-015-0011-9.pdf

Protocol
Impact of interventions to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage intake in children and adults: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Vargas-Garcia EJ, EL Evans C, Cade JE
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:17 (21 February 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/17/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/17
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/s13643-015-0008-4.pdf

Protocol
Mentorship in nursing academia: a systematic review protocol
Nowell L, White DE, Mrklas K, Norris JM
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:16 (21 February 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/16/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/16
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/s13643-015-0007-5.pdf

Protocol
Health state utility values for diabetic retinopathy: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Sampson CJ, Tosh JC, Cheyne CP, Broadbent D, James M
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:15 (21 February 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/15/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/15
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/s13643-015-0006-6.pdf

Protocol
Nutritional vitamin D supplementation and health-related outcomes in hemodialysis patients: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Mehrotra A, Leung W, Joson T
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:13 (21 February 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/13/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/13
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/s13643-015-0002-x.pdf

Reviewer acknowledgement
Thanks to all those who reviewed for Systematic Reviews in 2014
Moher D, Shekelle P, Stewart LA
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:14 (21 February 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/14/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/14
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/s13643-015-0003-9.pdf

Research
Immigrant women's experiences of maternity-care services in Canada: a systematic review using a narrative synthesis
Higginbottom GM, Morgan M, Alexandre M, Chiu Y, Forgeron J, Kocay D, Barolia R
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:13 (11 February 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/13/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-4-13.pdf

Methodology
Meta-analysis of test accuracy studies: an exploratory method for investigating the impact of missing thresholds
Riley RD, Ahmed I, Ensor J, Takwoingi Y, Kirkham A, Morris R, Noordzij J, Deeks JJ
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:12 (4 February 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/12/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/12
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-4-12.pdf
PubMed http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/pubmed/25652323

Protocol
A systematic review protocol for measuring comorbidity in inpatient rehabilitation for non-traumatic brain injury
Khuu W, Chan V, Colantonio A
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:14 (29 January 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/14/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/14
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-4-14.pdf
PubMed http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/pubmed/25634135

Protocol
User-centered design and the development of patient decision aids: protocol for a systematic review
Witteman HO, Dansokho S, Colquhoun H, Coulter A, Dugas M, Fagerlin A, Giguere AM, Glouberman S, Haslett L, Hoffman A, Ivers N, Légaré F, Légaré J, Levin C, Lopez K, Montori VM, Provencher T, Renaud J, Sparling K, Stacey D, Vaisson G, Volk RJ, Witteman W
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:11 (26 January 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/11/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/11
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-4-11.pdf
PubMed http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/pubmed/25623074

Research
PCR-based specific techniques used for detecting the most important pathogens on strawberry: a systematic review
Mirmajlessi S, Destefanis M, Gottsberger R, Mänd M, Loit E
Systematic Reviews 2015, 4:9 (15 January 2015)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/9/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/4/1/9
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-4-9.pdf
PubMed http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/pubmed/25588564








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