Influence of Socioeconomic Status and Stress Over Quality of Sleep: A Systematic Review

Sleep disorders (SD) have a complex aetiology, and socioeconomic status (SES) as determined by social class, household income, ethnicity and education plays an important role in their development. As SD are associated with cognitive impairment and mood disorders, they in turn impact SES. Socioeconomic status also influences allostatic load caused by chronic accumulation of stress throughout life. Environmental and psychological stressors have a direct effect on SD, and they are modulated by SES, in combination with comorbidities like obesity and cardiovascular disease. This review explores the recent theories about the influence of SES on the development of SD in the general population, whether or not occurring with comorbidities, and also focusses on the interplay between socioeconomic status, circadian rhythms, aging and clinical outcomes like metabolic diseases and cancer.

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Socioeconomic status and oral health‐related quality of life: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Community Dentistry And Oral Epidemiology ◽

10.1111/cdoe.12616 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Jessica K. Knorst ◽

Camila S. Sfreddo ◽

Gabriela F. Meira ◽

Fabrício B. Zanatta ◽

Mario V. Vettore ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Oral Health ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

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Sleep Deficiency and Deprivation Leading to Cardiovascular Disease

International Journal of Hypertension ◽

10.1155/2015/615681 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Michelle Kohansieh ◽

Amgad N. Makaryus

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Cardiovascular Disease ◽

Well Being ◽

Underlying Mechanism ◽

Vital Role ◽

Quality Of Sleep ◽

Cvd Risk Factors ◽

Cvd Risk ◽

Sleep Deficiency

Sleep plays a vital role in an individual’s mental, emotional, and physiological well-being. Not only does sleep deficiency lead to neurological and psychological disorders, but also the literature has explored the adverse effects of sleep deficiency on the cardiovascular system. Decreased quantity and quality of sleep have been linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, such as hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. We explore the literature correlating primary sleep deficiency and deprivation as a cause for cardiovascular disease and cite endothelial dysfunction as a common underlying mechanism.

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What does my neighbourhood have to do with my weight? A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis of the association between neighbourhood socioeconomic status and body weight

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017567 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 7 (9) ◽

pp. e017567

Author(s):

Shimels Hussien Mohammed ◽

Mulugeta Molla Birhanu ◽

Tesfamichael Awoke Sissay ◽

Tesfa Dejenie Habtewold ◽

Balewgizie Sileshi Tegegn ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Data Extraction ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Registration Number ◽

Newcastle Ottawa Scale ◽

Neighbourhood Socioeconomic Status ◽

Using Data

IntroductionIndividuals living in poor neighbourhoods are at a higher risk of overweight/obesity. There is no systematic review and meta-analysis study on the association of neighbourhood socioeconomic status (NSES) with overweight/obesity. We aimed to systematically review and meta-analyse the existing evidence on the association of NSES with overweight/obesity.Methods and analysisCross-sectional, case–control and cohort studies published in English from inception to 15 May 2017 will be systematically searched using the following databases: PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Sciences and Google Scholar. Selection, screening, reviewing and data extraction will be done by two reviewers, independently and in duplicate. The Newcastle–Ottawa Scale (NOS) will be used to assess the quality of evidence. Publication bias will be checked by visual inspection of funnel plots and Egger’s regression test. Heterogeneity will be checked by Higgins’s method (I2statistics). Meta-analysis will be done to estimate the pooled OR. Narrative synthesis will be performed if meta-analysis is not feasible due to high heterogeneity of studies.Ethics and disseminationEthical clearance is not required as we will be using data from published articles. Findings will be communicated through a publication in a peer-reviewed journal and presentations at professional conferences.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42017063889.

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Self-reported poor quality of sleep in solid organ transplant: A systematic review

Transplantation Reviews ◽

10.1016/j.trre.2021.100650 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 100650

Author(s):

Makayla Cordoza ◽

Brittany Koons ◽

Michael Perlis ◽

Brian J. Anderson ◽

Joshua M. Diamond ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Organ Transplant ◽

Poor Quality ◽

Solid Organ Transplant ◽

Solid Organ ◽

Quality Of Sleep

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The effectiveness of serious games in improving memory among elderly people with cognitive impairment: A systematic review and meta-analysis (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.35202 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Alaa Abd-alrazaq ◽

Dari Alhuwail ◽

Eiman Al-Jafar ◽

Arfan Ahmed ◽

Shuja Mohd Reagu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Working Memory ◽

Cognitive Impairment ◽

Verbal Memory ◽

Serious Games ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

The Elderly ◽

Quality Of Evidence ◽

Meta Analyses

BACKGROUND Memory, one of the main cognitive functions, is known to decline by age. Serious games have been used for improving memory among the elderly. The effectiveness of serious games in improving memory has been investigated by several systematic reviews; however, they are limited by design and methodological weaknesses. OBJECTIVE This study aims to assess the effectiveness of serious games in improving memory among the elderly with cognitive impairment. METHODS A systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was carried out. The search sources included searching 8 databases, screening reference lists of the included studies and relevant reviews, and checking studies that cited the included studies. Two reviewers independently carried out the study selection, data extraction, risk of bias assessment, and quality of evidence appraisal. Extracted data were synthesized using a narrative approach and a statistical approach (i.e., meta-analysis), as appropriate. RESULTS Out of 466 citations retrieved, 18 studies met the eligibility criteria of this review. Of those, 15 RCTs were eventually included in 10 meta-analyses. We found that serious games are more effective than no or passive interventions in improving non-verbal memory (P=0.002) and working memory (P=0.02), but not verbal memory (P=0.13). The review also showed that serious games are more effective than conventional exercises in improving verbal memory (P=0.004), but not for non-verbal memory (P=0.12) and working memory (P=0.49). Serious games were as effective as conventional cognitive activities in improving verbal memory (P=0.07), non-verbal memory (P=0.94), and working memory (P=0.08) among the elderly with cognitive impairment. Lastly, the effect of adaptive serious games on working memory was comparable to non-adaptive serious games (P=0.08). CONCLUSIONS Serious games have the potential to improve verbal, non-verbal, and working memory among elderly people with cognitive impairment. However, our findings should be interpreted cautiously given that most meta-analyses were based on a few studies (≤3) and judged to have a low quality of evidence. Therefore, serious games should be offered as supplemental to existing proven and safe interventions, rather than a complete substitute until further, more robust evidence is available. Future studies should investigate the short and long-term effects of serious games on memory and other cognitive abilities among people from different age groups with or without cognitive impairment.

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Protocols for cognitive enhancement. A user manual for Brain Health Services—part 5 of 6

Alzheimer s Research & Therapy ◽

10.1186/s13195-021-00844-1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Andrea Brioschi Guevara ◽

Melanie Bieler ◽

Daniele Altomare ◽

Marcelo Berthier ◽

Chantal Csajka ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Cognitive Impairment ◽

Executive Functions ◽

Cognitive Decline ◽

Physical Training ◽

Cognitive Enhancement ◽

Memory Performance ◽

Subjective Cognitive Decline ◽

Strategic Learning

AbstractCognitive complaints in the absence of objective cognitive impairment, observed in patients with subjective cognitive decline (SCD), are common in old age. The first step to postpone cognitive decline is to use techniques known to improve cognition, i.e., cognitive enhancement techniques.We aimed to provide clinical recommendations to improve cognitive performance in cognitively unimpaired individuals, by using cognitive, mental, or physical training (CMPT), non-invasive brain stimulations (NIBS), drugs, or nutrients. We made a systematic review of CMPT studies based on the GRADE method rating the strength of evidence.CMPT have clinically relevant effects on cognitive and non-cognitive outcomes. The quality of evidence supporting the improvement of outcomes following a CMPT was high for metamemory; moderate for executive functions, attention, global cognition, and generalization in daily life; and low for objective memory, subjective memory, motivation, mood, and quality of life, as well as a transfer to other cognitive functions. Regarding specific interventions, CMPT based on repeated practice (e.g., video games or mindfulness, but not physical training) improved attention and executive functions significantly, while CMPT based on strategic learning significantly improved objective memory.We found encouraging evidence supporting the potential effect of NIBS in improving memory performance, and reducing the perception of self-perceived memory decline in SCD. Yet, the high heterogeneity of stimulation protocols in the different studies prevent the issuing of clear-cut recommendations for implementation in a clinical setting. No conclusive argument was found to recommend any of the main pharmacological cognitive enhancement drugs (“smart drugs”, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, memantine, antidepressant) or herbal extracts (Panax ginseng, Gingko biloba, and Bacopa monnieri) in people without cognitive impairment.Altogether, this systematic review provides evidence for CMPT to improve cognition, encouraging results for NIBS although more studies are needed, while it does not support the use of drugs or nutrients.

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Sleep in children with microcephaly due to Zika virus infection: a systematic review

Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP ◽

10.1590/1980-220x-reeusp-2020-0507 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 55 ◽

Author(s):

Emanuele Mariano de Souza Santos ◽

Monique Carla da Silva Reis ◽

Antonio Lucas Ferreira Feitosa ◽

Andréa Monteiro Correia Medeiros

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Virus Infection ◽

Zika Virus ◽

Brain Activity ◽

Common Finding ◽

Infant Sleep ◽

Quality Of Sleep ◽

Sleep Questionnaire ◽

Zika Virus Infection

ABSTRACT Objective: To review the literature on sleep changes and brain function in children with microcephaly due to Zika virus. Method: Systematic review conducted in the databases MEDLINE (PubMed), Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, EMBASE, LILACS, and SciELO and the grey databases Google Scholar and OpenGrey. Results: Ten Brazilian primary studies with observational research design were included. These were published between 2017 and 2020 with 516 children with microcephaly due to Zika virus infection aged 4 months to 4 years. Out of these, 4 investigated qualitative aspects of sleep using the questionnaires Brief Infant Sleep Questionnaire or Infant Sleep Questionnaire and 6 investigated changes in brain activities during sleep using the Electroencephalogram or Video-Electroencephalogram exams. The children’s quality of sleep was not compromised in most studies. Changes in brain activity during sleep were frequent, with epileptogenic activity being a common finding among the studies. Conclusion: The quality of sleep of children with microcephaly due to Zika virus has shown to be similar to that of children with typical development and the presented behavioral changes may be related to changes in electric brain activity.

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Key elements of interventions for heart failure patients with mild cognitive impairment or dementia: A systematic review

European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing ◽

10.1177/1474515119865755 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

pp. 8-19

Author(s):

Louise Hickman ◽

Caleb Ferguson ◽

Patricia M Davidson ◽

Sabine Allida ◽

Sally Inglis ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Heart Failure ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Working Memory ◽

Cognitive Impairment ◽

Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽

Daily Living ◽

Self Care ◽

Heart Failure Patients

Background: The purpose of this systematic review was to (a) examine the effects of interventions delivered by a heart failure professional for mild cognitive impairment and dementia on cognitive function, memory, working memory, instrumental activities of daily living, heart failure knowledge, self-care, quality of life and depression; and (b) identify the successful elements of these strategies for heart failure patients with mild cognitive impairment or dementia. Methods and results: During March 2018, an electronic search of databases including CINAHL, MEDLINE, EMBASE and PsycINFO was conducted. All randomised controlled trials, which examined an intervention strategy to help heart failure patients with mild cognitive impairment or dementia cope with self-care, were included. An initial search yielded 1622 citations, six studies were included ( N= 595 participants, mean age 68 years). There were no significant improvements in cognitive function and depression. However, significant improvements were seen in memory ( p=0.015), working memory ( p=0.029) and instrumental activities of daily living ( p=0.006). Nurse led interventions improved the patient’s heart failure knowledge ( p=0.001), self-care ( p<0.05) and quality of life ( p=0.029). Key elements of these interventions include brain exercises, for example, syllable stacks, individualised assessment and customised education, personalised self-care schedule development, interactive problem-solving training on scenarios and association techniques to prompt self-care activities. Conclusions: Modest evidence for nurse led interventions among heart failure patients with mild cognitive impairment or dementia was identified. These results must be interpreted with caution in light of the limited number of available included studies.

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ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL EXTENDED SERVICES PERFORMED BY MALAYSIAN COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS, PERCEPTIONS AND BARRIERS TOWARDS IT’S PERFORMANCE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences ◽

10.22159/ijpps.2017v9i10.20694 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 9 (10) ◽

pp. 13 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Nazri Nordin ◽

Mohamed Azmi Ahmad Hassali ◽

Azmi Sarriff

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Quality Of Life ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Cardiovascular Disease ◽

Medication Use ◽

Community Pharmacists ◽

Self Medication ◽

Wide Range ◽

The Right

Objective: Aims of this review were to identify actual or potential extended services performed in community pharmacy settings, perceptions among community pharmacists (CPs), general practitioners (GPs), consumers and policymakers of these extended services and barriers towards its performance.Methods: A literature review was conducted, using Google Scholar and PubMed as a searching engine.Results: Identifying eight quality full texts to review which fulfil the inclusion searching criteria, revealing a wide range of actual or potential extended services performed by CPs such as counselling on asthma, cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, diabetes, smoking cessation and self-medication. GPs’ perceptions towards these extended services were varied, not or in favour of CPs to perform some actual or potential extended services. Customers were in favour of CPs to perform these actual or potential extended services whereas CPs indicated a few barriers towards the performance of these actual or potential extended services.Conclusion: As a conclusion, CPs in Malaysia were in the right position to perform the actual or potential extended services, collaborating with GPs to promote better medication use and enhance patients’ quality of life. Some barriers towards these extended services must be intervened in order to enhance the quality of the services.

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