Convergent and sequential synthesis designs: implications for conducting and reporting systematic reviews of qualitative and quantitative evidence
Background Systematic reviews of qualitative and quantitative evidence can provide a rich
understanding of complex phenomena. This type of review is increasingly popular, has been …
understanding of complex phenomena. This type of review is increasingly popular, has been …
Methodological guidance for systematic reviews of observational epidemiological studies reporting prevalence and cumulative incidence data
Aim: There currently does not exist guidance for authors aiming to undertake systematic
reviews of observational epidemiological studies, such as those reporting prevalence and …
reviews of observational epidemiological studies, such as those reporting prevalence and …
Determinants of adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV-positive adults in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
Objective The rapid scale up of antiretroviral treatment (ART) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
has resulted in an increased focus on patient adherence. Non-adherence can lead to drug …
has resulted in an increased focus on patient adherence. Non-adherence can lead to drug …
Patient-reported barriers to adherence to antiretroviral therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Maintaining high levels of adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is a
challenge across settings and populations. Understanding the relative importance of …
challenge across settings and populations. Understanding the relative importance of …
Determinants of patient adherence: a review of systematic reviews
Purpose: A number of potential determinants of medication non-adherence have been
described so far. However, the heterogenic quality of existing publications poses the need …
described so far. However, the heterogenic quality of existing publications poses the need …
Predictors and correlates of adherence to combination antiretroviral therapy (ART) for chronic HIV infection: a meta-analysis
N Langebeek, EH Gisolf, P Reiss, SC Vervoort… - BMC medicine, 2014 - Springer
Background Adherence to combination antiretroviral therapy (ART) is a key predictor of the
success of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) treatment, and is potentially amenable to …
success of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) treatment, and is potentially amenable to …
Patient and healthcare provider barriers to hypertension awareness, treatment and follow up: a systematic review and meta-analysis of qualitative and quantitative …
Background Although the importance of detecting, treating, and controlling hypertension has
been recognized for decades, the majority of patients with hypertension remain …
been recognized for decades, the majority of patients with hypertension remain …
Mobile phone technologies improve adherence to antiretroviral treatment in a resource-limited setting: a randomized controlled trial of text message reminders
Objective: There is limited evidence on whether growing mobile phone availability in sub-
Saharan Africa can be used to promote high adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART). This …
Saharan Africa can be used to promote high adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART). This …
Interventions to improve adherence to antiretroviral therapy: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Background High adherence to antiretroviral therapy is crucial to the success of HIV
treatment. We evaluated comparative effectiveness of adherence interventions with the aim …
treatment. We evaluated comparative effectiveness of adherence interventions with the aim …
Adherence to antiretroviral therapy during and after pregnancy in low-income, middle-income, and high-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective: To estimate antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence rates during pregnancy and
postpartum in high-income, middle-income, and low-income countries. Design: Systematic …
postpartum in high-income, middle-income, and low-income countries. Design: Systematic …