They included 5 systematic reviews of international research, as well as 8 primary quantitative studies and 8 primary qualitative studies, and concluded that the majority of systematic reviews and primary studies were at risk of multiple biases due to their designs or lack reporting methods. The effects of a strategic response by police officers and mental health professionals, and the most efficient way for them to provide mental health care to people, are uncertain.
Six cohort studies and 6 model studies were included in this rapid Cochrane review. They also identified an additional article that is pending evaluation and 3 ongoing studies. It was concluded that there is low-certainty evidence in the reduction in secondary cases if digital contact tracing is used in conjunction with other public health measures such as self-isolation. Additionally, digital solutions can have equity implications for at-risk populations with poor access to the Internet and ...
It is a quick review that included 17 studies on the detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the feces of patients with COVID-19. They conclude that about half of COVID-19 patients can shed SARS-CoV-2 through their feces, with detection rates associated with the disease and severity of symptoms. It could be a potential test method, in those for whom respiratory testing would be difficult.
In this qualitative evidence synthesis, the authors searched for studies evaluating the organization of post-disaster psychosocial support in the Netherlands. Post-disaster psychosocial support must be up to date, allow for flexibility to reflect the uniqueness of each disaster (especially slow-onset disasters), be well implemented and be regularly practiced with an emphasis on cultural sensitivity. Information delivery during disasters should be transparent and there should be rapid monitoring ...
In the following systematic reviews, including Singh 2020, Ye 2020 and Yang 2020, it was concluded that the use of corticosteroids could reduce mortality from COVID-19 and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). However, no benefit was found in patients with mild COVID-19 infection and it is not recommended for use in children.