Genital herpes affects nearly 500 million people between the ages of 15 and 49 worldwide. Despite its prevalence, those affected experience stigmatization, distress, and a lack of psychological support. A mixed methods review was conducted integrating qualitative and quantitative findings to increase the understanding of the impact of genital herpes on young people and adults.

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Academic institutions have a responsibility to meet the growing demand for nurses who specialize in gerontology. This begins by investing in student placements in residential aged care facilities, where nursing staff and faculty mentor students by sharing their passion for gerontological nursing and highlighting the many learning opportunities available in the setting.

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Assoc Prof Zachary Munn and Dr Danielle Pollock discuss the methodology paper: 'Rapid reviews and the methodological rigor of evidence synthesis: a JBI position statement'.

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In this video abstract, Dr Danielle Pollock discusses the publication, 'Moving from consultation to co-creation with knowledge users in scoping reviews: guidance from the JBI Scoping Review Methodology Group.’

Discussion includes why it is important to involve stakeholders/knowledge users while conducting a scoping review.

This paper is published in JBI Evidence Synthesis here.

​Assoc Prof Zachary Munn and Dr Danielle Pollock discuss the definition for scoping reviews formalised by the JBI Scoping Reviews Methodology Group.

The article referred to in the video is: 'What are scoping reviews? Providing a formal definition of scoping reviews as a type of evidence synthesis'.

This paper is available here​. ​

​COVID-19 has affected many aspects of birthing practice, creating significant stressors for pregnant and postpartum women. Unbiased synthesis of evidence on COVID-19 and childbirth research is critical to improving patient outcomes.​

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The need for timely and up-to-date evidence has seen the emergence of “living” reviews into the evidence ecosystem. Read the editorial here.

All aspects of research require constant and careful scrutiny, including the acknowledgments section of a publication. Unambiguous standards are needed to promote appropriate attribution and greater transparency. Read the editorial here.​​

Authors of a scoping review, "Health technologies for the prevention and detection of falls in adult hospital inpatients," summarize their findings in an introductory editorial. Enjoy this video snapshot of their editorial.

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