Browsing University of Manitoba Scholarship by Author "Abou-Setta, Ahmed"
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High-flow oxygen via nasal cannulae in patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Leeies, Murdoch; Flynn, Eric; Turgeon, Alexis F; Paunovic, Bojan; Loewen, Hal; Rabbani, Rasheda; Abou-Setta, Ahmed M; Ferguson, Niall D; Zarychanski, Ryan (2017-10-16)Abstract Background We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy and safety of high-flow oxygen via nasal cannulae (HFNC) compared to non-invasive ... -
Implementation strategies in emergency management of children: a scoping review protocol
Aregbesola, Alex; Abou-Setta, Ahmed M; Jeyaraman, Maya M; Okoli, George; Lam, Otto; Sibley, Kathryn M; Klassen, Terry P (2020-03-03)Abstract Background Behavior change is not simple, and the introduction of guidelines or protocols does not mean that they will be followed. As such, implementation strategies ... -
Inter-rater reliability and concurrent validity of ROBINS-I: protocol for a cross-sectional study
Jeyaraman, Maya M; Rabbani, Rasheda; Al-Yousif, Nameer; Robson, Reid C; Copstein, Leslie; Xia, Jun; Pollock, Michelle; Mansour, Samer; Ansari, Mohammed T; Tricco, Andrea C; Abou-Setta, Ahmed M (2020-01-13)Abstract Background The Cochrane Bias Methods Group recently developed the “Risk of Bias (ROB) in Non-randomized Studies of Interventions” (ROBINS-I) tool to assess ROB for ... -
Inter-rater reliability and validity of risk of bias instrument for non-randomized studies of exposures: a study protocol
Jeyaraman, Maya M; Al-Yousif, Nameer; Robson, Reid C; Copstein, Leslie; Balijepalli, Chakrapani; Hofer, Kimberly; Fazeli, Mir S; Ansari, Mohammed T; Tricco, Andrea C; Rabbani, Rasheda; Abou-Setta, Ahmed M (2020-02-12)Abstract Background A new tool, “risk of bias (ROB) instrument for non-randomized studies of exposures (ROB-NRSE),” was recently developed. It is important to establish consistency in its application and interpretation ... -
Is reusing text from a protocol in the completed systematic review acceptable?
Pieper, Dawid; Ge, Long; Abou-Setta, Ahmed (2021-05-03)Abstract Published protocols have the potential to reduce bias in the conduct and reporting of systematic reviews (SR). When reporting the results of a completed SR, the question might arise whether text used ... -
Pain management with acupuncture in osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Manyanga, Taru; Froese, Maria; Zarychanski, Ryan; Abou-Setta, Ahmed; Friesen, Carol; Tennenhouse, Michael; Shay, Barbara L (2014-08-23)Abstract Background The utility of acupuncture in managing osteoarthritis symptoms is uncertain. Trial results are conflicting and previous systematic reviews may have overestimated the benefits ... -
Probiotic supplementation during pregnancy or infancy for the prevention of asthma and wheeze: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Azad, Meghan B; Coneys, J G; Kozyrskyj, Anita L; Field, Catherine J; Ramsey, Clare D; Becker, Allan B; Friesen, Carol; Abou-Setta, Ahmed M; Zarychanski, Ryan (2014-03-03) -
Rapid review programs to support health care and policy decision making: a descriptive analysis of processes and methods
Polisena, Julie; Garritty, Chantelle; Kamel, Chris; Stevens, Adrienne; Abou-Setta, Ahmed M (2015-03-14)Abstract Background Health care decision makers often need to make decisions in limited timeframes and cannot await the completion of a full evidence review. Rapid reviews ... -
Systematic review of interventions for depression and anxiety in persons with inflammatory bowel disease
Fiest, Kirsten M; Bernstein, Charles N; Walker, John R; Graff, Lesley A; Hitchon, Carol A; Peschken, Christine A; Zarychanski, Ryan; Abou-Setta, Ahmed; Patten, Scott B; Sareen, Jitender; Bolton, James; Singer, Alexander; Marrie, Ruth A (2016-08-12)Abstract Background Depression and anxiety are common in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and can affect disease outcomes, including quality of life and success of disease ... -
The impact of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on the incidence of cardiovascular events and complications in peripheral arterial disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Enns, Jennifer E; Yeganeh, Azadeh; Zarychanski, Ryan; Abou-Setta, Ahmed M; Friesen, Carol; Zahradka, Peter; Taylor, Carla G (2014-05-31)Abstract Background Individuals with peripheral arterial disease are at higher risk for cardiovascular events than the general population. While supplementation with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty ...