CLUSTER searching approach to inform evidence syntheses: A methodological review

Tsang, Anthony; Maden, Michelle

doi:10.1002/jrsm.1502

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“…We will also undertake forward and backward citation searching and contact authors about contextually linked papers (‘sibling studies’) and discuss with stakeholders about additional sources of data 29. (p.151) 30 (p.134) We will also search kinship papers, which are those papers that have a common theoretical underpinning with index studies 31…”

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“…We will use the context and implementation of complex interventions (CIMO) framework to identify empirical studies from different subsets of literature against which the IPTs should be tested. This framework has been selected as it has been proposed to be the closest match to realist synthesis terminology and questions 31 41…”

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“… 29 (p.151) 30 (p.134) We will also search kinship papers, which are those papers that have a common theoretical underpinning with index studies. 31 …”

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“…This framework has been selected as it has been proposed to be the closest match to realist synthesis terminology and questions. 31 41 …”

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Physical activity interventions for inpatients in secure mental health settings: what works, for whom, in what circumstances and why? A protocol for a realist synthesis

Keel,

Machaczek,

King

et al. 2023

BMJ Open

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IntroductionThe physical health of individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) is a cause for concern. While the purpose of inpatient mental health settings is rehabilitation and treatment, the physical health of hospitalised patients commonly deteriorates. Physical activity (PA) has been identified as an appropriate intervention to help improve the psychological and physical health of inpatients. We aim to address the gaps in the current literature by exploring how, why, for whom and in what contexts PA interventions help patients with SMI, who receive inpatient treatment, to increase their PA engagement.Methods and analysisRealist synthesis: Six steps will be followed: (1) identification of the review question and scope of the review; (2) searching for evidence; (3) screening and appraisal; (4) extraction of data; (5) synthesis of the data and (6) dissemination. Five databases will be searched: Web of Science, PubMed, PsycINFO, PsychArticles and EmBase. A total of 10–15 stakeholders made up of academics and people living with SMI, sport and exercise therapists, psychiatrists, physiotherapists of low, medium and highly secure inpatient settings, will form an expert advisory group. They will provide their insight and knowledge of the secure setting contexts and perceived principles of how PA initiatives being undertaken in their hospitals for patients with SMI work, or not. The results will be published in accordance with the Realist And Meta-narrative Evidence Syntheses-Evolving Standards publication standards.Ethics and disseminationEthical approval has been granted. The review will produce context-specific guidance for Clinical Commissioning Groups and practitioners on how to optimise the provision of PA interventions for people with SMI in inpatient settings.

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Physical activity interventions for inpatients in secure mental health settings: what works, for whom, in what circumstances and why? A protocol for a realist synthesis

Keel,

Machaczek,

King

et al. 2023

BMJ Open

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“…The CLUSTER approach provides a systematic framework for supplementary searching that draws on well-established retrieval practices [ 50 ]. CLUSTER complements the iterative and non-linear searches in realist reviews that strongly rely upon the identification of theory [ 51 ]. A free hand search on ProQuest and OpenGrey will be conducted if the CLUSTER technique yields insufficient grey literature.…”

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Approaches used to prevent and reduce the use of restrictive practices on adults with learning disabilities: Protocol for a realist review

et al. 2022

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Introduction The use of restrictive practices has significant adverse effects on the individual, care providers and organisations. This review will describe how, why, for whom, and in what circumstances approaches used by healthcare organisations work to prevent and reduce the use of restrictive practices on adults with learning disabilities. Methods and analysis Evidence from the literature will be synthesised using a realist review approach - an interpretative, theory-driven approach to understand how complex healthcare approaches work in reducing the use of restrictive practices in these settings. In step 1, existing theories will be located to explore what approaches work by consulting with key topic experts, holding consultation workshops with healthcare professionals, academics, and experts by experience, and performing an informal search to help develop an initial programme theory. A systematic search will be performed in the second step in electronic databases. Further searches will be performed iteratively to test particular subcomponents of the initial programme theory, which will also include the use of the CLUSTER approach. Evidence judged as relevant and rigorous will be used to test the initial programme theory. In step three, data will be extracted and coded inductively and deductively. The final step will involve using a realist logic of analysis to refine the initial programme theory in light of evidence. This will then provide a basis to describe and explain what key approaches work, why, how and in what circumstances in preventing and reducing the use of restrictive practices in adults with learning disabilities in healthcare settings. Results Findings will be used to provide recommendations for practice and policymaking. Registration In accordance with the guidelines, this realist review protocol was registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) on 4th December 2019 (CRD42019158432).

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Supplementary strategies identified additional eligible studies in qualitative systematic reviews

Frandsen¹

2023

Journal of Clinical Epidemiology

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CLUSTER searching approach to inform evidence syntheses: A methodological review

Cited by 8 publications

References 42 publications

Physical activity interventions for inpatients in secure mental health settings: what works, for whom, in what circumstances and why? A protocol for a realist synthesis

Physical activity interventions for inpatients in secure mental health settings: what works, for whom, in what circumstances and why? A protocol for a realist synthesis

Approaches used to prevent and reduce the use of restrictive practices on adults with learning disabilities: Protocol for a realist review

Supplementary strategies identified additional eligible studies in qualitative systematic reviews

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