JBI Evidence Synthesis Issue 2 is out now
Welcome to a new issue of JBI Evidence Synthesis
The latest issue of JBI Evidence Synthesis is out now.
Reducing wasted time and effort remains a priority for researchers, and this includes the often-onerous process of publication. The JBI Evidence Synthesis editorial office has recently announced a new initiative to help authors by simplifying our manuscript submission process through eliminating some of the formatting requirements. This change, which has been introduced as a pilot program, has the potential to save authors considerable time prior to submission. Read more about the streamlined submissions initiative in an editorial in the latest issue of the journal, and an accompanying news story.
This issue also includes 3 diverse evidence syntheses projects. First, the authors of a systematic review and meta-analysis sought to determine the effectiveness of prophylactic splenic artery angioembolization compared with clinical observation for morbidity and mortality outcomes in hemodynamically stable patients with high-grade blunt trauma splenic injury. The authors believe their results will provide clarity in management guidelines for this population, where there is currently a lack of definitive consensus.
Next, a qualitative review of 40 studies examined the experiences of parental caregivers who care for their preschool children after choosing to refuse or delay some or all routine childhood vaccinations. The included studies explored the specific care activities parents implemented to protect their children from illness due to vaccine-preventable diseases, how parents controlled exposure to these diseases, how parents cared for their children who contracted these diseases, and parents' overall experience of providing this care. Three synthesised findings were formed, relating to parental care strategies in the home, in the community, and at the systems-level.
The third review in this issue is a qualitative review exploring the experiences of African women who migrate to a developed country and encounter intimate partner violence (IPV). African migrant women experience disproportionately higher rates of IPV than non-migrant women, face barriers to seeking help, and lack access to culturally sensitive support. From 11 studies, meta-aggregation of findings led to the creation of 4 synthesised findings, relating to influence of cultural and gender norms, religion, and perceptions of IPV; control and the cone of silence; the psychological and emotional impact of IPV; and support for victims of IPV.
Some other systematic and scoping review protocols in the latest issue include:
Fathers’ lived experiences of fatherhood during the child’s first 1000 days
Online peer-to-peer health communities for individuals affected by chronic kidney disease
Characteristics of advanced practice nurses’ clinical competence in primary health care settings
Go to the full table of contents for the complete list of content in Issue 2 for 2025.