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Discover Your Understanding of Australian Health Statistics and Disease Burden

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What is the focus of the studies reviewed?

The association between social support, or loneliness, and physical activity or healthy eating.

What is the age group of the participants in the studies reviewed?

Older adults (60+) and adults aged 55-60.

What is the purpose of applying inclusion and exclusion criteria?

To identify eligible work for the systematic review and summary.

What is an example of a systematic search strategy?

((“social identi*” or “group identi*” or “organi.ational identi*” or “work* identi*” or “team identi*” or “school identi*” or “family identi*” or “collective identi*” or “neighbourhood identi*” or “group membership*”) and (health or “objective health” or “physical health” or “health behav*” or “physical activity” or “substance use” or “eating behav*” or “life expectancy” or mortality or cardio* or physiol* or stress or cortisol or neuroendocrine or immun* or longevity or illness or muskoske). Signup and view all the answers

What databases are commonly used for systematic searches?

MEDLINE, PSYCInfo, SportDiscus, PubMed, etc. Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of specifying the date of the search?

To provide transparency and ensure replicability of the study. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of searching within specific dates?

To ensure the search includes relevant studies published within a specific time frame. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to use search terms in a systematic search strategy?

To retrieve relevant studies that match the research question. Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of a systematic review and summary?

To provide a comprehensive overview and synthesis of existing research on a specific topic. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to review studies on the association between social support, loneliness, and physical activity in older adults?

To understand the relationship between social factors and physical health in the aging population. Signup and view all the answers