Explore the ethical considerations and groundbreaking advancements in craniectomy procedures through our in-depth analysis of innovative solutions aimed at improving patient outcomes.
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Innovative Solutions for Patients Who Undergo Craniectomy: Protocol for a Scoping Review.
Fernandez et al., JMIR Res Protoc 2024
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https://doi.org/10.2196/50647
Ho, ho, ho! Gather around, my curious elves, for I have a tale that’s as intriguing as the mystery of how I fit all those toys into my sleigh. This story isn’t about toys, though, but about something equally magical in its own right – a scoping review on Decompressive Craniectomy (DC) and the innovative external prototypes designed to make the wait for cranioplasty (CP) a bit more bearable for patients. Imagine, if you will, a workshop not unlike my own, where multidisciplinary teams of medical elves work tirelessly, using tools like 3D printing and plaster to create these prototypes.
Now, these aren’t your ordinary holiday crafts. These are noninvasive medical devices aimed at improving life quality and avoiding complications for those who’ve undergone DC. The goal of this scoping review, much like the goal of every child peering into my workshop window, is to understand the extent and type of evidence about these innovative external prototypes.
Using the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology, a sleigh led by the most scholarly reindeer will embark on a journey through databases like MEDLINE, Embase, and even the World Health Organization Global Health Index Medicus, not to mention a few stops at patent databases like Espacenet and Google Patents. It’s a quest for knowledge, without the need for ethical approval, since no patients will be directly involved in this festive exploration.
And what’s a good story without sharing it with the world? The findings from this scoping review will be wrapped up and presented, not under a tree, but in a peer-reviewed journal and at conferences, spreading cheer among those who innovate in neurosurgery and beyond.
So, my dear elves, as we await the results of this scoping review, let’s dream of a world where these innovations bring joy and comfort to those in need, much like the toys we craft in our workshop. And who knows? Perhaps this tale will inspire more cost-effective models that can be shared far and wide, even in low- and middle-income countries, making the world a little brighter for everyone. Merry reviewing, and to all a good read!