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Laura Zielinski

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“Don't judge a book by its cover”: A qualitative study of methadone patients' experiences of stigma

…, B Dennis, N Mouravska, L Zielinski… - Substance abuse …, 2017 - journals.sagepub.com
Introduction: Despite its efficacy and widespread use, methadone maintenance treatment (MMT)
continues to be widely stigmatized. Reducing the stigma surrounding MMT will help …

Does the medical literature remain inadequately described despite having reporting guidelines for 21 years?–A systematic review of reviews: an update

…, C Luo, H Shahid, G Li, M Bhatt, L Zielinski… - Journal of …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose Reporting guidelines (eg, Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials [CONSORT]
statement) are intended to improve reporting standards and enhance the transparency and …

A scoping review of comparisons between abstracts and full reports in primary biomedical research

…, M Maaz, M Wang, M Bhatt, L Zielinski… - BMC medical research …, 2017 - Springer
Background Evidence shows that research abstracts are commonly inconsistent with their
corresponding full reports, and may mislead readers. In this scoping review, which is part of …

A systematic review of comparisons between protocols or registrations and full reports in primary biomedical research

…, M Maaz, M Wang, M Bhatt, L Zielinski… - BMC medical research …, 2018 - Springer
Background Prospective study protocols and registrations can play a significant role in reducing
incomplete or selective reporting of primary biomedical research, because they are pre-…

Acceptability of the Fitbit in behavioural activation therapy for depression: a qualitative study

J Chum, MS Kim, L Zielinski, M Bhatt… - BMJ Ment …, 2017 - mentalhealth.bmj.com
Introduction Major depressive disorder is characterised by low mood and poor motivation.
Literature suggests that increased physical activity has positive effects on alleviating …

Efficacy and safety of psychostimulants for amphetamine and methamphetamine use disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis

M Bhatt, L Zielinski, L Baker-Beal, N Bhatnagar… - Systematic reviews, 2016 - Springer
Background Amphetamine and methamphetamine use disorders are associated with severe
health and social consequences. No pharmacological therapy has been approved for the …

Cannabis use during methadone maintenance treatment for opioid use disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis

H McBrien, C Luo, N Sanger, L Zielinski… - … Open Access Journal, 2019 - cmajopen.ca
Background: Rates of cannabis use among patients receiving methadone maintenance
therapy are high, and cannabis use may be associated with outcomes of methadone …

Profile of suicide attempts and risk factors among psychiatric patients: a case-control study

M Bhatt, S Perera, L Zielinski, RB Eisen, S Yeung… - PLoS …, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Background Suicidal behaviour remains challenging for clinicians to predict, with few
established risk factors and warning signs among psychiatric patients. Aim We aimed to describe …

Association between cannabis use and methadone maintenance treatment outcomes: an investigation into sex differences

L Zielinski, M Bhatt, N Sanger, C Plater… - Biology of sex …, 2017 - Springer
Background Cannabis will soon become legalized in Canada, and it is currently unclear
how this will impact public health. Methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) is the most …

Behavioral activation group therapy for reducing depressive symptoms and improving quality of life: a feasibility study

…, BB Dennis, L Kalbfleisch, H Bami, L Zielinski… - Pilot and Feasibility …, 2016 - Springer
Background Depression is associated with a loss of productivity and noticeable personal,
social, and economic decline; it affects more than 350 million people worldwide. Behavioral …