International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Aug 2021
Evaluation of non-invasive arterial stiffness parameters and their relationship with physical activity, anthropometric indices and lipid profiles in healthy middle-aged adults: results of the PERSIAN cohort study.
Arterial stiffness (AS) indicates the initial stage of cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is associated with modifiable and lifestyle risk factors. We aimed to examine the association of AS with anthropometric indices, lipid profiles and physical activity (PA). ⋯ WC, WHR and BRI were associated with both cf-PWV and cAIx. TGs and WHtR were associated with cf-PWV, while cAIx was associated with ABSI, improving these indices may be helpful to prevent CVD.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Aug 2021
Incidence of dementia after dengue fever: Results of a longitudinal population-based study.
To investigate the epidemiological relationship between dengue fever and the subsequent development of dementia. ⋯ This study demonstrated a significantly higher risk of dementia in patients with dengue fever in Taiwan than in those without dengue fever.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Aug 2021
Medication adherence, recall periods and factors affecting it: A community-based assessment on patients with chronic diseases in urban slums.
To evaluate medication adherence, the effect of recall periods on self-reported adherence and factors influencing medication adherence among patients of chronic diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes, particularly in the community. ⋯ Overall, medication adherence was sub-optimal. Adherence assessments can be reliably performed using either one week or one month recall periods. With further refinement and validation, the regression equation could prove to be a useful tool for physicians.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Aug 2021
The Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNR) from the Perspective of Oncology Nurses: A Study in Saudi Arabia.
Issues related to life and death are largely influenced by the culture and religious beliefs of a society. This research aimed to survey a sample of oncology nurses in Saudi Arabia about their attitude towards the do not resuscitate order (DNR). ⋯ It is necessary to develop programmes that address the DNR order and respect patient autonomy and rights. Moreover, hospital policies that address the issues of DNR order are required for all end-of-life care.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Aug 2021
The effect of the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic on urology practice and anxiety scores of patients awaiting surgery.
We aimed to determine the effect COVID-19 pandemic on the daily urology practice of the level 3 centre located in one of the most affected regions in Turkey. We also aimed to assess anxiety and depression levels of patients whose procedures and surgeries had to be postponed due to COVID-19-related restrictions. ⋯ We noted that anxiety and depression levels increased in patients whose operations were delayed because of pandemic-related restrictions, especially in oncological patients. We believe that an important contribution can be made to the protection of public health by planning advance psychosocial interventions for high-risk groups during pandemics.