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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2018
Psychological, interpersonal, and clinical factors predicting time spent on physical activity among Mexican patients with hypertension.
It is widely known that physical activity is the key to the optimal management and clinical control of hypertension. ⋯ The performance of physical activity in patients with hypertension depends on a complex set of interactions between personal, interpersonal, and clinical variables. Understanding how these factors interact might enhance the design of interdisciplinary intervention programs so that quality of life of patients with hypertension improves and they might be able to manage and control their disease well.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2018
Types and delivery of emotional support to promote linkage and engagement in HIV care.
Despite recommendations for early entry into human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) care, many people diagnosed with HIV delay seeking care. Multiple types of social support (ie, cognitive, emotional, and tangible) are often needed for someone to transition into HIV care, but a lack of emotional support at diagnosis may be the reason why some people fail to stay engaged in care. Thus, the purpose of this study was to identify how people living with HIV conceptualized emotional support needs and delivery at diagnosis. ⋯ In clinical practice, providers often use an HIV diagnosis as an opportunity to educate patients about HIV prevention and access to services. However, this type of social support may not facilitate engagement in care if emotional support needs are not met.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2018
A decision-making process to undergo orthodontic treatment: a qualitative study.
Orthodontics is a medical treatment and a rehabilitation service provided for individuals in need. Due to the high cost involved in performing this type of treatment along with the current attitude in communities toward it as a cosmetic service, it is essential to investigate the decision-making process to undergo orthodontic interventions among Iranian individuals and families. ⋯ The results showed that the main facilitating factor was "hope for a better future" for which families could accept numerous difficulties, such as high cost and repeated follow-ups due to the importance of beauty and meeting their children's sense of satisfaction.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2018
Cross-cultural validation of the educational needs assessment tool into Chinese for use in severe knee osteoarthritis.
Patient education is an integral part of the management of osteoarthritis. The educational needs assessment tool (ENAT) was developed in the UK to help direct needs-based patient education in rheumatic diseases. ⋯ The ENAT translated well into Chinese and has evidence of validity in KOA. Future studies will further inform its usefulness in clinics, community, and online settings.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2018
Development of an e-health app to support women prescribed adjuvant endocrine therapy after treatment for breast cancer.
Adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET) is prescribed to women for 5-10 years after treatment for estrogen receptor positive (ER+ve), early-stage breast cancer. AET has proven effectiveness in reducing the risk of recurrence of breast cancer and mortality. However, adherence is known to be suboptimal with around 20% discontinuing by 2 years and up to 50% discontinuing by 5 years. Interventions are needed to support women taking AET after breast cancer. The aim of this study was to develop and pilot test an e-health app for this population. ⋯ Overall, findings suggest that this novel e-health app has potential as a feasible medium for promoting adherence to AET. Future research should evaluate the efficacy of the app in supporting women and promoting adherence.