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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2018
Women's preferences, willingness-to-pay, and predicted uptake for single-nucleotide polymorphism gene testing to guide personalized breast cancer screening strategies: a discrete choice experiment.
Single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) gene test is a potential tool for improving the accuracy of breast cancer risk prediction. We seek to measure women's preferences and marginal willingness-to-pay (mWTP) for this new technology. ⋯ SNP gene testing may be tailored according to individual preferences to encourage uptake. Future research should focus on outcomes and cost-effectiveness of personalized breast cancer screening using SNP gene testing.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2018
A qualitative study among breast cancer patients on chemotherapy: experiences and side-effects.
The objective of this study was to explore the experiences and side-effects of breast cancer patients on chemotherapy in Malaysia. ⋯ Despite complaints about the bad experiences of their chemotherapy-induced side-effects, these patients still managed to complete the entire course of chemotherapy. Moreover, there is a need for a clinical pharmacy service in the oncology clinic setting in Malaysia in order to provide relevant information to help patients understand the chemotherapy received.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2018
Predictors of medication nonadherence in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus in Sichuan: a cross-sectional study.
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and predictors of medication nonadherence among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in Sichuan. ⋯ This study demonstrated a high prevalence of medication nonadherence among SLE patients in Sichuan, and factors associated with the nonadherence are multifaceted. Interventions for these factors, such as appropriate adjustment of the service resources for patients with rheumatic disease in rural communities and improved communication between the health care providers and the patients, may contribute to improve the medication adherence of this cohort.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2018
A third-party investigation of inpatient satisfaction with a tertiary hospital in People's Republic of China.
Conflicts between doctors and patients occur in People's Republic of China each year. Serious negative relationships between doctors and patients are a significant social problem. This study aims to evaluate the satisfaction of inpatients in a tertiary hospital through a third party and analyze the relationship between sociodemographic characteristics and overall satisfaction. ⋯ The overall level of inpatient satisfaction with this hospital seems to be acceptable, although areas for improvement remain.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2018
Attitudes toward concordance and self-efficacy in decision making: a cross-sectional study on pharmacist-patient consultations.
This study investigated patients' and pharmacists' attitudes toward concordance in a pharmacist-patient consultation and how patients' attitudes toward concordance relate to their involvement and self-efficacy in decision making associated with medication use. ⋯ Patients who felt involved in their consultations had more positive attitudes toward concordance and higher confidence in making an informed decision. Further study is recommended on interventions involving pharmacists in supporting patients' involvement in medication-related decision making.