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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2019
Difference and Commonness Among CLP, NON-CLP Patients and Their Parents Seeking for Orthodontic Treatment: A Questionnaire Applying Q Methodology to Investigate Motives.
Based on Q methodology, this study investigated the motivation of orthodontic treatment for patients and their parents. Through investigation, this paper attempts to explore the motivational factors of CLP and NON-CLP children and their parents, which are different or general. ⋯ CLP and NON-CLP patients and parents have different orthodontic treatment motives, yet, they still shared 3 global motivation themes, respectively. Consideration of these motives may help clinicians develop their treatment discussions with patients and parents, which could consequently improve their cooperation and may achieve a more satisfactory outcome.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2019
Interrelationship between depression, anxiety, pain, and treatment adherence in hemophilia: results from a US cross-sectional survey.
Depression, anxiety, pain, and treatment adherence have reciprocal effects not characterized extensively in hemophilia. This study explored the relationships between depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and treatment adherence in adults with hemophilia. ⋯ Depression and anxiety are underdiagnosed in hemophilia. Depression is associated with anxiety, pain, and lower treatment adherence. While treatment providers play an important role in diagnosis, social workers may play a pivotal role in depression and anxiety screening. This study highlights the importance of regular screening and treatment for these disorders.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2019
A theory-driven qualitative study exploring issues relating to adherence to topical glaucoma medications.
Investigating patients' perceptions of their illness can provide important insights into the experience and management of the illness and associated treatment, and enhance understanding of variations in adherence to prescribed medication. The Common-Sense Model of Self-Regulation (CSM) provides a theoretical framework for the study of illness cognitions, health behavior, and adherence to health recommendations. The aim of this study was to use the CSM to investigate the experience of glaucoma and its treatment from the patients' perspective, and to apply these insights to classify and clarify issues related to nonadherence with treatment. ⋯ Findings provide important insights into the emotional and practical outcomes of glaucoma for patients, perceived symptoms of the illness, and insights into patient memory and cognition. These findings provide supporting evidence for the importance of conducting theoretically driven qualitative investigations of patients' experience with glaucoma and their treatment, and provide suggestions on key issues that need to be addressed in future multidimensional interventions aimed at improving adherence and patient quality of life.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2019
Cognition and drug adherence to oral hypoglycemic and antihypertensive agents in older adults.
Background and objectives: Chronic disorders such as diabetes mellitus type II and hypertension have been associated with cognitive decline in older adults. It is unclear whether adherence to antihypertensive and oral hypoglycemic agents impact cognitive health. The objectives are to study the association between adherence to antihypertensive and oral hypoglycemic agents and cognitive status in community-living older adults. ⋯ In participants with comorbid hypertension and diabetes mellitus type II, the change in MMSE scores was associated with adherence to both antihypertensive and oral hypoglycemic agents (β 0.75; 95%CI: 0.01-1.48). Conclusions: Adherence to oral hypoglycemic agents and antihypertensive agents among older adults with hypertension and comorbid diabetes mellitus type II can have a preserving effect on cognitive health in older adults. Further research on the long-term impact on cognition is recommended.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2019
Preference, Perception And Predictors Of Herbal Medicine Use Among Malay Women In Malaysia.
Preference for herbal use is increasing worldwide. This is especially true for Malay women in Malaysia that is steeped in traditional and cultural values and surrounded by diverse flora. However, concerns arise with the use of herbs due to the lack of monitoring, scientific evidence and risk of adverse effects. As such identifying potential herbal users is vital to ensure appropriate management is optimised. ⋯ The current findings provide an insight into specific groups, information and health initiatives that can be targeted to strengthen herbal use monitoring among Malay women.