Patient Prefer Adher
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2021
Preference for Easyhaler® Over Previous Dry Powder Inhalers in Asthma Patients: Results of the DPI PREFER Observational Study.
To study patient preference for and satisfaction with the Easyhaler® device and to assess ease of training and use of the inhaler in patients previously treated with a variety of dry powder inhalers (DPIs). ⋯ In the present study, Easyhaler achieved better patient ratings in terms of preference and satisfaction than previously used DPI devices. In order to improve asthma adherence strategies, patient preferences and device choice should be taken into account.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2021
Assessing the Beneficial Impact of a Patient Support Program in Secukinumab-Treated Patients with Psoriasis in Italy.
For patients with psoriasis, treatment adherence and persistence are fundamental if therapeutic goals are to be met. Patient Support Programs (PSPs) may be used as a support tool to assist patients and health care professionals optimize treatment and improve disease management. ⋯ By supporting treatment adherence, the PSOLife CARE Program may have empowered patients to better manage their psoriasis, increasing their satisfaction with treatment and quality of life.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2021
Development and Psychometric Testing of the Supportive Care Needs Scale for Patients with Tuberculosis (SCN-TB).
Patients affected by tuberculosis have diverse unmet supportive care needs (SCN) that may seriously affect their treatment adherence. Accurately assessing patients' SCN is important for providing efficient patient-centred care, but few instruments are suitable for use in clinical practice. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to develop an SCN scale for patients with tuberculosis (SCN-TB) and to evaluate its psychometrical properties. ⋯ The SCN-TB is a valid and reliable theory based tool for assessing the needs of patients with tuberculosis and can be applied in both clinical practice and research.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2021
Exploring Patients' Attitudes Toward Deprescribing and Their Perception of Pharmacist Involvement in a European Country: A Cross-Sectional Study.
To explore how adult patients perceive deprescribing in a country with developing pharmaceutical care. ⋯ This study showed the patient's willingness for deprescription as well as their positive attitude towards pharmacists being involved in the process. Results favour transition to a patient-centred care and shared-decision making model.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2021
Quality of Life Assessment and Pain Severity in Breast Cancer Patients Prior to Palliative Oncology Treatment in Indonesia: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Studies assessing quality of life (QOL) in palliative care settings are still scarce. We assessed the QOL score and pain severity in advanced breast cancer patients at the National Cancer Hospital in Indonesia and associations between QOL domains with QOL and pain scores. ⋯ Our study showed high QOL and low VAS scores in advanced breast cancer patients prior to palliative oncology treatment. Several QOL domains (emotional functioning, fatigue, pain, insomnia, and appetite loss) were associated with QOL and the KPS was associated with the pain score. Therefore, these specific QOL domains should be given priority in improving QOL in this patient group.