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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2022
Baseline Characteristics and Secondary Medication Adherence Patterns Among Patients Receiving Tafamidis Prescriptions: A Retrospective Analysis Using a National Specialty Pharmacy Dispensing Database.
Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) is a serious, underrecognized condition, which leads to heart failure and early mortality if left untreated. Until recently, heart transplantation was the only treatment for ATTR-CM. Regulatory approval of tafamidis transformed treatment for patients. In the phase 3 Transthyretin Amyloidosis Cardiomyopathy Clinical Trial (ATTR-ACT), which established the safety and efficacy of tafamidis, medication adherence was high with 97.2% of patients taking ≥80% of scheduled doses. Evidence of real-world adherence to cardiology drugs demonstrates low adherence and suboptimal outcomes; however, real-world adherence to tafamidis has not been investigated. The main objective of this study was to describe adherence patterns of patients filling tafamidis in the Symphony Health database. ⋯ These results provide evidence that real-world adherence to tafamidis in patients with ATTR-CM is high.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2022
COVID-19 Vaccine Literacy, Attitudes, and Vaccination Intention Against COVID-19 Among Thai Older Adults.
Unvaccinated older adults with COVID-19 are at higher risk for severe illness and complications compared with those have been vaccinated. Vaccine literacy and attitudes are important factors that enhance healthy behaviors and choices, including vaccination intention. ⋯ COVID-19 vaccine literacy and attitudes are significant factors related to vaccination intention. Health professionals could play an important role in enhancing vaccine literacy among older adults. Positive attitudes and COVID-19 vaccine literacy may enhance vaccination uptake in older adults.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2022
Accepting Immunotherapy After Multiline Treatment Failure: An Exploration of the Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Advanced Cancer Experience.
Tumor immunotherapy is a promising therapeutic strategy for patients with advanced cancers, and some tumors have profound and durable tumor regression. However, immunotherapy is still in the clinical trial stage with elusive long-term effects and complications as a new strategy. It is unclear whether patients possess an accurate understanding of the clinical benefits associated with these agents. ⋯ Patients with advanced tumors after multiline treatment failure are susceptible to anxiety and depression during immunotherapy. It is necessary to test the emotional state of patients in time and carry out early intervention. Nursing staffs and medical staffs should adopt personalized measures to meet the psychological needs of patients.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2022
Attributes Characterizing Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests That Influence Preferences of Individuals Eligible for Screening in Germany: A Qualitative Study.
This qualitative study is part of the SIGMO study, which evaluates general populations' preferences for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in Germany using a discrete choice experiment. Attribute identification and selection are essential in the construction of choice tasks and should be evidence-based ensuring that attributes are relevant to potential beneficiaries and contribute to overall utility. Therefore, this qualitative study aims to identify relevant attributes characterizing CRC screening tests from the perspective of those eligible for screening in Germany. ⋯ Newly identified attributes characterizing CRC screening tests from an individual's perspective, and a priori identified attributes not addressed by any FG stress the added value of qualitative research and thereby the importance of applying a mix of methods in identifying and selecting attributes for the construction of choice tasks. This study meets the requirements for a transparent and detailed presentation of the qualitative methods used in this process, which has rarely been the case before.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2022
Patient Trust in Primary Care Physicians: A Mixed Methods Study of Persons with Diabetes at University- Based Clinics in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.
The establishment of patient trust in physicians is becoming increasingly valuable. Trust can be fundamental to successful patient care, favorable patient outcomes and improved financial savings for healthcare organizations. This study aims to explore patients' perceptions of trust in physicians, determine factors that play a role in this relationship, and to identify ways to improve patient trust. ⋯ Persons with diabetes were more trustful of primary care physicians if they displayed satisfactory communication skills, experience, and a caring attitude.