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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2022
The Effect of Self-Administration of Medication During Hospitalization on Patient's Self-Efficacy and Medication Adherence After Discharge.
The effect of self-administration of medication (SAM), in which capable hospitalized patients administer medication themselves on medication self-efficacy is inconclusive. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of SAM on medication self-efficacy, adherence and patient satisfaction. ⋯ In this orthopedic population with high medication self-efficacy scores at discharge, SAM did not affect patients' medication self-efficacy nor medication adherence after hospitalization. Most patients preferred SAM. Additional studies should focus on the effect of SAM in other patient populations.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2022
Advice from One Patient to Another: Qualitative Analysis of Patients' Perspectives About Chemotherapy Initiation.
Although the association between delays in (neo)adjuvant chemotherapy initiation and adverse outcomes is well-documented, patient perspective regarding the lived experience among those with breast cancer delay is sparse. Project Start was a qualitative study designed to assess and identify the multilevel factors contributing to the barriers and facilitators of initiating chemotherapy. This report explores specific responses where patients with breast cancer provide insight and advice for newly diagnosed women on preparing for chemotherapy initiation and informs potential interventions to facilitate timely chemotherapy initiation. ⋯ Patient perspectives regarding barriers and treatment facilitators help provide insight into the lived experience of cancer care journeys that can inform interventions to improve patient support and outcomes. We are using these results to develop a pilot study to test the acceptability and feasibility of a culturally tailored patient navigation intervention to increase self-efficacy and avoid treatment delays.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2022
Determinant Factors of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Adult and Elderly Population in Central Java, Indonesia.
The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination program has been rolled out to address the pandemic. However, the COVID-19 vaccination coverage rate in Indonesia, especially in Central Java, is low. The study aimed to identify COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and to determine the factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. ⋯ A high acceptance rate of the COVID-19 vaccine was found in this study. However, vaccine hesitancy is a major public health concern for attaining herd immunity and reducing the risk of case mortality. These findings could be the strategic focus for the government to improve COVID-19 vaccination coverage.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2022
Evaluation of Mobile Application for the Management of Tuberculosis Patients in Tianjin During 2019-2020.
Poor tuberculosis (TB) medication adherence increases the risk of treatment failure and development of drug-resistant TB, while universal implementation of directly observed therapy (DOT) is not feasible in China. EHealth technologies were reported to be promising patient-centered tools for improving adherence. However, only pilot studies have assessed patients' experiences, and the results were discrepant. ⋯ APP could improve TB patients' revisit examination adherence. Medication adherence was poor in tuberculosis pleuritis and retreated patients, while local residents tend to have better medication adherence. To make full use of the mobile application in TB patient management, more incentive measures should be adopted for patients and doctors, respectively.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2022
Quality of Life and Health Status of Jordanian Women Users of Various Contraceptive Methods and Associated Factors: Implications for Contraceptive Policies.
The study aimed at investigating the differences in health status of women users and non-users of contraceptive methods and assess differences in contraception quality of life (CQoL) according to method used. ⋯ The study has implications for contraceptive counselling on quality of life of women users of IUD and women from the south region and provides opportunities for the advancement of the reproductive health services in Jordan.