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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2023
Rural, Regional, Racial Disparities in Telemedicine Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among US Adults: 2021 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS).
The primary objective of this study is to conduct a comparative analysis of telemedicine utilization patterns among adult populations residing in both rural and urban areas and evaluate the probability of telemedicine adoption among adults dwelling in both rural and urban areas amid the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. ⋯ Health equity is attained when all demographic groups enjoy uniform access to healthcare services, but disparities emerge when there are discernible variations in access to treatment. Considering this study's findings, it becomes evident that the distinctions in poverty rates, median income levels, and healthcare utilization patterns across racial and regional lines may serve as indicators of potential health equity concerns.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2023
Sickle Cell Disease Knowledge and Reproductive Decisions: A Saudi Cross-Sectional Study.
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an autosomal recessive disorder. Decisions following premarital screening results might be influenced by several factors. Thus, this study aims to assess the knowledge and beliefs toward SCD and reproductive decisions. ⋯ SCD is an inherited disease with economic, physical, and psychological burdens. However, curative options are costly, and hence, prevention is key. Therefore, healthcare decision-makers should consider implementing policies to minimize the financial burden that may still affect society despite the availability of free medical care. This study warrants extensive community-based education programs that may contribute toward cost savings. It also highlights the importance of premarital counselling for disease and carrier people including alternative reproduction options.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2023
Recall Bias in the Assessment of Cough for Patients Discharged from Lung Surgery.
This study aimed to evaluate the presence of recall bias when patients retrospectively report cough scores. ⋯ Retrospective assessment of post-discharge cough in patients who underwent lung surgery will introduce recall bias, with a tendency of underestimation. The high-trajectory group, interval time and post-discharge time are influencing factors of recall bias. For patients with severe cough at discharge, a shorter recall periods should be employed for monitoring, due to the large bias that results from a longer recall period.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2023
Investigating the Effect of Adherence to Antipsychotic Therapy on the Length of Stay and Number of Hospitalizations in Patients with Schizophrenia - A Descriptive Analysis.
Optimizing long-term outcomes in schizophrenia treatment requires effective pharmacological interventions. Medication adherence is known to influence clinical outcomes, yet there is a scarcity of studies examining its correlation with factors like Length of Stay (LOS) and re-hospitalization frequency. These outcomes are crucial indicators of how medication adherence affects overall patient well-being. ⋯ In this study, therapy adherence and therapy regimen were found to have a significant association with gender, as well as differences between the number of male and female schizophrenia patients that were statistically significant. While other variables may exhibit clinical associations, their statistical significance has not been fully depicted. The results of this study could be preliminary study for subsequent observational studies.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2023
Capturing What Matters with Patients' Bypass Behavior? Evidence from a Cross-Sectional Study in China.
In China, bypassing is becoming increasingly prevalent. Such behavior, as going directly to upper-level health-care facilities without a primary care provider (PCP) referral when facing non-critical diseases, contrasts to "expanding the role of PCPs as the first-contact of care", may cause unneglectable damage to the healthcare system and people's physical health. ⋯ Enhancement in patient experience at PHCs may help reduce their bypass behavior. Specifically, efforts are needed to improve primary care accessibility and utilization. The positive correlation between bypassing rates and continuity scores may require more attention on strengthening PCPs' technical quality besides the quality of interpersonal interactions.