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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2023
Credentials That Matter While Selecting a Surgeon for Major Surgical Treatment.
The credentials of surgeons, which include elements such as medical degree and length of practice, are vital information that forms a perception of their expertise in the patients' minds. The specific credentials that matter to patients and how important they are have not been sufficiently studied. The objective of this study was to assess the relative importance that patients assign to the specific credentials of a surgeon while selecting one for surgical treatment. ⋯ Patients seem to prioritize the focused surgical experience and superior medical degrees in their selection of surgeons.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2023
Factors Associated with Self-Management of Peritoneal Dialysis Patients in Urumqi of Xinjiang of China: A Cross-Sectional Survey.
To explore the factors associated with self-management of Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) patients and methods of acquiring PD knowledge. ⋯ The study surveyed PD patients who have certain self-management ability. For patients with different education levels, different health education methods should be adopted to promote the improvement of patients' self-management ability. Furthermore, WeChat is essential for Chinese PD patients to obtain disease-related information.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2023
Case ReportsExtracorporeal Left Ventricular Assist Device as a Bridge to Surgery for Ventricular Septal Rupture After Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Ventricular septal rupture (VSR) after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a rare but often fatal complication. Surgery is considered the preferred treatment, although the optimal timing is discussed. The immediate preoperative hemodynamic status significantly impacts postoperative outcomes, making mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices crucial for perioperative hemodynamic stability. ⋯ Subsequently, the IABP was removed, and the patient underwent 6 days of extra-VAD therapy, resulting in hemodynamic stability, a decline in lactate levels, and a reduction in pulmonary edema on X-ray. Surgical coronary artery bypass grafting and VSR repair were successfully performed without periprocedural complications, and the patient was subsequently discharged. Extra-VAD is useful for serious cardiogenic shock in patients with VSR after AMI and may be considered a reasonable approach as a bridge to surgery.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2023
Perceived Self-Efficacy, Preventive Health Behaviors and Quality of Life Among Nursing Students in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
COVID-19 is a threat to health worldwide. For nursing students, it affects the physical, mental, social, and family economy. This research aimed to study the relationship between perceived self-efficacy, preventive health behaviors in COVID-19, and quality of life among nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic. ⋯ Well-perceived self-efficacy and preventive health behaviors against COVID-19 among nursing students were related to good quality of life. Therefore, their perceived self-efficacy should be promoted to build their confidence in the adjustment of preventive behaviors to be safe from COVID-19. This will lead to good quality of life among nursing students.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2023
Gene Therapy for Hemophilia A: A Mixed Methods Study of Patient Preferences and Shared Decision-Making.
As gene therapies for hemophilia are incorporated into clinical practice, shared decision-making (SDM) is recommended for implementation. SDM tools may facilitate informed decision-making for gene therapy and other novel therapies. ⋯ These data highlight the utility of a SDM tool for hemophilia gene therapy and key information needs. Data including comparison to other treatments should be provided along with patient testimonials in a transparent format. Patients will engage the Hemophilia Treatment Center, family, and community members in the decision-making process.