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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2023
Experience of Disease Acceptance in Chinese Patients with Newly Diagnosed Crohn's Disease: A Descriptive Qualitative Study.
High levels of disease acceptance are important predictors of improved psychological well-being, treatment outcomes, and enhanced quality of life. Relatively few studies have focused on the process of disease acceptance in patients with Crohn's disease (CD), particularly those who are newly diagnosed. ⋯ The "acceptance journey" of newly diagnosed CD patients is dynamic, individual and reversible. Traditional Chinese cultural values such as respect for authority, the philosophy of wu-wei and family responsibility contribute to the acceptance of CD in Chinese patients. Hence, there is a need to provide early and culturally tailored psychological support or interventions according to the stages of acceptance.
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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
Patients' Perceptions on Community Pharmacy Services of a Ward (10) of Kathmandu Metropolitan.
Community pharmacists' role is shifting from product-oriented function towards patient-centered care. The patient-centered role of pharmacists is undervalued, as the public is unaware of pharmacists' role. This study aims to identify patients' perceptions and satisfaction with pharmaceutical care services and factors affecting their preferences for community pharmacy services. ⋯ Overall, pharmacists were regarded as the most trusted health care personnel to contact. However, to facilitate the expansion of pharmaceutical care services, the public should be aware of their distinctive professional talents. It is recommended for future researchers to understand the subjective perspective of pharmacy staff, managers, and pharmaceutical policy makers.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2023
Adherence to Self - Care Practice Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Using the Theory of Planned Behavior and Health Belief Model at Comprehensive Specialized Hospitals of Amhara Region, Ethiopia: Mixed Method.
Diabetes mellitus is one of the major public health problems that requires appropriate self-care practices to reduce complications. The current study assessed adherence to self-care practices and associated factors using the theory of planned behavior and the health belief model among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. ⋯ Less than half of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients had good adherence to self-care practices. This was more evident for patients who are members of a diabetes association, having a high wealth index, having a home glucometer, good behavioral control, good behavioral intentions, high perceived benefit, and poor perceived barriers. Appropriate intervention should be designed based on the aforementioned factors.
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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.