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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2024
Older Adult Perspectives on Statin Continuation and Discontinuation in Primary Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: A Mixed-Methods Study.
Evidence for statin use for primary cardiovascular disease prevention in older adults is limited. When evidence on risk-benefit profile of a medication is uncertain, using it or not becomes a preference-sensitive decision. We aimed to assess and explore patient perspectives on continuation and discontinuation of statins used for primary cardiovascular prevention in older adults. ⋯ This study highlights factors that influence patient willingness to continue or discontinue statins, patient uncertainty about statin continuation or discontinuation, and the important role physicians play in the decision-making process.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2024
Overview of Patients with Hemophilia in China: Demographics, Diseases, Treatment, and Health Status.
In China, there were over 65,000 hemophilia patients according to estimations requiring overall description. However, former Chinese studies related to hemophilia were based on data of relatively small sample size from single-center or selected multi-centers in specific areas. ⋯ Our findings suggest the urgency for promoting hemophilia care and improving the social adaptation of hemophilia patients in China.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2024
Investigation on the Attitude of Middle School Students with Depression in the City Toward Professional Psychological Help-Seeking.
Many middle school students are depressed due to pressure from family, study, life, and communication. With the increasing depression of middle school students, professional psychological counseling institutions have also become more numerous. Therefore, students need to be guided to correctly recognize difficulties and seek professional psychological assistance. ⋯ Middle school students in the city with depression have a poor attitude towards professional psychological help-seeking. Educators should positively and correctly guide depressed middle school students to seek professional psychological assistance when they need help.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2024
Evaluating the Feasibility of a Community Pharmacy-Delivered Behaviour Change Intervention to Reduce Reliever Reliance in Asthma.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of a community pharmacy-delivered intervention to shift patients' beliefs about short-acting beta2 agonists (SABA) in asthma management. The study targeted individual beliefs about SABA and assessed actual SABA use, focusing on reducing SABA use as well as adherence to inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) as a preventive measure. ⋯ The study demonstrates that a community pharmacy-delivered intervention is feasible and acceptable to both patients and pharmacists. While preliminary results show a positive effect on reducing SABA reliance and improvement of ICS adherence, the results were not statistically significant due to the small numbers recruited. This suggests a larger randomised trial is indicated. This intervention holds promise for addressing the over-reliance on SABA in asthma management and improving adherence to preventive therapies.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2024
Case ReportsThe Clinical Impact and Good Practices of Remote Patient Monitoring for Chronic Heart Failure: A French Case Report.
Remote patient monitoring (RPM) can improve the management of chronic diseases. Since 2019, RPM in chronic heart failure (CHF) management has been internationally supported. However, evidence on the clinical impact and good practices of RPM is scarce. We present a case of a patient with CHF that used RPM in France. ⋯ To respect good practices, inclusion not only involves adding or registering a patient to a telehealth activity and database but involves redesigning the management and pathway of patients in order to conduct periodic and personalized clinical care via integrated technology into routine care.