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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2024
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Patients with Allergic Rhinitis Towards Allergen-Specific Immunotherapy.
This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of patients with allergic rhinitis towards allergen-specific immunotherapy (AIT). ⋯ Patients with allergic rhinitis had inadequate knowledge, negative attitudes and proactive practices towards AIT. To improve their understanding and adherence, healthcare providers should prioritize education and interventions aimed at enhancing patient engagement with this treatment option.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2024
Are Saudi Arabian Patients Willing to Be Deprescribed Their Medications? An Exploratory Study.
Deprescribing is a complex process that requires active patient involvement, so the patient's attitude to deprescribing is crucial to its success. This study aimed to assess predictors of Saudi Arabian patients' willingness to deprescribe. ⋯ The majority of patients were willing to have one or more medications deprescribed if recommended by their doctors. Patient perceptions about their own health and their involvement in deprescribing were important predictive factors that could shape counseling and education strategies to encourage deprescribing.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2024
Exploring the Relationship Between Psychological Constructs and Decision-Making Preferences in Psychiatric Outpatients.
This study aimed to elucidate the relationships among health locus of control, psychological reactance, attitudes toward psychiatric treatment, and patient decision-making preferences within a psychiatric outpatient population. ⋯ The study underscores the importance of considering psychological constructs in psychiatric care to foster a holistic, patient-centered approach. Recognizing and integrating patients' control preferences, attitudes towards medication, and psychological reactance can improve the therapeutic relationship and treatment adherence. Future research should explore longitudinal and interventional studies to further understand the impact of aligning treatment approaches with patient preferences and psychological profiles.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2024
Motivation and Barriers to Postoperative Rehabilitation Exercise in Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Rotator Cuff Injuries: A Qualitative Study.
Postoperative rehabilitation is particularly important for Rotator cuff injury. However, type 2 diabetic patients with RCI (T2DM-RCI) are at an elevated risk of rehabilitation failure. The factors influencing the postoperative rehabilitation management of these patients have yet to be elucidated. The objective of this study was to investigate the factors influencing the postoperative rehabilitation of T2DM-RCI patients. ⋯ It is imperative to enhance the glycaemic control and health perception of T2DM-RCI patients. To this end, rehabilitation programmes, comprising exercise and dietary modifications, must be tailored to the specific needs of each patient. Furthermore, it is crucial to harness the potential of family and social support to motivate patients to maintain a positive outlook.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2024
Ophthalmology Practice-Related Factors and Patient Loyalty: Mediating Role of Patient Satisfaction.
In the current period, competition among the healthcare sector has increased and healthcare providers try to get loyalty and satisfy the patients by establishing different strategies. ⋯ : The present study findings reveal the importance of focused patient satisfaction improvements in enhancing patient loyalty within ophthalmological clinic settings in Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, we recommend future exploratory prospective research to find the satisfaction and loyalty factors that change over a period of time.