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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2025
Preferences of Integrated Care and the Influencing Factors Among Chinese Community-Dwelling Older Adults.
Population aging and epidemiological transition have prompted requests for integrating health and social care. The goal of meeting complex care needs necessitates the understanding of preferred patterns among older adults. The study aimed to elicit the preferred care patterns and the influencing factors of integrated health and social care among community-dwelling older adults in multiple regions of China. ⋯ To effectively meet care needs, efforts should focus on home- and community-based care. Since the preferred care patterns were characterized by obvious variability, policymakers and service providers should carefully consider the differences in making tailored strategies.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2025
The Association Between Psychological Capital and Self-Management Behaviors in Men with Gout: A Cross-Sectional Study in Southwest China.
Gout is a common, chronic inflammatory joint disease, and men are more likely to suffer from gout. Improving patient self-management behaviors is a priority in gout healthcare. Psychological capital is associated with self-management behaviors in chronic diseases and can be improved through a number of interventions. However, this topic has not been well studied in gout patients. The aim of this study was to determine the level of psychological capital among male gout patients in Southwest China and to compare differences in self-management behaviors among patients with different levels of psychological capital. ⋯ The psychological capital of men with gout in Southwest China could be improved, and moderate and low levels of psychological capital are associated with suboptimal self-management behaviors. Healthcare providers may target gout patients with low or moderate levels of psychological capital as an intervention and take steps to improve their levels of psychological capital. These results may assist in decision-making for self-management behavioral interventions for gout patients.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2025
Impact of Fasting on Physical Activity Motivation and Weight Reduction in Patients Administered Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Agonists: A Qualitative Study.
This study aims to investigate the possible impacts of fasting on physical activity and weight loss in adult users of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists, specifically semaglutide and tirzepatide, using qualitative methods to gain in-depth insights into participants' experiences and perceptions. ⋯ The research indicated that the combination of GLP-1 agonists and physical activity influenced weight loss during fasting in Ramadan among the participants. These findings suggest that combining these medications with increased physical activity and fasting can effectively reduce BMI and improve overall health outcomes for individuals managing weight and chronic diseases over an extended duration.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2025
Factors Influencing Self-Care Practices and Blood Pressure Among Individuals with Uncontrolled Hypertension: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Self-care practices are crucial for optimizing blood pressure control and are influenced by multilevel factors. ⋯ Hypertension self-care practices could be improved through multilevel factors, including social support and neighborhood resources.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2025
Assessing Health Disparities in Digital Services and Technologies During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Pooled Cross-Sectional Analysis Using HINTS Data.
Digital health techniques were adopted faster during COVID-19, but the gap remains. This study analyzes how the digital gap affected pandemic patient portal uptake during and after. Patient portals improve physician connections and patient health information access, increasing health outcomes. Digital divide-lack of internet, digital literacy, and SDOH-may inhibit fair adoption. One study found that the internet and IT affected people during and after the pandemic. Learn why this patient demographic uses online patient portals so much. Like finding demographic, socioeconomic, and behavioral characteristics that affect portal usage, specifically drivers and barriers for health-conscious patients. This project developed a health promotion model and implemented initiatives to increase patient portal use and reduce health inequities. ⋯ Access obstacles and behavioral factors affect online patient portal adoption. Addressing the digital divide is crucial, but trust and self-motivation may improve patient portal utilization. Adopting health IT can improve patient participation and access to care, supporting equitable health outcomes.