Patient Prefer Adher
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2021
Taking into Account Patient Preferences: A Consensus Study on the Assessment of Psychological Dimensions Within Patient Preference Studies.
Patient preferences are gaining recognition among key stakeholders involved in benefit-risk decision-making along the medical product lifecycle. However, one of the main challenges of integrating patient preferences in benefit-risk decision-making is understanding differences in patient preference, which may be attributable to clinical characteristics (eg age, medical history) or psychosocial factors. Measuring the latter may provide valuable information to decision-makers but there is limited guidance regarding which psychological dimensions may influence patient preferences and which psychological instruments should be considered for inclusion in patient preference studies. ⋯ Eleven psychological constructs reached consensus to be recommended for inclusion with the strongest consensus existing for health literacy, numeracy, illness perception and treatment-related beliefs. We also proposed a set of descriptive and checklist criteria to appraise available psychological measures to assist researchers and other stakeholders in including psychological assessment when planning patient preference studies. These recommendations can guide researchers and other stakeholders when designing and interpreting patient preference studies with a potential high impact in clinical practice and medical product benefit-risk decision-making processes.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2021
Concordance Between Persons with Multiple Sclerosis and Treating Physician on Medication Effects and Health Status.
As the number of treatment options for multiple sclerosis (MS) has expanded, alignment between physician and patient on effects of medication has emerged as important for medication persistence/discontinuation. ⋯ The significant concordance attests to physician-patient effective communication and may contribute to improved medication adherence.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2021
Learnings from Health Behavioural Survey Practices in France and Belgium During the First COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Order.
The COVID-19 pandemic has compelled public authorities to establish preventive measures involving individual behaviour modification strategies (mask-wearing, social distancing, etc.) with a view to community protection. In this context, documenting people's behaviour changes, the impact of public health measures, and individuals' knowledge, motivations, and beliefs - even their perception of how the crisis is being managed - is essential for understanding the experience of the population and adapting the management approach accordingly. This article presents findings and lessons on how to monitor a population's behaviour during a crisis, obtained by reviewing forty-five surveys conducted in Belgium and France during the first Covid-19 stay-at-home order, from April to May 2020. The central message is to argue that the citizens' role in this type of survey - and in managing the crisis, more generally - should be reconsidered by thinking of them as true health partners and members of a community that could be mobilised to help.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2021
Parental Satisfaction with Their Children's Rapid Palatal Expansion Treatment Provided by Orthodontists and Pediatric Dentists.
Dentofacial problems have a definitive impact on patients' psychological well-being, quality of life, and satisfaction. Therefore, patients' satisfaction with their dentition should be an essential goal for dental caregivers. ⋯ Overall parental satisfaction with their children's rapid palatal expansion treatment is significantly higher when provided by pediatric dentists as compared with orthodontists. Factors related to doctor-patient relationship and situational aspects (ie, office location and design, appointment waiting, and treatment duration) significantly impacted parental satisfaction.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2021
Patient Knowledge of Safe Use of ER/LA Opioid Analgesics Following Implementation of the Class-Wide REMS: A Survey Study.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) for extended release/long-acting (ER/LA) opioids in 2012. The purpose of this study was to assess patient knowledge of the safe use of these products following implementation of the REMS and to determine possible effects of the REMS, including impact on medication access. ⋯ Although most respondents reported reading and understanding the MG and exhibited knowledge of safe use of ER/LA opioids, providers' use of the PCD and increased understanding of safe use core messages need reinforcement.