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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2018
Development of a trauma-informed substance use and sexual risk reduction intervention for young South African women.
To develop a trauma-informed substance use and sexual risk reduction intervention for young South African women at risk of HIV. ⋯ Engaging women as potential service users in the process of developing a trauma-informed substance use and sexual risk reduction intervention helped identify service needs not commonly addressed in trauma-informed substance use interventions but critical for recovery and local relevance. It also enhanced the acceptability and appeal of the intervention. While potentially acceptable, the trauma-informed WHC requires feasibility testing before establishing its efficacy in a larger trial.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2018
Factors influencing the use of biologic therapy and adoption of treat-to-target recommendations in current European rheumatology practice.
The aim of this study was to identify factors that influence treatment adjustments and adoption of a treat-to-target (T2T) strategy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in European practices. ⋯ This analysis shows that the use of bDMARDs remains suboptimal and that a T2T strategy is not universally adopted.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2018
The impact of fatwas on patients' acceptance of enamel matrix derivatives for periodontal regeneration in Saudi Arabia.
Since the introduction of enamel matrix derivatives (EMD) (Emdogain®), it has not been allowed to be used in Saudi Arabia due to the religious restriction on porcine products. This study was conducted to determine the impact of the fatwas permitting the use of EMD and to assess the general perception of using bone-grafting materials in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. ⋯ A significant impact of the fatwas was found on patients' acceptance of EMD use for periodontal regeneration. We believe reliable interpretations of the fatwas may positively shift patients' attitudes toward using new biomaterials.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2018
Prior experience with cardiovascular medicines predicted longer persistence in people initiated to combinations of antihypertensive and lipid-lowering therapies: findings from two Australian cohorts.
Many studies of persistence involving fixed dose combinations (FDCs) of cardiovascular medicines have not adequately accounted for a user's prior experience with similar medicines. The aim of this research was to assess the effect of prior medicine experience on persistence to combination therapy. ⋯ Prescribers are initiating people to combinations of two cardiovascular medicines without prior experience to at least one medicine in the combination. This is associated with a higher risk of ceasing therapy than when combination therapy is initiated following experience with one component medicine. The use of FDC products does not overcome this risk.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2018
The level of awareness and the attitude of patients recommended for use of compression stockings in Turkish society, and investigation of the factors affecting their use.
The purpose of this study was to reveal the treatment outlook, usage habits, and factors affecting these habits, in addition to providing suggestions for solutions for patients who are frequently recommended the use of compression stockings as treatment for conditions such as chronic venous insufficiency, deep vein thrombosis, lymphedema, and pregnancy. ⋯ In many guidelines, use of compression stockings is the cornerstone of treatment of venous diseases. However, when the treatment incompatibility of the patients is taken into account, many duties fall to the doctors. The first of these is to inform the patient about the treatment and to answer any questions from the patients. In addition, the socioeconomic and sociocultural status of patients should be considered by the doctors.