Articles: patients.
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Comparative Study
Speaking of research advance directives: planning for future research participation.
To examine one model of research advance directive as a possible way to reduce the mismatch between patient and proxy choices and also to learn more about how patients with mild to moderate dementia may want to keep decision making or cede it to their proxies in the future. ⋯ Both patients and proxies were willing to discuss future research enrollment in the context of an advance directive for research. Such a document may be helpful to proxies and researchers in the future to judge the types of research and associated risks patients are willing to enroll in. Although most patients willingly cede future decisions to their proxies, a sizeable minority do not wish to do so.
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The adoption of healthy living advice by people with heart disease is known to be poor even in targeted interventions. Reasons for this can range from confusion about the seriousness of the condition to ineffectiveness in the form of advice and how it is conveyed. However, the social setting can be an important influence on lifestyle change. ⋯ A long-term programme is needed incorporating mutual support and sharing with regular (not necessarily frequent) input from practitioners of information, advice and reassurance, as a support strategy for lifestyle change.
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Support Care Cancer · Apr 2006
Is there a correlation between spirituality and anxiety and depression in patients with advanced cancer?
To establish whether there is a correlation between spirituality and anxiety and depression in patients with advanced cancer. ⋯ This study found a significant negative correlation between spirituality (in particular, the existential aspect) and anxiety and depression in patients with advanced cancer. Religious well-being and strength of belief had no impact on psychological well-being in this study.