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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
ReviewBest Evidence Summary of Home Enteral Tube Feeding Care Management in the Elderly.
To evaluate and summarize the best evidence of home enteral tube feeding (HETF) care management in the elderly to provide an evidence-based basis for caregivers to implement care interventions. ⋯ This study comprehensively summarized the best evidence of home enteral tube feeding care management in the elderly and provided a scientific basis for caregivers to implement care interventions. In home care settings, using evidence-based practices requires developing a comprehensive care management system based on the trinity of hospital, community and home, in order to reduce the incidence of HETF-related complications, improve the quality of life of the elderly with HETF, and provide a practical reference for NST members and caregivers.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2025
Impact of Implementing the Lean Management on Internal Errors at an Outpatient Hospital Pharmacy in China.
The purpose of this study was to explore the lean management strategies used by an outpatient hospital pharmacy in China to reduce internal errors in prescription dispense and to describe their impact on patient satisfaction. ⋯ The implementation of Lean Management can be an efficient approach to reduce the internal errors in prescription dispense.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2025
Barriers and Facilitators to Adherence to a Healthy Diet Across the Spectrum of Chronic Kidney Disease.
A healthy diet plays an important role for chronic kidney disease (CKD) treatment, but adherence to nutritional recommendations is frequently low. The aim of the present study was to describe barriers and facilitators to adherence to a healthy diet in people with CKD. ⋯ Personal, environmental, health professional-related, CKD related as well as feelings and emotions aspects that people with CKD face in a daily basis, act as barriers or facilitators when trying to follow a healthy diet. Individualizing nutritional treatment taking into account people with CKD perspectives and situations is of utmost importance to improve adherence to nutritional treatment.
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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.