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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2018
A third-party investigation of inpatient satisfaction with a tertiary hospital in People's Republic of China.
Conflicts between doctors and patients occur in People's Republic of China each year. Serious negative relationships between doctors and patients are a significant social problem. This study aims to evaluate the satisfaction of inpatients in a tertiary hospital through a third party and analyze the relationship between sociodemographic characteristics and overall satisfaction. ⋯ The overall level of inpatient satisfaction with this hospital seems to be acceptable, although areas for improvement remain.
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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
Total knee arthroplasty status and patient-reported, knee-related quality of life over a 4-year follow-up period: data from the osteoarthritis initiative.
To examine the relationship between baseline total knee arthroplasty (TKA) status and patient-reported, knee-related quality of life (QoL) over a 4-year follow-up relative to no knee osteoarthritis (OA). ⋯ Non-, pre-, and post-TKA status is associated with a lower QoL.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2018
Cultural adaptation and validation of patient decision aids: a scoping review.
In order to promote self-determination, patients have to be actively involved with their care providers in health-care decision making, especially when such decisions involve personal preferences. Decision aids (DAs) are tools that can contribute to patient-centered decision-making processes. To benefit from previous fieldwork and avoid duplicating developmental efforts and producing many similar DAs, the adaptation of existing DAs to new cultural contexts is a resource-saving option. ⋯ From the 13 studies selected, 11 main procedures were identified: appraisal of the original DA, assessment of the new cultural context, translation, linguistic adaptation, cultural adaptation, usability testing, exploration of DA acceptability, test-retest reliability, content validity, construct validity, and criterion validity. A conceptual synthesis of these studies suggests there are four phases in the adaptation/validation process of DAs aimed at: 1) exploring the original DA and the new cultural context, 2) adapting the original DA to the new cultural context, 3) lab testing the preliminary version of the adapted DA, and 4) field testing the adapted DA in a real use context. By facilitating the adaptation and broader implementation of DAs, patients may ultimately be empowered in decision-making processes.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2018
Psychometric properties and assessment of the Osteoporosis Health Belief Scale among the general Arabic population.
Any educational program should be implemented with a good understanding of the population's beliefs. Therefore, the aims of this study were to validate the Arabic version of the Osteoporosis Health Belief Scale (OHBS-A) and assess the osteoprotective attitude among the Iraqi population. ⋯ Besides cultural obstacles, an educational program for both genders and all age groups is important and should be tailored according to culture needs.