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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2021
A Difficult Pill to Swallow: An Investigation of the Factors Associated with Medication Swallowing Difficulties.
Many medications are available as solid oral dosage forms such as tablets and capsules; however, some people find these medications difficult to swallow. ⋯ A combination of heightened oral perception characterized by a small oral cavity and high taste sensitivity compounded by a past choking episode on medications may be precipitating factors for medication swallowing difficulties. These factors may be helpful in identifying individuals who are more likely to experience difficulty swallowing medications.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2021
Rehabilitation Goals and Effects of Goal Achievement on Outcome Following an Adapted Physical Activity-Based Rehabilitation Intervention.
To explore the goal-setting process carried out at a rehabilitation facility providing adapted physical activity, by 1) identifying goals set by individuals with chronic disabilities, 2) comparing these goals to the negotiated goals set in collaboration with the rehabilitation team and 3) assessing goal achievement and its association with self-reported functioning after 12 months. ⋯ Collaboration between participants and health professionals resulted in more specific goals directed towards the activities and participation component. Goal achievement predicted long-term mental functioning following rehabilitation.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2021
Motivational Factors for Smoking Behaviors in Individuals with Metabolic Syndrome.
Smoking, which is one of the major risk factors for metabolic syndrome that causes cardiovascular disease or diabetes, is a crucial risk factor, which is modifiable. This study aimed to determine the factors that promote smoking behaviors according to smoking status among adults with metabolic syndrome. ⋯ The motivational factors for smoking behaviors varied according to the smoking status of adults with metabolic syndrome. Autonomous motivation was the significant predictor of smoking cessation for individuals who successfully quit, whereas cognitive motivation was influential in the prevention of smoking by individuals who have never smoked. Further studies are warranted to develop smoking cessation strategies, which should focus on specific motivational factors to lead effective smoking prevention programs in this population.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2021
Socioeconomic Determinants of Health Contributing to the Consumption of Nonprescribed Medicines in Ethiopia.
Social determinants of health are understood as the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age that shapes health and include a domain of factors. Self-medication is influenced by these socioeconomic factors. This study, aims to quantitatively examine the relationship between these factors and the use of nonprescribed medicines and then identify which of the factors have the highest predictable value in Ethiopia. ⋯ To strategize for appropriate self-medication, interventions should focus on changing the knowledge, attitude, and perception of the specific sociodemographic factors identified in the study.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2021
ReviewImproving Adherence to Topical Medication in Patients with Glaucoma.
The glaucomas form a heterogenous group of conditions, which collectively account for one of the most common irreversible causes of blindness worldwide. The only treatment, for which there is evidence, to stop or slow glaucomatous disease progression is to lower intraocular pressure (IOP); this is most often initially achieved with topical medication. Adherence to anti-glaucoma therapy is known to be low even when compared with adherence to therapy for other chronic conditions. ⋯ A range of factors have been identified which affect adherence and persistence, although only a multi-faceted approach has proven evidence of efficacy, compared to improved patient education alone. There is now a wider range of available preservative-free eye drops, which have been shown to be non-inferior in achieving IOP control, with fewer side effects and improved short-term adherence. Further studies relating to adherence are warranted, particularly given the projected increase in glaucoma prevalence worldwide.