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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2022
A Smart-Phone App for Fluid Balance Monitoring in Patients with Heart Failure: A Usability Study.
For a long time, fluid balance monitoring has been one of the most difficult problems in the management of patients with heart failure (HF). There is considerable interest in technology-facilitated fluid balance monitoring. However, little is known about patient acceptance and the use of mobile technology for fluid balance monitoring. ⋯ With participant feedback, we confirmed the usability of I-Self-Care for fluid balance monitoring in patients with HF. Continuously updated databases, family support, repeated operation demonstrations, and information security are important for HF patients to use I-Self-Care.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2022
Information-Seeking Strategies of People with Multiple Sclerosis in Spain: The INFOSEEK-MS Study.
Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) are increasingly demanding access to reliable information regarding their disease. The objective of the INFOSEEK-MS study was to assess what are the strategies people with MS use when searching for information on their disease, including sources, frequency, reliability, and preferred content. ⋯ Although healthcare professionals are considered the most reliable source of information for people with MS, searching for information on the Internet is very frequent. An individualized information strategy considering the different factors involved is needed.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2022
Treatment Decision-Making in Metastatic Prostate Cancer: Perceptions of Locus of Control Among Patient, Caregiver, and Physician Triads.
Multiple treatments for metastatic prostate cancer have similar efficacy, leaving patients with complicated treatment choices. Shared decision-making can facilitate difficult treatment decisions, but the extent to which this is used for metastatic prostate cancer is unknown. We assessed patient, caregiver, and physician perceptions of decision locus of control (shared decision-making vs physician- or patient-directed decisions) and the degree of agreement between groups. ⋯ This study characterized metastatic prostate cancer patients', caregivers', and physicians' experiences and communication preferences for treatment decision-making. Patients and physicians had greater agreement in decision locus of control compared with caregivers, yet patient-physician agreement was minimal. Metastatic prostate cancer patients report being influenced by information about treatment efficacy and clear next steps, and a desire for patient-friendly language and an invitation to be as involved in decision making at their preferred level. Emphasizing these may increase agreement in decision locus of control between all participants in the decision-making process.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2022
Patient-Support Program in Diabetes Care During the Covid-19 Pandemic: An Italian Multicentric Experience.
Telephone coaching and health apps are effective means to support subjects with diabetes. Patient support programs (PSP) on type 2 diabetes are scanty, and none has been conducted in Italy. In a pilot phase, conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, we aimed to examine the feasibility and acceptance of such program. ⋯ This project demonstrated the feasibility and patient appreciation of a PSP in diabetes care, which is particularly important for a chronic disease of the elderly and during a pandemic period when face-to-face counseling is problematic.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2022
Self-Efficacy, Exercise Anticipation and Physical Activity in Elderly: Using Bayesian Networks to Elucidate Complex Relationships.
To explore the correlation of exercise anticipation, self-efficacy and lower limb function in the elderly, and identify active predictors of exercise. The time up and go (TUG) has been used to access basic mobility skills, as well as strength, balance and agility, which is used in a range of population. ⋯ Exercise anticipation and life behavior habit can effectively predict physical activity capability in the elderly. These findings can help clinicians establish effective intervention to improve the physical activity regularly of the elderly.