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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2023
Factors Associated with Anxiety During COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Association with Hypertension in Saudi Arabia.
Patients with chronic diseases such as hypertension (HTN) are considered a vulnerable group, and they are prone to anxiety and other psychological conditions during pandemics. Very few reports discussed factors related to anxiety and how it is associated with HTN during COVID-19 pandemic. In this project, we aimed to identify the prevalence of anxiety among hypertensive patients in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic. ⋯ The prevalence of anxiety among hypertensive individuals is higher compared to the general population. Moreover, anxiety is significantly associated with some sociodemographic in the general population, and with less adherence to medications in hypertensive patients. Further studies with data from medical record including more variables are needed to highlight this association.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2023
Factors Affecting Immunosuppressive Medication Adherence in Liver Transplant Recipients with Poor Adherence: A Qualitative Study.
Preserving graft functions and preventing rejection is closely related to immunosuppressive medication adherence in liver transplant recipients. Therefore, it is essential to determine factors affecting immunosuppressive medication use positively or negatively in liver transplant recipients. This study aimed to explore the use of immunosuppressive medication experience in liver transplant recipients with poor adherence and reveal the factors affecting the medication adherence. ⋯ This study explored that there are several factors affecting immunosuppressive medication adherence among liver transplant recipients, both positively and negatively. In order to achieve liver transplant recipients' total adherence to immunosuppressive medication, the factors affecting medication adherence positively and negatively should be understood. The study results are expected to contribute developing strategies to improve immunosuppressive medication adherence in liver transplant recipients.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2023
Patient Preferences for Anesthesiologist Attire During Preoperative Visits in China: A Cross-Sectional Survey.
It is important for anesthesiologists to leave good impressions and build rapport with patients during preoperative visits. However, patient preferences for anesthesiologist attire have not been well studied in China. ⋯ Patients prefer anesthesiologists wearing scrubs in coats of the same color. Standardizing anesthesiologist attire based on these findings may improve patient satisfaction.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2023
Non‑persistence to Oral Anticoagulation Therapy in Elderly Patients with Non‑valvular Atrial Fibrillation.
To investigate the reasons for elderly atrial fibrillation (AF) patients not continuing their oral anticoagulation (OAC) treatment and the factors that influence this behavior. ⋯ OAC non-persistence remains high among elderly AF patients during long-term follow-up, with a significant proportion discontinuing shortly after discharge. This pattern of non-persistence is heavily influenced by demographic factors and patient preference. Further interventions should be developed based on the reasons and risk factors to improve persistence and initiated early in the treatment process.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2023
Evolution of the RebiSmart® Electromechanical Autoinjector to Improve Usability in Support of Adherence to Subcutaneous Interferon Beta-1a Therapy for People Living with Multiple Sclerosis.
The RebiSmart® electromechanical autoinjector supports people living with relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS) with their adherence to treatment with subcutaneous interferon beta-1a (sc IFN β-1a; Rebif®), a well-established and effective therapy. We report on the validation of the next-generation device, RebiSmart 3.0, tailored to meet patients' changing needs. ⋯ Findings validate the safety of use of the next-generation device, RebiSmart 3.0, through a comprehensive evaluation of use scenarios and knowledge tasks by the study participants, who provided positive ratings of the device in the user needs survey.