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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2024
Knowledge of Common Symptoms of Rheumatic Diseases and Causes of Delayed Diagnosis in Saudi Arabia.
The aim of this study is to determine the general population's knowledge on the different symptoms of rheumatic diseases, the key factors for diagnosis delays from the patient's perspective, the length of delay from the onset of symptoms to the diagnosis, and the effect this holds on the disease activity, response to therapy, and the development of complications and nonreversible deformities in patients diagnosed with rheumatic diseases. ⋯ Most participants in our study have lesser knowledge about their symptoms and they did not know where to consult for the treatment of their disease. This caused unnecessary delays and worsening and aggravation of the symptoms. There is an increased need to organize an awareness campaign in the general population regarding autoimmune and rheumatic diseases.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2024
Preferences for Physical Examination Service in Community Health Service Center in China: A Discrete Choice Experiment.
Physical examination services play a crucial role in the early detection of diseases, improving the effectiveness of treatment. However, the current physical examination services provided by community health service centers are limited. The objective of this study was to investigate the aspects of physical examination services that are most valued by residents. ⋯ We should improve the construction of the service team, optimize the service mode, expand the scope of examination services, reduce the cost of examination services, and meet the needs of residents for physical examination services. More attention should be paid to the needs of elderly and rural residents.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2024
Investigation on the Attitude of Middle School Students with Depression in the City Toward Professional Psychological Help-Seeking.
Many middle school students are depressed due to pressure from family, study, life, and communication. With the increasing depression of middle school students, professional psychological counseling institutions have also become more numerous. Therefore, students need to be guided to correctly recognize difficulties and seek professional psychological assistance. ⋯ Middle school students in the city with depression have a poor attitude towards professional psychological help-seeking. Educators should positively and correctly guide depressed middle school students to seek professional psychological assistance when they need help.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2024
ReviewInterventions to Improve Endoscopic Screening Adherence of Cancer in High-Risk Populations: A Scoping Review.
Colorectal, and gastric cancers have the second, and fourth mortality rates worldwide, respectively. Endoscopic screening is a crucial diagnostic tool for colorectal, and gastric cancers. Effective interventions can improve adherence to endoscopic screening in high-risk populations, which is important for cancer prevention and mortality reduction. This study aimed to identify interventions that could improve adherence to endoscopic screening for cancer in high-risk populations. ⋯ All interventions involved were effective in increasing individual knowledge of cancer-related endoscopic screening, willingness to undergo screening, and screening behaviors. These findings provide a reference for designing endoscopy-related cancer screening interventions.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2024
Adherence to ADA Clinical Guidelines in Type 2 Diabetes Management in Public Health Clinics in Palestine.
The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is a significant global public health concern. Adherence to established guidelines is essential for effective management of this metabolic disease. ⋯ This study demonstrated that Adherence to ADA guidelines for diabetes management is suboptimal in selecting appropriate antidiabetic medication based on patient confounding factors, potentially contributing to the high prevalence of complications and comorbidities observed in patients with diabetes in Palestine. Medical associations and health institutions must adopt programs to increase professional education and awareness of the current guidelines to improve outcomes.