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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2025
Barriers to Adherence to Standard of Care in Appalachia: A Qualitative Assessment in Gastrointestinal Cancers.
Appalachian Kentucky, a 32-county region in the eastern part of the state, has elevated colon cancer mortality rates. While recommended as the standard of care, access to adjuvant chemotherapy treatment is limited in this region due to scarce health services and significant social and geographical barriers. The purpose of this investigation was to improve understanding of barriers that cancer patients residing in rural areas not served directly by tertiary medical systems must overcome in completing adjuvant therapy. ⋯ Barriers to completing adjuvant therapy may differ between rural and urban healthcare systems which may yield opportunities for targeted interventions to improve rates of completion of colon cancer adjuvant chemotherapy.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2025
National Patient Satisfaction Survey as a Predictor for Quality of Care and Quality Improvement - Experience and Practice.
Patient satisfaction is an important predictor of quality of care and hospital services. Patient satisfaction survey provides not only valuable insight into patient experience of care but also evidence that guides quality improvement in both system and organization levels. The paper aims to prove the value of system-wide satisfaction survey of patients and demonstrate whether data collected from a national patient satisfaction survey in three-year period can predict trends in patient experience of care. ⋯ A nationwide patient satisfaction survey can predict benefits of quality improvement initiatives and identify changing trends in the quality of hospital care. The strong correlation between outpatient and inpatient satisfaction underscores the importance of consistent medical service quality across the hospitals. HIMS upgrades are a worthwhile investment in enhancing patient experiences in public hospitals. Tailoring service improvement strategies to specific hospital contexts, such as type, location, and patient demographics, is crucial.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2025
Factors Influencing Self-Care Practices and Blood Pressure Among Individuals with Uncontrolled Hypertension: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Self-care practices are crucial for optimizing blood pressure control and are influenced by multilevel factors. ⋯ Hypertension self-care practices could be improved through multilevel factors, including social support and neighborhood resources.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2025
Experiences and Perspectives of Medication Information and Use Among Arabic-Speaking Migrant Women in Sweden: A Multistage Focus Group Study.
Medication non-adherence is a global public health issue influenced by various factors, including the quality and comprehensiveness of medication information provided to patients. Migrants, particularly women, face unique healthcare and societal challenges in their new home countries. This study aims to explore Arabic-speaking migrant women's experiences and perspectives on medication information and use. ⋯ This study highlights inadequate medication information provision to Arabic-speaking migrant women, which may impact medication use and pose patient safety risks. Although the adherence patterns of the study subjects resembled those of the general population, unique barriers require additional healthcare support. This study can inform healthcare practices and establish a foundation for further research on medication information and use in this group, including comparisons with native-born individuals.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2025
ReviewSuitability of Measures of Pharmacy-Based Medication Adherence for Routine Clinical Use Among Patients with Chronic Diseases: A Systematic Review.
To identify the suitability of pharmacy-based measures for determining medication adherence in routine clinical use. ⋯ This systematic review demonstrates that pharmacy-based measures possess valid characteristics, including comprehensive, accurate, objective, reliable, and continuously updated adherence history records. These measures are designed to minimize disruption while offering high sensitivity and specificity. Furthermore, they are characterized by their practicality, being cost-effective, easy to implement, and easy to interpret. These findings suggest that pharmacy-based measures are potentially suitable to assess medication adherence for routine clinical use.