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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2016
Retraction Of PublicationImpacts of fixed orthodontic appliance and clear-aligner on daily performance in adult patients with moderate need for treatment [Retraction].
[This retracts the article on p. 1639 in vol. 10, PMID: 27616881.].
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2016
Typology of end-of-life priorities in Saudi females: averaging analysis and Q-methodology.
Understanding culture-and sex-related end-of-life preferences is essential to provide quality end-of-life care. We have previously explored end-of-life choices in Saudi males and found important culture-related differences and that Q-methodology is useful in identifying intraculture, opinion-based groups. Here, we explore Saudi females' end-of-life choices. ⋯ Consistent with the previously reported findings in Saudi males, transcendence and dying in the hospital were the extreme end-of-life priority and dis-priority, respectively, in Saudi females. Body modesty was a major overall concern; however, concerns about pain, various types of privacy, and life quantity were variably emphasized by the five opinion-based groups but masked by averaging analysis.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2016
Long-term antidepressant use: patient perspectives of benefits and adverse effects.
Long-term antidepressant treatment has increased and there is evidence of adverse effects; however, little is known about patients' experiences and views of this form of treatment. This study used mixed methods to examine patients' views and experiences of long-term antidepressant treatment, including benefits and concerns. Data from 180 patients, who were long-term users of antidepressants (3-15 years), were extracted from an anonymous online survey of patients' experiences of antidepressants in New Zealand. ⋯ Adverse emotional effects, such as feeling emotionally numb (64.5%) and addicted (43%), were also common. While the majority of patients were pleased with the benefits of antidepressant treatment, many were concerned about these adverse effects. Some expressed a need for more information about long-term risks and increased information and support to discontinue.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2016
Body image discrepancy and subjective norm as mediators and moderators of the relationship between body mass index and quality of life.
Despite the strength and consistency of the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and quality of life (QoL), a reduction in BMI does not necessarily lead to an improvement in QoL. Between-subject variability indicates the presence of mediators and moderators in the BMI-QoL association. This study aimed to examine the roles of body image discrepancy (BID) and subjective norm (SN) as potential mediators and moderators. ⋯ BID and SN should be considered as important factors in obesity management strategies. The study shows that targeting BMI only is not sufficient to improve the QoL of overweight and obese subjects, and that other variables, including perceptual factors, should be considered.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2016
Patient preferences for treatment of multiple sclerosis with disease-modifying therapies: a discrete choice experiment.
To assess disease-modifying therapy (DMT) preferences in a population of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and to estimate the association between sociodemographic and clinical factors and these preferences. ⋯ The most important attribute for MS patients was side effects of DMTs, followed by delay in disability progression. Experience with DMTs and time since MS diagnosis changed patients' preferences. These results give information to adjust new DMT treatment in order to satisfy patients' preferences and therefore, improve adherence to treatment.