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Lu Q, Schulz PJ, Chang A. Medication safety perceptions in China: Media exposure, healthcare experiences, and trusted information sources. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2024; 123:108209. [PMID: 38367304 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2024.108209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 01/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Amid ongoing medication safety concerns in China and limited research on public perceptions, this study investigates the correlations between media exposure, healthcare experiences, and individuals' perceptions of medication safety. It also examines individuals' reliance on information sources during safety crises. METHODS A multistage stratified random sampling was employed with the gross sample containing 3090 Chinese adults aged 18-60 years. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression. RESULTS Social media exposure was found to negatively correlate with perceptions of current medication safety and its perceived improvement, while exposure to television and print media showed positive correlations. Positive healthcare experiences were associated with improved medication safety perceptions. Among various information sources, healthcare professionals were deemed most trustworthy during medication safety incidents. CONCLUSIONS Media exposure and personal healthcare experiences significantly shape individuals' perceptions of medication safety in China, with healthcare professionals playing a crucial role in this context. Practiceimplications: Effective health crisis communication in China needs to be multifaceted, integrating traditional media and social media platforms to disseminate accurate information broadly. Additionally, healthcare professionals should be actively involved in crisis communication. Their role as trusted sources can be leveraged to clarify misconceptions, and reassure the public during medication safety incidents.
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- Qianfeng Lu
- Faculty of Communication, Culture and Society, Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), Lugano, Switzerland
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- Faculty of Communication, Culture and Society, Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), Lugano, Switzerland; Department of Communication & Media, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea.
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China
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Jonathan AJ, Mohammadnezhad M, Raikanikoda F. "I think taking herbal medicine first can help prevent. If it doesn't work, then can take start taking the medication given by the doctors." Patients' perceptions towards hypertension in Fiji. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0285998. [PMID: 37639401 PMCID: PMC10461813 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0285998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Hypertension remains a public health challenge worldwide however, the prevention, detection, treatment and management of this condition are not highly prioritized. Health knowledge has an important impact on individual's health. The ability to actively participate in screening, diagnosis and management of hypertension are influenced by patient's knowledge of hypertension. To understand why hypertension is so difficult to control, it may be of benefit to gain an understanding of the patient's perspective. Hence, the aim of the study is to explore the perceptions of patients on prevention and diagnosis of hypertension in Fiji. METHODS The study used a qualitative method approach. The study was conducted at the four purposively selected health centers in the Lautoka/ Yasawa medical subdivision. A purposive sampling was used which included all the patients who attended the SOPD, age more than 18 years and above, diagnosed with hypertension for 6 months or more and attended clinic at one of the 4 selected health centers. Semi-structured open-ended interview guide were used to collect data among patients through in-depth interviews. Thematic analysis was used manually to analyze the data using four steps that is immersion in the data, coding the data, creating categories and identifying themes / subthemes. RESULTS Twenty-five SOPD patients took part in the in-depth interview and the responses were grouped into two themes. The themes emerged included hypertension knowledge and diagnosis of hypertension in a closed family and self. Subthemes derived from the hypertension knowledge were measures of awareness, hypertension aetiology, risk perception, origin of information and concept of prevention. Sub themes derived from the diagnosis of hypertension in a closed family were perception when first diagnosed, hypertension in relation and hypertension impact. Patients' knowledge on etiologies and risk factors of hypertension were generally poor. Majority of the participants learnt about hypertension in hospitals and few over radios and television. Diagnosis in a closed family triggered worrisome, fear and fright on some patients. CONCLUSION Majority of the patients have less knowledge about various risk factors of hypertension. Worrisome, fearful, frightful, frustration and sadness were some of the reactions and emotions highlighted by the patients. It is important to design culturally tailored interventions that address the psychological and behavioral needs of the patients. Recommendation to conduct further studies to understand the perception of hypertension among the general public.
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- School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership, University of Bradford, Bradford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
- Department of Health Education and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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- School of Public Health and Primary Care, Fiji National University, Suva, Fiji Islands
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Lobo EH, Karmakar C, Abdelrazek M, Abawajy J, Chow CK, Zhang Y, Kabir MA, Daryabeygi R, Maddison R, Islam SMS. Design and development of a smartphone app for hypertension management: An intervention mapping approach. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1092755. [PMID: 37006589 PMCID: PMC10050573 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1092755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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BackgroundSeveral research studies have demonstrated the potential of mobile health apps in supporting health management. However, the design and development process of these apps are rarely presented.ObjectiveWe present the design and development of a smartphone-based lifestyle app integrating a wearable device for hypertension management.MethodsWe used an intervention mapping approach for the development of theory- and evidence-based intervention in hypertension management. This consisted of six fundamental steps: needs assessment, matrices, theoretical methods and practical strategies, program design, adoption and implementation plan, and evaluation plan. To design the contents of the intervention, we performed a literature review to determine the preferences of people with hypertension (Step 1) and necessary objectives toward the promotion of self-management behaviors (Step 2). Based on these findings, we implemented theoretical and practical strategies in consultation with stakeholders and researchers (Steps 3), which was used to identify the functionality and develop an mHealth app (Step 4). The adoption (Step 5) and evaluation (Step 6) of the mHealth app will be conducted in a future study.ResultsThrough the needs analysis, we identified that people with hypertension preferred having education, medication or treatment adherence, lifestyle modification, alcohol and smoking cessation and blood pressure monitoring support. We utilized MoSCoW analysis to consider four key elements, i.e., education, medication or treatment adherence, lifestyle modification and blood pressure support based on past experiences, and its potential benefits in hypertension management. Theoretical models such as (i) the information, motivation, and behavior skills model, and (ii) the patient health engagement model was implemented in the intervention development to ensure positive engagement and health behavior. Our app provides health education to people with hypertension related to their condition, while utilizing wearable devices to promote lifestyle modification and blood pressure management. The app also contains a clinician portal with rules and medication lists titrated by the clinician to ensure treatment adherence, with regular push notifications to prompt behavioral change. In addition, the app data can be reviewed by patients and clinicians as needed.ConclusionsThis is the first study describing the design and development of an app that integrates a wearable blood pressure device and provides lifestyle support and hypertension management. Our theory-driven intervention for hypertension management is founded on the critical needs of people with hypertension to ensure treatment adherence and supports medication review and titration by clinicians. The intervention will be clinically evaluated in future studies to determine its effectiveness and usability.
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- Elton H. Lobo
- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
- Department of General Practice, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- *Correspondence: Elton H. Lobo
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- School of Information Technology, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- School of Information Technology, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- School of Information Technology, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Westmead Applied Research Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- School of Computing, Mathematics and Engineering, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, NSW, Australia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
- Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam
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Lee EKP, Poon P, Yip BHK, Bo Y, Zhu MT, Yu CP, Ngai ACH, Wong MCS, Wong SYS. Global Burden, Regional Differences, Trends, and Health Consequences of Medication Nonadherence for Hypertension During 2010 to 2020: A Meta-Analysis Involving 27 Million Patients. J Am Heart Assoc 2022; 11:e026582. [PMID: 36056737 PMCID: PMC9496433 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.122.026582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Background Nonadherence to antihypertensive medications is the leading cause of poor blood pressure control and thereby cardiovascular diseases and mortality worldwide. Methods and Results We investigated the global epidemiology, regional differences, and trend of antihypertensive medication nonadherence via a systematic review and meta‐analyses of data from 2010 to 2020. Multiple medical databases and clinicaltrials.gov were searched for articles. Observational studies reporting the proportion of patients with anti‐hypertensive medication nonadherence were included. The proportion of nonadherence, publication year, year of first recruitment, country, and health outcomes attributable to antihypertensive medication nonadherence were extracted. Two reviewers screened abstracts and full texts, classified countries according to levels of income and locations, and extracted data. The Joanna Briggs Institute prevalence critical appraisal tool was used to rate the included studies. Prevalence meta‐analyses were conducted using a fixed‐effects model, and trends in prevalence were analyzed using meta‐regression. The certainty of evidence concerning the effect of health consequences of nonadherence was rated according to Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations. A total of 161 studies were included. Subject to different detection methods, the global prevalence of anti‐hypertensive medication nonadherence was 27% to 40%. Nonadherence was more prevalent in low‐ to middle‐income countries than in high‐income countries, and in non‐Western countries than in Western countries. No significant trend in prevalence was detected between 2010 and 2020. Patients with antihypertensive medication nonadherence had suboptimal blood pressure control, complications from hypertension, all‐cause hospitalization, and all‐cause mortality. Conclusions While high prevalence of anti‐hypertensive medication nonadherence was detected worldwide, higher prevalence was detected in low‐ to middle‐income and non‐Western countries. Interventions are urgently required, especially in these regions. Current evidence is limited by high heterogeneity. Registration URL: www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/; Unique identifier: CRD42021259860.
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- Eric K P Lee
- Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shatin Hong Kong
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- Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shatin Hong Kong
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- Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shatin Hong Kong
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- Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shatin Hong Kong
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- Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shatin Hong Kong
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- Li Ping Medical Library The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shatin Hong Kong
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- Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shatin Hong Kong
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- Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shatin Hong Kong
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- Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shatin Hong Kong
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Nikoloudaki M, Repa A, Pitsigavdaki S, Molla Ismail Sali A, Sidiropoulos P, Lionis C, Bertsias G. Persistence of Depression and Anxiety despite Short-Term Disease Activity Improvement in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Single-Centre, Prospective Study. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11154316. [PMID: 35893407 PMCID: PMC9329785 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11154316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Revised: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Mental disorders such as anxiety and depression are prevalent in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients, yet their association with the underlying disease activity remains uncertain and has been mostly evaluated at a cross-sectional level. To examine longitudinal trends in anxiety, depression, and lupus activity, a prospective observational study was performed on 40 adult SLE outpatients with active disease (SLE Disease Activity Index [SLEDAI]-2K ≥ 3 [excluding serology]) who received standard-of-care. Anxiety and depression were determined at baseline and 6 months by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Treatment adherence was assessed with the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale-4. Increased anxiety (median [interquartile range] HADS-A: 11.0 [7.8]) and depression (HADS-D: 8.0 [4.8]) were found at inclusion, which remained stable and non-improving during follow-up (difference: 0.0 [4.8] and −0.5 [4.0], respectively) despite reduced SLEDAI-2K by 2.0 (4.0) (p < 0.001). Among possible baseline predictors, paid employment—but not disease activity—correlated with reduced HADS-A and HADS-D with corresponding standardized beta-coefficients of −0.35 (p = 0.017) and −0.27 (p = 0.093). Higher anxiety and depression correlated with lower treatment adherence (p = 0.041 and p = 0.088, respectively). These results indicate a high-mental disease burden in active SLE that persists despite disease control and emphasize the need to consider socioeconomic factors as part of comprehensive patient assessment.
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- Myrto Nikoloudaki
- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital of Heraklion and Medical School, University of Crete, 71110 Heraklion, Greece; (M.N.); (A.R.); (S.P.); (A.M.I.S.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital of Heraklion and Medical School, University of Crete, 71110 Heraklion, Greece; (M.N.); (A.R.); (S.P.); (A.M.I.S.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital of Heraklion and Medical School, University of Crete, 71110 Heraklion, Greece; (M.N.); (A.R.); (S.P.); (A.M.I.S.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital of Heraklion and Medical School, University of Crete, 71110 Heraklion, Greece; (M.N.); (A.R.); (S.P.); (A.M.I.S.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital of Heraklion and Medical School, University of Crete, 71110 Heraklion, Greece; (M.N.); (A.R.); (S.P.); (A.M.I.S.); (P.S.)
- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology—FORTH, 71110 Heraklion, Greece
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- Clinic of Social and Family Medicine, University of Crete Medical School, 71110 Heraklion, Greece;
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital of Heraklion and Medical School, University of Crete, 71110 Heraklion, Greece; (M.N.); (A.R.); (S.P.); (A.M.I.S.); (P.S.)
- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology—FORTH, 71110 Heraklion, Greece
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +30-2810-394635
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Lim HM, Dunn AG, Lim JR, Abdullah A, Ng CJ. Association between online health information-seeking and medication adherence: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Digit Health 2022; 8:20552076221097784. [PMID: 35586836 PMCID: PMC9109497 DOI: 10.1177/20552076221097784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background The evidence of the impact of online health information-seeking (OHIS) on
health outcomes has been conflicting. OHIS is increasingly recognised as a
factor influencing health behaviour but the impact of OHIS on medication
adherence remains unclear. Objectives We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the
associations between OHIS and medication adherence. Methods We searched Medline, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, CINAHL and Psychology
and Behavioural Science Collection for studies published up to December
2020. The inclusion criteria were studies that reported the associations of
OHIS and medication adherence, quantitative design, reported primary data
only, related to any health condition where medications are used and
conducted on patients either in clinical or community settings. A
meta-analysis was used to examine the association between OHIS and
medication adherence. Results A total of 17 studies involving 24,890 patients were included in this review.
The study designs and results were mixed. In the meta-analysis, there was no
significant association (n = 7, OR 1.356, 95% CI 0.793-2.322, p = 0.265), or
correlation (n = 4, r = -0.085, 95% CI −0.572-0.446, p = 0.768) between OHIS
and medication adherence. In the sub-group analysis of people living with
HIV/AIDS, OHIS was associated with better medication adherence (OR 1.612,
95% CI 1.266-2.054, p < 0.001). Conclusions The current evidence of an association between OHIS and medication adherence
is inconclusive. This review highlights methodological issues on how to
measure OHIS objectively and calls for in-depth exploration of how OHIS
affects health decisions and behaviour.
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- Hooi Min Lim
- Department of Primary Care Medicine, University of Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Biomedical Informatics and Digital Health, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Department of Research, SingHealth Polyclinics, Singapore
- Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
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Kostagiolas P, Milkas A, Kourouthanassis P, Dimitriadis K, Tsioufis K, Tousoulis D, Niakas D. The impact of health information needs' satisfaction of hypertensive patients on their clinical outcomes. ASLIB J INFORM MANAG 2020. [DOI: 10.1108/ajim-03-2020-0082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PurposeThe ultimate aim of this study is to investigate how health information needs’ satisfaction actually makes a difference to the patients' management of a chronic clinical condition. The literature falls short of providing evidence on the interaction between patients' health information seeking behaviour and the successful management of a clinical condition. On the other hand, patient education and good information seeking practices are deemed necessary for hypertension management daily decisions.Design/methodology/approachA specially designed questionnaire study was developed: The survey design was informed by the information seeking behaviour model of Wilson for studying hypertension patients' information needs, information resources and obstacles patients face while seeking hypertension-related information. Moreover, clinical information was collected in order to make associations and inference on the impact of information seeking on patients' clinical outcomes.FindingsThe study included 111 patients submitted to the outpatient hypertension clinic of a university hospital in Athens for a 24-h ambulatory blood pressure measurement (ABPM). The analysis showed that those reporting higher satisfaction level of their information needs achieved lower values in ABPM (ABPM<130/80mmHg, p = 0.049). Stepwise the logistic regression analysis revealed three independent factors to predict the possibility of being optimally treated (ABPM<130/80mmHg). Dipping status (OR: 14.052, 95% CI: 4.229–46.688, p = 0.0001) patients with high satisfaction level of their disease (OR: 13.450, 95% CI: 1.364–132.627, p = 0.026) and interpersonal relationships were used as the main source of information (OR: 1.762, 95% CI: 1.024–3.031, p = 0.41).Originality/valueHypertensive patients with high satisfaction level of information achieve better disease control. Among different sources of information, interpersonal relationships emerge as the most appropriate factor for patients' disease control.
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Biffi A, Rea F, Iannaccone T, Filippelli A, Mancia G, Corrao G. Sex differences in the adherence of antihypertensive drugs: a systematic review with meta-analyses. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e036418. [PMID: 32641331 PMCID: PMC7348648 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-036418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Poor worldwide rate of blood pressure control is largely due to poor adherence to antihypertensive (AHT) drug treatment. The question of whether sex affects adherence has long been debated but conflicting findings have been reported on this issue. Our objective was to evaluate sex differences in the adherence to AHT therapy. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Studies were identified through a systematic search of PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Web of Science and Google Scholar (through January 2020) and manual handsearching of relevant articles. Observational studies reporting adherence to AHT drugs measured by self-report or pharmacy refill prescription-based methods among men and women were included. Summarised estimates of ORs with 95% CIs were calculated using random-effects model and meta-regression models. RESULTS From 12 849 potentially relevant publications, 82 studies (15 517 457 men and 18 537 599 women) were included. No significant between-sex differences in adherence to AHT were observed, whether all study-specific estimates were summarised (ORs 1.04, 95% CI 1.00 to 1.09, p=0.07), nor estimates were pooled according to the method for measuring adherence. Among patients aged 65 years or older, lower self-reported adherence was observed in women (ORs 0.84, 95% CI 0.72 to 0.97, p=0.02), while the main result remained unchanged according to other subgroup analyses. CONCLUSIONS Definitive evidence of sex differences in adherence to AHT therapy cannot be drawn. Our little knowledge about factors affecting adherence, in particular of sex effect among elderly, urgently requires high-quality studies investigating these issues.
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- Annalisa Biffi
- Unit of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health, Department of Statistics and Quantitative Methods, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milano, Italy
- National Centre for Healthcare Research and Pharmacoepidemiology, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health, Department of Statistics and Quantitative Methods, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milano, Italy
- National Centre for Healthcare Research and Pharmacoepidemiology, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
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- National Centre for Healthcare Research and Pharmacoepidemiology, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Fisciano, Italy
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- National Centre for Healthcare Research and Pharmacoepidemiology, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Fisciano, Italy
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- University of Milan-Bicocca, Milano, Italy
- Policlinico di Monza, Monza, Italy
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- Unit of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health, Department of Statistics and Quantitative Methods, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milano, Italy
- National Centre for Healthcare Research and Pharmacoepidemiology, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
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Cappelletti ER, Greco A, Maloberti A, Giannattasio C, Steca P, D'Addario M. What hypertensive patients want to know [and from whom] about their disease: a two-year longitudinal study. BMC Public Health 2020; 20:308. [PMID: 32164658 PMCID: PMC7068893 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-8421-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2019] [Accepted: 02/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Background This study explored both the evolution of the information needs and the perceived relevance of different health information sources in patients with essential hypertension. It also investigated the relationships between information needs and the perceived relevance of information sources with socio-demographic and clinical variables. Methods Two hundred and two patients with essential arterial hypertension were enrolled in the study and evaluated at baseline and during three follow-ups at 6, 12 and 24 months after baseline. Patients had a mean age of 54.3 years [range 21–78; SD = 10.4], and 43% were women. Repeated measures ANOVA, Bonferroni post hoc tests, and Cochran’s Q Test were performed to test differences in variables of interest over time. Results It was observed a significant reduction in all the domains of information needs related to disease management except for pharmacological treatment and risks and complications. At baseline, patients reported receiving health information primarily from specialists, general practitioners, relatives, and television, but the use of these sources decreased over time, even if the decrease was significant only for relatives. Multiple patterns of relationships were found between information needs and the perceived relevance of sources of information and socio-demographics and clinical variables, both at baseline and over time. Conclusions The findings showed a general decrease in both the desire for information and the perceived relevance of different information sources. Hypertensive patients appeared to show little interest in health communication topics as their disease progressed. Understanding patients’ information needs and the perceived relevance of different information sources is the first step in implementing tailored communication strategies that can promote patients’ self-management skills and optimal clinical outcomes.
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- Department of Human and Social Sciences, University of Bergamo, Bergamo, Italy
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- Cardiology 4, "A. De Gasperis" Department, ASST GOM Niguarda Ca' Granda Hospital, Milan, Italy.,School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
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- Cardiology 4, "A. De Gasperis" Department, ASST GOM Niguarda Ca' Granda Hospital, Milan, Italy.,School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, University of Milan-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
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Use of information sources regarding medicine side effects among the general population: a cross-sectional survey. Prim Health Care Res Dev 2019; 20:e153. [PMID: 31818345 PMCID: PMC7003519 DOI: 10.1017/s1463423619000574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Aim: To determine the use and perceived value of different information sources that patients may use to support identification of medicine side effects; to explore associations between coping styles and use of information sources. Background: Side effects from medicines can have considerable negative impact on peoples’ daily lives. As a result of an ageing UK population and attendant multi-morbidity, an increasing number of medicines are being prescribed for patients, leading to increased risk of unintended side effects. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of patients who use medicine, recruited from community pharmacies. The survey sought views on attributes of various information sources, their predicted and actual use, incorporating a shortened Side Effects Coping Questionnaire (SECope) scale and the abbreviated Miller Behavioural Style Scale (MBSS). Findings: Of 935 questionnaires distributed, 230 (25.0%) were returned, 61.3% from females; 44.7% were retired and 84.6% used at least one medicine regularly. 69.6% had experienced a side effect, resulting in 57.5% of these stopping the medicine. Patient information leaflets (PILs) and GPs were both predicted and actually most widely used sources, despite GPs being judged as relatively less accessible and PILs less trustworthy, particularly by regular medicine users. Pharmacists, considered both easy to access and trustworthy, were used by few in practice, while the internet was considered easy to access, but less trustworthy and was also little used. SECope sub-scales for non-adherence and information seeking showed positive associations with stopping a medicine and seeking information from a health professional. More high monitors than low monitors stopped a medicine themselves, but there were no differences in use of information sources. Information seeking following a side effect is a common strategy, potentially predicted by the SECope, but not the MBSS. Limited GP accessibility could contribute to high internet use. Further research could determine how the trustworthiness of PILs can be improved.
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Chatziefstratiou A, Giakoumidakis K, Fotos NV, Baltopoulos G, Brokalaki H. Scales for assessing medication adherence in patients with hypertension. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 28:1388-1392. [PMID: 31778338 DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2019.28.21.1388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND the choice of the appropriate tool for assessing level of medication adherence is a significant barrier in scientific research. AIMS to translate into Greek and test the reliability of the Hill-Bone and A-14 scales among patients with hypertension. Also, to compare patients' responses in the Hill-Bone scale, A-14 scale and Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS). METHODS data collection occurred between February 2016 and March 2016 at a general hospital in Athens, Greece. The sample consisted of hypertensive patients (n=34) and non-hypertensive patients (n=34). FINDINGS the coefficient alpha in hypertensive patients was 0.76 for Hill-Bone, 0.64 for MMAS and 0.91 for the A-14 scale. In non-hypertensive patients, the Cronbach's alpha for MMAS was 0.81 and 0.78 for A-14. A statistically significant difference was found among the mean scores of the scales, whereas strong correlation was found only between two pairs of questions with similar meaning. CONCLUSION all tools are appropriate to assess the level of medication adherence in Greek hypertensive patients. However, careful translation of the scales is essential since items with the same meaning could be understudied in a different way.
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- Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences and Welfare, University of West Attica, Greece
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- Assistant Professor, Faculty of Nursing, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Emeritus Professor, Faculty of Nursing, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Emeritus Professor, Faculty of Nursing, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Yoo J, Soh JY, Lee WH, Chang DK, Lee SU, Cha WC. Experience of Emergency Department Patients With Using the Talking Pole Device: Prospective Interventional Descriptive Study. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2018; 6:e191. [PMID: 30467105 PMCID: PMC6284145 DOI: 10.2196/mhealth.9676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2017] [Revised: 06/18/2018] [Accepted: 08/21/2018] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patient engagement is important. However, it can be difficult in emergency departments (EDs). OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the satisfaction of ED patients using a patient-friendly health information technology (HIT) device, the "Talking Pole," and to assess the factors relevant to their satisfaction. METHODS This study was conducted in May 2017 at the ED of a tertiary hospital. The "Talking Pole" is a smartphone-based device attached to a intravenous infusion pole with sensors. It is capable of sensing patient movement and fluid dynamics. In addition, it provides clinical information from electronic medical records to patients and serves as a wireless communication tool between patients and nurses. Patients and caregivers who entered the observation room of the ED were selected for the study. The "Talking Pole" devices were provided to all participants, regardless of their need for an intravenous pole upon admittance to the ED. After 2 hours, each participant was given an 18-item questionnaire created for this research, measured on a 5-point Likert scale, regarding their satisfaction with "Talking Pole." RESULTS Among 52 participants recruited, 54% (28/52) were patients and the remaining were caregivers. In total, 38% (20/52) were male participants; the average age was 54.6 (SD 12.9) years, and 63% (33/52) of the participants were oncology patients and their caregivers. The overall satisfaction rate was 4.17 (SD 0.79 ) points. Spearman correlation coefficient showed a strong association of "overall satisfaction" with "comparison to the previous visit" (ρ=.73 ), "perceived benefit" (ρ=.73), "information satisfaction" (ρ=.70), and "efficiency" (ρ=.70). CONCLUSIONS In this study, we introduced a patient-friendly HIT device, the "Talking Pole." Its architecture focused on enhancing information delivery, which is regarded as a bottleneck toward achieving patient engagement in EDs. Patient and caregiver satisfaction with the "Talking Pole" was positive in the ED environment. In particular, correlation coefficient results improved our understanding about patients' satisfaction, HIT devices, and services used in the ED.
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- Junsang Yoo
- Department of Digital Health, Samsung Advanced Institute of Health Sciences and Technology, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Digital Health, Samsung Advanced Institute of Health Sciences and Technology, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Creative Laboratory, Samsung Electronics, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Digital Health, Samsung Advanced Institute of Health Sciences and Technology, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Department of Gastroenterology, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Health Information Center, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Digital Health, Samsung Advanced Institute of Health Sciences and Technology, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Health Information Center, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Department of Emergency Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Sak G, Schulz PJ. Exploring Health Information-Seeking Preferences of Older Adults With Hypertension: Quasi-Experimental Design. JMIR Cardio 2018; 2:e12. [PMID: 31758784 PMCID: PMC6834236 DOI: 10.2196/cardio.8903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2017] [Revised: 04/10/2018] [Accepted: 04/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients' engagement in health care decision making is constituted by at least two behaviors: health information seeking and active involvement in medical decisions. Previous research reported that older adults desire a lot of information, but want to participate in decision making to a lesser degree. However, there is only limited evidence on the effect of desire for health information on seniors' perceived confidence in making an informed choice (ie, decision self-efficacy). OBJECTIVE The goal of this study was to investigate the role desire for health information has for older patients. More specifically, it tested whether decision self-efficacy increases as a function of an assisted computer-based information search. Additionally, the study allowed insights into the sources seniors with hypertension prefer to consult. METHODS A sample of 101 senior citizens (aged ≥60 years) with high blood pressure in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland answered a questionnaire before and after an informational intervention was applied. The intervention consisted of offering additional information on hypertension from five different sources and of providing the information the participant desired. Preference for receiving this information was the major independent variable. The main outcome measure was decision self-efficacy (assessed at baseline and posttest). Analyses of covariance were conducted to detect differences between and within who desired additional hypertension-related content (intervention group) and "information avoiders" (control group). RESULTS Health care professionals firmly remain the preferred and most trusted source of health information for senior patients. The second most consulted source was the internet (intervention group only). However, among the total sample, the internet obtained the lowest credibility score. A significant increase in decision self-efficacy occurred in seniors consulting additional information compared to information avoiders (F1,93=28.25, P<.001). CONCLUSIONS Consulting health information on a computer screen, and assistance by a computer-savvy person, may be a helpful activity to increase perceived confidence in making treatment decisions in seniors with hypertension.
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- Gabriele Sak
- Institute of Communication & Health, Faculty of Communication Sciences, Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Institute of Communication & Health, Faculty of Communication Sciences, Università della Svizzera italiana, Lugano, Switzerland
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Liakos CI, Papadopoulos DP, Kotsis VT. Adherence to Treatment, Safety, Tolerance, and Effectiveness of Perindopril/Amlodipine Fixed-Dose Combination in Greek Patients with Hypertension and Stable Coronary Artery Disease: A Pan-Hellenic Prospective Observational Study of Daily Clinical Practice. Am J Cardiovasc Drugs 2017; 17:391-398. [PMID: 28466368 DOI: 10.1007/s40256-017-0232-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Initiation of antihypertensive therapy with a two-drug fixed-dose combination (FDC) in a single tablet may be recommended in patients at high risk of cardiovascular events to improve adherence and effectiveness. Preferred combinations include an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor with a dihydropyridine calcium antagonist. OBJECTIVE This study assessed adherence to and the safety, tolerance, and effectiveness of the perindopril/amlodipine FDC in Greek patients with hypertension and stable coronary artery disease (CAD) over a 4-month period. METHODS A total of 1907 patients with hypertension and CAD (59.1% males) who had recently (≤2 weeks) commenced treatment with the perindopril/amlodipine FDC (5/5, 5/10, 10/5, or 10/10 mg) were studied at baseline and at 1 and 4 months. Adherence to treatment was assessed with the Morisky Medication-taking Adherence Scale (MMAS). RESULTS Seven patients (0.4%) did not attend the scheduled visits. In total, 1607 (84.6%) patients received a constant treatment dose throughout the study. High adherence (MMAS score = 0) was reported by 1592 (83.6%), 1628 (85.7%), and 1477 (77.7%) patients at the second and the third visit and at both visits, respectively. Adverse reactions were reported by only 13 (0.7%) patients, were all minor, and did not result in treatment discontinuation. Office blood pressure (BP) was significantly decreased at the third visit (130.8 ± 8.4/78.2 ± 6.4 mmHg) compared with baseline (156.5 ± 15.0/89.9 ± 9.6 mmHg; p < 0.001), regardless of previous antihypertensive treatment. Patients with grade 1, 2, and 3 hypertension at baseline showed a reduction in BP of 19.3/9.4, 31.5/13.5, and 47.8/22.2 mmHg, respectively (p < 0.001). Uncontrolled hypertension (≥140/90 mmHg) was notably reduced from 90.3% at baseline to 18.5% at the third visit. CONCLUSIONS The perindopril/amlodipine FDC is characterized by high adherence and effectiveness, regardless of previous treatment. Degree of BP reduction was related to baseline BP levels. Clinical trials registration number (Protocol Number): IC4 - 05985 - 011 - GRC.
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Magrin ME, D'Addario M, Greco A, Miglioretti M, Sarini M, Scrignaro M, Steca P, Vecchio L, Crocetti E. Social support and adherence to treatment in hypertensive patients: a meta-analysis. Ann Behav Med 2016; 49:307-18. [PMID: 25341642 DOI: 10.1007/s12160-014-9663-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND It is important to examine factors associated with patient adherence to hypertension control strategies. PURPOSE A meta-analysis was conducted to examine whether social support was related to adherence to healthy lifestyle and treatment medication in hypertensive patients. METHODS Journal articles were searched in medical (CINAHL, MEDLINE), psychological (PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES), and educational (ERIC) electronic databases; in reference lists of selected papers; and in the reference list of a previous review. RESULTS Findings of a set of meta-analyses indicated that (a) structural social support was not significantly related to overall adherence, (b) functional social support was significantly and positively related to overall adherence, (c) these findings were further confirmed in meta-analyses conducted on specific types of adherence, and (d) most results were characterized by heterogeneity across studies that was partially explained by moderator analyses. CONCLUSIONS Functional social support, but not structural social support, was associated with adherence in hypertensive patients.
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Plakas S, Mastrogiannis D, Mantzorou M, Adamakidou T, Fouka G, Bouziou A, Tsiou C, Morisky DE. Validation of the 8-Item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale in Chronically Ill Ambulatory Patients in Rural Greece. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.4236/ojn.2016.63017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Clarke MA, Moore JL, Steege LM, Koopman RJ, Belden JL, Canfield SM, Meadows SE, Elliott SG, Kim MS. Health information needs, sources, and barriers of primary care patients to achieve patient-centered care: A literature review. Health Informatics J 2015; 22:992-1016. [PMID: 26377952 DOI: 10.1177/1460458215602939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 139] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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To synthesize findings from previous studies assessing information needs of primary care patients on the Internet and other information sources in a primary care setting. A systematic review of studies was conducted with a comprehensive search in multiple databases including OVID MEDLINE, CINAHL, and Scopus. The most common information needs among patients were information about an illness or medical condition and treatment methods, while the most common information sources were the Internet and patients' physicians. Overall, patients tend to prefer the Internet for the ease of access to information, while they trust their physicians more for their clinical expertise and experience. Barriers to information access via the Internet include the following: socio-demographic variables such as age, ethnicity, income, education, and occupation; information search skills; and reliability of health information. CONCLUSION Further research is warranted to assess how to create accurate and reliable health information sources for both Internet and non-Internet users.
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- University of Nebraska Medical Center, USA.,University of Missouri, USA.,University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA.,University of Missouri, USA.,University of Missouri, USA
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- University of Nebraska Medical Center, USA.,University of Missouri, USA.,University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA.,University of Missouri, USA.,University of Missouri, USA
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- University of Nebraska Medical Center, USA.,University of Missouri, USA.,University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA.,University of Missouri, USA.,University of Missouri, USA
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- University of Nebraska Medical Center, USA.,University of Missouri, USA.,University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA.,University of Missouri, USA.,University of Missouri, USA
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Mizutani M, Tashiro J, Maftuhah, Sugiarto H, Yulaikhah L, Carbun R. Model development of healthy-lifestyle behaviors for rural Muslim Indonesians with hypertension: A qualitative study. Nurs Health Sci 2015; 18:15-22. [PMID: 26248167 DOI: 10.1111/nhs.12212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2014] [Revised: 12/09/2014] [Accepted: 01/25/2015] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Hypertension is a significant health issue in Indonesia. Health professionals in a rural district of West Java identified hypertension as a priority health issue. In this study, we describe healthy-lifestyle behaviors as perceived by the district's middle-aged Muslims with hypertension. A qualitative case-study design was used. Twelve married couples, directly or indirectly impacted by hypertension, and who visited community health centers, were purposively recruited. Semistructured interviews provided data that were systematically analyzed for categories and subcategories. Categories of healthy-lifestyle behaviors currently practiced were eating behavior, physical activity, resting, not smoking, managing stress, seeking health information, seeking health care, caring other people, and fulfilling an obligation to God. Categories of reasons for practicing healthy-lifestyle behaviors were behavioral beliefs, competence, religious support, prior experience, social support, and health system support. Categories for not practicing healthy-lifestyle behaviors were personal, social, and environmental barriers. To achieve healthy-lifestyle behavior changes, it is essential for rural middle-aged Muslim individuals to be supported by reinforcing their positive reasons and to address their negative reasons to practice healthy-lifestyle behaviors.
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- Mayumi Mizutani
- Department of Nursing, Shiga University of Medical Science, Shiga, Japan
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- Graduate School of Nursing Science, St Luke's International University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Nursing, Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Public Health, Indramayu College of Health Science, Indramayu, Indonesia
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- Department of Midwifery, Indramayu College of Health Science, Indramayu, Indonesia
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- Department of Nursing, Indramayu College of Health Science, Indramayu, Indonesia
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Galizzi MM, Miraldo M, Stavropoulou C, Desai M, Jayatunga W, Joshi M, Parikh S. Who is more likely to use doctor-rating websites, and why? A cross-sectional study in London. BMJ Open 2012; 2:e001493. [PMID: 23148340 PMCID: PMC3532991 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2012-001493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2012] [Accepted: 10/04/2012] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To explore the extent to which doctor-rating websites are known and used among a sample of respondents from London. To understand the main predictors of what makes people willing to use doctor-rating websites. DESIGN A cross-sectional study. SETTING The Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, London, England. PARTICIPANTS 200 individuals from the borough. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The likelihood of being aware of doctor-rating websites and the intention to use doctor-rating websites. RESULTS The use and awareness of doctor-rating websites are still quite limited. White British subjects, as well as respondents with higher income are less likely to use doctor-rating websites. Aspects of the doctor-patient relationship also play a key role in explaining intention to use the websites. The doctor has both a 'complementary' and 'substitute' role with respect to Internet information. CONCLUSIONS Online rating websites can play a major role in supporting patients' informed decisions on which healthcare providers to seek advice from, thus potentially fostering patients' choice in healthcare. Subjects who seek and provide feedback on doctor-ranking websites, though, are unlikely to be representative of the overall patients' pool. In particular, they tend to over-represent opinions from non-White British, medium-low-income patients who are not satisfied with their choice of the healthcare treatments and the level of information provided by their GP. Accounting for differences in the users' characteristics is important when interpreting results from doctor-rating sites.
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- Matteo Maria Galizzi
- LSE Health and Centre for the Study of Incentives in Health, London School of Economics, London, UK
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- Department of Medicine, Imperial College, London, UK
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- Department of Medicine, Imperial College, London, UK
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- Department of Medicine, King's College London, London, UK
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Tritter J. The implications of patients and carers as active agents in health care and the consequences for their own health, the health of their families and health system. Health Expect 2012; 15:113-4. [PMID: 22616761 PMCID: PMC5060617 DOI: 10.1111/j.1369-7625.2012.00796.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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