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Polavarapu M, Singh S, Sharma S, Hamilton G. Impact of telehealth on patient-provider communication in prenatal care for pregnant women from underserved settings. JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION IN HEALTHCARE 2024:1-9. [PMID: 38826111 DOI: 10.1080/17538068.2024.2360820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Telehealth has emerged as a promising supplementary modality in prenatal care. However, its impact on patient-provider communication (PPC), especially among pregnant women from underserved settings, requires comprehensive evaluation. This study examined the factors associated with the quality of patient-provider communication during the COVID-19 pandemic among pregnant telehealth users and non-users. METHODS Using a cross-sectional study design, 242 women were surveyed (response rate = 23%) regarding their experience with telehealth, quality of PPC, and experiences of discrimination during prenatal care. Multiple regression models were used to identify the factors associated with the quality of PPC during the COVID-19 pandemic. A sub-group analysis explored the factors associated with the quality of PPC separately among telehealth users and non-users. RESULTS The majority of the participants were on Medicaid (95%) and self-identified as Black/African American (57.3%). Regression analyses revealed a negative relationship between telehealth use during pregnancy and the quality of PPC (β = -1.13, P = 0.002). Irrespective of the telehealth use, the experience of discrimination was associated with poor quality of PPC among users (β = -3.47, P = .02) and non-users (β = -.78, P = .03), while adjusting for sociodemographic factors and social support during pregnancy. DISCUSSION While telehealth offers advantages like convenience, increased accessibility, and continuity of care, challenges in establishing effective PPC in virtual settings have emerged that emphasize the necessity for comprehensive provider training extending beyond technical competencies. The persistent issue of perceived discrimination, impacting PPC across both groups, underscores the necessity to rethink existing strategies of mandatory training to increase providers' knowledge.
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- Mounika Polavarapu
- Department of Population Health, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA
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- Department of Population Health, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA
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- College of Medicine, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA
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- College of Medicine, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA
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Pirri S, Talarico R, Marinello D, Turchetti G, Mosca M. A systematic literature review of existing tools used to assess medication adherence in connective tissue diseases: the state of the art for the future development of co-designed measurement tools. Reumatismo 2021; 73. [PMID: 34814655 DOI: 10.4081/reumatismo.2021.1418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Lack of medication adherence is frequent in chronic connective tissue diseases and is associated with poorer health outcomes, low quality of life and economic loss. This research is based on a systematic literature search and aims to identify the surveys and tools used for the assessment of medication adherence in patients with connective tissue diseases (CTDs) and in particular the tools co-designed with patients. A systematic literature review was performed in PubMed and Embase databases searching for studies concerning the application of surveys or tools designed for medication adherence assessment. A specific analysis was also performed to identify which of these existing tools were developed in co-design with patients affected by CTDs. 1958 references were identified, and 31 studies were finally included. Systemic lupus erythematosus was the most investigated disease, followed by the Behçet's disease. The tools used to assess adherence in CTDs were, in most cases, valid and useful. However, the results showed a certain degree of heterogeneity among the studies and the medication adherence assessment and measurement tools adopted, which were mostly based on selfreported questionnaire. No co-designed tools with patients were found. Low- and non-adherence were explored in some CTDs with valid and useful tools, while other CTDs still need to be assessed. Therefore, more efforts should be made to better understand the specific reasons for the low- and non-adherence in CTDs patients.
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- S Pirri
- Institute of Management, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa.
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- Rheumatology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Pisana, Pisa.
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- Rheumatology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Pisana, Pisa.
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- Institute of Management, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa.
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- Rheumatology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Pisana, Pisa.
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Rebić N, Garg R, Ellis U, Kitchin V, Munro S, Hazlewood G, Amiri N, Bansback N, De Vera MA. "Walking into the unknown…" key challenges of pregnancy and early parenting with inflammatory arthritis: a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies. Arthritis Res Ther 2021; 23:123. [PMID: 33882998 PMCID: PMC8059168 DOI: 10.1186/s13075-021-02493-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background To conduct a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies on the pregnancy and early parenting experiences of patients with inflammatory arthritis (IA). Methods We searched online databases for English-language, qualitative studies capturing the experiences of females with IA or their healthcare providers with pregnancy and/or early parenthood. We extracted findings from included studies and used thematic synthesis to develop descriptive and higher-order analytical themes. Results Of 20 included studies, our analysis identified 5 analytical themes among patients and 3 among providers. Patients’ reproductive desires, the impact of IA on their ability to experience pregnancy, and the availability of information to guide preparedness informed their pregnancy decisions. Patients’ IA management, pregnancy expectations, and access to support influenced their reproductive experiences. Patients’ experiences seeking information and care revealed substantial gaps in reproductive care provision to patients with IA. Reproductive uncertainty related to IA placed a heavy burden on patients’ emotional and psychological wellbeing. Reproductive care provision was influenced by providers’ perceived professional responsibility to address patients’ reproductive goals, fears of negative outcomes, and capacity to harness patient trust, incorporate reproductive care into rheumatology practice and facilitate multi-disciplinary care coordination. Conclusions Our review illuminated several barriers to experiencing pregnancy among patients with IA, particularly related to pregnancy planning support, availability of information, and care coordination among the patient’s healthcare team. To improve care, these barriers may be mitigated through the provision of relevant, practical, and consistent information as well as patient-centred multi-disciplinary approaches for managing pregnancy among patients with IA.
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- Nevena Rebić
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, 2405 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada.,Arthritis Research Centre of Canada, 5591 Number 3 Rd, Richmond, BC, V6X 2C7, Canada.,Collaboration for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, 2405 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, 2405 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada.,Collaboration for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, 2405 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- University of British Columbia Library, 2198 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- University of British Columbia Library, 2198 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of British Columbia, Suite 930, 1125 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2K8, Canada.,Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences, 588-1081 Burrard Street St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1Y6, Canada
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- Arthritis Research Centre of Canada, 5591 Number 3 Rd, Richmond, BC, V6X 2C7, Canada.,Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, 3330 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4N1, Canada
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, 802-1200 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2C7, Canada
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- Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences, 588-1081 Burrard Street St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1Y6, Canada.,School of Populations and Public Health, University of British Columbia, 2206 East Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, 2405 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada. .,Arthritis Research Centre of Canada, 5591 Number 3 Rd, Richmond, BC, V6X 2C7, Canada. .,Collaboration for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, 2405 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada.
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Njagu R, Criscione-Schreiber LG, Eudy A, Snyderman A, Clowse MEB. Impact of a Multifaceted Educational Program to Improve Provider Skills for Lupus Pregnancy Planning and Management: A Mixed-Methods Approach. ACR Open Rheumatol 2020; 2:378-387. [PMID: 32485074 PMCID: PMC7301872 DOI: 10.1002/acr2.11147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Objective To bring recent advances in pregnancy management in lupus to women nationwide, this multidimensional educational intervention sought to equip community rheumatologists with the needed skills, attitudes, and confidence to manage contraceptive decisions and pregnancy planning for women with lupus. Methods The program included an in‐person didactic, training in use of a comprehensive handout to guide contraception and pregnancy conversations, a simulated clinical experience, and access to an innovative website (www.lupuspregnancy.org). The program was analyzed using mixed methods, which included a quantitative survey by e‐mail before and after program completion and multiple qualitative interviews about attendees’ experiences integrating created resources into practice. Results The analysis included 68 preintervention surveys and 55 postintervention surveys. For qualitative analysis, eight interviews were completed until thematic saturation was achieved. After completion of the program, there was an increase in providers reporting a systematic approach to preparing a woman with lupus for pregnancy (from 45.6% to 94.6%; P < 0.0001). Confidence in choosing both appropriate contraception and pregnancy‐compatible medications improved significantly. As expected, change in knowledge about contraception was limited. Qualitative themes included the utility of the printable handouts, enthusiasm for the program, increased confidence and, importantly, increased empathy for the patients. Conclusion We created a valuable implementation tool that improves self‐reported provider skills and confidence in managing women with lupus who desire pregnancy. Providers now have access to a unique curriculum and resources that encourage providers to have open and accurate conversations about pregnancy, thus creating lasting clinical change.
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- Ravyn Njagu
- Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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- Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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