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Knock M, Carpenter DM, Thomas KC, Lee C, Adjei A, Lowery J, Coyne I, Garcia N, Sleath B. Disseminating a health information website to teens using a three-pronged approach with social media outreach. PEC INNOVATION 2024; 4:100288. [PMID: 38766572 PMCID: PMC11101743 DOI: 10.1016/j.pecinn.2024.100288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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Objective To disseminate iuveo.org, a new health information website, primarily to teens in the United States using a three-pronged approach of social media, in-person, and emails. Methods Dissemination methods included a combination of in-person, email, and social media campaigns starting in August 2022 to reach teens and stakeholders focused on teen health. Following the Social Marketing Theory framework, a social media campaign was implemented utilizing Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Website analytics, including monthly usage of iuveo, was measured utilizing Google Analytics. The intrinsic analytics from X and Instagram were also tracked. Results From August 2022-July 2023, iuveo attracted 1338 unique users to the website. In the same time frame, 1085 accounts were reached on Instagram, and 14,367 impressions were received on X. Most website users (84.8%) were classified as 'direct' acquisition, meaning that they directly typed in the URL or clicked on a link, and 7.3% of users visited iuveo from a social media platform. Conclusion A three-pronged dissemination strategy is beneficial when disseminating a new health information website. Innovation Utilizing a three-pronged approach with a social media campaign based on Social Marketing Theory, a health information website was disseminated to youth in the United States.
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- McKenna Knock
- UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, United States of America
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, United States of America
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, United States of America
- UNC Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, United States of America
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- UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, United States of America
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, United States of America
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- UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, United States of America
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin College Green, Dublin, Ireland
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, United States of America
- UNC Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, United States of America
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, United States of America
- UNC Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, United States of America
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Riganti P, Ruiz Yanzi MV, Escobar Liquitay CM, Sgarbossa NJ, Alarcon-Ruiz CA, Kopitowski KS, Franco JV. Shared decision-making for supporting women's decisions about breast cancer screening. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2024; 5:CD013822. [PMID: 38726892 PMCID: PMC11082933 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd013822.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND In breast cancer screening programmes, women may have discussions with a healthcare provider to help them decide whether or not they wish to join the breast cancer screening programme. This process is called shared decision-making (SDM) and involves discussions and decisions based on the evidence and the person's values and preferences. SDM is becoming a recommended approach in clinical guidelines, extending beyond decision aids. However, the overall effect of SDM in women deciding to participate in breast cancer screening remains uncertain. OBJECTIVES To assess the effect of SDM on women's satisfaction, confidence, and knowledge when deciding whether to participate in breast cancer screening. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Breast Cancer Group's Specialised Register, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, ClinicalTrials.gov, and the World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry Platform on 8 August 2023. We also screened abstracts from two relevant conferences from 2020 to 2023. SELECTION CRITERIA We included parallel randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and cluster-RCTs assessing interventions targeting various components of SDM. The focus was on supporting women aged 40 to 75 at average or above-average risk of breast cancer in their decision to participate in breast cancer screening. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently assessed studies for inclusion and conducted data extraction, risk of bias assessment, and GRADE assessment of the certainty of the evidence. Review outcomes included satisfaction with the decision-making process, confidence in the decision made, knowledge of all options, adherence to the chosen option, women's involvement in SDM, woman-clinician communication, and mental health. MAIN RESULTS We identified 19 studies with 64,215 randomised women, mostly with an average to moderate risk of breast cancer. Two studies covered all aspects of SDM; six examined shortened forms of SDM involving communication on risks and personal values; and 11 focused on enhanced communication of risk without other SDM aspects. SDM involving all components compared to control The two eligible studies did not assess satisfaction with the SDM process or confidence in the decision. Based on a single study, SDM showed uncertain effects on participant knowledge regarding the age to start screening (risk ratio (RR) 1.18, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.61 to 2.28; 133 women; very low certainty evidence) and frequency of testing (RR 0.84, 95% CI 0.68 to 1.04; 133 women; very low certainty evidence). Other review outcomes were not measured. Abbreviated forms of SDM with clarification of values and preferences compared to control Of the six included studies, none evaluated satisfaction with the SDM process. These interventions may reduce conflict in the decision made, based on two measures, Decisional Conflict Scale scores (mean difference (MD) -1.60, 95% CI -4.21 to 0.87; conflict scale from 0 to 100; 4 studies; 1714 women; very low certainty evidence) and the proportion of women with residual conflict compared to control at one to three months' follow-up (rate of women with a conflicted decision, RR 0.75, 95% CI 0.56 to 0.99; 1 study; 1001 women, very low certainty evidence). Knowledge of all options was assessed through knowledge scores and informed choice. The effect of SDM may enhance knowledge (MDs ranged from 0.47 to 1.44 higher scores on a scale from 0 to 10; 5 studies; 2114 women; low certainty evidence) and may lead to higher rates of informed choice (RR 1.24, 95% CI 0.95 to 1.63; 4 studies; 2449 women; low certainty evidence) compared to control at one to three months' follow-up. These interventions may result in little to no difference in anxiety (MD 0.54, 95% -0.96 to 2.14; scale from 20 to 80; 2 studies; 749 women; low certainty evidence) and the number of women with worries about cancer compared to control at four to six weeks' follow-up (RR 0.88, 95% CI 0.73 to 1.06; 1 study, 639 women; low certainty evidence). Other review outcomes were not measured. Enhanced communication about risks without other SDM aspects compared to control Of 11 studies, three did not report relevant outcomes for this review, and none assessed satisfaction with the SDM process. Confidence in the decision made was measured by decisional conflict and anticipated regret of participating in screening or not. These interventions, without addressing values and preferences, may result in lower confidence in the decision compared to regular communication strategies at two weeks' follow-up (MD 2.89, 95% CI -2.35 to 8.14; Decisional Conflict Scale from 0 to 100; 2 studies; 1191 women; low certainty evidence). They may result in higher anticipated regret if participating in screening (MD 0.28, 95% CI 0.15 to 0.41) and lower anticipated regret if not participating in screening (MD -0.28, 95% CI -0.42 to -0.14). These interventions increase knowledge (MD 1.14, 95% CI 0.61 to 1.62; scale from 0 to 10; 4 studies; 2510 women; high certainty evidence), while it is unclear if there is a higher rate of informed choice compared to regular communication strategies at two to four weeks' follow-up (RR 1.27, 95% CI 0.83 to 1.92; 2 studies; 1805 women; low certainty evidence). These interventions result in little to no difference in anxiety (MD 0.33, 95% CI -1.55 to 0.99; scale from 20 to 80) and depression (MD 0.02, 95% CI -0.41 to 0.45; scale from 0 to 21; 2 studies; 1193 women; high certainty evidence) and lower cancer worry compared to control (MD -0.17, 95% CI -0.26 to -0.08; scale from 1 to 4; 1 study; 838 women; high certainty evidence). Other review outcomes were not measured. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Studies using abbreviated forms of SDM and other forms of enhanced communications indicated improvements in knowledge and reduced decisional conflict. However, uncertainty remains about the effect of SDM on supporting women's decisions. Most studies did not evaluate outcomes considered important for this review topic, and those that did measured different concepts. High-quality randomised trials are needed to evaluate SDM in diverse cultural settings with a focus on outcomes such as women's satisfaction with choices aligned to their values.
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- Paula Riganti
- Family and Community Medicine Division, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Family and Community Medicine Division, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Health Department, Universidad Nacional de La Matanza, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Unidad de Investigación para la Generación y Síntesis de Evidencias en Salud, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Lima, Peru
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- Family and Community Medicine Division, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Institute of General Practice, Medical Faculty of the Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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Karni-Visel Y, Dekel R, Sadeh Y, Sherman L, Katz U. "You Have to Find a Way for This Child to Be at the Center": Pediatric Cardiologists' Views on Triadic Communication in Consultations on Congenital Heart Defects. HEALTH COMMUNICATION 2024:1-12. [PMID: 38557305 DOI: 10.1080/10410236.2024.2329422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are present at birth and require ongoing management of personal, family, and medical aspects of care, including communication between family and medical staff. Effective communication is considered one of the main objectives of patient-centered care. Communication in pediatric medicine is especially challenging because it includes children and their parent(s), and children's cognitive and communication skills are still developing. Based on the model of behavior in pediatric communication , this study focused on pediatric cardiologists' views of the roles of children, parents, and physicians in the triadic encounter and their experiences in communicating information on pediatric CHDs in medical encounters. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 experienced pediatric cardiologists and cardiac surgeons (five women and 12 men) at three medical centers in Israel. The grounded theory approach was used to identify three main categories: (1) the positioning (centrality) of the child in the setting (ideal vs. actual situation), (2) addressing parents' emotional needs, and (3) the physician's role as mediator between parent(s) and child. In each category, three elements are discussed: The physician's agenda, obstacles and challenges, and the physician's practical methods. Physicians strongly support children's involvement in triadic encounters yet face challenges in effectively integrating them into the information exchange process during cardiology consultations. Struggling to balance the principles of patient- and family-centered care, and without clear guidelines, they rely on their personal beliefs and experiences to formulate communication strategies that address parents' and children's needs.
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- Yael Karni-Visel
- The Louis and Gabi Weisfeld School of Social Work, Bar-Ilan University
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- The Louis and Gabi Weisfeld School of Social Work, Bar-Ilan University
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- School of Social Work, University of Haifa
- Edmond and Lily Safra Children's Hospital, Chaim Sheba Medical Center at Tel HaShomer
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- Pediatric Heart Institute, The Edmond and Lily Safra Children's Hospital, Chaim Sheba Medical Center at Tel HaShomer
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- Pediatric Heart Institute, The Edmond and Lily Safra Children's Hospital, Chaim Sheba Medical Center at Tel HaShomer
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University
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Yi M, Jia Y, Zhao B, Chen O. The Barriers to Shared Decision-making in Exercise Prescription for Children With Asthma: A Qualitative Study From Parents' Perspective. J Pediatr Health Care 2024:S0891-5245(24)00001-4. [PMID: 38310492 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The knowledge of barriers from the parental perspective is essential for facilitating shared decision-making in the field of pediatric asthma. METHOD Participants who were parents of children with a diagnosis of asthma were recruited, and in-depth, semistructured interviews were conducted. The interview transcripts were analyzed thematically using framework methods. RESULTS Seventeen participants undertook interviews. Three themes and nine subthemes emerged: (1) decision-making need level-limited understanding of decision-making knowledge, ambiguity regarding self-empowerment roles, and lack of family member support; (2) decision-making support level-insufficient ability to evaluate information, inefficient communication with health care professionals, and excessive use of professional terminology; and (3) decision-making outcome level-doubts about the final decision-making choices, time constraints on decision-making, and absence of mechanisms to track decisions made. DISCUSSION The findings would serve as crucial foundations for the development of decision-aid programs within the context of pediatric asthma.
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Miller VA, Ibarra Toro A, Friedrich EA, Snyder M, Stevens E, Fremont ER. Adolescent, Parent, and Clinician Perspectives on Increasing Adolescent Involvement in Decision-Making During Clinic Visits. J Pediatr Health Care 2023; 37:528-536. [PMID: 37204373 PMCID: PMC10524528 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2023.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to describe adolescent, parent, and clinician ideas for enhancing adolescent decision-making involvement (DMI) during clinic visits for chronic illness. METHOD Adolescents who recently attended a follow-up visit for a chronic illness, their parents, and clinicians were interviewed. Participants completed semistructured interviews; transcripts were coded and analyzed in NVivo. Responses to questions about ideas to increase adolescent DMI were reviewed and sorted into categories and themes. RESULTS There were five themes: (1) adolescents need to understand their condition and regimen, (2) adolescents and parents should prepare before the visit, (3) clinicians and adolescents should have one-on-one time, (4) opportunities for condition-specific peer support would be helpful, and (5) clinicians and parents should engage in specific communication behaviors. DISCUSSION Findings from this study highlight potential clinician-, parent-, and adolescent-focused strategies for enhancing adolescent DMI. Clinicians, parents, and adolescents may need specific guidance on how to enact new behaviors.
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van Woerden CS, Vroman H, Brand PLP. Child participation in triadic medical consultations: A scoping review and summary of promotive interventions. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2023; 113:107749. [PMID: 37126992 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2023.107749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To promote patient centered care, children with health issues should be supported to participate in consultations with health care professionals. We aimed to summarize, in a scoping review, the evidence on child participation in triadic encounters and its promotive interventions. METHODS Two researchers systematically searched four major databases, and included studies on child participation in medical consultations. A synthesis of quantitative and qualitative data was made. RESULTS Of 1678 retrieved records, 39 papers were included: 22 quantitative, 14 qualitative and 3 mixed-methods studies. Child participation, measured by utterances, turns or speech time, ranged between 4% and 14%. Participation increased with age. Equidistant seating arrangements, child-directed gaze and finding the appropriate tone of voice by the physician promoted child participation. Despite all facilitative efforts of doctors and parents, such as social talk, eHealth tools or consultation education, no increase in child participation was observed over the last 50 years. CONCLUSIONS Children continue to participate only marginally in medical consultations, despite their desire to be involved in various aspects of the clinical encounter and their right to have their voice heard. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Health care professionals should provide more opportunities for children to participate in triadic medical encounters and create an inclusive environment.
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- Department of Science, Bravis Hospital, Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands
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- Isala Academy, Department of Medical Education and Faculty Development, Isala Hospital, Zwolle, the Netherlands; UMCG Postgraduate School of Medicine, University Medical Center, University of Groningen, the Netherlands
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Sleath B, Carpenter DM, Budenz DL, Muir KW, Romero MS, Tudor G, Garcia N, Adjei AA, Robin AL. Provider use of a participatory decision-making style with African American patients with glaucoma. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2023; 111:107679. [PMID: 36848727 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2023.107679] [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: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To examine whether non-adherent African American patients with glaucoma who received a question prompt list and video intervention were more likely to be given treatment options, have their input included into treatment regimens, and rate their providers as using more of a participatory decision-making style. METHODS African American patients with glaucoma taking one or more glaucoma medications and reported being non-adherent were randomized to a pre-visit video and glaucoma question prompt list intervention or usual care. RESULTS 189 African American patients with glaucoma participated. Providers gave patients treatment choices during 5.3% of visits and included patient input into treatment regimen decisions during 2.1% of visits. Male patients and patients with more years of education were significantly more likely to rate their providers as using more of a participatory decision-making style. CONCLUSION African American patients with glaucoma rated their providers high on using a participatory decision-making style. Yet, providers infrequently presented non-adherent patients with medication treatment options, and it was rare for providers to include patient input into treatment decisions. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Providers should provide non-adherent patients with different glaucoma treatment options. Non-adherent African American patients with glaucoma should be encouraged to ask their providers for different medication treatment options.
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- Betsy Sleath
- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA; Durham VA Medical Center, Health Services Research and Development, Durham, NC, USA
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- Health Professions, Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH, USA
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD, USA; Kellogg Eye Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Executive Vice President, American Glaucoma Society, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Davies C, Waters D, Fraser JA. Implementing Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in health care: a scoping review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN HEALTHCARE 2022. [DOI: 10.1108/ijhrh-07-2022-0080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to present the results of a scoping review on the implementation of Article12 in health care. The scoping review will provide a summary and overview of the key concepts and published literature on this topic internationally. Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) states that children have a right to express their views, to have them heard and for their views to be given due weight in all matters that affect them. Despite increased calls for Article 12 to be given attention in health care, there is little evidence to suggest this has been well implemented and embedded in Australian health-care delivery. The scoping review was undertaken to provide a summary and overview of the key concepts and published literature on this topic internationally.
Design/methodology/approach
A five-step methodological framework described by Arksey and O’Malley (2005) was used to undertake the scoping review. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis was used as a guideline for undertaking the study selection.
Findings
Children are still not routinely involved in health-care decision-making, are frequently left out of service planning and evaluation and the perception that they lack the capability to make rational decisions persists.
Originality/value
While there has been a focus on research that investigates children’s participation in health-care decision-making in recent years, there is little that directs attention specifically to the implementation of Article 12, particularly in Australian health care. Recommendations are made for further research in these areas.
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Sleath B, Carpenter DM, Davis SA, Budenz DL, Muir KW, Romero MS, Lee C, Tudor G, Garcia N, Adjei AA, Robin AL. Acceptance of a Pre-visit Intervention to Engage African American Glaucoma Patients during Visits. Optom Vis Sci 2022; 99:838-843. [PMID: 36594752 DOI: 10.1097/opx.0000000000001959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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SIGNIFICANCE The glaucoma question prompt list/video intervention was well received by patients. Eighty-seven percent of patients recommended that other patients should watch the educational video before their visits, and 89% said that other patients should complete the question prompt list before visits. PURPOSE The objectives of this study were to (a) describe patient feedback on a glaucoma question prompt list/video intervention designed to motivate African American patients to be more engaged during visits and (b) examine patient demographics associated with acceptance of the intervention. METHODS We are conducting a randomized controlled trial of a glaucoma question prompt list/video intervention. African American patients with glaucoma were enrolled and assigned to a control group or an intervention group where they watched a video emphasizing the importance of asking questions and received a prompt list to complete before visits. All patients were interviewed after visits and are being followed up for 12 months. RESULTS One hundred eighty-nine African American patients with glaucoma were enrolled into the larger trial. Of the 93 patients randomized to the intervention group, 89% said that patients should complete the prompt lists before visits, and 87% recommended that patients should watch the video before visits. Older patients were significantly less likely to believe that other patients should watch the video before their visits (t = -3.7, P = .04). Patients with fewer years of education were significantly more likely to rate the video as being more useful than patients with more years of education (Pearson correlation, -0.27; P = .01). Patients who reported being less adherent on the visual analog scale were more likely to rate the video as being more useful (Pearson correlation, -0.23; P = .03). CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates that the question prompt list/video was accepted by the majority of African American patients who received the intervention.
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Health Professions, Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, New Hampshire
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Rolke LJ, Griffin SF, Hamilton J, Mayo R, Williams JE, Rennert L, Sease KK. Parent/Guardian Experiences With the Healthcare System and Community Supports for Pediatric Asthma Management. J Patient Exp 2022; 9:23743735221089458. [PMID: 35465409 PMCID: PMC9019383 DOI: 10.1177/23743735221089458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Determinants of pediatric asthma management include child, family, healthcare, and community factors. The purpose of this study is to investigate how parents/guardians are impacted by and act on these factors to aid in their child’s asthma self-management. Interviews were conducted in Fall 2020 with 12 female parents/guardians of Black/African American children who participated in a community paramedic pilot study with their child in South Carolina. Children in the initial study had an asthma diagnosis of moderate persistent asthma, had Medicaid insurance, and were determined high-risk for emergency room presentation. Inductive and deductive qualitative analysis identified that child management self-efficacy and independence, parent/guardian health literacy, parent and child negative experiences related to asthma diagnosis and management, asthma management tools, and social support from multiple sources impact child self-management. Findings from this study highlight the importance of clear asthma education and management tool recommendations from healthcare and community providers, particularly for parents/guardians with low health literacy. Health literacy impacted parental responses and likely how families comprehend Medicaid and clinical asthma guidance.
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- Laura J Rolke
- College of Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA
- Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Dallas, TX, USA
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- College of Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA
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- College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA
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- College of Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA
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- College of Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA
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- College of Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA
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- Bradshaw Institute for Community Child Health & Advocacy, Prisma Health Children's Hospital, Greenville, SC, USA
- University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, Greenville, SC, USA
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Tran BQ, Mendoza MM, Saini SK, Sweeny K. Let the Kid Speak: Dynamics of Triadic Medical Interactions Involving Pediatric Patients. HEALTH COMMUNICATION 2022:1-8. [PMID: 35081847 DOI: 10.1080/10410236.2022.2031450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Communication in healthcare represents the complex interplay between multiple individual and contextual factors unfolding over the course of the medical encounter. Despite significant improvements in patient-centered care delivery, studies of health communication typically focus exclusively on clinical interactions between adult patients and their clinicians. Much less is known about non-dyadic interactions, such as pediatric triads involving a child patient and accompanying parent. Understanding the dynamics of triadic pediatric healthcare communication is the first step toward evaluating and ultimately optimizing these healthcare interactions. Thus, we undertook a mixed-method analysis of 28 audio-recorded triadic medical interactions between healthcare providers, pediatric asthma and allergy patients, and their parents to explore the prevalence of various features of these interactions. Our findings point to mechanisms through which healthcare providers and parents may facilitate or hinder children's involvement in their own asthma and allergy care, including interruptions, unclarified technical medical language, the flow of information exchange, and the formation of dyadic conversational partnerships (coalitions) between providers and parents. Our analyses further reveal that children's participation during their medical visits was minimal (13% of the interaction). Providers in our sample elicited input directly from pediatric patients more often than from parents, though the difference was small. Taken together, these findings provide a foundation on which to develop training and communication interventions to ensure that children have a voice in their medical care.
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- Division of Basic and Clinical Immunology, University of California
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- Department of Psychology, University of California
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Riganti P, Ruiz Yanzi MV, Escobar Liquitay CM, Kopitowski KS, Franco JVA. Shared decision making for supporting women’s decisions about breast cancer screening. Hippokratia 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd013822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Paula Riganti
- Family and Community Medicine Division; Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires; Buenos Aires Argentina
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- Family and Community Medicine; Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires; Buenos Aires Argentina
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- Family and Community Medicine Division; Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires; Buenos Aires Argentina
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- Associate Cochrane Centre; Instituto Universitario Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires; Buenos Aires Argentina
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Sleath B, Carpenter DM, Davis SA, Sayner R, Lee C, Loughlin CE, Garcia N, Reuland DS, Tudor G. Provider-adolescent discussion and provider education about asthma triggers during pediatric visits: results of a randomized trial. J Asthma 2020; 58:1565-1573. [PMID: 32867560 DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2020.1817936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We examined how an asthma question prompt list with video intervention influenced discussion of and provider education about asthma triggers. METHODS English or Spanish-speaking adolescents ages 11-17 with persistent asthma and their caregivers were enrolled from four pediatric clinics. Adolescents were randomized to the intervention or usual care groups. Adolescents in the intervention group watched the video on an iPad and then completed a one-page asthma question prompt list before their visits. All visits were audio-recorded. Generalized Estimating Equations were used to predict the number of trigger areas discussed and the number of areas providers educated adolescents about during visits. RESULTS Forty providers and 359 patients participated. Triggers were discussed during 89% of intervention group visits and 81% of usual care visits; providers educated adolescents about triggers during 59% of intervention group visits and 46% of usual care visits. More triggers were significantly more likely to be discussed and providers educated about more trigger areas during visits of adolescents in the intervention group and when adolescents asked one or more questions during visits. More trigger areas were significantly more likely to be discussed if the adolescent was White and male. Providers were significantly more likely to educate adolescents whose family spoke Spanish at home about more trigger areas than adolescents who spoke English at home. CONCLUSIONS More trigger areas were significantly more likely to be discussed and providers educated about more trigger areas during visits of adolescents who received the intervention and when adolescents asked one or more questions.
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- Betsy Sleath
- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.,Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.,Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.,Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Health Professions at Southern, New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH, USA
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Traseira R, Singh S. Exploring parents' perceptions on the importance and feasibility of child-centred consultations of 5-11 year olds in general practice. EDUCATION FOR PRIMARY CARE 2020; 31:349-357. [PMID: 32835608 DOI: 10.1080/14739879.2020.1809529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND The active involvement of children in their health care has been shown to increase compliance and improve outcomes. Despite this, children in the 6-12 year group have little meaningful involvement in General Practitioner (GP) consultations, contributing to less than 20% of interactions. AIM To explore parents' perceptions on the importance and feasibility of child-centred consultations. METHODS Purposive sampling was used to recruit parents from a primary school in London. Three audio recorded focus groups were conducted, transcribed verbatim, and subsequently thematically analysed. RESULTS While most parents acknowledged the importance of child-centred consultations, they legitimately questioned their child's ability to make decisions. Parents attributed low child participation to several factors including the perceived approachability of the GP, whether their child had met the doctor before, their child's personality and the general lack of time during consultations. Parents described their own anxiety and worries surrounding their child's health care which lead to their role as their child's advocate, decision maker and protector during GP consultations. CONCLUSION This study confirms the importance of child-centred consultations and highlights numerous barriers which need to be overcome to achieve greater child involvement in consultations. If the findings were to be replicated in future larger studies, then it could lead to changes in both training and, crucially, how child-parent-doctor consultations should be carried out in general practice.
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- Raquel Traseira
- Research Department of Primary Care & Population Health, University College London , London, UK
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- Research Department of Primary Care & Population Health, University College London , London, UK
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Fenton ATHR, Eun TJ, Clark JA, Perkins RB. Calling the Shots? Adolescents' Influence on Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Decision-Making During Clinical Encounters. J Adolesc Health 2020; 66:447-454. [PMID: 31974012 DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2019.10.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2019] [Revised: 09/06/2019] [Accepted: 10/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of the study was to examine adolescents' influence on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine decision-making and receipt during clinical visits. METHODS We recruited English- and/or Spanish-speaking parents and their adolescent children aged 9-17 years who were eligible for the first HPV vaccine dose and seeking routine care at pediatric and family medicine clinics in the Greater Boston area enrolled in a multilevel intervention to improve HPV vaccination coverage. Parents completed previsit surveys that included parental intention to vaccinate. We coded transcripts of adolescents' clinical encounters to define adolescents' participation in vaccine discussions and cooperation with immunization. Adolescents' influence on vaccine decision-making was determined based on analyses of their participation in discussions and parents' previsit vaccine intentions. RESULTS A total of 113 adolescents and their parents participated. Eighty-seven percent of adolescents received their first HPV vaccine dose during the visit. Most reactions were negative (23% mild, 23% moderate, and 10% extreme); nearly all objections were concerns related to the pain of injection rather than specific to HPV vaccination. A minority of reactions were positive (12%), 33% were neutral, and 12% did not participate in vaccine discussions. All adolescents with positive or neutral reactions received vaccination, as did 91% of those with negative reactions. After accounting for parents' previsit vaccine intentions and analyzing discussions during clinical encounters, only 5% of adolescents appeared to influence vaccination either positively (n = 3) or negatively (n = 3). CONCLUSIONS In this study, adolescents rarely influenced parents' vaccine decision-making, although many exhibited distress over the pain of injections. This suggests that increasing adolescents' involvement in vaccine discussions may have limited effects on vaccination rates.
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- Anny T H R Fenton
- Maine Medical Center Research Institute, Center for Outcomes Research & Evaluation, Portland, Maine; Department of Sociology, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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- Department of Sociology, Stanford University, Stanford, California; Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Health Law, Policy & Management, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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Sleath B, Carpenter D, Sayner R, Davis SA, Lee C, Loughlin CE, Garcia N, Reuland DS, Tudor G. Questions and reported medication problems from pediatric patients and caregivers after intervention. Am J Health Syst Pharm 2020; 76:366-373. [PMID: 31361837 DOI: 10.1093/ajhp/zxy057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The effectiveness of an asthma question prompt list with video intervention to increase question-asking during pediatric office visits among youth who reported medication problems was evaluated. METHODS English- or Spanish-speaking youth age 11-17 years with persistent asthma and their caregivers were enrolled from 4 pediatric clinics in a randomized controlled trial. Youth were randomized to intervention or usual care groups. Youth in the intervention group watched an educational video with their caregivers on an iPad. The youth then received a 1-page asthma question prompt list to complete before their visits. The audio of all baseline medical visits was recorded. Youth were interviewed and caregivers completed questionnaires at baseline and 6 months later. RESULTS A total of 40 providers and 359 of their patients participated. Youth who reported at least 1 medication problem who were in the intervention group were significantly more likely to ask 1 or more questions about medications during their visits than youth in the usual care group (odds ratio = 3.1, 95% confidence interval = 2.0, 4.1). Seventy-four percent of youth and 71% caregivers who reported the youth had problems using asthma medications at baseline still reported 1 or more problems 6 months later. CONCLUSION Among youth who reported 1 or more problems with using their asthma medications, the intervention significantly increased youth question-asking. Many youth- and caregiver-reported problems with using asthma medications persisted over time.
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- Betsy Sleath
- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy and Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Science and Mathematics, Husson University, Bangor, ME
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Barello S, Castiglioni C, Bonanomi A, Graffigna G. The Caregiving Health Engagement Scale (CHE-s): development and initial validation of a new questionnaire for measuring family caregiver engagement in healthcare. BMC Public Health 2019; 19:1562. [PMID: 31771546 PMCID: PMC6880352 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-7743-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2019] [Accepted: 10/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background This study was aimed to preliminary validate a cross-disease psychometric measure to assess the psycho-social experience of family caregiver engagement in healthcare (Caregiving Health Engagement Scale, CHE-s), which refers to the caregiver’s psychological attitude to be an active, skilled and motivated player in the care process of their loved ones. Method The study consisted of a mixed methods, multi-stage research. First, a preliminary qualitative stage was aimed at investigating – in the caregivers’ perspective - the engagement process in providing care to a ill relative (stage 1). The second stage of the research was aimed at developing a psychometric scale to assess this concept (i.e. the Caregiving Health Engagement Scale – CHE-s) and to preliminary test its psychometric properties (stage 2). Results Overall, 230 caregivers (32 in stage 1, and 198 in stage 2) participated to the study. The first qualitative stage, conducted by qualitative interviews on 32 family caregivers, highlighted four main experiential positions of caregiver engagement (namely, denial, hyper-activation, drawing, and balance), showing that “full engagement” occurs when caregivers become able to reach balance between their caring tasks and their broad life goals. In the second quantitative stage, we used the qualitative evidences emerged from stage one as a basis for developing the items of the Caregiving Health Engagement scale (CHE-s). We preliminary tested its psychometric properties through a cross-sectional study on 198 caregivers, which demonstrated CHE-s to be a reliable measure to capture the dynamic nature of caregiver engagement. The CATPCA results, together with the ordinal alpha of 0.88, suggests a mono-dimensional latent structure and a very good internal consistency and CFA showed adequate goodness of fit indices. (CFI = 0.96, RMR = 0.03, RMSEA = 0.05). Conclusions Health care systems that prioritize person-led care may benefit from using the Caregiving Health Engagement Model and the CHE scale (CHE-s) to assess the engagement level of family caregivers in order to better tailor the supportive and educational intervention addressing them.
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- Serena Barello
- EngageMinds Hub - Consumer & Health Research Center, Department of Psychology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, L.go Gemelli 1, 20123, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Psychology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Statistical Science, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy
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- EngageMinds Hub - Consumer & Health Research Center, Department of Psychology Faculty of Agricultural, Nutrition and Environmental Sciences -Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy
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Frey SM, Contento NC, Halterman JS. Nurse-delivered outpatient asthma education for children and caregivers: a pilot study to promote shared asthma management. J Asthma 2019; 58:413-421. [PMID: 31739709 DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2019.1692028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the feasibility of nurse-delivered asthma education for caregiver/child dyads in a busy clinic setting, and measure the preliminary effectiveness of the intervention. METHODS We conducted a pilot study of nurse-delivered asthma education in a busy outpatient clinic. We enrolled a convenience sample of children (7-16 years) with uncontrolled persistent asthma who had a prescription for an inhaled controller medication and public health insurance. After provider visits, nurses taught dyads using picture-based materials, teach-back methods, and colored labels applied to asthma medications. The intervention was repeated at 1-month follow-up. We assessed feasibility by reviewing nurse documentation in the electronic medical record, detailing whether each component was implemented and the time required for education at each visit. We measured preliminary effectiveness by surveying children and caregivers separately before each clinic visit about asthma management responsibility, self-efficacy, caregiver quality of life, and symptoms; caregivers also completed a final telephone survey 2 months after the follow-up visit. We examined pre-post differences in continuous outcomes within-subjects using Wilcoxon signed rank tests. RESULTS We enrolled 22 child/caregiver dyads. Nursing documentation indicated a high rate of component delivery at each visit; the initial and 1-month visits required 25 and 15 min, respectively. We observed significant increases in child responsibility, child/caregiver self-efficacy, caregiver quality of life, and child symptoms at each follow-up. CONCLUSION This intervention of patient-centered asthma education can be delivered by nurses to caregiver/child dyads with high fidelity in a busy pediatric practice. Preliminary data indicate potential benefit for both children and caregivers.
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- Sean M Frey
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY, USA
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Weidler EM, Baratz A, Muscarella M, Hernandez SJ, van Leeuwen K. A shared decision-making tool for individuals living with complete androgen insensitivity syndrome. Semin Pediatr Surg 2019; 28:150844. [PMID: 31668289 PMCID: PMC7208826 DOI: 10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2019.150844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Reports exist regarding a gradual approach to the care of patients with differences of sexual development. Each patient and family have different values and styles of learning that have to be taken into account. The goals of care should include education about the condition, counseling of the patient and family, and a complete outlining of treatment options. Motivated by a call from the 2010 Health Reform Law for the use of shared decision-making tools and the emphasis placed on these issues by the DSD Consensus Statement, we sought to develop and implement such tools for the DSD population.1-3 Thus, we developed an organized checklist for providers to share with a patients and families affected by CAIS, beginning with the initial visit. The development of the document enlisted input from physicians, clinical coordinator, advocacy groups and affected individuals. It allows providers to explain the process of care and develop a plan for delivery of that care over multiple visits spanning six months or more. The checklist is divided into five sections: 1) An overview addressing how much information is desired and in what manner the patient prefers to obtain information; 2) A preferred words list so that the patient can choose nomenclature that is most comfortable; 3) A list of topics to review over the course of multiple visits; 4) A list of questions to be answered by the providers or other resources over time, and; 5) A list of concerns to be addressed before surgical intervention is considered. An organized approach to long-term delivery of compassionate care and accurate information can be facilitated for patients with CAIS by the use of a shared decision-making checklist. Documentation of the care delivery process can stimulate referral to peer support and promote fully informed consent for treatment decisions. The use of the checklist should encourage trust in the provider, as well as aid in identifying and addressing stressors for the patient and family. The checklist will be updated and revised as new treatments and advanced technology emerges.
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- Erica M. Weidler
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, 1919 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ, United States
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- Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome-Differences of Sex Development Support Group, Duncan, OK, United States,Interact Advocates for Intersex Youth, Sudbury, MA, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, 1919 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Phoenix Children's Hospital, 1919 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ, United States.
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Sleath B, Carpenter D, Davis SA, Lee C, Garcia N, Reuland DS, Tudor G, Loughlin CE. The impact of a question prompt list and video intervention on teen asthma control and quality-of-life one year later: results of a randomized trial. J Asthma 2019; 57:1029-1038. [PMID: 31311361 DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2019.1633542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Objective: This study examined whether youth who received an asthma question prompt list/video intervention were more likely to have their asthma controlled and better quality-of-life at 12 months than youth who received usual care.Methods: English or Spanish-speaking youth ages 11-17 were enrolled and randomized to intervention or usual care. The 185 youth and parents in the intervention group watched the video on an iPad and then received a one-page asthma question prompt list to complete before their visits. One hundred seventy-four received usual care. Baseline and 6-month visits were audio-tape recorded. Generalized Estimating Equations were used to predict a youth's quality-of-life and whether asthma was controlled at 12 months.Results: Asthma control and quality-of-life improved significantly from baseline to 12-month follow-up in both intervention and usual care groups. Baseline asthma control and quality-of-life were significantly associated with 12-month asthma control and quality-of-life, respectively. Adolescents on a control medication at baseline were significantly more likely to have their asthma controlled at 12 months.Conclusions: Asthma control and quality-of-life did not improve significantly more in the intervention group than in the usual care group.
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- Betsy Sleath
- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.,Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Shared decision making (SDM) is central to patient-centered medicine and has the potential to improve outcomes for pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel diseases. We surveyed specialists about their use of SDM in the decision to start a tumor necrosis factor-α inhibitor in pediatric patients. Results were compared between those who reported using SDM and those who did not. Of 209 respondents, 157 (75%) reported using SDM. Physician/practice characteristics were similar between users and nonusers. There were no statistically significant differences between groups in the components deemed important to the decision-making process nor the number of barriers or facilitators to SDM. Exploratory analyses suggested that physicians using SDM were more accepting of adolescent involvement in the decision-making process. Our results question the effectiveness of using reported barriers and facilitators to guide interventions to improve use of SDM, and suggest further work is needed to understand the adolescent role in decision making.
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Boland L, Graham ID, Légaré F, Lewis K, Jull J, Shephard A, Lawson ML, Davis A, Yameogo A, Stacey D. Barriers and facilitators of pediatric shared decision-making: a systematic review. Implement Sci 2019; 14:7. [PMID: 30658670 PMCID: PMC6339273 DOI: 10.1186/s13012-018-0851-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 146] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2018] [Accepted: 12/27/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Shared decision-making (SDM) is rarely implemented in pediatric practice. Pediatric health decision-making differs from that of adult practice. Yet, little is known about the factors that influence the implementation of pediatric shared decision-making (SDM). We synthesized pediatric SDM barriers and facilitators from the perspectives of healthcare providers (HCP), parents, children, and observers (i.e., persons who evaluated the SDM process, but were not directly involved). METHODS We conducted a systematic review guided by the Ottawa Model of Research Use (OMRU). We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, PubMed, and PsycINFO (inception to March 2017) and included studies that reported clinical pediatric SDM barriers and/or facilitators from the perspective of HCPs, parents, children, and/or observers. We considered all or no comparison groups and included all study designs reporting original data. Content analysis was used to synthesize barriers and facilitators and categorized them according to the OMRU levels (i.e., decision, innovation, adopters, relational, and environment) and participant types (i.e., HCP, parents, children, and observers). We used the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool to appraise study quality. RESULTS Of 20,008 identified citations, 79 were included. At each OMRU level, the most frequent barriers were features of the options (decision), poor quality information (innovation), parent/child emotional state (adopter), power relations (relational), and insufficient time (environment). The most frequent facilitators were low stake decisions (decision), good quality information (innovation), agreement with SDM (adopter), trust and respect (relational), and SDM tools/resources (environment). Across participant types, the most frequent barriers were insufficient time (HCPs), features of the options (parents), power imbalances (children), and HCP skill for SDM (observers). The most frequent facilitators were good quality information (HCP) and agreement with SDM (parents and children). There was no consistent facilitator category for observers. Overall, study quality was moderate with quantitative studies having the highest ratings and mixed-method studies having the lowest ratings. CONCLUSIONS Numerous diverse and interrelated factors influence SDM use in pediatric clinical practice. Our findings can be used to identify potential pediatric SDM barriers and facilitators, guide context-specific barrier and facilitator assessments, and inform interventions for implementing SDM in pediatric practice. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42015020527.
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- Laura Boland
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, 540 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5, Canada
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L6, Canada
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- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L6, Canada
- School of Epidemiology and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, 307D-600 Peter Morand Cresent, Ottawa, ON, K1G 5Z3, Canada
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- CHU de Québec Research Centre-Université Laval site Hôpital St-Francois d'Assise, 10 Rue Espinay, Quebec City, Quebec, G1L 3L5, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, 540 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen's University, 31 George Street Kingston, Ottawa, ON, K7L 3N6, Canada
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- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, 401 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L1, Canada
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- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, 401 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L1, Canada
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- Learning Services, The Ottawa Hospital, 1053 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 4E9, Canada
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- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L6, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, 540 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5, Canada.
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L6, Canada.
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Miller VA. Involving Youth With a Chronic Illness in Decision-making: Highlighting the Role of Providers. Pediatrics 2018; 142:S142-S148. [PMID: 30385620 PMCID: PMC6220652 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2018-0516d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Decision-making is important in the context of pediatric chronic illness because children and families need to make decisions about burdensome and complex treatments on a regular basis, and children must eventually learn how to make such decisions independently. Research related to children's decision-making in medical settings has been focused primarily on cognitive aspects of decision-making, such as understanding and capacity. The concept of decision-making involvement (DMI) recognizes that children can be involved in decision-making in multiple ways, regardless of capacity, and that parents and health care providers play a critical role in supporting children as they learn to make decisions on their own. Providers can facilitate DMI during medical encounters by asking for the children's opinions and concerns, encouraging turn-taking, soliciting questions, asking for information directly from the children, and checking that the children understand what has been said. Efforts to involve children send the message that the youth perspective is important and set the expectation for increased participation over time. Providers can also support parent-child decision-making about illness management at home by guiding parents as to how best to involve children in decisions about illness management, identifying areas in which more or less parental guidance and support are needed, and assisting youth in planning ahead for decision-making about illness management in high-risk situations. Additional research is needed to identify why children's DMI in medical settings remains low, develop and evaluate strategies to enhance DMI, and test the effects of DMI on health-related behaviors and outcomes over time.
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- Victoria A. Miller
- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Kana Ram Jat
- Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110 029, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110 029, India
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Taylor YJ, Tapp H, Shade LE, Liu TL, Mowrer JL, Dulin MF. Impact of shared decision making on asthma quality of life and asthma control among children. J Asthma 2018; 55:675-683. [PMID: 28800266 PMCID: PMC7229989 DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2017.1362423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2017] [Revised: 07/11/2017] [Accepted: 07/13/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Few studies have examined the effectiveness of shared decision making (SDM) in clinical practice. This study evaluated the impact of SDM on quality of life and symptom control in children with asthma. METHODS We conducted a prospective 3-year study in six community-based practices serving a low-income patient population. Practices received training on SDM using an evidence-based toolkit. Patients aged 2-17 with a diagnosis of asthma were identified from scheduling and billing data. At approximate 6-month intervals, patients completed a survey consisting of the Mini Pediatric Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (range 1-7) and the control domain of the Pediatric Asthma Therapy Assessment Questionnaire (range 0-7). We used propensity scores to match 46 children receiving SDM to 46 children receiving usual care with decision support. Included children had completed a baseline survey and at least one follow-up survey. Random coefficient models incorporated repeated measures to assess the effect of SDM on asthma quality of life and asthma control. RESULTS The sample was primarily of non-White patients (94.6%) with Medicaid insurance (92.4%). Receipt of SDM using an evidence-based toolkit was associated with higher asthma quality of life [mean difference 0.9; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.4-1.4] and fewer asthma control problems (mean difference -0.9; 95% CI -1.6--0.2) compared to usual care with decision support. CONCLUSIONS Implementation of SDM within clinical practices using a standardized toolkit is associated with improved asthma quality of life and asthma control for low-income children with asthma when compared to usual care with decision support.
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- Carolinas HealthCare System, Charlotte, North Carolina
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- Carolinas HealthCare System, Charlotte, North Carolina
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- Carolinas HealthCare System, Charlotte, North Carolina
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina
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Sleath B, Carpenter DM, Davis SA, Watson CH, Lee C, Loughlin CE, Garcia N, Reuland DS, Tudor G. Improving youth question-asking and provider education during pediatric asthma visits. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2018; 101:1051-1057. [PMID: 29402570 PMCID: PMC5963523 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2018.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2017] [Revised: 01/11/2018] [Accepted: 01/17/2018] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We conducted a pragmatic randomized controlled trial to test the effectiveness of an asthma question prompt list with video intervention to increase youth question-asking and provider education during visits. METHODS English or Spanish-speaking youth ages 11-17 with persistent asthma and their parents were enrolled from four rural and suburban pediatric clinics. Youth were randomized to the intervention or usual care groups. Intervention group adolescents watched the video on an iPad and then completed an asthma question prompt list before their visits. Generalized estimating equations were used to analyze the data. RESULTS Forty providers and 359 patients participated. Intervention group youth were significantly more likely to ask one or more questions about medications, triggers, and environmental control than usual care youth. Providers were significantly more likely to educate intervention group youth about rescue medications, triggers, and environmental control. Intervention group caregivers were not significantly more likely to ask questions. CONCLUSION The intervention increased youth question-asking and provider education about medications, triggers, and environmental control. The intervention did not impact caregiver question-asking. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Providers/practices should consider having youth complete question prompt lists and watch the video with their parents before visits to increase youth question-asking during visits.
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- Betsy Sleath
- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, USA; Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, USA.
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, USA; Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, USA
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, USA
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, School of Medicine University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, USA
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, USA; Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, USA
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- Department of Science and Mathematics, Husson University, Bangor, USA
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Sleath B, Carpenter DM, Coyne I, Davis SA, Hayes Watson C, Loughlin CE, Garcia N, Reuland DS, Tudor GE. Provider use of a participatory decision-making style with youth and caregivers and satisfaction with pediatric asthma visits. PATIENT-RELATED OUTCOME MEASURES 2018; 9:147-154. [PMID: 29785146 PMCID: PMC5953316 DOI: 10.2147/prom.s152068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Background We conducted a randomized controlled trial to test the effectiveness of an asthma question prompt list with video intervention to engage the youth during clinic visits. We examined whether the intervention was associated with 1) providers including youth and caregiver inputs more into asthma treatment regimens, 2) youth and caregivers rating providers as using more of a participatory decision-making style, and 3) youth and caregivers being more satisfied with visits. Methods English- or Spanish-speaking youth aged 11–17 years with persistent asthma and their caregivers were recruited from four pediatric clinics and randomized to the intervention or usual care groups. The youth in the intervention group watched the video with their caregivers on an iPad and completed a one-page asthma question prompt list before their clinic visits. All visits were audiotaped. Generalized estimating equations were used to analyze the data. Results Forty providers and their patients (n=359) participated in this study. Providers included youth input into the asthma management treatment regimens during 2.5% of visits and caregiver input during 3.3% of visits. The youth in the intervention group were significantly more likely to rate their providers as using more of a participatory decision-making style (odds ratio=1.7, 95% confidence interval=1.1, 2.5). White caregivers were significantly more likely to rate the providers as more participatory (odds ratio=2.3, 95% confidence interval=1.2, 4.4). Youth (beta=4.9, 95% confidence interval=3.3, 6.5) and caregivers (beta=7.5, 95% confidence interval=3.1, 12.0) who rated their providers as being more participatory were significantly more satisfied with their visits. Youth (beta=−1.9, 95% confidence interval=−3.4, −0.4) and caregivers (beta=−8.8, 95% confidence interval=−16.2, −1.3) who spoke Spanish at home were less satisfied with visits. Conclusion The intervention did not increase the inclusion of youth and caregiver inputs into asthma treatment regimens. However, it did increase the youth’s perception of participatory decision-making style of the providers, and this in turn was associated with greater satisfaction.
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- Betsy Sleath
- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.,Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, School of Medicine University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Science and Mathematics, Husson University, Bangor, ME, USA
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Frey SM, Jones MR, Goldstein N, Riekert K, Fagnano M, Halterman JS. Knowledge of Inhaled Therapy and Responsibility for Asthma Management Among Young Teens With Uncontrolled Persistent Asthma. Acad Pediatr 2018; 18:317-323. [PMID: 29369804 PMCID: PMC5903444 DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2018.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2017] [Revised: 12/22/2017] [Accepted: 01/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To compare the abilities of teens with uncontrolled persistent asthma and their caregivers to identify inhaled medications and state correct indications for use; examine medication responsibility within dyads; and determine whether responsibility is associated with knowledge about inhaled therapies. METHODS In the baseline survey for the School-Based Asthma Care for Teens (SB-ACT) trial, we separately asked caregivers and teens to: 1) identify the teen's inhaled asthma therapies by name and from a picture chart (complete matches considered "concordant"); 2) describe indications of use for each medication; and 3) describe the allocation of responsibility for medication use within dyads. We limited analyses to dyads in which either member reported at least one rescue and one inhaled controller medication; we used McNemar and Pearson chi-square tests. RESULTS A total of 136 dyads were analyzed. More caregivers than teens concordantly identified medications (63% vs 31%, P < .001). There was no difference between caregivers and teens in the ability to state correct indications for use (56% vs 54%, P = .79). More teens than caregivers endorsed "full teen responsibility" for rescue medication (65% vs 27%, P < .001) and controller medication use (50% vs 15%, P < .001). Neither concordant identification nor knowing indications for use was associated with reported medication responsibility. CONCLUSIONS Medication responsibility within dyads of caregivers and teens with persistent asthma is not associated with knowledge about inhaled therapies. Targeting both members of the dyad with education and self-management strategies before responsibility transitions start may allow providers to avoid a missed opportunity to support these emerging stakeholders to adherence.
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- Sean M. Frey
- University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY
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- University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY
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- University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY
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- University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY
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- University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY
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Becker TD, Lin HC, Miller VA. A pilot study of observed physician-parent-child communication and child satisfaction in a gastroenterology clinic. Patient Prefer Adherence 2018; 12:1327-1335. [PMID: 30100709 PMCID: PMC6065589 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s171620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Child participation in pediatric medical visits is low. In this pilot study, we sought to better understand relationships between observed communication and child-reported perceptions of communication in a clinical setting. MATERIALS AND METHODS For this cross-sectional observational study, pediatric gastroenterology appointments (n=39) were videotaped and coded to quantify various adult affective (eg, chit-chat, empathy) and facilitative (eg, asking questions, encouraging responses) behaviors toward the child, interference with child participation (eg, interrupting or ignoring child), and child verbal participation. Post-visit surveys assessed child perceptions of having voice in the clinical encounter, ease of understanding, and satisfaction with communication. RESULTS Parent and provider chit-chat was associated with child-reported ease of understanding. Provider facilitation was positively associated with child participation, but affective communication strategies were not. Physician interference was negatively associated with ease of understanding but positively associated with perception of voice. CONCLUSION Facilitative communication may improve outcomes by enhancing child participation and thus exchange of medical information, whereas chit-chat appears to positively impact children's perceptions of communication.
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- Timothy D Becker
- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA,
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Sleath B, Carpenter DM, Davis SA, Watson CH, Lee C, Loughlin CE, Garcia N, Etheridge D, Rivera-Duchesne L, Reuland DS, Batey K, Duchesne C, Tudor G. Acceptance of a pre-visit intervention to engage teens in pediatric asthma visits. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2017; 100:2005-2011. [PMID: 28550963 PMCID: PMC5600669 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2017.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2016] [Revised: 04/21/2017] [Accepted: 05/05/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objectives of this study were to: (a) describe teen feedback on an asthma question prompt list/video intervention designed to motivate teens to be more engaged during visits and (b) examine teen demographics associated with teen acceptance of the intervention. METHODS Two hundred and fifty-nine teens ages 11 to 17 with persistent asthma were enrolled into a randomized, controlled trial and assigned to either a standard care or an intervention group where they watched an educational video with their parents and received a prompt list to complete before visits. Teens were interviewed after visits. RESULTS Of the 185 teens randomized to the intervention group: 93% said teens should complete the prompt lists before visits; 95% recommended teens should watch the video before visits; teens with moderate/severe persistent asthma were significantly more likely to find the prompt list useful; non-White teens were significantly more likely to find the prompt list and video more useful. CONCLUSIONS Teens exposed to the question prompt list/video had very positive feedback about the intervention. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Providers/practices should consider having teens complete question prompt lists during pre-visit wait time for use during visits and watch the video with their parents before visits.
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- Betsy Sleath
- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB# 7573, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7573, USA; Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB # 7590, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7590, USA.
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB# 7573, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7573, USA.
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB# 7573, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7573, USA.
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB# 7573, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7573, USA.
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- Polyglot Systems, Inc., 2000 Aerial Center Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560, USA.
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, School of Medicine University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB 7217, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7217, USA.
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB# 7573, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7573, USA; Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB # 7590, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7590, USA.
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- Independent Contractor to Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB# 7573, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7573, USA.
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- Independent Contractor to Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB# 7573, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7573, USA.
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, USA
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- Independent Contractor to Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB# 7573, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7573, USA
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- Independent Contractor to Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB# 7573, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7573, USA
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- Department of Science and Mathematics, Director of Institutional Research, Husson University, Bangor, ME 04401-2929, USA.
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Liu TL, Taylor YJ, Mahabaleshwarkar R, Blanchette CM, Tapp H, Dulin MF. Shared decision making and time to exacerbation in children with asthma. J Asthma 2017; 55:949-955. [PMID: 28892418 DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2017.1378357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Objective: Although shared decision making (SDM) is a promising approach for improving outcomes for patients with chronic diseases, no evidence currently supports the use of SDM to delay asthma exacerbations. We evaluated the impact of an SDM intervention implemented by providers in a real-world setting on time to exacerbation in children with asthma. Methods: This study used a prospective cohort observed between 2011 and 2013 at five primary care practices that serve vulnerable populations (e.g., Medicaid and uninsured patients) in Charlotte, NC. Patients aged 2 to 17 receiving SDM were matched to those receiving usual care using propensity scores. Time to asthma exacerbation (asthma hospitalization, emergency department visit or oral steroid prescription in the outpatient setting) was compared between groups using Kaplan-Meier curves and conditional Cox proportional hazards models. Results: The cohort included 746 children, 60.5% male and 54.2% African American, with a mean age of 8.6 years. Of these, 625 received usual care and 121 received SDM. The final analysis included 100 matched pairs of children. Kaplan-Meier curves showed longer exacerbation-free time for patients in the SDM intervention compared to those in usual care (p = 0.005). The difference in risk of experiencing an exacerbation was marginally significant between the two groups (HR = 0.56, 95% C.I. = 0.29-1.08, p = 0.08). Conclusions: SDM was found to delay exacerbations among children with asthma. Clinicians should consider incorporating patient preferences in treatment decisions through SDM as a means for longer exacerbation-free time among children with poor asthma control.
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- Tsai-Ling Liu
- a Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation , Carolinas HealthCare System , Charlotte , NC , USA
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- a Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation , Carolinas HealthCare System , Charlotte , NC , USA
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- a Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation , Carolinas HealthCare System , Charlotte , NC , USA
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- b Department of Public Health Sciences , University of North Carolina at Charlotte , Charlotte , NC , USA
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- c Department of Family Medicine , Carolinas HealthCare System , Charlotte , NC , USA
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- b Department of Public Health Sciences , University of North Carolina at Charlotte , Charlotte , NC , USA
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Carpenter DM, Geryk LL, Sage A, Arrindell C, Sleath BL. Exploring the theoretical pathways through which asthma app features can promote adolescent self-management. Transl Behav Med 2017; 6:509-518. [PMID: 27118115 DOI: 10.1007/s13142-016-0402-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Asthma apps often lack strong theoretical underpinnings. We describe how specific features of asthma apps influenced adolescents' self-observation, self-judgment, and self-reactions, which are key constructs of Self-Regulation Theory (SRT). Adolescents (ages 12-16) with persistent asthma (n = 20) used two asthma self-management apps over a 1-week period. During semi-structured interviews, participants identified their asthma goals and the app features that best promoted self-observation, self-judgment, and fostered positive self-reactions. Interviews were digitally recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed thematically using MAXQDA. Adolescents' goals were to reduce the impact of asthma on their lives. Adolescents reported that self-check quizzes, reminders, and charting features increased their ability to self-observe and self-judge their asthma, which, in turn, helped them feel more confident they could manage their asthma independently and keep their asthma well-controlled. Asthma apps can positively influence adolescents' self-management behaviors via increased self-observation, self-judgment, and increased self-efficacy.
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- Delesha M Carpenter
- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy at the Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1 University Heights, CPO 2125, Asheville, NC, 28804, USA.
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy at the Eshelman School of Pharmacy, 2214 Kerr Hall, CB# 7573, Chapel Hill, NC, 27759, USA
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy at the Eshelman School of Pharmacy, 2214 Kerr Hall, CB# 7573, Chapel Hill, NC, 27759, USA
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy at the Eshelman School of Pharmacy, 2214 Kerr Hall, CB# 7573, Chapel Hill, NC, 27759, USA
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy at the Eshelman School of Pharmacy, 2214 Kerr Hall, CB# 7573, Chapel Hill, NC, 27759, USA
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BACKGROUND Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the airways and is common in both adults and children. It is characterised by symptoms including wheeze, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and cough. People with asthma may be helped to manage their condition through shared decision-making (SDM). SDM involves at least two participants (the medical practitioner and the patient) and mutual sharing of information, including the patient's values and preferences, to build consensus about favoured treatment that culminates in an agreed action. Effective self-management is particularly important for people with asthma, and SDM may improve clinical outcomes and quality of life by educating patients and empowering them to be actively involved in their own health. OBJECTIVES To assess benefits and potential harms of shared decision-making for adults and children with asthma. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Airways Trials Register, which contains studies identified in several sources including CENTRAL, MEDLINE, and Embase. We also searched clinical trials registries and checked the reference lists of included studies. We conducted the most recent searches on 29 November 2016. SELECTION CRITERIA We included studies of individual or cluster parallel randomised controlled design conducted to compare an SDM intervention for adults and children with asthma versus a control intervention. We included studies available as full-text reports, those published as abstracts only, and unpublished data, and we placed no restrictions on place, date, or language of publication. We included interventions targeting healthcare professionals or patients, their families or care-givers, or both. We included studies that compared the intervention versus usual care or a minimal control intervention, and those that compared an SDM intervention against another active intervention. We excluded studies of interventions that involved multiple components other than the SDM intervention unless the control group also received these interventions. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently screened searches, extracted data from included studies, and assessed risk of bias. Primary outcomes were asthma-related quality of life, patient/parent satisfaction, and medication adherence. Secondary outcomes included exacerbations of asthma, asthma control, acceptability/feasibility from the perspective of healthcare professionals, and all adverse events. We graded and presented evidence in a 'Summary of findings' table.We were unable to pool any of the extracted outcome data owing to clinical and methodological heterogeneity but presented findings in forest plots when possible. We narratively described skewed data. MAIN RESULTS We included four studies that compared SDM versus control and included a total of 1342 participants. Three studies recruited children with asthma and their care-givers, and one recruited adults with asthma. Three studies took place in the United States, and one in the Netherlands. Trial duration was between 6 and 24 months. One trial delivered the SDM intervention to the medical practitioner, and three trials delivered the SDM intervention directly to the participant. Two paediatric studies involved use of an online portal, followed by face-to-face consultations. One study delivered an SDM intervention or a clinical decision-making intervention through a mixture of face-to-face consultations and telephone calls. The final study randomised paediatric general practice physicians to receive a seminar programme promoting application of SDM principles. All trials were open-label, although one study, which delivered the intervention to physicians, stated that participants were unaware of their physicians' involvement in the trial. We had concerns about selection and attrition bias and selective reporting, and we noted that one study substantially under-recruited participants. The four included studies used different approaches to measure fidelity/intervention adherence and to report study findings.One study involving adults with poorly controlled asthma reported improved quality of life (QOL) for the SDM group compared with the control group, using the Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ) for assessment (mean difference (MD) 1.90, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.24 to 2.91), but two other trials did not identify a benefit. Patient/parent satisfaction with the performance of paediatricians was greater in the SDM group in one trial involving children. Medication adherence was better in the SDM group in two studies - one involving adults and one involving children (all medication adherence: MD 0.21, 95% CI 0.11 to 0.31; mean number of controlled medication prescriptions over 26 weeks: 1.1 in the SDM group (n = 26) and 0.7 in the control group (n = 27)). In one study, asthma-related visit rates were lower in the SDM group than in the usual care group (1.0/y vs 1.4/y; P = 0.016), but two other studies did not report a difference in exacerbations nor in prescriptions for short courses of oral steroids. Finally, one study described better odds of reporting no asthma problems in the SDM group than in the usual care group (odds ratio (OR) 1.90, 95% CI 1.26 to 2.87), although two other studies reporting asthma control did not identify a benefit with SDM. We found no information about acceptability of the intervention to the healthcare professional and no information on adverse events. Overall, our confidence in study results ranged from very low to moderate, and we downgraded outcomes owing to risk of bias, imprecision, and indirectness. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Substantial differences between the four included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) indicate that we cannot provide meaningful overall conclusions. Individual studies demonstrated some benefits of SDM over control, in terms of quality of life; patient and parent satisfaction; adherence to prescribed medication; reduction in asthma-related healthcare visits; and improved asthma control. Our confidence in the findings of these individual studies ranges from moderate to very low, and it is important to note that studies did not measure or report adverse events.Future trials should be adequately powered and of sufficient duration to detect differences in patient-important outcomes such as exacerbations and hospitalisations. Use of core asthma outcomes and validated scales when possible would facilitate future meta-analysis. Studies conducted in lower-income settings and including an economic evaluation would be of interest. Investigators should systematically record adverse events, even if none are anticipated. Studies identified to date have not included adolescents; future trials should consider their inclusion. Measuring and reporting of intervention fidelity is also recommended.
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- Kayleigh M Kew
- BMJ Knowledge CentreBritish Medical Journal Technology Assessment Group (BMJ‐TAG)BMA HouseTavistock SquareLondonUKWC1H 9JR
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- World Health Innovation SummitCarlisleUK
- University of CumbriaSTEM Labs, Research Office and Graduate SchoolCumbriaUK
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- St George's, University of LondonCochrane Airways, Population Health Research InstituteLondonUKSW17 0RE
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Duncan CL, Walker HA, Brabson L, Williford DN, Hynes L, Hogan MB. Developing pictorial asthma action plans to promote self-management and health in rural youth with asthma: A qualitative study. J Asthma 2017; 55:915-923. [PMID: 28933570 DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2017.1371743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Asthma action plans (AAPs) provide asthma management instructions to families; however, AAPs typically are written at a 7th-9th grade reading level, making them less useful in lower literacy families. There is a need to develop simpler AAP formats and content to optimize their utility across all families, including those who are rural and may be at a risk for literacy concerns. Because using pictures can simplify and enhance health education, our study's aim was to develop a pictorial AAP through a series of focus groups with key stakeholders - youth with asthma, caregivers, and physicians. METHODS Fourteen caregiver/youth dyads and four physicians participated in separate focus groups where their preferences for pictorial AAP structure and content were obtained. Focus groups were audio recorded, transcribed, coded with ATLAS.ti, and analyzed for themes. RESULTS Youth and their caregivers prefer that the AAPs include simple, cartoon-like pictures customized to the patient. Physicians emphasized AAP's capability to display pictures of controller medication given its importance in preventing asthma exacerbations. A stoplight format, currently used in most written AAPs, received positive reviews. Specific suggestions for pictures showing symptoms, medications, and how to take medication were suggested. Words and short phrases accompanying the pictures were thought to add clarity. CONCLUSIONS Key stakeholders viewed pictorial AAPs as positive and potentially effective alternatives to standard written AAPs. It is expected that low literacy youth and caregivers would more easily understand a pictorial AAP presentation, which should facilitate better medication adherence and asthma outcomes in these children.
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- Christina L Duncan
- a Department of Psychology , West Virginia University , Morgantown , WV , USA
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- a Department of Psychology , West Virginia University , Morgantown , WV , USA
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- a Department of Psychology , West Virginia University , Morgantown , WV , USA
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- a Department of Psychology , West Virginia University , Morgantown , WV , USA
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- a Department of Psychology , West Virginia University , Morgantown , WV , USA
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- b University of Nevada-Las Vegas , Reno School of Medicine , Reno , NV , USA
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Park ES, Cho IY. Shared decision-making in the paediatric field: a literature review and concept analysis. Scand J Caring Sci 2017; 32:478-489. [DOI: 10.1111/scs.12496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2017] [Accepted: 05/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Eun Sook Park
- College of Nursing; Korea University; Seoul South Korea
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- College of Nursing; Korea University; Seoul South Korea
- Department of Nursing; Dong Kang University; Kwang-Ju South Korea
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Brand PLP, van Dulmen S. Can we trust what parents tell us? A systematic review. Paediatr Respir Rev 2017; 24:65-71. [PMID: 28283301 DOI: 10.1016/j.prrv.2017.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2017] [Accepted: 01/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Taking a history is a key diagnostic instrument in paediatric consultations. Numerous issues potentially reduce the history's reliability. Therefore, paediatricians have always expressed ambivalence regarding history taking from parents, both valuing and distrusting it. In this review, we describe how parents build and present a description of their child's health issues in the conceptual framework of self-regulation theory. We performed a systematic review on the literature on the reliability of history taking. No studies examined the reliability of history taking from parents, but there is a considerable body of evidence on the issue of mutual trust in relationships between health care professionals and patients. Because trust is a dynamic relational phenomenon, taking a patient centred approach in consultations is likely to increase the patients' and parents' trust in the health care professional, and their willingness to follow the health care professional's treatment proposals. We provide evidence based recommendations on how to build and maintain trust in paediatric consultations by taking a patient centred approach in such consultations.
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- Paul L P Brand
- Isala Women's and Children's Hospital, Zwolle, the Netherlands; UMCG Postgraduate School of Medicine, University Medical Centre and University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
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- Dept. of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands; NIVEL (Netherlands institute for health services research), Utrecht, the Netherlands; Faculty of Health Sciences, University College of Southeast Norway, Drammen, Norway
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Bellin MH, Newsome A, Land C, Kub J, Mudd SS, Bollinger ME, Butz AM. Asthma Home Management in the Inner-City: What can the Children Teach us? J Pediatr Health Care 2017; 31:362-371. [PMID: 27955875 PMCID: PMC6407130 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2016.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2016] [Accepted: 11/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Knowledge of asthma home management from the perspective of poor, minority children with asthma is limited. METHOD Convenience sampling methods were used to recruit families of low-income children who are frequently in the emergency department for uncontrolled asthma. Thirteen youths participated in focus groups designed to elicit reflections on asthma home management. Data were analyzed using grounded theory coding techniques. RESULTS Participants (Mean age = 9.2 years) were African American (100%), enrolled in Medicaid (92.3%), averaged 1.4 (standard deviation = 0.7) emergency department visits over the prior 3 months, and resided in homes with at least 1 smoker (61.5%). Two themes reflecting multifaceted challenges to the development proper of self-management emerged in the analysis. DISCUSSION Findings reinforce the need to provide a multipronged approach to improve asthma control in this high-risk population including ongoing child and family education and self-management support, environmental control and housing resources, linkages to smoking cessation programs, and psychosocial support.
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Miller VA, Feudtner C, Jawad AF. Children's Decision-Making Involvement About Research Participation: Associations With Perceived Fairness and Self-Efficacy. J Empir Res Hum Res Ethics 2017; 12:87-96. [PMID: 28421884 DOI: 10.1177/1556264617696921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The primary objective of this study was to examine the associations of children's involvement in decisions about research participation with their perceptions of the decision-making process and self-efficacy. Participants were children (ages 8-17) who enrolled in research studies in the prior 2 months. Children completed a questionnaire that yielded three decision-making involvement subscales: Researcher Engages Child, Researcher Supports Autonomy, and Child Participates. Children reported on fairness of the decision-making process and health-related decision self-efficacy. After adjusting for age, higher scores on Researcher Engages Child were associated with greater self-efficacy, and higher scores on Researcher Supports Autonomy were associated with greater perceived fairness. These data underscore the potential importance of researcher-child interactions about research participation when assent is sought, including proactively involving children in the decision by asking for their opinions and communicating their central role in the decision, which are likely to be more meaningful to children than receiving information or signing a form.
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- Victoria A Miller
- 1 The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA, USA.,2 Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA
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- 1 The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA, USA.,2 Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA
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- 1 The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA, USA.,2 Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA
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Sage A, Roberts C, Geryk L, Sleath B, Tate D, Carpenter D. A Self-Regulation Theory-Based Asthma Management Mobile App for Adolescents: A Usability Assessment. JMIR Hum Factors 2017; 4:e5. [PMID: 28148471 PMCID: PMC5311420 DOI: 10.2196/humanfactors.7133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2016] [Revised: 01/12/2017] [Accepted: 01/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Self-regulation theory suggests people learn to influence their own behavior through self-monitoring, goal-setting, feedback, self-reward, and self-instruction, all of which smartphones are now capable of facilitating. Several mobile apps exist to manage asthma; however, little evidence exists about whether these apps employ user-centered design processes that adhere to government usability guidelines for mobile apps. Objective Building upon a previous study that documented adolescent preferences for an asthma self-management app, we employed a user-centered approach to assess the usability of a high-fidelity wireframe for an asthma self-management app intended for use by adolescents with persistent asthma. Methods Individual interviews were conducted with adolescents (ages 11-18 years) with persistent asthma who owned a smartphone (N=8). Adolescents were asked to evaluate a PDF app wireframe consisting of 76 screen shots displaying app features, including log in and home screen, profile setup, settings and info, self-management features, and graphical displays for charting asthma control and medication. Preferences, comments, and suggestions for each set of screen shots were assessed using the audio-recorded interviews. Two coders reached consensus on adolescent evaluations of the following aspects of app features: (1) usability, (2) behavioral intentions to use, (3) confusing aspects, and (4) suggestions for improvement. Results The app wireframe was generally well received, and several suggestions for improvement were recorded. Suggestions included increased customization of charts and notifications, reminders, and alerts. Participants preferred longitudinal data about asthma control and medication use to be displayed using line graphs. All participants reported that they would find an asthma management app like the one depicted in the wireframe useful for managing their asthma. Conclusions Early stage usability tests guided by government usability guidelines (usability.gov) revealed areas for improvement for an asthma self-management app for adolescents. Addressing these areas will be critical to developing an engaging and effective asthma self-management app that is capable of improving adolescent asthma outcomes.
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- Adam Sage
- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Department of Nutrition, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States.,Department of Health Behavior, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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Lipstein EA, Lindly OJ, Anixt JS, Britto MT, Zuckerman KE. Shared Decision Making in the Care of Children with Developmental and Behavioral Disorders. Matern Child Health J 2016; 20:665-73. [PMID: 26518006 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-015-1866-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Shared decision making (SDM) is most needed when there are multiple treatment options and no "right" choice. As with quality and experience of care, frequency of SDM may vary by health condition. The objectives of this study were (1) to compare parent report of SDM between a physical and a behavioral health condition and; (2) to compare parent report of SDM between two different behavioral health conditions. METHODS Data on children age 3-17 years with asthma, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and/or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were drawn from the 2009/10 National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs. Weighted logistic regression was used to compare a parent-reported, composite measure of SDM. Analyses controlled for sociodemographic factors that may influence experience of SDM. RESULTS Compared to parents of children with asthma, parents of children with ADHD were significantly less likely to report experiencing consistent SDM (AOR 0.73). Compared to parents of children with ADHD, those of children with ASD had significantly lower odds of experiencing consistent SDM (AOR 0.59). Those with both ADHD and ASD had the same odds as those with ASD alone of experiencing consistent SDM. CONCLUSION Use of SDM is particularly limited in developmental and behavioral conditions, such as ADHD and ASD. These data suggest that challenges to implementing SDM may include disease type, complexity, and use of specialty care. Research to identify specific barriers and facilitators of SDM is needed to inform interventions that will promote SDM in developmental and behavioral conditions.
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- Ellen A Lipstein
- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Center for Innovation in Chronic Disease Care, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave, MLC 7027, Cincinnati, OH, 45229, USA. .,James M. Anderson Center for Health Systems Excellence, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH, USA. .,Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
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- College of Public Health and Human Sciences, Oregon State University, 401 Waldo Hall, Corvallis, OR, USA.
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- James M. Anderson Center for Health Systems Excellence, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH, USA. .,Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH, USA. .,Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Center for Innovation in Chronic Disease Care, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave, MLC 7027, Cincinnati, OH, 45229, USA. .,James M. Anderson Center for Health Systems Excellence, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH, USA. .,Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
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- Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Oregon Health & Science University, 700 S.W. Campus Drive, Portland, OR, USA.
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Sleath B, Carpenter DM, Lee C, Loughlin CE, Etheridge D, Rivera-Duchesne L, Reuland DS, Batey K, Duchesne CI, Garcia N, Tudor G. The development of an educational video to motivate teens with asthma to be more involved during medical visits and to improve medication adherence. J Asthma 2016; 53:714-9. [PMID: 27145093 DOI: 10.3109/02770903.2015.1135945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2015] [Revised: 12/08/2015] [Accepted: 12/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Our objective was to develop a series of short educational videos for teens and parents to watch before pediatric visits to motivate teens to be more actively involved during their visits. METHODS The development of the short educational videos was theoretically guided by Social Cognitive Theory. First we conducted four focus groups with teens (ages 11 to 17) with asthma, four focus groups with the teens' parents, and seven focus groups with pediatric providers from four clinics. The research team, which included two teens with asthma and their parents, analyzed the focus group transcripts for themes and then developed the initial video script. Next, a visual storyboard was reviewed by focus groups with parents and four with teens to identify areas of the script for improvement. The English videos were then produced. Focus groups with Hispanic parents and teens were then conducted for advice on how to modify the videos to make a more culturally appropriate Spanish version. RESULTS Based on focus group results, teen newscasters narrate six one- to two-minute videos with different themes: (a) how to get mom off your back, (b) asthma triggers, (c) staying active with asthma, (d) tracking asthma symptoms, (e) how to talk to your doctor and (f) having confidence with asthma. Each video clip has three key messages and emphasizes how teens should discuss these messages with their providers. CONCLUSIONS Teens, parents, and providers gave us excellent insight into developing videos to increase teen involvement during medical visits.
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- Betsy Sleath
- a Eshelman School of Pharmacy & Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research , University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Chapel Hill , NC , USA
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- b Eshelman School of Pharmacy , University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Chapel Hill , NC , USA
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- c Polyglot Systems Inc. , Morrisville , NC , USA
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- d University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Medicine , Chapel Hill , NC , USA
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- b Eshelman School of Pharmacy , University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Chapel Hill , NC , USA
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- b Eshelman School of Pharmacy , University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Chapel Hill , NC , USA
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- e School of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Chapel Hill , NC , USA
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- b Eshelman School of Pharmacy , University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Chapel Hill , NC , USA
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- b Eshelman School of Pharmacy , University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Chapel Hill , NC , USA
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- a Eshelman School of Pharmacy & Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research , University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Chapel Hill , NC , USA
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Dodds CM, Britto MT, Denson LA, Lovell DJ, Saeed S, Lipstein EA. Physicians' Perceptions of Shared Decision Making in Chronic Disease and Its Barriers and Facilitators. J Pediatr 2016; 171:307-9.e1-2. [PMID: 26817588 PMCID: PMC4808590 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2015.12.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2015] [Revised: 12/01/2015] [Accepted: 12/28/2015] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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This study assessed pediatric physicians' use of shared decision making (SDM) in 2 chronic conditions. Most physicians indicated that parent and adolescent trust and emotional readiness facilitated SDM, physicians' preferred approach to decision making. At the same time, they perceived few barriers, other than insurance limitations, to using SDM.
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Vigilante VA, Hossain J, Wysocki T, Sharif I. Correlates of type and quantity of child communication during pediatric subspecialty encounters. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2015; 98:1352-1359. [PMID: 26160039 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2015.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2014] [Revised: 03/27/2015] [Accepted: 05/01/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Understanding the factors associated with child communication during subspecialty encounters may inform interventions promoting shared decision-making in chronic disease management. Objectives were to (1) describe the quantity and quality of child communication during outpatient subspecialty encounters and (2) determine if and how the quantity and quality of child communication vary by demographic and visit characteristics. METHODS We videotaped subspecialty clinic encounters involving 20 health care providers and 155 children with one of the following conditions: acute lymphoblastic leukemia (consolidation/maintenance), persistent asthma, cystic fibrosis, type 1 diabetes, and obesity. The Roter interaction analysis system was used to code child utterances into one of 10 discrete categories. RESULTS Children exhibited a mean of 15% of all utterances made during clinical encounters. Children spoke more during obesity encounters. CONCLUSIONS Similar to the findings of studies in primary care settings, children spoke infrequently during the subspecialty visits, and the most common utterances tended to be replies to questions from adults. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS In this study, there was relatively higher engagement of children during obesity clinic encounters in the area of lifestyle choices. Strategies used to engage children in conversation in obesity clinics may be useful for engaging children in other subspecialty clinics.
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- Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE, USA
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- Nemours Children's Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE, USA; Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Hamburger R, Berhane Z, Gatto M, Yunghans S, Davis RK, Turchi RM. Evaluation of a statewide medical home program on children and young adults with asthma. J Asthma 2015; 52:940-8. [PMID: 25539026 DOI: 10.3109/02770903.2014.999282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Asthma, the most common chronic condition among children, accounts for significant healthcare utilization and impact on quality of life. Care coordination in a medical home is considered standard practice, but has not been rigorously evaluated. METHODS We initiated this pilot study of children/young adults with asthma (n = 967), ages: birth to 24 years, receiving care from a subset of pediatric practices (n = 20) participating in the Pennsylvania Medical Home Initiative, Educating Practices in Community-Integrated Care (92 practices statewide). We hypothesized children and youth with asthma receiving care coordination in the context of a formal medical home program would experience favorable associations with healthcare utilization and quality of life measures. RESULTS A total of 9240 care coordination encounters for this cohort of children/youth occurred over 100 days. The average length of care coordination encounter was 20.7 minutes. The most common care coordination activity was referral management (21%) and the care coordinator in the practice most often contacted parent/family and specialists (75%). Children with more severe asthma had more hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) visits than children with less severe asthma. There was a significant decrease in school absences, ED visits and acute care visits for children/youth with asthma with increasing length of time in a medical home program (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Care coordination for children/youth with asthma is feasible and may yield improvements in healthcare utilization, expenditures and quality of life. Larger-scale implementation of care coordination and medical home models for children/youth with asthma and other diagnoses are warranted.
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- Robert Hamburger
- a Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine , Fort Lauderdale , FL , USA .,b Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics , School of Public Health, Drexel University , Philadelphia , PA , USA
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- b Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics , School of Public Health, Drexel University , Philadelphia , PA , USA
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- c Make-A-Wish Foundation of Philadelphia and Susquehanna Valley , Blue Bell , PA , USA
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- d Pennsylvania Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics , Media , PA , USA
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- e Department of Community Health and Prevention , Maternal and Child Health Working Group, School of Public Health, Drexel University , Philadelphia , PA , USA
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- e Department of Community Health and Prevention , Maternal and Child Health Working Group, School of Public Health, Drexel University , Philadelphia , PA , USA .,f Department of Pediatrics , St. Christopher's Hospital for Children , Philadelphia , PA , USA , and.,g Department of Community Health and Prevention , School of Public Health, Drexel University , Philadelphia , PA , USA
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Lipstein EA, Britto MT. Evolution of Pediatric Chronic Disease Treatment Decisions: A Qualitative, Longitudinal View of Parents' Decision-Making Process. Med Decis Making 2015; 35:703-13. [PMID: 25899248 PMCID: PMC4618270 DOI: 10.1177/0272989x15581805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2014] [Accepted: 03/11/2015] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND In the context of pediatric chronic conditions, patients and families are called upon repeatedly to make treatment decisions. However, little is known about how their decision making evolves over time. The objective was to understand parents' processes for treatment decision making in pediatric chronic conditions. METHODS We conducted a qualitative, prospective longitudinal study using recorded clinic visits and individual interviews. After consent was obtained from health care providers, parents, and patients, clinic visits during which treatment decisions were expected to be discussed were video-recorded. Parents then participated in sequential telephone interviews about their decision-making experience. Data were coded by 2 people and analyzed using framework analysis with sequential, time-ordered matrices. RESULTS 21 families, including 29 parents, participated in video-recording and interviews. We found 3 dominant patterns of decision evolution. Each consisted of a series of decision events, including conversations, disease flares, and researching of treatment options. Within all 3 patterns there were both constant and evolving elements of decision making, such as role perceptions and treatment expectations, respectively. After parents made a treatment decision, they immediately turned to the next decision related to the chronic condition, creating an iterative cycle. CONCLUSION In this study, decision making was an iterative process occurring in 3 distinct patterns. Understanding these patterns and the varying elements of parents' decision processes is an essential step toward developing interventions that are appropriate to the setting and that capitalize on the skills families may develop as they gain experience with a chronic condition. Future research should also consider the role of children and adolescents in this decision process.
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- Ellen A. Lipstein
- Center for Innovation in Chronic Disease Care, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- James M. Anderson Center for Health Systems Excellence, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Center for Innovation in Chronic Disease Care, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- James M. Anderson Center for Health Systems Excellence, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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Klok T, Kaptein AA, Brand PLP. Non-adherence in children with asthma reviewed: The need for improvement of asthma care and medical education. Pediatr Allergy Immunol 2015; 26:197-205. [PMID: 25704083 DOI: 10.1111/pai.12362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/18/2015] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Adherence to daily inhaled corticosteroid therapy is a key determinant of asthma control. Therefore, improving adherence to inhaled corticosteroids is the most effective method through which healthcare providers can help children with uncontrolled asthma. However, identifying non-adherent patients is difficult, and electronic monitoring is the only reliable method to assess adherence. (Non-)adherence is a complex behavioural process influenced by many interacting factors. Intentional barriers to adherence are common; driven by illness perceptions and medication beliefs, patients and parents deliberately choose not to follow the doctor's recommendations. Common non-intentional barriers are related to family routines, child-raising issues, and to social issues such as poverty. Effective interventions improving adherence are complex, because they take intentional and non-intentional barriers to adherence into account. There is evidence that comprehensive, guideline-based asthma self-management programmes can be successful, with excellent adherence and good asthma control. Patient-centred care focused on healthcare provider-patient/parent collaboration is the key factor determining the success of guided self-management programmes. Such care should focus on shared decision-making as this has been shown to improve adherence and healthcare outcomes. Current asthma care falls short because many physicians fail to adhere to asthma guidelines in their diagnostic approach and therapeutic prescriptions, and because of the lack of application of patient-centred health care. Increased awareness of the importance of patient-centred communication and increased training in patient-centred communication skills of undergraduates and experienced attending physicians are needed to improve adherence to daily controller therapy and asthma control in children with asthma.
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- Ted Klok
- Department of Paediatric Pulmonology and Allergology, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands.,Princess Amalia Children's Center, Isala Hospital, Zwolle, the Netherlands
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- Unit of Psychology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Princess Amalia Children's Center, Isala Hospital, Zwolle, the Netherlands.,UMCG Postgraduate School of Medicine, University Medical Center, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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Shared decision making in the management of children with newly diagnosed immune thrombocytopenia. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2014; 36:559-65. [PMID: 24577546 DOI: 10.1097/mph.0000000000000120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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This study aimed to examine the treatment decision-making process for children hospitalized with newly diagnosed immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). Using focus groups, we studied children with ITP, parents of children with ITP, and health care professionals, inquiring about participants' experience with decision support and decision making in newly diagnosed ITP. Data were examined using thematic analysis. Themes that emerged from children were feelings of "anxiety, fear, and confusion"; the need to "understand information"; and "treatment choice," the experience of which was age dependent. For parents, "anxiety, fear, and confusion" was a dominant theme; "treatment choice" revealed that participants felt directed toward intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) for initial treatment. For health care professionals, "comfort level" highlighted factors contributing to professionals' comfort with offering options; "assumptions" were made about parental desire for participation in shared decision making (SDM) and parental acceptance of treatment options; "providing information" was informative regarding modes of facilitating SDM; and "treatment choice" revealed a discrepancy between current practice (directed toward IVIG) and the ideal of SDM. At our center, families of children with newly diagnosed ITP are not experiencing SDM. Our findings support the implementation of SDM to facilitate patient-centered care for the management of pediatric ITP.
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Carpenter DM, Stover A, Slota C, Ayala GX, Yeatts K, Tudor G, Davis S, Williams D, Sleath B. An evaluation of physicians’ engagement of children with asthma in treatment-related discussions. J Child Health Care 2014; 18:261-74. [PMID: 23818146 PMCID: PMC5379471 DOI: 10.1177/1367493513489780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Our objectives were to examine whether providers engage children with asthma in treatment-related discussions at the level children prefer (engagement concordance) and to determine whether engagement concordance is related to child, caregiver, and provider characteristics. Children with asthma (n = 296) aged 8-16 years were recruited at five pediatric practices in North Carolina. Using audiotaped medical visit transcripts, we documented the number of treatment-related questions the providers asked the children. Children reported their preferred level of provider engagement. A logistic generalized estimating equation was used to determine which variables predicted engagement concordance. Most children (96.6%) wanted to be involved in treatment-related discussions. One-third of the providers did not ask children any treatment-related questions. Only 36.1% of provider-child dyads were concordant. Most discordant dyads were under-engaged (83.1%). Better engagement concordance was observed among older children (odds ratio (OR) = 1.19, 95% confidence interval (CI) (1.07, 1.33)), male children (OR = 1.67, 95% CI (1.03, 2.70)), and among providers with fewer years in practice (OR = .97, 95% CI (.94, .99)). Providers engaged in treatment-related discussions with younger children and females less frequently than these children preferred. Providers should ask children how much they want to be involved in treatment-related discussions and then attempt to engage children at the level they prefer.
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Affiliation(s)
- Delesha M Carpenter
- Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
| | - Catherine Slota
- Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
| | - Guadalupe X Ayala
- Graduate School of Public Health, San Diego State University, California, USA
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- Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
| | - Gail Tudor
- Department of Science and Mathematics, Husson University, Maine, USA
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- Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
| | - Betsy Sleath
- Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA,Cecil G Sheps Center for Health Services Research, North Carolina, USA
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