Patient perspective

Pharmacological treatments, primarily oral NSAIDs, constituted 73.9% usage for knee osteoarthritis. Despite the known adverse effects of NSAIDs, they are recommended for KOA management. This study aimed to analyze the cost-effectiveness of hyaluronic acid injections relative to oral medication treatment in patients with KOA from health insurance payer’s perspective.

11p viwalton 02-07-2024 3 1   Download

The current study compares cytophysiological features of progenitor, stromal-like cells derived from histiocytic lesions (sl-pHCs) of three pediatric patients with diferent histiocytoses types and outcomes. The characterized cells may fnd potential applications in drug testing.

23p vishanshan 27-06-2024 2 1   Download

Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT), an alternative to inpatient intravenous antibiotic therapy, has shown benefits in international studies such as increased patient satisfaction. Because OPAT has been used only sporadically in Germany so far, no structured results on patients’ experiences and concerns regarding OPAT have yet been available. This study therefore aims to explore the experiences of OPAT patients in a pilot region in Germany.

11p vishanshan 27-06-2024 1 1   Download

The main aims of this study were to investigate the perspectives of patients with type 2 diabetes and multimorbidities on their medications from hospital discharge to outpatient care, and their healthcare journey through the outpatient healthcare system. In this article, we present the results focusing on patients’ perspectives of their medications from hospital to two months after discharge.

13p vishanshan 27-06-2024 1 1   Download

Inadequate recognition of the care needs of this vulnerable population may hamper the harmonisation of evidence-based and person-centred care, compounded by issues such as stigma, misconceptions, and diagnostic overshadowing. This study therefore aimed to explore the needs of patients with ID from perspectives of both patients and of healthcare providers (HCPs) in the context of CDM in general practice.

13p vishanshan 27-06-2024 2 1   Download

Patient-centred measurement (PCM) emphasizes a holistic approach wherein the voices of patients are reflected in the standardized use of patient-reported outcome and experience measures and are represented throughout the continuum of measurement activities. Given the challenges of routinely integrating patient self reports into clinical care decisions, the perspectives of all healthcare system stakeholders, especially patients, is necessary to advance the science of PCM.

13p vishanshan 27-06-2024 1 1   Download

Current research suggests that people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at higher risk of physical and mental health disorders. This study aimed to explore these health risks in ADHD from the perspectives of multiple stakeholders.

14p vishanshan 27-06-2024 1 1   Download

Polygenic risk scores (PRS), which ofer information about genomic risk for common diseases, have been proposed for clinical implementation. The ways in which PRS information may infuence a patient’s health trajectory depend on how both the patient and their primary care provider (PCP) interpret and act on PRS information. We aimed to probe patient and PCP responses to PRS clinical reporting choices.

16p viellison 28-03-2024 3 2   Download

Ebook An orthopaedics guide for today’s GP: Part 2 includes content: Knee disorders, foot and ankle disorders, bone and soft tissue tumours/lumps and bumps, preoperative finess and perioperative issues in msk patients, rheumatology for general practitioners, the role of physiotherapy for musculoskeletal disorders in primary care, musculoskeletal disorders – the GP perspective.

101p longtimenosee03 01-02-2024 1 0   Download

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is one of the most common neurodegenerative conditions. However, studies on the classifications and symptoms of CTS from the perspective of traditional medicine are still limited. Our study aims to identify traditional medicine disease nomenclature and symptoms of CTS by the survey form.

12p vikissinger 21-12-2023 3 1   Download

Prehabilitation and recovery programmes aim to optimise patients’ physical fitness and mental wellbeing before, during and after cancer treatment. This paper aimed to understand the impact of such a programme on emotional well-being in individuals undergoing cancer surgery. The programme was multi-modal, containing physical activity, well-being and nutritional support.

10p vileonardodavinci 23-12-2023 5 2   Download

Patients diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer (PCa) are confronted with a difficult decision regarding whether to undergo definitive treatment or to pursue an active surveillance protocol.

10p vileonardodavinci 23-12-2023 4 2   Download

Shared decision-making has become of increased importance in choosing the most suitable treatment strategy for early rectal cancer, however, clinical decision-making is still primarily based on physicians’ perspectives. Balancing quality of life and oncological outcomes is difficult, and guidance on patients’ involvement in this subject in early rectal cancer is limited.

13p vileonardodavinci 23-12-2023 6 4   Download

The timing of events in the management of osteosarcoma may be critical for patient survivorship; however, the prognostic value of factors such as onset of symptoms or initiation of therapy in these patients has not been studied. This study sought to review the literature reporting treatment of osteosarcoma to determine the utility of event timing as a prognostic indicator.

8p vialfrednobel 23-12-2023 3 3   Download

Existing research on the perspectives of patients with cancer and health care professionals indicates that patient decision making on cancer clinical trial participation is a complex process and may be poorly understood, possibly compromising their decision to participate.

20p vialfrednobel 23-12-2023 6 3   Download

Part 1 book "Infection control in small animal clinical practice" includes content: Historical perspective, epidemiology of nosocomial infections, patient screening, hand hygiene, surgical hand preparation, personal protective equipment, environmental cleaning and disinfection.

142p oursky08 02-11-2023 4 2   Download

Advances in multiple myeloma treatment and a proliferation of treatment options have resulted in improved survival rates and periods of symptom-free remission for many multiple myeloma patients. As a result, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) concerns related to myeloma treatments have become increasingly salient for this patient population and represent an important consideration guiding patients’ treatment choices.

10p vischultz 20-10-2023 4 1   Download

To unravel how the integrity of nuclear and mitochondrial circulating cell-free DNA (cfDNA) contributes to its plasma quantity in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. Methods CfDNA from plasma samples of 80 CRC patients stratified by tumour stage and 50 healthy individuals were extracted. Total cfDNA concentration was determined and equal template concentrations (ETC) were analyzed by quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) resulting in small and long fragments of KRAS, Alu and MTCO3.

14p vischultz 20-10-2023 4 1   Download

The increasing group of melanoma survivors reports multiple unmet needs regarding survivorship care (SSC). To optimise melanoma SSC, it is crucial to take into account the perspectives of oncological healthcare providers (HCPs) in addition to those of patients. The aim of this study is to gain an in-depth understanding of HCPs’ perspectives on appropriate melanoma SSC.

11p vischultz 20-10-2023 6 1   Download

Part 2 book "Animal assisted therapy use application by condition" includes content: Animal-assisted therapy for pediatric patients; animal-assisted therapy for cardiac conditions; animal-assisted therapy in geriatric patients; canine-assisted therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder in war veterans - perspective of an animal training organization;... and other contents.

111p oursky06 13-10-2023 6 3   Download