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Source: Patient Education and Counseling - October 7, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Bringing patient-centered innovation to Patient Education & Counseling
Patient Education& Counseling (PEC) became the leading international journal for communication in healthcare by evolving to attract authors and readers interested in practical application of theory-driven research, reviews, and reflective practice. We are delighted to announce a new dimension in the evolution of PEC: (Source: Patient Education and Counseling)
Source: Patient Education and Counseling - October 7, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Gregory Makoul, Sara Rubinelli, Sandra van Dulmen, Xinchun (Angela) Liu, John Vozenilek, Angela Zambeaux Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
EACH on the barricades for change now?
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Source: Patient Education and Counseling - October 7, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Effects of presentation formats on consumers ’ performance and perceptions in the use of personal health records among older and young adults
The healthcare system is facing a great challenge due to heavy healthcare demands from people with chronic diseases and suboptimal health status, and the ageing population [1,2]. In China, there are 300 million people suffering from various chronic diseases [3], 1.03 billion people experiencing suboptimal health status [4], and 220 million people aged 60 years or above [5]. The need to improve healthcare quality and efficiency for these populations has led to worldwide launch of initiatives that advocate the use of consumer-oriented health information technologies (CHITs) in individual ’s healthcare activities [6–8]. (...
Source: Patient Education and Counseling - October 5, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Da Tao, Juan Yuan, Xingda Qu Source Type: research
Empathy is not empathy is not empathy in the management of chronic pain
Clinician empathy can improve health outcomes, patient adherence, and patient satisfaction. When clinicians express empathy in response to patient negative emotion, patients tend to be more satisfied with the care they receive, tend to adhere to treatment recommendations, and consequently, tend to fare better. Research indicates that when clinicians respond to patient negative emotion with an empathic statement, such as, “I can’t imagine how hard this is for you” or “You seem scared,” patients feel heard, show less distress, and are better able to comprehend treatment information. (Source: Patient Education and Counseling)
Source: Patient Education and Counseling - October 5, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Kathryn I. Pollak, Claire Ashton-James Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Relationship between physicians ’ death anxiety and medical communication and decision-making: A systematic review
Care for patients at the end of life has been characterized as one of the most difficult parts of medical practice [1,2]. An important reason may be confrontation with the finiteness of life. Mortality cues (i.e. experiences or events that make death salient) may remind physicians of their own mortality and the vulnerability of the human body [3,4]. Examples of such cues include breaking bad news, or taking care of a dying patient [5]; such confrontations could induce a fear of death [6]. Death anxiety encompasses fear for the end of one ’s existence, fear of the dying process, fear of the unknown after death, and/or fea...
Source: Patient Education and Counseling - October 4, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Emma J. Draper, Marij A. Hillen, Marleen Moors, Johannes C.F. Ket, Hanneke W.M. van Laarhoven, Inge Henselmans Tags: Review article Source Type: research
Longitudinal regret and information satisfaction after deciding on treatment for localized prostate cancer with or without a decision aid. Results at one-year follow-up in the PCPCC trial
A novel Dutch web-based prostate cancer (Pca) treatment decision aid (DA) with values clarification exercises (VCEs) has been developed and tested in a pragmatic, cluster randomized trial [1,2]. In contrast to what was hypothesized, no positive effects from this DA on decisional conflict, decision preparation, or information satisfaction were noted immediately after treatment was chosen, and the DA was evaluated less positively by patients with anxious and depressive symptoms [3]. Given these unexpected inital findings, we aimed to study regret and information satisfaction in a 12-months follow-up. (Source: Patient Education and Counseling)
Source: Patient Education and Counseling - October 4, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Maarten Cuypers, Romy E.D. Lamers, Paul J.M. Kil, Lonneke V. van de Poll-Franse, Marieke de Vries Source Type: research
Mentalization in CALM psychotherapy sessions: Helping patients engage with alternative perspectives at the end of life
Individuals with advanced cancer face many challenges related to their disease, including the reality of a foreshortened life. Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM) is a therapeutic approach designed specifically to help individuals in this circumstance to manage their disease and to remain engaged in life, while also facing impending death. [1] Reflecting upon the end-of-life is a pressing but delicate task in this therapy and more broadly for individuals with advanced and terminal (Source: Patient Education and Counseling)
Source: Patient Education and Counseling - October 3, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Chloe Shaw, Vasiliki Chrysikou, Anne Lanceley, Chris Lo, Sarah Hales, Gary Rodin Source Type: research
End-user views of an electronic encounter decision aid linked to routine depression screening
Depression is a serious medical illness and significant public health issue, affecting 6.7% (15.7 million) of adults in the US each year[1]. Psychotherapy and medication can be recommended as a first line treatment alone, or in combination, for mild to moderate depression[2 –7]. For cases of severe depression, moderate quality evidence suggests antidepressant treatment has a larger effect size than psychotherapy alone, and combination therapy may be a better strategy[7]. Additionally, evidence suggests that watchful waiting has comparable effectiveness as antidepress ants for mild to moderate depression with shorter dura...
Source: Patient Education and Counseling - October 3, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Michelle D. Dannenberg, John Carlo M. Bienvenida, Martha L. Bruce, Theresa Nguyen, Michelle Hinn, James Matthews, Stephen J. Bartels, Glyn Elwyn, Paul J. Barr Source Type: research
Patient-Clinician Communication about Sexual Health in Breast Cancer: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Clinic Dialogue
Sexual health is a major concern for women living with breast cancer [1,2]. At least half of women with breast cancer report sexual problems, and these problems tend to persist over time even after other clinical issues resolve, leading to the potential for long-term negative consequences for individual and relationship well-being [3 –6]. Sexual problems that women experience after a breast cancer diagnosis can occur throughout the cancer trajectory and across different stages of disease [7–9]. As examples, women who are currently undergoing chemotherapy may avoid sexual activity due to concerns that it is not safe, wo...
Source: Patient Education and Counseling - October 3, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Jennifer Barsky Reese, Kristen Sorice, Stephen J. Lepore, Mary B. Daly, James A. Tulsky, Mary Catherine Beach Source Type: research
Patient Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Cervical Cancer Screening after the 2012 Screening Guidelines
Over the last forty years, Pap smear screening has enabled early detection and removal of precancerous and cancerous cervical lesions, resulting in a substantial decline in cervical cancer incidence and mortality in the United States (US) [1,2]. US cervical cancer screening guidelines have evolved since 2002 due to growing concerns about the harms of overtreatment of precancerous lesions, including: patient discomfort, anxiety, bleeding, inconvenience, increased health care costs, cervical insufficiency leading to preterm deliveries and perinatal mortalities [3]. (Source: Patient Education and Counseling)
Source: Patient Education and Counseling - October 3, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Jayanti M. Clay, Joanne K. Daggy, Sunetris Fluellen, Brownsyne Tucker Edmonds Source Type: research
Information overload in patients with atrial fibrillation: Can the cancer information overload (CIO) scale be used?
Globally, the prevalence of chronic diseases continues to increase [1]. Chronic diseases often require daily self-management [2]. As such, patients need to be equipped to contribute to the management of their conditions. There is growing literature to suggest that many patients have inadequate levels of health literacy to be able to self-manage their health conditions [3 –6]. Additionally, much of the health information available to patients are written at a level higher than the average consumer’s level of educational attainment [7]. (Source: Patient Education and Counseling)
Source: Patient Education and Counseling - October 3, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Kehinde Obamiro, Kenneth Lee Source Type: research
Behaviour change techniques applied in interventions to enhance physical activity adherence in patients with chronic musculoskeletal conditions: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Chronic musculoskeletal conditions (CMC) are a leading cause of functional limitations in developed countries and affect between 13.5% and 47% of the general population [1]. Causing high loss of productivity and economic independence and frequently resulting in earlier work exit, CMC lead to high costs for society and individuals [2]. (Source: Patient Education and Counseling)
Source: Patient Education and Counseling - September 29, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Angelika Eisele, Daniela Schagg, Lena Violetta Kr ämer, Jürgen Bengel, Wiebke Göhner Tags: Review article Source Type: research
Preferences for surrogate designation and decision-making process in older versus younger adults with cancer: A comparative cross-sectional study
Worldwide, the practice of medicine has progressed from the traditional paternalistic model to a partnership approach, in which the process of shared decision making requires full information on all possible outcomes associated with each complementary investigation and treatment option [1]. This change is particularly important for patients with cancer, for whom the choice between different options often requires a difficult trade-off between quantity and quality of life, particularly for older patients. (Source: Patient Education and Counseling)
Source: Patient Education and Counseling - September 29, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Claudia Martinez-Tapia, Florence Canoui-Poitrine, Philippe Caillet, Sylvie Bastuji-Garin, Christophe Tournigand, Elias Assaf, Gw énaëlle Varnier, Frederic Pamoukdjian, Etienne Brain, Florence Rollot-Trad, Marie Laurent, Elena Paillaud, For the ELCAPA St Source Type: research
The added value of therapist communication on the effect of physical therapy treatment in older adults; a systematic review and meta-analysis
The absolute number of older adults (>60 years) around the world is substantially increasing [1]. Ageing is associated with a decline in function and mobility and a higher prevalence of diabetes, pulmonary diseases, arthritis, and multimorbidity [1]. Physical activity is a key factor in staying healthy by preventing cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, obesity, falls, cognitive impairment, osteoporosis, muscular weakness, and dementia [1 –3]. One of the main barriers to healthy ageing is that older adults tend to be less physically active. (Source: Patient Education and Counseling)
Source: Patient Education and Counseling - September 28, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Sandra Lakke, Melle Foijer, Lisa Dehner, Wim Krijnen, Hans Hobbelen Tags: Review article Source Type: research
