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Comparison of the Prolonged- and Immediate-Release Tacrolimus Capsule Formulation: The Patient's View and Medication Satisfaction of Patients After Pediatric Heart Transplantation.

BACKGROUND: Medication adherence is essential for long-term success after pediatric organ transplantation. Causes of reduced adherence should be detected early to improve the consequent medication intake. We describe the influence of switching from tacrolimus twice daily (tacrolimus-BID) to tacrolimus once daily (tacrolimus-QD) on medication satisfaction and medication adherence in patients after pediatric heart transplantation. METHODS: A retrospective analysis was conducted regarding patient satisfaction and adherence to the immunosuppressant tacrolimus after pediatric heart transplantation…

Transgender Patients Report Lower Satisfaction with Care Received than Cisgender Patients Receiving Care in an Academic Medical Care System.

Purpose: Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) patients experience challenges in health care settings, including stigma, lack of culturally competent providers, and suboptimal gender-affirming care. However, differences in patient satisfaction between TGD patients compared with cisgender patients have been inadequately studied. This study aimed to assess such differences in patient satisfaction with care received in a large academic medical care system in Boston, Massachusetts. Methods: Routine patient satisfaction surveys were fielded from January to December 2021 and were summarized. Logistic…

[Quality of life in patients who suffered erectile dysfunction and underwent penile implant surgery in terms of sexual satisfaction of the patient and partner].

BACKGROUND: Erectile dysfunction is a condition that shows a continuously growing prevalence in the male population. The penis prosthesis implant (PPI) qualifies as an effective form of therapy. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to analyze the sexual satisfaction rate and quality of life in patients who had suffered from erectile dysfunction and who were treated with a penile prosthesis. The patient's partners were also surveyed. METHODS: We collected data from patients who underwent surgery in the Center of Excellence for Penile Implants, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus K

Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Achieve Better Satisfaction but Lower Functional Activities as Compared to Osteoarthritis Patients After Total Knee Arthroplasty.

BACKGROUND: Recently, poor patient satisfaction after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has gained attention mainly in osteoarthritis (OA) patients; however, satisfaction after TKA remains to be understood in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. This study aimed to examine satisfaction and function after RA TKA using patient-reported outcome measures and to compare the results with those of OA-TKA. METHODS: This study enrolled 534 TKAs of 501 patients consisting of 75 TKAs of 70 RA patients and 459 TKAs of 431 OA patients. Data of patient-reported outcome measures such as new Knee Society Score 20…

Safety and satisfaction of urinary catheter use in the perioperative period amongst hip fracture patients: a prospective cohort.

INTRODUCTION: Foley catheterization is often performed at time of admission in patients suffering a hip fracture. Guidelines for catheter management are inconsistent and lack consideration of the patient experience. We aimed to compare pain and convenience with voiding, as well as complication rates (urinary tract infection (UTI), postoperative urinary retention (POUR), and surgical site infection (SSI)) of catheterized versus non-catheterized patients awaiting hip fracture surgery. METHODS: Patients admitted to a single tertiary care hospital with a hip fracture completed a 3-item questionna

Evaluation of inhaler satisfaction and medication adherence in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A cross-sectional study.

A cornerstone of treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is inhalation therapy. However, incorrect use of inhalers can increase the risk of exacerbations. Adherence to inhaled medications and patient satisfaction are interrelated and play critical roles in achieving optimal symptom control. This study aimed to evaluate patient satisfaction with and adherence to inhalers among individuals with COPD. A prospective single-center observational study was conducted in a South Indian hospital, assessing inhaler adherence using the Test of Adherence to Inhalers and patient satisfact…

One-Year Functional Satisfaction and Quality of Life Outcomes of Patients With a History of Radiotherapy With Artificial Urinary Sphincters.

AIMS: This study assessed how functional satisfaction and quality of life outcomes of the artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) were affected in patients who received radiation for prostate cancer. METHODS: A secondary analysis was conducted based on the Artificial Urinary Sphincter Clinical Outcomes (AUSCO) study, a prospective multi-institutional study. Baseline characteristics, safety event rates, pad weight reduction rates, and quality of life (QOL) outcomes based on questionnaires were compared between a cohort of radiated and non-radiated patients. RESULTS: Twenty-five subjects were ident

Financial Toxicity and Treatment Satisfaction Among Lebanese Patients With Cancer: Indirect Associations Involving Psychological Distress.

PURPOSE: Lebanon's ongoing economic collapse has severely disrupted access to cancer care and increased out-of-pocket financial burden for patients. Financial toxicity and psychological distress are recognized barriers to treatment experience and adherence, yet little is known about how these factors interact within collapsing health systems. This study assessed whether psychological distress is indirectly associated between financial toxicity and treatment satisfaction among Lebanese adults with cancer. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 308 adult patients with cancer rece

Determining the Relationship Between Perceptions of Nursing Care Quality and Satisfaction Status in Multicultural Patients with Hematological Malignancies.

AIM: This study aims to investigate the correlation between multicultural patients with hematologic malignancies' perceptions of nursing car … osis, comorbid diseases, and country-related factors) could further enhance the quality of care and patient satisfaction. Moreover, these study findings indicate that the influence of different cultures on perceptions of nursing care plays a significant role in shaping nurses' care practices. Cite this article as: Selçuk, S., Erdal, S., Şimşek-Hanpa, E. B., Dede, Z. G …

Treatment satisfaction, disease severity, and health-care use in patients with axial spondyloarthritis in the United States and Europe.

OBJECTIVES: The heterogeneous presentation of axial SpA (axSpA) complicates diagnosis and treatment decisions. This study compared patient symptoms, health-care resource utilization, and physician-patient alignment on disease severity and treatment satisfaction between the USA and five European countries (5EU). METHODS: Data were drawn from the Adelphi axSpA Disease Specific Programme (DSP)™, a real-world cross-sectional survey conducted in the USA and 5EU between March and November 2021. Rheumatologists reported on consecutive patients, including clinical characteristics, disease severity, s

Moderating effects of resilience and depression on social support and life satisfaction in patients with IBD: a cross-sectional study.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) significantly impaired patients' quality of life and might have affected their life satisfaction. Based on the psychosocial stress model and the conservation of resources theory, this study aimed to investigate the level of life satisfaction among patients with IBD and explored the relationships among social support, resilience, and life satisfaction in these patients. A sample of 153 IBD patients completed questionnaires assessing social support (SSRS), resilience (RS-IBD), depression (PHQ-9), and life satisfaction (SWLS). Correlation and mediation analyses we

Benefits and Satisfaction with Apremilast Treatment in Patients with Psoriasis Affecting the Genital Area: Secondary Analysis of the APPRECIATE Study.

INTRODUCTION: Plaque-type psoriasis affects the genital area in 7-42% of patients, and can impose significant quality of life (QoL) impairments. In this case, systemic treatment is recommended regardless of the affected body surface area. This real-world study compared treatment effects and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) between patients with and without genital lesions, undergoing apremilast treatment for 6 ± 1 months. METHODS: Secondary analyses were conducted using data from the observational, retrospective, cross-sectional APPRECIATE study. Adult patients with plaque-type psoriasis who

Patient's satisfaction, acceptability, and feasibility of virtual reality for pain and anxiety management during bone marrow biopsy.

ObjectiveThis study aims to access the feasibility of using Virtual Reality during bone marrow biopsy, as well as patient-reported acceptability and satisfaction in reducing pain and anxiety for patients with hematologic malignancies.Methods and analysisIn this is pilot study, fifteen patients were required from hematological department of Hedi Chaker university hospital, Tunisia. Only descriptive statistical analyses were performed. The primary outcomes were technique's feasibility, participants' acceptability and satisfaction through passive health care observation during intervention and by

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… Understanding patient satisfaction and the practical application of VR in this context is crucial before conducting larger-scale studies on its efficacy. … Conclusion This study supports patients’ satisfaction and acceptability, as well as the feasibility of VR as a non-pharmacological intervention for managing pain and anxiety during bone marrow biopsy. …

Patients' satisfaction rate after penile implant surgery: a cross-sectional investigation from the middle east.

Despite the fund of literature on patient satisfaction post penile implants across the Western world, to the best of our knowledge, there are no studies investigating this phenomenon at the Middle East and North Africa levels. Therefore, we aimed to examine patient satisfaction after penile prosthesis at a regional center in Jordan. This cross-sectional study was conducted on patients undergoing penile implant surgery between 2018 and 2023. Patient satisfaction was measured using the Erectile Dysfunction Inventory of Treatment Satisfaction (EDITS) survey. Included patients were either implante…

Quality of life and well-being of dermatology patients: Influence of associated anxiety and depression in relation to satisfaction of care.

BACKGROUND: Many patients attending dermatology clinics have mental health problems which may affect their well-being. AIMS: It was intended to study the influence of anxiety and depression on well-being and quality of life (QOL) in relation to satisfaction of dermatological care in an out-patient setting. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In a cross-sectional study, dermatological patients were assessed for well-being (WHO-5 Well-Being scale), overall QOL, anxiety (General Anxiety Disorder, GAD-7), and depression (Patient health questionnaire, PHQ-9). Satisfaction of care in the dermatology clinic (1:

Comparison of visual efficacy and patient's satisfaction between two toric IOLs, enhanced for intermediate vision and monofocal.

BACKGROUND: To compare the visual efficacy and patient satisfaction between 2 toric IOLs (TIOL), enhanced for intermediate vision or monofocal. METHODS: A retrospective chart review was performed of 100 eyes from 68 astigmatic patients who underwent cataract surgery with implantation of a Tecnis Eyhance Toric II IOL (Johnson & Johnson Vision, Irvine, CA, USA) (Group 1, 50 eyes) or Tecnis TIOL (Group 2, 50 eyes). The uncorrected distant (UDVA), intermediate (UIVA), and near (UNVA) visual acuities; residual refractive astigmatism; defocus curve; and IOL axis rotation were evaluated at 1 week, 1…

Myasthenia Gravis Disease Burden and Its Impact on Satisfaction with Life: A Qualitative Survey of Patients' Perspectives in Japan.

INTRODUCTION: Myasthenia gravis (MG) has a negative impact on patients' health-related quality of life; however, many clinicians do not fully understand their patients' lived experience of the disease. To understand the actual conditions of patients with MG and clarify the problems they perceive, we conducted a survey to evaluate the effects of the disease on patients' daily life and work. METHODS: A questionnaire-based, qualitative, cross-sectional, non-interventional survey was conducted in Japan between April and May 2022 in patients with MG who were receiving regular outpatient treatment.

Results of Modified Stenströms Technique Otoplasty and Patients' Satisfaction at King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital (KFAFH).

Background Globally, the prevalence of protruding ears is relatively frequent. Ear deformities manifest due to underdevelopment of the antihelical fold, conchal hypertrophy, and/or an obtuse conchoscaphal angle. The availability of multiple approaches proves that there isn't a single optimal accepted procedure. The Modified Stenström otoplasty technique supports the surgeon in the management of underdeveloped antihelix fold, conchal hypertrophy, and obtuse conchoscaphal angle among other deformities. We are the first to evaluate the clinical effects and measure the satisfaction rate post-otopl

Predictors of Satisfaction in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis Treated with a Single Injection of Mannitol-Modified Crosslinked Hyaluronate Derivative.

Background/Objectives: There is a gap between the very positive opinion of patients and doctors regarding knee viscosupplementation (VS) and … ociated with higher rates of satisfaction. Conclusions: We identified several predictive factors of patient satisfaction after VS of the knee. Alongside these objective factors, there are probably subjective factors linked to patient beliefs, fears, and expectations impacting satisfaction.

Satisfaction of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Towards the Provision of Healthcare Services at a Tertiary Care Setting in Saudi Arabia.

BACKGROUND: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurological disorder and the most frequent neurological disability in young adults. Assessing MS patient satisfaction with care is necessary to evaluate healthcare service quality and factors impacting it. OBJECTIVES: We aimed to determine the satisfaction of patients with MS towards the provision of healthcare services, and the factors affecting their satisfaction. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional survey from November 2022 to December 2022 at King Saud Medical City, Saudi Arabia. The study participants completed the CANHE…