Readability of Patient Education Materials in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R): A Comparative Cross‐Sectional Study

Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common congenital neurological disorder. The etiological and the risk factors are many and an awareness of the interplay of multiple factors in the causation is crucial. The aim of the study is to investigate the clinical prole and risk factors of CP children in and around Chidambaram. A retrospective cross sectional study was conducted in the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rajah Muthiah Medical College and Hospital, Chidambaram. Seventy clinically diagnosed CP children were enrolled and clinical prole and history were retrieved from the case sheets and the parents of CP children. The result shows that out of 70 CP children 53% of males and 47% of females were found. The anthropometric measurements like height and weight of the CP children were found lower than the normal. Among 70 children spastic type of CP was the most common, Athetoid type (5.7%) and ataxic type (5.7%) are the least common type. This study concluded that neonatal care services in Chidambaram should be reviewed to get more attention which helps to promote early intervention and rehabilitation of CP children.

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Pharmacists’ Preparedness to Patients Education at the Time of Pandemic—A Cross-Sectional Study with an Example of SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak in Poland

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17186659 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (18) ◽

pp. 6659

Author(s):

Magdalena Cerbin-Koczorowska ◽

Magdalena Waszyk-Nowaczyk ◽

Piotr Przymuszała

Keyword(s):

Patient Education ◽

Working Conditions ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Just In Time ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Pharmacy Staff ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cognitive Services ◽

Pharmacy Technicians

Although pharmacy employees’ involvement in patient education has great potential, the extent to which they actually provide cognitive services seems inadequate. Given the overburdening of the healthcare system and limited access to medical services due to the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic outbreak, this study aimed to evaluate the preparedness of Polish pharmacy employees for patient education on the new threat. The study was conducted using the mystery shopper method. Two interviewers phoned 90 randomly chosen community pharmacies throughout Poland and presented some inquiries on the SARS-CoV-2. Pharmacists devoted more time to patients than pharmacy technicians (2:22 vs. 1:54), and the information they provided was significantly more comprehensive (p = 0.006). The majority of respondents provided an evidence-based recommendation on prevention, symptoms, and management of SARS-CoV-2; however, the scope of advice significantly varied. Community pharmacy staff often expressed their concern about the lack of time to address patients’ questions adequately. No statistically significant differences were found in recommendations provided by chain and non-chain pharmacy staff. Obtained results seem to confirm the possibility of involving pharmacists in public health activities during a pandemic. Nevertheless, providing proper working conditions and adequate just-in-time learning solutions is crucial.

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Relationship between sufficiency and usefulness of patient education: A cross‐sectional study of patients with chronic kidney disease

Nursing and Health Sciences ◽

10.1111/nhs.12770 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 22 (4) ◽

pp. 846-853

Author(s):

Saija Inkeroinen ◽

Heli Virtanen ◽

Taina Kilpi ◽

Johanna Laulaja ◽

Pauli Puukka ◽

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Keyword(s):

Chronic Kidney Disease ◽

Patient Education ◽

Kidney Disease ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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mHealth adoption among primary care physicians in Malaysia and its associated factors: a cross-sectional study

Family Practice ◽

10.1093/fampra/cmaa103 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Hooi Min Lim ◽

Adam G Dunn ◽

Sakinah Muhammad Firdaus Ooi ◽

Chin Hai Teo ◽

Adina Abdullah ◽

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Keyword(s):

Primary Care ◽

Patient Education ◽

Primary Care Physicians ◽

Clinical Work ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Performance Expectancy ◽

Mhealth Apps

Abstract Background mHealth apps potentially improve health care delivery and patient outcomes, but the uptake of mHealth in primary care is challenging, especially in low–middle-income countries. Objective To measure factors associated with mHealth adoption among primary care physicians (PCPs) in Malaysia. Methods A cross-sectional study using a self-administered questionnaire was conducted among PCPs. The usage of mHealth apps by the PCPs has divided into the use of mHealth apps to support PCPs’ clinical work and recommendation of mHealth apps for patient’s use. Factors associated with mHealth adoption were analysed using multivariable logistic regression. Results Among 217 PCPs in the study, 77.0% used mHealth apps frequently for medical references, 78.3% medical calculation and 30.9% interacting with electronic health records (EHRs). Only 22.1% of PCPs frequently recommended mHealth apps to patients for tracking health information, 22.1% patient education and 14.3% use as a medical device. Performance expectancy and facilitating conditions were associated with mHealth use for medical references. Family medicine trainees, working in a government practice and performance expectancy were the facilitators for the use of mHealth apps for medical calculation. Internet connectivity, performance expectancy and use by colleagues were associated with the use of mHealth with EHR. Performance expectancy was associated with mHealth apps’ recommendation to patients to track health information and provide patient education. Conclusions PCPs often used mHealth apps to support their clinical work but seldom recommended mHealth apps to their patients. Training for PCPs is needed on the appraisal and knowledge of the mHealth apps for patient use.

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CLINICAL AND ULTRASONOGRAPHIC CORRELATION OF PES ANSERINUS BURSITIS

Journal of Musculoskeletal Research ◽

10.1142/s0218957721500044 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 2150004

Author(s):

Ameya Deepak Joshi ◽

Shefali Gupta ◽

Aradhana Shukla ◽

Anil K. Gaur

Keyword(s):

Medial Meniscus ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Patient Characteristics ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Clinical Findings ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Physical Medicine ◽

Collateral Ligament ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Pes Anserinus

Purpose: Pes anserinus bursitis is a commonly overlooked cause of medial knee pain. It is diagnosed clinically and involves tendons/bursa or both. Majority of studies fail to provide imaging evidence of tendon/bursal pathology in clinically diagnosed patients. This study documents the ultrasonographic findings associated with clinically diagnosed pes anserinus bursitis and correlates between clinical and positive ultrasonographic findings. Methods: A cross-sectional study was done in outpatient department settings of physical medicine and rehabilitation department in participants with clinically diagnosed pes anserinus bursitis. Clinically evaluation was done by Physiatrist and ultrasonographic evaluation by a radiologist. Patient characteristics, clinical findings and ultrasonographic features were documented and studied. Results: In the evaluated 67 knees, Pes anserinus tendonitis (53.73%) with statistical significance ([Formula: see text].0001) was found on ultrasonography over bursitis (2.99%). Abnormal findings involving medial collateral ligament (38.81%), medial meniscus (26.87%), suprapatellar recess (47.76%), and other structures (17.91%) were also documented. Age, gender, body mass index, and duration had no effect on presence of positive ultrasonographic findings. Conclusion: Ultrasonographic changes of tendonitis involving pes anserinus tendons correlate with clinically diagnosed pes anserinus bursitis. The ultrasonography also helps in identifying potential sources of pain other than pes anserinus tendon or bursa in such cases.

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Exploring Knowledge and Experience of Health Literacy for Chinese-Speaking Nurses in Taiwan: A Cross-Sectional Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17207609 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (20) ◽

pp. 7609

Author(s):

Ya-Wen Chang ◽

Tsai-Chung Li ◽

Yen-Chin Chen ◽

Jo-Hua Lee ◽

Mei-Chuan Chang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Nursing Education ◽

Health Literacy ◽

Patient Education ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Education Programs ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Literacy Knowledge ◽

Job Category ◽

Nurses Knowledge

Background: Health literacy has become the best predictor of healthcare status. However, two-thirds of health providers are unaware of patients’ health literacy. Thus, the aim of the study is to investigate factors related to Chinese-speaking nurses’ knowledge and experience of health literacy. Methods: This cross-sectional study used a web-based survey. A total of 430 nurses were recruited by stratified sampling from different levels of hospitals and community health centers in Taiwan. Primary outcome measure by Health Literacy Knowledge and Experience. Results: The participants’ overall health literacy knowledge was limited; the correct responses were 51%. The education level of the participants, job category, working years, and having attended in-service patient education programs were the predictors of knowledge of health literacy (p < 0.05); Institute, job category, and having attended in-service patient education programs were the predictors of experience of health literacy (p < 0.01). Conclusions: Participants’ education levels and In-service patient education programs are beneficial factors to improve nurses’ knowledge of health literacy. Furthermore, nursing education should emphasize on how to identify individuals’ health literacy and using readable healthcare materials to improve health education.

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