Assessing biomechanics and associated factors in individuals with patellofemoral pain in a clinical setting: A qualitative study based on interviews with expert clinicians

ObjectiveTo explore the impact of the death of a patient in the haemodialysis unit on fellow patients.MethodsWe interviewed patients on dialysis in a tertiary dialysis centre using semistructured interviews. We purposively sampled patients who had experienced the death of a fellow patient. After interviews were transcribed, they were thematically analysed by independent members of the research team using inductive analysis. Input from the team during analysis ensured the rigour and quality of the findings.Results10 participants completed the interviews (6 females and 4 males with an age range of 42–88 years). The four core themes that emerged from the interviews included: (1) patients’ relationship to haemodialysis, (2) how patients define the haemodialysis community, (3) patients’ views on death and bereavement and (4) patients’ expectations around death in the dialysis community. Patients noticed avoidance behaviour by staff in relation to discussing death in the unit and would prefer a culture of open acknowledgement.ConclusionStaff acknowledgement of death is of central importance to patients on haemodialysis who feel that the staff are part of their community. This should guide the development of appropriate bereavement support services and a framework that promotes the provision of guidance for staff and patients in this unique clinical setting. However, the authors acknowledge the homogenous sample recruited in a single setting may limit the transferability of the study. Further work is needed to understand diverse patient and nurse experiences and perceptions when sharing the knowledge of a patient’s death and how they react to loss.

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Perspective on Obesity Problems and Associated Factors to Reduce Weight among Overweight and Obese Housewives: A Qualitative Study

Journal of Womens Health Issues and Care ◽

10.4172/2325-9795.1000255 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 05 (06) ◽

Author(s):

Nur Shahida Abdul Aziz ◽

Nor Azian Mohd Zaki ◽

Noor Safiza Mohamad Nor

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Study ◽

Associated Factors

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Unilateral and bilateral patellofemoral pain in young female dancers: Associated factors

Journal of Sports Sciences ◽

10.1080/02640414.2020.1727822 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 38 (7) ◽

pp. 719-730

Author(s):

Nili Steinberg ◽

Shay Tenenbaum ◽

Gordon Waddington ◽

Roger Adams ◽

Gal Zakin ◽

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Keyword(s):

Associated Factors ◽

Patellofemoral Pain ◽

Young Female

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Perceived mental health, wellbeing and associated factors among Nepali male migrant and non-migrant workers: A qualitative study

Journal of Migration and Health ◽

10.1016/j.jmh.2020.100013 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 ◽

pp. 100013

Author(s):

Hridaya Raj Devkota ◽

Bishnu Bhandari ◽

Pratik Adhikary

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Migrant Workers ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Male Migrant

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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Regular Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs used in a Rural Community, Thailand

Global Journal of Health Science ◽

10.5539/gjhs.v9n9p58 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 9 (9) ◽

pp. 58 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Pongsom Luanghirun ◽

Patid Tanaboriboon ◽

Pawaris Mahissarakul ◽

Chanikarn Tongruang ◽

Chanita Chaichirawiwat ◽

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Keyword(s):

Side Effects ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Attitudes And Practices ◽

Pain Medications ◽

Inflammatory Drugs ◽

Anti Inflammatory

BACKGROUND: In Thailand, 67.2% of the population widely uses analgesics including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which may lead to serious side effects. However, the information of regular NSAIDs used in Thailand is still limited.METHODS: A mixed method cross-sectional study was conducted. Quantitative data were collected using questionnaires to determine the prevalence and factors associated with regular NSAID use. The qualitative study was conducted using group and in-depth interviews to determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices of NSAID users.RESULTS: Of 771 participants, the prevalence of NSAID use was 31.1 and regular NSAID use was 7.4. Age, pain at the hips or thighs and pain score were independent factors associated with regular NSAID use. The qualitative study indicated that the use of NSAIDs was influenced by drug effectiveness, sources of NSAIDs and consideration of benefits and risks of the drugs.CONCLUSION: This was the first report on the prevalence and associated factors of regular NSAID use in Thailand. In this community, nonprescribed NSAIDs might cause some serious side effects and undesirable drug interaction. Information on side effects of pain medications should be disseminated to the public including guidelines on how to use pain medications.

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