Sa1124 Patient Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Biospecimen Acquisition and Cancer Research in a Minority Predominant, Large Urban Medical Center Population

2016 ◽  
Vol 150 (4) ◽  
pp. S248
Author(s):  
Arthi Reddy ◽  
Abhimanyu Amarnani ◽  
Michael Chen ◽  
Sophia Dynes ◽  
Bryan Flores ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Research ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Patient Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes

scholarly journals Hormone Replacement Therapy: Lebanese Women’s Awareness, Perception, and Acceptance

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
A. Anastasia Salame ◽  
Mohammad J. Jaffal ◽  
Fatin Khalifeh ◽  
Dalia Khalife ◽  
Ghina Ghazeeri
Keyword(s):  
Hormone Replacement Therapy ◽  
Replacement Therapy ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Hormone Replacement ◽  
Menopausal Symptoms ◽  
World Health ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
The World ◽  
Whi Study

Objectives. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) had been the gold standard for the treatment of menopausal symptoms until the publication of the World Health Initiative (WHI) study. After the WHI study, the use of HRT changed among the physicians and patients all over the world despite newer more reassuring data. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge and attitudes of women towards HRT and the factors affecting it for better counseling. Study design. A clinic-based cross-sectional study using a survey was offered to women aged 40 years and above coming to the women’s health center at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) from October 1st, 2017, till March 31st, 2018. The questionnaire included questions about demographics and menopausal symptoms in addition to knowledge and attitudes towards menopause and HRT. Main outcome measures. Our main hypothesis was that women would be aware of HRT as a treatment modality; however, the majority would have a negative attitude towards its usage. Results. The response rate was 87.8%. Seventy-three percent of the respondents had already heard about HRT with 57.9% supporting the use of HRT; however, 47.9% did not know when to use it. The significant predictor for having heard about HRT and a positive attitude towards HRT were having HRT prescribed as a part of treatment and employment status, respectively. Conclusions. Lebanese women are aware of HRT as a treatment option; however, a lack of both proper information and positive attitude towards HRT use was noted.

scholarly journals Cancer Research Institute, Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the RAS

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 66-70
Author(s):  
E. L. Choynzonov ◽  
Т. Ya. Kucherova ◽  
I. N. Udintseva ◽  
Т. V. Serebrov ◽  
V. A. Novikov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Research ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Cancer Research Institute ◽  
Research Institute

scholarly journals Patient Knowledge of Correct Dosage Regimen; The Need for Good Dispensing Practice

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 215013271987652
Author(s):  
Tadesse Gudeta ◽  
Dinku Mechal
Keyword(s):  
Dosage Regimen ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Dosage Schedule ◽  
Patient Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Inappropriate Use ◽  
Medication Therapy ◽  
Practice Method

Background: The inappropriate use of medicine is a widespread problem, especially in developing countries. Proper dispensing practices as part of medication therapy increase benefits and minimize risks to the consumers. Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess patient knowledge of dosage regimen and the pharmacists dispensing practice. Method: A cross-sectional study design was conducted at Jimma Medical Center from March 1, 2018 to April 29, 2018. Data were collected prospectively using checklists and structured questionnaires. Results: Of the total prescribed drugs, 689 (74.25%) were actually dispensed, and 239 (34.7%) drugs were adequately labeled. The average dispensing and consultation times were 41.45 ± 12.1 and 49.13 ± 12 seconds, respectively. Of the total participants on exit interview, 267 (74.8%) correctly reported the dosage schedule of dispensed medicines. From the multivariate logistics regression analysis, language barrier (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 32.6, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 12.23-87.15), severity of health condition (AOR = 7.3, 95% CI = 2.70-19.56), and the number of drugs dispensed (AOR = 0.41, 95% CI = 0.18-0.87 [1 drug], AOR = 0.16, 95% CI = 0.61-0.42 [2 drugs]) have shown significant association with patient knowledge of dosage regimen. Conclusions: Majority of the patients did not receive the prescribed medicines from the outpatient pharmacy of Jimma Medical Center. Plus, only a few of the dispensed drugs contain all the necessary information. However, a large portion of the participants correctly reported the dosage schedule of their drugs.

Knowledge and attitudes toward epilepsy among Libyan people with and without epilepsy in a tertiary medical center

2021 ◽  
Vol 121 ◽  
pp. 108023
Author(s):  
Ashraf M. Rajab ◽  
Sami A. Lawgaly ◽  
Mahfoud El.beshari ◽  
Anwaar M. Bennour
Keyword(s):  
Medical Center ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes

Interactive iBook-Based Patient Education in a NeuroTrauma Clinic

Neurosurgery ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 81 (5) ◽  
pp. 787-794 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald Sahyouni ◽  
Amin Mahmoodi ◽  
Amir Mahmoodi ◽  
Ramin R Rajaii ◽  
Bima J Hasjim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Center ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
The United States ◽  
Outpatient Setting ◽  
Educational Material ◽  
Patient Knowledge ◽  
Academic Medical ◽  
Baseline Knowledge

Abstract BACKGROUND Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States. Educational interventions may alleviate the burden of TBI for patients and their families. Interactive modalities that involve engagement with the educational material may enhance patient knowledge acquisition when compared to static text-based educational material. OBJECTIVE To determine the effects of educational interventions in the outpatient setting on self-reported patient knowledge, with a focus on iPad-based (Apple, Cupertino, California) interactive modules. METHODS Patients and family members presenting to a NeuroTrauma clinic at a tertiary care academic medical center completed a presurvey assessing baseline knowledge of TBI or concussion, depending on the diagnosis. Subjects then received either an interactive iBook (Apple) on TBI or concussion, or an informative pamphlet with identical information in text format. Subjects then completed a postsurvey prior to seeing the neurosurgeon. RESULTS All subjects (n = 152) significantly improved on self-reported knowledge measures following administration of either an iBook (Apple) or pamphlet (P < .01, 95% confidence interval [CI]). Subjects receiving the iBook (n = 122) performed significantly better on the postsurvey (P < .01, 95% CI), despite equivalent presurvey scores, when compared to those receiving pamphlets (n = 30). Lastly, patients preferred the iBook to pamphlets (P < .01, 95% CI). CONCLUSION Educational interventions in the outpatient NeuroTrauma setting led to significant improvement in self-reported measures of patient and family knowledge. This improved understanding may increase compliance with the neurosurgeon's recommendations and may help reduce the potential anxiety and complications that arise following a TBI.

scholarly journals Attitudes toward pharmacogenetics in patients undergoing CYP2C19 testing following percutaneous coronary intervention

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grace Lee ◽  
Lisa A Varughese ◽  
Laura Conway ◽  
Carol Stojinski ◽  
Sandhya Ashokkumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Response Rate ◽  
Coronary Intervention ◽  
Patient Knowledge ◽  
Multivariable Model ◽  
Educational Strategies ◽  
Testing Methods ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Percutaneous Coronary ◽  
Genetics Knowledge

Aim: Patient knowledge and attitudes toward pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing may impact adoption of clinical testing. Methods: Questionnaires regarding knowledge, attitudes and ethics of PGx testing were distributed to 504 patients enrolled in the ADAPT study conducted at two urban hospitals in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Responses were assessed using multivariable logistic regression. Results: 311 completed the survey (62% response rate). 74% were unaware of PGx testing, but 79% indicated using PGx results to predict medication efficacy was important. In a multivariable model, higher education level (p = 0.031) and greater genetics knowledge (p < 0.001) were associated with more positive attitudes toward PGx testing. Conclusion: Greater patient knowledge of genetics was associated with a more positive attitude toward PGx testing, indicating that educational strategies aimed at increasing genetics knowledge may enhance adoption of PGx testing in the clinic.

An institutional commitment to pain management.

1995 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 2158-2165 ◽  
Author(s):  
B R Ferrell ◽  
G E Dean ◽  
M Grant ◽  
P Coluzzi
Keyword(s):  
Pain Management ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Course Evaluation ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Institutional Commitment ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
National Medical ◽  
Pain Management Program ◽  
Evolving Model

PURPOSE To share the development, implementation, and evaluation of a program called "An Institutional Commitment to Pain Management," which is based on the philosophy of organizational influence on pain management. METHODS A tested pain education model was disseminated to 32 physician/nurse teams in settings throughout California, after which the 64 professionals returned to their institutions to serve as role models and catalysts to change the practice of pain management. Each team member completed a 39-item survey about knowledge and attitudes related to pain, which was developed by B.R.F. and colleagues, and also identified three goals for the implementation of course information. Precourse data also included administration of the knowledge and attitudes survey to participating physicians' and nurses' colleagues (10 physicians and 20 nurses per institution). Each team completed five chart audits using the pain audit tool (PAT), which was developed by B.R.F. and colleagues at the City of Hope National Medical Center. The PAT identifies how pain is managed currently at the institutional level. Final course evaluation 8 months after course completion included a summary of activities implemented by the teams as well as the factors that served as barriers and benefits to improve the quality of pain management. RESULTS Two hundred seventy-two physicians and 629 nurses completed the survey about knowledge and attitudes related to pain, and 154 PATs were submitted. These results, as well as evaluation at the completion of the course, are discussed. CONCLUSION The Institutional Commitment to Pain Management program is an evolving model that was developed to overcome barriers to pain relief by obtaining the commitment from institutions to improve the management of pain for their patients.

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