scholarly journals Development and validation of a novel patient‐reported treatment satisfaction measure for hyperfunctional facial lines: facial line satisfaction questionnaire

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 274-285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farrah Pompilus ◽  
Somali Burgess ◽  
Stacie Hudgens ◽  
Benjamin Banderas ◽  
Selena Daniels
2003 ◽  
Vol 124 (4) ◽  
pp. A505-A506
Author(s):  
Karin Coyne ◽  
Ingela Wiklund ◽  
Dennis Revicki ◽  
Jordana Schmier ◽  
Katarina Halling ◽  
...  

2014 ◽  
Vol 61 (4) ◽  
pp. 47-53
Author(s):  
Nevena Bjelovic ◽  
Ivan Sencanic ◽  
Goran Trajkovic

Introduction: Glaucoma is progressive, chronic optic neuropathy, causing visual field damage and progressive loss of sight. This is a leading cause of preventable blindness and most often asymptomatic disease. Recommended management of glaucoma typically includes the use of medication(s). Compliance rates vary between 25 and 59%. Patient reported outcomes (PRO's) are an umbrella term, covering a broad range of health data reported by patients. PRO's self reported questionnaires are developed to assess several aspects of patient health status, including treatment satisfaction and adherence. Study objective: To assess patient satisfaction with medication effectiveness, medication side effects, convenience and overall treatment satisfaction. Material and method: Using a crosssectional study design, glaucoma patients had been recruited, and examined at the Centre for Sight "Oftalmika" in Belgrade, Serbia in the period between May 15th and June 15th 2011. The questionnaire used in research was the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication Version ii (TSQM). Results: Total of 73 glaucoma patients filled out the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire. The mean age was 62.8 years. Satisfaction score for TSQM subscales: Effectiveness, Side Effects, and Convenience and Overall Satisfaction have not showed statistically significant difference between the subscales. The participants are satisfied with the treatment effectiveness, independently on gender, age, level of the education, and the difference within the family life style. Participants from the secondary educational level (iSCED levels) showed significantly lower satisfaction with the side effects than others. Also, there is a significantly higher level of satisfaction with treatment, for the people who live alone. Overall, the study determined that there is a statistically significant positive linear correlation between overall satisfaction with treatment and its determinants. Conclusion: Our respondents showed a high level of satisfaction with therapy. Patients' satisfaction with treatment was higher in patients who believe that the therapy is effective, who are not bothered with the influence of side effects and are satisfied with the therapeutic schemes.


2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 407-416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ron Vender ◽  
Charles Lynde ◽  
Martin Gilbert ◽  
Vincent Ho ◽  
Sheetal Sapra ◽  
...  

Background: Etanercept is well tolerated and effective in moderate to severe psoriasis; however, data on patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in Canadian patients remain limited. Objective: To assess PROs in Canadian patients with moderate to severe psoriasis receiving etanercept in an open-label trial more representative of general clinical practice than traditional research studies. Methods: This 1-year, multicenter, single-arm study enrolled 246 patients. Patients received etanercept 50 mg subcutaneously twice weekly for 3 months and then 50 mg once weekly for 9 months. Primary and safety end points were reported previously. Change from baseline to month 12 for the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), EuroQoL-5D, and Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM) are secondary outcomes reported here. Post hoc analyses of PROs are also reported. Results: Mean ± standard deviation (SD) DLQI total score improved from 13.7 ± 6.1 at baseline to 3.9 ± 5.6 at month 12. By month 12, 75% of patients achieved a clinically meaningful improvement in the DLQI (≥ 5-point improvement or a score of 0). Fifty-three to 86% of patients reported improvement or complete improvement in the six DLQI subscales. The mean ± SD EuroQoL-5D total score improved from baseline (0.67 ± 0.25) to month 12 (0.83 ± 0.25). The TSQM scores showed improvement in global satisfaction, effectiveness, and convenience after 3 months. Conclusions: Etanercept was associated with improved PROs and increased treatment satisfaction over 1 year. Contexte: L'étanercept est un médicament bien toléré et efficace dans le traitement du psoriasis modéré ou grave; toutefois, il existe peu de données sur les résultats déclarés par les patients (RDP) au Canada. Objectif: L'étude visait à évaluer les résultats déclarés par les patients souffrant de psoriasis modéré ou grave, au Canada, et recevant de l'étanercept dans le cadre d'un essai mené sans insu et plus représentatif de la pratique clinique générale que les recherches classiques. Méthodes: Il s'agit d'un essai clinique multicentrique, d'une durée de 1 an, comptant un seul groupe et 246 sujets. Les patients ont reçu de l'étanercept, à raison de 50 mg, par voie sous-cutanée, 2 fois par semaine, pendant 3 mois; et puis 50 mg, 1 fois par semaine, pendant 9 mois. Les principaux critères d'évaluation et ceux liés à l'innocuité ont déjà été décrits. Il sera question ici des critères d'évaluation secondaires, plus particulièrement des changements observés entre le début et la fin de l'essai, au 12e mois, et notés au Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), à l'EuroQoL-5D et au Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM). Nous ferons également état des analyses a posteriori des RDP. Résultats: La moyenne du résultat total plus ou moins l'écart type au DLQI s'est améliorée et est passée de 13.7 ± 6.1 au début à 3.9 ± 5.6 à la fin (12e mois). Au 12e mois, 75% des patients avaient connu une amélioration importante, sur le plan clinique, d'après le DLQI (amélioration de 5 points ou plus, ou résultat de 0). De 53 à 86% des patients ont fait état d'une amélioration partielle ou complète aux six sous-échelles du DLQI. Il en va de même pour la moyenne du résultat total plus ou moins l'écart type à l'EuroQoL-5D, qui s'est améliorée depuis le début (0.67 ± 0.25) jusqu'au 12e mois (0.83 ± 0.25). Enfin, les résultats au TSQM ont révélé une amélioration du degré global de satisfaction, de l'efficacité, et de l'aspect pratique au bout de 3 mois. Conclusions: L'étanercept a été associé à une amélioration des RDP et à une satisfaction accrue à l'égard du traitement, sur une période de 1 an.


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