scholarly journals Patient factors that affect trust in physicians: a cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnus M. Kim ◽  
Jaekyoung Bae ◽  
Sungchan Kang ◽  
Yeon-Yong Kim ◽  
Jin-Seok Lee
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Patient Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Trust In Physicians

scholarly journals SARS-CoV-2 air and surface contamination on a COVID-19 ward and at home

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lotta-Maria A. H. Oksanen ◽  
Jenni Virtanen ◽  
Enni Sanmark ◽  
Noora Rantanen ◽  
Vinaya Venkat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virus Transmission ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Patient Specific ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Patient Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Surface Samples ◽  
Statistical Similarity

Abstract SARS-CoV-2 has been detected both in air and on surfaces, but questions remain about the patient-specific and environmental factors affecting virus transmission to the environment. Additionally, more detailed information on viral findings in air is needed. This cross-sectional study presents results from 259 air and 252 surface samples from the surroundings of 23 hospitalized and eight home-treated COVID-19 patients between July 2020 and March 2021 and compares the results between the measured environments and patient factors. The proportions of PCR-positive air and surface samples showed statistical similarity in hospital and in the home. In four cases, positive environmental samples were detected even after the patients had developed a neutralizing IgG response. SARS-CoV-2 RNA was detected in the following particle sizes: 0.65–4.7 µm, >7 µm, >10 µm, and <100 µm. Appropriate infection control against airborne and surface transmission routes is needed in both environments, even after antibody production has begun.

scholarly journals Patient factors associated with SSRI dose for depression treatment in general practice: a primary care cross sectional study

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris F Johnson ◽  
Nadine J Dougall ◽  
Brian Williams ◽  
Stephen A MacGillivray ◽  
Alasdair I Buchanan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
General Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Depression Treatment ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Patient Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals A STUDY OF NON-PATIENT FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO RUPTURED APPENDICITIS IN SWAT.

1969 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-126
Author(s):  
Manzoor Ali ◽  
Muhammad Hussain ◽  
Samieullah ◽  
Muhammad Usman ◽  
Ismail ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Perforated Appendicitis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Hospital Organization ◽  
Patient Factors ◽  
Operating Theater ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Operation Theatre ◽  
Urgent Surgery ◽  
Co Morbidity

Background: Ruptured appendicitis is still prevalent. Adult rates of ruptured appendicitis vary from 13.2to 41.9 percent in bigger hospitals, despite controlling for individual factors like age, sex, co morbidity andsocioeconomic status. This suggests an effect of hospital organization. Surgeons report thatappendicectomies may be delayed because of lack of access to operating theater.Methods: Combining interviews with hospital personnel and information from the medical record, foryear 2011, a cross sectional study was conducted on 4305 patients. Four hospitals were included in thestudy. The diagnostic information was recorded to ensure inter hospital validity. Results: Hospital withhigh activity and volume of patients, but without an operation theatre designated for urgent surgery, wasassociated with a significant higher rate of peritonitis (P=< 0.050). Time to surgery after departure fromAccident and Emergency department, was very long in hospital having no operating theater for urgentsurgery particularly elderly patients.Conclusion: Hospital characteristics in unfavorable combinations influence the course of time-dependentdisease such as appendicitis. Difficulties in gaining access to operating theater, even for urgent operations,have emerged. Delays in treatment must be addressed when planning healthcare reforms.Keywords: Perforated appendicitis, peritonitis, urgent surgery

scholarly journals Impact of Patient Communication Preferences on the Patient Trust in Physicians: A Cross-Sectional Study in Iranian Outpatient's Clinics

2022 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 237437352110698
Author(s):  
Zahra Chegini ◽  
Edris Kakemam ◽  
Ali Behforoz ◽  
Fatemeh Lotfollah-zadeh ◽  
Tohid Jafari-Koshki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Patient Communication ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Patient Trust ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Private Hospitals ◽  
Communication Preferences ◽  
Trust In Physicians ◽  
Communication Preference

There are widely emerging concerns that patient confidence in physicians is diminishing as physician–patient communication is threatened globally. This study aimed to assess patient communication preferences and their impact on patient trust in physicians. A cross-sectional study was conducted among outpatient clinics of 2 public and private hospitals in Tabriz, Iran. A total of 704 patients were selected conveniently. Of the 704 patients, 6.39% had low trust, 36.79% moderate trust, 35.37% had a high trust, and 21.45% had blind trust in physicians. Overall patient communication preference score was more in a private clinic rather than a public one ( P = .008). Patients of private hospitals and those who were living in rural areas have been shown to have more trust in physicians. Patients’ trust in physicians showed a significant association with patient communication preference ( B = 0.58; 95% CI: 0.53-0.63, P < .001).

scholarly journals Professionalism among medical residents in a young second-level university in Iran: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elaheh Mianehsaz ◽  
Seyed Mohammad Reza Tabatabaee ◽  
Mohammad Reza Sharif ◽  
Hamid Reza Gilasi ◽  
Hamid Reza Shojaee Far ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Trust In Physicians

Professionalism is a set of behaviors that build trust in physicians’ relationships with patients and the public. The aim of this study was to assess professionalism among residents inKashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 139 residents recruited through the census method. Data were collected usingthe American Board of Internal Medicine Professionalism Questionnaire. The first part of the questionnaire was on residents’ personal characteristics, and the second part containedfifteen items in the three domains of professionalism, namely excellence, honor/integrity, and altruism/respect. The mean scores of the questionnaire and its domains were calculated and their relationships with residents’ personal characteristics were evaluated. The mean scores (± SD) of professionalism and its excellence, honor/integrity, and altruism/respect domains were 4.93 ± 2.4, 5.92 ± 1.85, 4.94 ± 3.39, and 4.35 ± 3.27, respectively (in a range of 0-10). Professionalism had significant relationships only with residents’ specialty and gender. The level of professionalism in residents was low, which requires the attention of educational authorities. Moreover, the mean score of professionalism among residents in surgical specialties was significantly lower than non-surgical specialties. Various factors can be considered in this regard and it cannot be concluded that the lower score means worse professionalbehavior.

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