scholarly journals Traditional vs digital communication channels for improving compliance with fixed orthodontic treatment: A randomized controlled trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariam Al-Abdallah ◽  
Mahmoud Hamdan ◽  
Najla Dar-Odeh
Keyword(s):  
Patient Compliance ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Lower Incidence ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Digital Communication ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Improve Patient Compliance ◽  
Improve Patient ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits ◽  
Parents Education

ABSTRACT Objectives To compare the efficacy of traditional and digital communication strategies in improving compliance with fixed orthodontic therapy and to investigate the effect of gender, baseline oral hygiene habits, socioeconomics, and parents' education on orthodontic compliance. Materials and Methods Orthodontic patients were randomly allocated to three groups. Group 1 received traditional communication including verbal and written instructions, whereas group 2 and group 3 received, in addition to traditional communication, weekly text messages or e-mails with audiovisual links, respectively. Baseline demographics (age, gender, baseline oral hygiene habits, socioeconomics, and parents' education) as well as compliance indicators (treatment duration, failed appointments, incidence and total number of appliance breakages) were recorded. For statistical analysis, Pearson chi-square, independent t-test, and one-way analysis of variance were used (P < .05). Results Of 120 patients (aged 12 to 18 years) recruited, 108 completed the trial (G1 = 37, G2 = 35, G3 = 36). Weekly text messages failed to improve patient compliance. On the other hand, sending weekly e-mails with audiovisual links significantly (P = .014) reduced the incidence of appliance breakage as compared with the control group. Females had a significantly lower incidence of breakage (P = .041) and a fewer total number of breakages (P = .021). Patients from households with high income had significantly better compliance (P < .05). A higher level of parents' education was significantly associated with a lower incidence and total number of breakages (P < .01). Conclusions Communication with patients using link-rich e-mails and reminders could improve patient compliance with fixed orthodontic treatment. Female patients, high household income, and high parent education are associated with better compliance with fixed orthodontic treatment.

Effectiveness of epoetin beta 30,000 UI once weekly (QW) for treatment of anemia in solid tumor patients under chemotherapy

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 19588-19588
Author(s):  
D. Spaeth ◽  
C. Hennequin ◽  
G. Salles ◽  
T. Facon ◽  
H. Cure ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Compliance ◽  
Solid Tumor ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Multicenter Trial ◽  
Improve Patient Compliance ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Epoetin Beta ◽  
Weekly Treatment ◽  
Improve Patient

19588 Background: Anemia is the most frequent hematological complication of cancer. Epoetin beta (E), an effective treatment of anemia in patients with solid tumors (ST) was administered three-times weekly. However, the QW regimen used in patients with hematological malignancies would be more convenient and may improve patient compliance. The aim of our study was to evaluate efficacy and safety of E 30 000 IU QW in patients with ST. Methods: This study was an open-label, single-arm, multicenter trial carried out in 87 French centers between December 2003 and August 2005. Eligibility criteria were: informed consent, age =18 yrs, WHO performance status 0–2, malignant ST or non-myeloid hematological malignancy, on-going chemotherapy and anemia: hemoglobin (Hb) <12 g/dl. E 30 000 IU QW was administered SC for up to 16 weeks. Follow-up visits were scheduled after each chemotherapy cycle. Primary endpoint was Hb response defined as an Hb increase of =2 g/dl (whatever the baseline Hb level) and/or an achievement of Hb level of =12 g/dl or 13 g/dl (patients with Hb levels <11 g/dl or >11 g/dl at baseline respectively). Delay of Hb response, transfusion requirement, mood and cognitive functions were also assessed. Here we focus specifically on the subgroup of patients with ST. Results: In total, 365 patients with ST were included. The most frequent cancer sites were: lung (102 pts) and breast (86 pts). Median Hb level at baseline was 10.4 g/dl [7.9–12.3]. At endpoint, median Hb level increased to 12.5 g/dl [8.4–15.0]. Hb response rate (RR) was: 61% (IC95: 55–66%), 50% (IC95: 38–55%) in patients treated with platinum based regimen and 72% (IC95 : 62–76%) in patients treated without platinum. RR was 54% in lung (IC95: 44–64%), 76% in breast (IC95: 67- 85%). E treatment was well tolerated. Thromboembolic events occurred in 7% of patients, a rate consistent with information provided in the current label for E. Conclusion: Epoetin beta 30 000 IU once weekly is effective and well tolerated in anemic patients with solid tumor treated with chemotherapy. Once weekly treatment offers a convenient therapy which will improve patient compliance. [Table: see text]

Preoperative Video Instructions Improve Patient Compliance and Satisfaction in Bravo pH Monitoring

2017 ◽  
Vol 152 (5) ◽  
pp. S1261-S1262
Author(s):  
Maureen D. Moore ◽  
Katherine D. Gray ◽  
Suraj Panjwani ◽  
Yining Lu ◽  
Thomas J. Fahey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Compliance ◽  
Ph Monitoring ◽  
Improve Patient Compliance ◽  
Improve Patient

Shared care programs. Do they improve patient compliance?

2000 ◽  
Vol 151 (1) ◽  
pp. 94
Author(s):  
J. de Velasco ◽  
J.A. Rodriguez ◽  
F. Ridocci
Keyword(s):  
Patient Compliance ◽  
Shared Care ◽  
Improve Patient Compliance ◽  
Improve Patient

scholarly journals Formulation and Evaluation of Ondansetron HCl Nanoparticles for Transdermal Delivery

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 70-79
Author(s):  
Amjed H Noor ◽  
Mowafaq M. Ghareeb
Keyword(s):  
Drug Release ◽  
Zeta Potential ◽  
Patient Compliance ◽  
Transdermal Delivery ◽  
Patient Adherence ◽  
In Vitro Release ◽  
Burst Release ◽  
Improve Patient Compliance ◽  
Improve Patient

Ondansetron HCl (OND) is a potent antiemetic drug used for control of nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy. It exhibits only 60 – 70 % of oral bioavailability due to first pass metabolism and has a relative short half-life of 3-5 hours. Poor bioavailability not only leads to the frequent dosing but also shows very poor patient adherence. Hence, in the present study an approach has been made to develop OND nanoparticles using eudragit® RS100 and eudragit® RL100 polymer to control release of OND for transdermal delivery and to improve patient compliance. Six formulas of OND nanoparticles were prepared using nanoprecipitation technique. The particles sizes and zeta potential were measured using zeta-plus analyzer. The particle morphology was also studied using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The in-vitro release of the drug from the nanoparticles was carried out in phosphate buffer saline pH 7.4. The particle size of the prepared NPs were in nano size which ranged from (95.34 to 275.84 nm) with positive zeta potential. The drug entrapment efficiency was varied with the drug polymer ratio from 41.87% to 78.45%. The SEM showed uniform shape and regularly distributed particle sizes. The in-vitro drug release study exhibited the sustained release of OND with burst release. The cumulative percentage released after 12 hr. were between were 77.89 and 96.01%. Also the transdermal permeation study show that nanoparticles permeate more efficiently than aqueous solution of the drug through the skin by approximately two fold. OND nanoparticles were prepared successfully using nanoprecipitation method. The controlled drug release aimed for transdermal drug delivery could be obtained by using eudragit RS100 and eudragit RL100 polymers which can reduce dosing frequency, decrease side effects and improve patient compliance.

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