Concept Analysis of Healing: Focusing on Patient Health related Literatures

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Jiyoung Kim ◽  
Nayeon Shin
Keyword(s):  
Concept Analysis ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals International survey for assessing COVID-19’s impact on fear and health: study protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. e048720
Author(s):  
Kris Yuet-Wan Lok ◽  
Daniel Yee Tak Fong ◽  
Janet Y.H. Wong ◽  
Mandy Ho ◽  
Edmond PH Choi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
International Study ◽  
Ethics Committees ◽  
Well Being ◽  
International Perspective ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Health Study ◽  
The World ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
Health Related

IntroductionCOVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2, has been one of the most highly contagious and rapidly spreading virus outbreak. The pandemic not only has catastrophic impacts on physical health and economy around the world, but also the psychological well-being of individuals, communities and society. The psychological and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic internationally have not been well described. There is a lack of international study assessing health-related impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially on the degree to which individuals are fearful of the pandemic. Therefore, this study aims to (1) assess the health-related impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in community-dwelling individuals around the world; (2) determine the extent various communities are fearful of COVID-19 and (3) identify perceived needs of the population to prepare for potential future pandemics.Methods and analysisThis global study involves 30 countries. For each country, we target at least 500 subjects aged 18 years or above. The questionnaires will be available online and in local languages. The questionnaires include assessment of the health impacts of COVID-19, perceived importance of future preparation for the pandemic, fear, lifestyles, sociodemographics, COVID-19-related knowledge, e-health literacy, out-of-control scale and the Patient Health Questionnaire-4. Descriptive statistics will be used to describe participants’ characteristics, perceptions on the health-related impacts of COVID-19, fear, anxiety and depression, lifestyles, COVID-19 knowledge, e-health literacy and other measures. Univariable and multivariable regression models will be used to assess the associations of covariates on the outcomes.Ethics and disseminationThe study has been reviewed and approved by the local ethics committees in participating countries, where local ethics approval is needed. The results will be actively disseminated. This study aims to map an international perspective and comparison for future preparation in a pandemic.

scholarly journals Concept analysis of adherence

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun-Mei Lyu ◽  
Li Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Concept Analysis ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Chronic Illnesses ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
Measurement Tools ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Valid Instrument ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Improve Health

Abstract Objective To explore the concept of adherence in the context of rehabilitation of patients with chronic illnesses. This concept analysis is helpful in predicting health behaviors and intentions including physical activity and dietary behaviors in patients with chronic illnesses. Methods The framework of Walker and Avant was used to analyze the concept of adherence. Results Adherence is defined as the extent to which a person’s behavior, such as taking medication, following a diet, and/or executing lifestyle changes, corresponds to agreed recommendations from a health-care provider. The antecedents of adherence are the biomedical status of the individual, social support, self-efficacy, and education. Self-report questionnaires and patient self-reporting are the most common measurement tools of adherence. Thus, the reliable and valid instrument of monitoring adherence in the clinical settings is challenging. Conclusions Analyzing the concept of adherence is necessary to help understand how best to promote adherence to improve health-related outcomes.

An Integrated Approach Towards Developing Quality Mobile Health Apps for Cancer

2019 ◽  
pp. 46-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angelina Kouroubali ◽  
Lefteris Koumakis ◽  
Haridimos Kondylakis ◽  
Dimitrios G. Katehakis
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Coordinated Care ◽  
Cancer Disease ◽  
Health Apps ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Mobile Health Apps

The ever-growing demand for acquiring, managing, and exploiting patient health-related information has led to the development of several mobile health apps to support cancer patients. This chapter analyzes the clinical and technological characteristics of mobile apps enabling cancer patients to securely record, manage, and share their information online. It discusses issues relevant to increasing patient experience and acceptance, improving adherence to treatment, and effective support of coordinated care. Outcomes of recent research projects relevant to end user digital engagement, trust, interoperability, and usability/adaptability lead to an integrated approach towards developing quality mobile health apps. Improving quality of life and wellbeing in a secure and safe manner that respects the patients' privacy seems to be the key challenge. Regulation, standardization, and interoperability together with the existence of useful, accurate, and reliable tools for active patient engagement are imperative for efficient cancer disease management.

Building an Integrated Patient Information System for a Healthcare Network

2012 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhushan Kapoor ◽  
Martin Kleinbart
Keyword(s):  
Information Exchange ◽  
Health Information Exchange ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Community Healthcare ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Improving Patient Care

The recent healthcare reform act provides incentive payments to providers for their ‘meaningful use’ of electronic health records to achieve significant improvements in care. The HITECH Act 2009 provides incentives payments through Medicare and Medicaid to clinicians and hospitals when they achieve specified improvements in care delivery. Citrus Valley Health Partners’ (CVHP) goals are bigger than just to comply with the regulations or simply to qualify for incentives, but rather include transforming their business to the next level in care delivery. They are seeking cooperation from their affiliates to build a community health information exchange that will allow CVHP and the affiliates to share and integrate patient health related information between their medical centers and the private physicians in their community. The integrated system will help community healthcare providers to work as a single operating entity focused and aligned on improving patient care, operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.

scholarly journals Comparison between self-administered depression questionnaires and patients' own views of changes in their mood: a prospective cohort study in primary care

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Hobbs ◽  
Gemma Lewis ◽  
Christopher Dowrick ◽  
Daphne Kounali ◽  
Tim J. Peters ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Prospective Cohort Study ◽  
Prospective Cohort ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Depression Scales ◽  
Patients Experience

Abstract Background Self-administered questionnaires are widely used in primary care and other clinical settings to assess the severity of depressive symptoms and monitor treatment outcomes. Qualitative studies have found that changes in questionnaire scores might not fully capture patients' experience of changes in their mood but there are no quantitative studies of this issue. We examined the extent to which changes in scores from depression questionnaires disagreed with primary care patients' perceptions of changes in their mood and investigated factors influencing this relationship. Methods Prospective cohort study assessing patients on four occasions, 2 weeks apart. Patients (N = 554) were recruited from primary care surgeries in three UK sites (Bristol, Liverpool and York) and had reported depressive symptoms or low mood in the past year [68% female, mean age 48.3 (s.d. 12.6)]. Main outcome measures were changes in scores on patient health questionnaire (PHQ-9) and beck depression inventory (BDI-II) and the patients' own ratings of change. Results There was marked disagreement between clinically important changes in questionnaire scores and patient-rated change, with disagreement of 51% (95% CI 46–55%) on PHQ-9 and 55% (95% CI 51–60%) on BDI-II. Patients with more severe anxiety were less likely, and those with better mental and physical health-related quality of life were more likely, to report feeling better, having controlled for depression scores. Conclusions Our results illustrate the limitations of self-reported depression scales to assess clinical change. Clinicians should be cautious in interpreting changes in questionnaire scores without further clinical assessment.

Health-related life events in patients with somatic symptom disorders: A case control study

2019 ◽  
Vol 65 (4) ◽  
pp. 265-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Balaswamy Reddy ◽  
Santosh Kumar Chaturvedi ◽  
Geetha Desai ◽  
Narayana Manjunatha ◽  
Srinivas Guruprasad
Keyword(s):  
Life Events ◽  
Somatic Symptom ◽  
Somatoform Disorders ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Background: The positive association between adverse life events and somatoform disorders is a consistent observation. But no systematic studies have evaluated the relationship between health-related life events (HLEs) in patients with somatic symptom disorder (SSD)/somatoform disorders. Aim: To examine the nature and relationship of HLE in patients with SSD and to assess the correlates of HLE. Methods: A total of 50 adult patients with SSD and 50 matched healthy controls from a Neuropsychiatric hospital were recruited. Sociodemographic interview, scale for assessment of somatic symptoms (SASS), Patient Health Questionnaire-15 (PHQ-15) and a semi-structured interview schedule to gather information on HLE were used. Results: Patients in the SSD group had a significantly higher number of total HLE in general (4.72 ± 2.63, 3.36 ± 1.92; p = .004), major HLE (1.48 ± 1.45, 0.68 ± 0.94; p = .006), during their lifetime in comparison to controls. Infections, trauma, non-communicable diseases and reproductive system–related diseases were the more common types of HLE in SSD group. Conclusion: Our findings may implicate a role of major HLE of patients and HLE of their family members in the pathophysiology of SSD.

The Use of Patient-reported Outcomes at an Individual Level – Benefits and Challenges

2010 ◽  
Vol 06 (01) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Agnes Czimbalmos ◽  
Andrew Bottomley ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Patient Reported Outcomes ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Patient Health Status ◽  
Hrqol Data ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

The aim of this article is to review the application of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in clinical care and consider its benefits, challenges and potential improvements. Previous studies demonstrated that health-related quality of life (HRQoL) data provide information to clinicians on patient health status, QoL, symptoms and wellbeing, along with any changes in these, and helps clinicians judge the needs of patients and tailor treatments accordingly. In addition, the benefits of the application of HRQoL tools include the involvement of patients in informed decision-making in terms of their treatment or care, higher patient satisfaction with healthcare services, improved patient–clinician relationships and better communication. In many studies, health professionals have expressed their interest in using these measures but feel they need to better understand them. Despite the wide use of information-gathering questionnaires and their promising results, it is still a challenge to predict the full value of these measures in clinical care. This article addresses these major concerns.

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