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Medication management during risk of dehydration: A qualitative study among elderly patients with impaired renal function and informal caregivers

European Journal of General Practice
Background Patients with impaired renal function are at an increased risk of dehydration due to vomiting, diarrhoea or fever (so-called sick days). Temporary medication adjustment during sick days is necessary and current initiatives and information ...
Tristan Coppes, Daphne Philbert, Mijke Van Riet, Teun van Gelder, Marcel Bouvy, Ellen Koster   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

An Exploration of Australian Radiographers' Perceptions of and Experiences With Imaging Autistic People

Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, EarlyView.
Australian radiographers report confidence in delivering high‐quality, patient‐centred care for autistic patients, supported by collegial learning and practices consistent with international evidence. While current approaches are effective, support for targeted education to enhance communication and adaptability for diverse patient needs is evident ...
Yasmina Lin, Laura Di Michele, Frances Gray, Franziska Jerjen, Yobelli Alexandra Jimenez   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

My husband is my responsibility:” motivations and activities of informal caregiving for patients with chronic diseases in Uganda

Discover Public Health
Background Informal care is a vital part of care for many people with chronic diseases in sub-Saharan Africa. Though challenging and demanding, many individuals are involved in the provision of this care.
Ephraim Kisangala, Margaret Heslin, Edward J. D. Webb, Muhammed Nasir Ayub Khan, Barbara Barrett, Eve Namisango, Godfrey Zari Rukundo   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

The role of the community pharmacist in medicine information transfer during transitions of care and the impact on associated outcomes: a scoping review

Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Transitions of care (TOC) between hospital and community settings are high‐risk periods for medication‐related problems (MRPs), often caused by inadequate information transfer between healthcare settings. Community pharmacists are well positioned to support continuity of care; however, they are frequently excluded from the ...
Melanie Bailey, Laetitia Hattingh, Mathew Percival, Henry Ndukwe   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Caregiving experiences of informal caregivers

, 2018
Met de vergrijzing en de veranderingen in de langdurige zorg neemt het belang van mantelzorg toe. Met de toenemende druk op mantelzorgers is inzicht noodzakelijk in zowel de omstandigheden waarin het verlenen van mantelzorg als belastend of negatief wordt ervaren, als in de omstandigheden waarin mantelzorgers juist positieve mantelzorgervaringen hebben,
openaire   +1 more source

Understanding and Addressing Delays in Endocrine Surgery: Insights From a Mixed‐Methods Study and a Pilot Educational Intervention

Journal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background and Objectives Delays in endocrine surgical care contribute to adverse events, patient dissatisfaction, and mortality. Communication is an overlooked contributor. This study identified multi‐level drivers of delay and piloted a provider‐focused intervention. Methods We conducted an IRB‐approved mixed‐methods study.
Stella Kim, Maxwell Foote, Sophia Zhang, Audrey Twyford, Abigail Fox, Jennifer E. Rosen   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Falls in Huntington's Disease: A Cross‐Sectional Analysis of Clinical Features and Potential Contributors

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Falls occur across all stages of Huntington's disease (HD) and are associated with poor quality of life and injury. However, there is limited information on falls in HD. Objective The aim was to investigate the clinical features potentially associated with falls in HD. Methods We conducted a cross‐sectional, analytical observational
Arthur Pena Ferreira, Sarah Edith Souza de Assis Leão, Ricardo Oliveira Horta Maciel, Débora Palma Maia, Aline Alvim Scianni, Francisco Eduardo Costa Cardoso   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Key Interventions in Friedreich's Ataxia and Their Impact on Patient Outcomes: A Systematic Review

Movement Disorders, EarlyView.
Abstract Friedreich's ataxia (FA) is a rare neurodegenerative disease with multisystemic symptoms that requires multidisciplinary care. This systematic review summarizes available pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions, their outcomes, and alignment with patient‐centered care domains, as well as their impact on these domains.
Dorota Sarwinska, Maresa Buchholz, Audrey Iskandar, Marcus Grobe‐Einsler, Thomas Klockgether, Jennifer Faber, Bernhard Michalowsky   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A qualitative study on the experiences of caregivers on menstrual management of adolescent girls with developmental disabilities in selected special schools of Karveer Taluka, Maharashtra

BMC Women's Health
Background Adolescent Girls with Developmental Disabilities (AGDD) face unique challenges in menstruation management, requiring care and support from both informal and formal caregivers.
Madhura Meghraj Bhosale, Anusree Prabhakaran, Arathi P Rao   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Optimizing Research Operations and Resource Utilization in ALS Care: Insights From the Tofersen Antisense Oligonucleotide Expanded Access Protocol

Muscle &Nerve, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction/Aims Tofersen is a gene‐targeted therapy for individuals with superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) (+) amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Prior to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval, tofersen was made available through expanded access protocol.
Alison Wheeler, Kush Mehta, Danica Sanders, Cathy Chin, Hannah Zivalic, Judith Carey, Alexandra McCaffrey, Pravin Pant, Carl Lewenhaupt, Sarah Luppino, Gabriel Jacobs, Shea Golden, Ryan Gifford, Erica Scirocco, Mackenzie Keegan, Munaf Hatem, Taravat Yazdanian, Sanem P. Uysal, Natalie Susco, Shauna Schwartzman, Karen Branch, Kathryn E. Hall, Joanna Barnas, Jenny Lam, Jennifer Hagar, Carol Ann Hannan, Sabrina Paganoni, James D. Berry, Mark Garret, Jennifer Scalia, Suma Babu   +30 more
wiley   +1 more source