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Readability and reliability of online patient education materials about statins

American Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 2023
Objective: Statins are the cornerstone for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Patients often consult online patient education materials (OPEMs) to inform medical decision-making.
Summer Ngo, Roshini Asirvatham, Grayson L. Baird, Ashish Sarraju, David J. Maron, Fatima Rodriguez   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Patient Engagement in Developing Radiology Patient Education Materials

Patient Experience Journal
Purpose: This initiative aimed to engage patients in the process of developing patient education materials (PEM) on the major imaging modalities at our institution.
T Arleo, HarrisD HarrisD, J Hislop, J Moon, H Li, N Kadom   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Readability of Patient Educational Materials in English Versus Arabic

Health Literacy Research and Practice, 2019
Little research has been done about patient educational materials (PEMs) written in Arabic. Readability of Arabic PEMs has not previously been assessed because, until recently, there was no validated Arabic readability assessment tool.
Abdulaziz Malik, Mahmoud El-Haj, Michael K. Paasche-Orlow   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Readability of Patient Education Materials Pertaining to Gastrointestinal Procedures

Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2021
Introduction. Due to the ubiquity and ease of access of Internet, patients are able to access online health information more easily than ever. The American Medical Association recommends that patient education materials be targeted at or below the 6th ...
Mohammad S. Nawaz, Laura E. McDermott, Savanna Thor   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Rational Use of Herbal Products in Pediatric Patients Treated With Anticancer Drugs in the European Union

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The use of herbal medical preparation (HMP) is rising among pediatric oncology patients, often to manage treatment‐related symptoms. Their effectiveness remains uncertain, and the risk of herb–drug interactions is underestimated.
Orianne Mahot, Mathieu Corvaisier, Laurence Spiesser‐Robelet, Mylène Duplan, Isabelle Pellier, Delphine Bourneau‐Martin, Séverine Derbré   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Guidelines for Pediatric Radiotherapy Simulation: A Report From the Children's Oncology Group Radiation Oncology Discipline

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Pediatric radiation therapy presents unique challenges compared to adult treatments, including those of immobilization, potential need for sedation, and the critical importance of accurate, reproducible positioning. Additionally, heightened attention to imaging doses is necessary to minimize long‐term toxicity in survivors.
Parham Alaei, Stephen Mihalcik, Sujith Baliga, Young Kwok, Dana Casey, Eric Ehler, Christiane Burton, John C. Breneman, Daphne A. Haas‐Kogan, Suzanne L. Wolden, Arnold C. Paulino, Nadia N. Laack, Natia Esiashvili, Sarah Milgrom, Christine Hill‐Kayser, Thomas J. Fitzgerald, John A. Kalapurakal, Chia‐Ho Hua   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of information available on the web to patients undergoing splenectomy in Japan

PEC Innovation
Objective: To evaluate the medical information available on the Web in Japanese to patients undergoing splenectomy. Methods: Japanese websites on splenectomy were identified by conducting a search on two Internet search engines. Scales were used to score
Masahiko Kita
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Health Literacy, Self‐Efficacy and Knowledge of Sickle Cell Disease Among Caregivers

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a hereditary blood disorder in which abnormal haemoglobin leads to severe anaemia, painful crises and organ failure. Caregivers’ health literacy (HL) – their ability to assess, understand and apply information, and interact with healthcare professionals – is crucial for managing children with SCD, yet ...
Melanie Bruinooge, Maite E. Houwing, Rowena L. Grohssteiner, Ferdows Atiq, Sonja A. M. C. Teuben, Mirjam P. Fransen, Marjon H. Cnossen   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development and Validation of a Breast Cancer Information Leaflet to Advance Health Literacy in Oncology: A Methodological Study [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Introduction: Breast cancer continues to be a significant global health concern, with increasing incidence rates, particularly in Asian populations. Providing patients with clear and reliable educational resources is essential for improving awareness and
Vivek Nilkanth Patil, Madiwalayya Shivkantayya Ganachari, Rohan Bhise, Manjula Gudhoor, Vishwa Rajakumar Byakod   +4 more
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Systematic review of effectiveness and quality assessment of patient education materials and decision aids for breathlessness

BMC Pulmonary Medicine, 2022
Background Around 10% of adults suffer from clinically significant breathlessness. High quality and actionable patient education materials (PEMs) and patient decision aids (PDAs) have an important role for shared decision making and patient self ...
Anthony Paulo Sunjaya, Lexia Bao, Allison Martin, Gian Luca DiTanna, Christine R. Jenkins   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source