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Patients’ perspectives on the quality of online patient education materials: A qualitative study

Journal of Education and Health Promotion, 2022
BACKGROUND: Access to online patient education information can lead to more effective self-care and disease management. However, the large amount of online information provided through unknown or unreliable sources can challenge patients to trust and use
Shahram Sedghi, M. Boroumand, Peyman Adibi, Sirous Panahi, Alireza Rahimi   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Cerebrospinal Fluid Liquid Biopsy Enables Targeted Therapy Without Tissue Diagnosis in Pediatric Low‐Grade Gliomas With BRAF V600E Mutation

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT We present two pediatric cases of pediatric low‐grade gliomas (PLGG) with BRAF V600E mutations diagnosed and monitored using cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) liquid biopsy analyzed via digital droplet PCR (ddPCR), without tissue biopsy. Both patients were treated with dabrafenib and trametinib and monitored through clinical assessments, magnetic ...
Hannah Sultan, Damien Faury, Alexander G. Weil, Harrison J. Westwick, Nada Jabado, Sébastien Perreault   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Health literacy and inclusivity review of bereavement resources available in an Australian healthcare setting

Health Literacy and Communication Open
Background Bereavement care can help individuals adjust to the death of a loved one, reducing immediate distress and long-term morbidity. Bereavement resources that provide psychoeducation, and practical and legal information requirements are key aspects
Luna Rodriguez Grieve, Nicci Bartley, Laura Kirsten, Cindy Wilson, Betsy Sajish, Emily Pegler, Craig Carson, Joanne Shaw   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

A systematic review of interventions in primary care to improve health literacy for chronic disease behavioral risk factors [PDF]

, 2012
Background: To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions used in primary care to improve health literacy for change in smoking, nutrition, alcohol, physical activity and weight (SNAPW).
Dennis, S, Denny-Wilson, E, Harris, M, Newall, A, Shortus, T, Taggart, J, Williams, A, Zwar, N   +7 more
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Parent‐to‐Child Information Disclosure in Pediatric Oncology

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Despite professional consensus regarding the importance of open communication with pediatric cancer patients about their disease, actual practice patterns of disclosure are understudied. Extant literature suggests a significant proportion of children are not told about their diagnosis/prognosis, which is purported to negatively ...
Rachel A. Kentor, Flora Hoodin, Michelle Byrd, Kristin A. Kullgren, Leah LaLonde, Lauren Benkoske, Patrick Smith, Dawn Carson, Karen MacDonald, Susumu Inoue, Brenda Kitchen, Kate Gowans, Gregory A. Yanik   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Readability Analysis of Online Cardiovascular Disease-Related Health Education Materials

Health Literacy Research and Practice, 2019
Background: Online cardiovascular health materials are easily accessible with an Internet connection, but the readability of its content may limit practical use by patients.
Varun Ayyaswami, Divya Padmanabhan, Manthan Patel, Arpan Vaikunth Prabhu, David R. Hansberry, Nitin Agarwal, Jared W. Magnani   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Radiotherapy Delivery in Deep Inspiration for Pediatric Patients—Final Results of the Phase II Feasibility Study TEDDI

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction The TEDDI trial tested the feasibility and reproducibility of deep‐inspiration breath‐hold (DIBH) in pediatric patients referred for radiotherapy. This report presents final results, including patient‐reported outcomes (PRO) and dosimetric comparison of DIBH and free‐breathing (FB).
Daniella Elisabet Østergaard, Anni Young Lundgaard, Laura Ann Rechner, Danijela Dejanovic, Hanne Krogh Rose, Jolanta Hansen, Leila Vaalavirta, Miia Mokka, Marianne Aznar, Peder Skov Wehner, Lisa Lyngsie Hjalgrim, Maja Vestmø Maraldo   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Providing Language Services in Small Health Care Provider Settings: Examples From the Field [PDF]

, 2005
Assesses recent innovations in language service programs and activities at healthcare provider settings with ten or fewer clinicians.
Jane Perkins, Mara Youdelman
core  

Patient‐Level Barriers and Facilitators to Inpatient Physical Therapy in Adolescents and Young Adults With a Hematological Malignancy: A Qualitative Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Despite their increased risk for functional impairment resulting from cancer and its treatments, few adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with a hematological malignancy receive the recommended or therapeutic dose of exercise per week during inpatient hospitalizations.
Jennifer A. Kelleher, Jennifer L. Bernstein, Katia M. Crisler, Julia K. Herriott, Kimberly L. Klages, Robin E. Norris, Mariann L. Strenk, Sarah E. Bills, Meghan E. McGrady   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating Readability, Understandability, and Actionability of Online Printable Patient Education Materials for Cholesterol Management: A Systematic Review

Journal of the American Heart Association : Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease
Background Dyslipidemia management is a cornerstone in cardiovascular disease prevention and relies heavily on patient adherence to lifestyle modifications and medications.
Chaitanya Bhatt, Ethan Lin, L. Ferreira-Legere, C. Jackevicius, Dennis T. Ko, Douglas S. Lee, Kathryn Schade, Sharon Johnston, Todd J. Anderson, J. Udell   +9 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source