Search Results - "Chronic illness"

A systematic review on physical function, activities of daily living and health-related quality of life in COVID-19 survivors by de Oliveira Almeida, Katna, Nogueira Alves, Iura Gonzalez, de Queiroz, Rodrigo Santos, de Castro, Marcela Rodrigues, Gomes, Vinicius Afonso, Santos Fontoura, Fabiane Costa, Brites, Carlos, Neto, Mansueto Gomes

“…Objective To analyze the published studies that investigated the physical function, activities of daily living and health-related quality of life in COVID-19…”
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Patients’ perceptions of patient–provider communication and diabetes care: A systematic review of quantitative and qualitative studies by Peimani, Maryam, Nasli-Esfahani, Ensieh, Sadeghi, Roya

“…Objectives To explore the association between patients’ perceptions of communication quality with their provider and a range of patients’ outcomes in T2DM…”
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Breast cancer-related lymphedema and quality of life: A qualitative analysis over years of survivorship by Anbari, Allison B, Wanchai, Ausanee, Armer, Jane M

“…Objectives The study purpose was to examine perspectives of women with newly diagnosed breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) regarding their quality of life…”
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Adolescents’ and their parents’ experiences of using a closed-loop system to manage type 1 diabetes in everyday life: qualitative study by Rankin, D, Kimbell, B, Hovorka, R, Lawton, J

“…Objectives Type 1 diabetes can have life-shattering consequences for adolescents and parents. A closed-loop system is a cutting-edge technology which…”
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The importance of health literacy for self-management: A scoping review of reviews by van der Gaag, Marieke, Heijmans, Monique, Spoiala, Cristina, Rademakers, Jany

“…Objectives Self-management of chronic diseases is rather complex, especially for patients with limited health literacy. In this review, we aim to disentangle…”
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Patients’ and healthcare professionals’ perceptions of self-management support interactions: Systematic review and qualitative synthesis by Franklin, Marika, Lewis, Sophie, Willis, Karen, Bourke-Taylor, Helen, Smith, Lorraine

“…Objective To review studies examining the experience of self-management support in patient–provider interactions and the shaping of goals through interactions…”
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How does the COVID-19 pandemic impact medication adherence of patients with chronic disease?: A systematic review by Ruksakulpiwat, Suebsarn, Zhou, Wendie, Niyomyart, Atsadaporn, Wang, Tongyao, Kudlowitz, Aaron

“…Objective To determine how the COVID-19 pandemic impacts patients with chronic disease medication adherence. Methods Four electronic databases, PubMed,…”
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Housebound versus nonhousebound patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic fatigue syndrome by Pendergrast, Tricia, Brown, Abigail, Sunnquist, Madison, Jantke, Rachel, Newton, Julia L, Strand, Elin Bolle, Jason, Leonard A

“…Objectives The objective of this study was to examine individuals with myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic fatigue syndrome who are confined to their homes…”
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The frontline of social prescribing – How do we ensure Link Workers can work safely and effectively within primary care? by Frostick, Caroline, Bertotti, Marcello

“…Objective To identify the training, skills and experience social prescribing Link Workers, working with patients presenting with long-term conditions, need to…”
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‘It's a double whammy’: A qualitative study of illness uncertainty in individuals with Parkinson's disease in the context of COVID-19 by Simpson, Jane, Zarotti, Nicolò, Varey, Sandra, Anestis, Eleftherios, Holland, Carol, Murray, Craig, Eccles, Fiona JR

“…Objectives The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of individuals with Parkinson's through the theoretical lens of illness uncertainty during…”
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Does Self-Determination Theory help explain the impact of social prescribing? A qualitative analysis of patients’ experiences of the Glasgow ‘Deep-End’ Community Links Worker Intervention by Hanlon, Peter, Gray, Cindy M, Chng, Nai Rui, Mercer, Stewart W

“…Objectives The Links Worker Programme is a primary care-based social prescribing initiative in Glasgow, Scotland, targeting patients with complex needs in…”
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The psychological implications and health risks of cystic fibrosis pre- and post- CFTR modulator therapy by Keyte, Rebecca, Kauser, Sophia, Mantzios, Michail, Egan, Helen

“…Objectives Cystic Fibrosis (CF) care is entering a period of personalised medicine with the emergence of CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR)…”
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Urban-rural disparities in hypertension management among middle-aged and older patients: Results of a 2018 Chinese national study by Tam, Hon Lon, Chung, Siu Fung, Wang, Qun

“…Objectives Hypertension is a well-known global risk factor associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Medication use and urban-rural disparities in…”
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Contextual factors for the successful implementation of self-management interventions for chronic diseases: A qualitative review of reviews by Noordman, Janneke, Meurs, Maaike, Poortvliet, Rune, Rusman, Tamara, Orrego-Villagran, Carola, Ballester, Marta, Ninov, Lyudmil, de Guzmán, Ena Niño, Alonso-Coello, Pablo, Groene, Oliver, Suñol, Rosa, Heijmans, Monique, Wagner, Cordula

“…Objectives To identify and describe the most relevant contextual factors (CFs) from the literature that influence the successful implementation of…”
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Living a secret: Disclosure among adolescents and young adults with chronic illnesses by Kaushansky, Daniel, Cox, Jarad, Dodson, Chaka, McNeeley, Miles, Kumar, Sinthu, Iverson, Ellen

“…Objectives This qualitative study examines how and why adolescents living with visible and invisible chronic illnesses choose to share their condition with…”
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Cytokine network analysis in a community-based pediatric sample of patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome by Jason, Leonard A., Gaglio, Caroline L., Furst, Jacob, Islam, Mohammed, Sorenson, Matthew, Conroy, Karl E., Katz, Ben Z.

“…Objectives Studies have demonstrated immune dysfunction in adolescents with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS); however, evidence is…”
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A comparison of chronic conditions and health characteristics between cancer survivors and non-cancer survivors by Singh, Anjin, Gallaway, Michael Shayne, Rascon, Addey

“…Objective Cancer survivors have unique healthcare needs. An important consideration for survivorship is chronic diseases and health risk factors. The purpose…”
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Navigational health literacy among people with chronic illness by Griese, Lennert, Schaeffer, Doris, Berens, Eva-Maria

“…Objectives People with chronic illness are particularly dependent on navigating and using the health care system. This requires navigational health literacy…”
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Chronic critical illness in critically ill COVID-19 patients by Halacli, Burcin, Yildirim, Mehmet, Kaya, Esat Kivanc, Ulusoydan, Ege, Ersoy, Ebru Ortac, Topeli, Arzu

“…Objectives To evaluate the presence of chronic critical illness (CCI) in COVID-19 patients and compare clinical characteristics and prognosis of patients with…”
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An exploratory study of how young people experience and perceive living with type 1 diabetes during late adolescence and emerging adulthood by Ingersgaard, Marianne Vie, Hoeeg, Didde, Willaing, Ingrid, Grabowski, Dan

“…Objective Suboptimal glycemic control and psychosocial challenges are significant concerns for adolescents and emerging adults (collectively young people) with…”
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