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Nakajima Y, Nagai S, Michikawa T, Hachiya K, Ito K, Takeda H, Kawabata S, Yoshioka A, Ikeda D, Kaneko S, Hachiya Y, Fujita N. Predictors of Patient Dissatisfaction after Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis Surgery: A Multicenter Retrospective Study. Spine Surg Relat Res 2024; 8:322-329. [PMID: 38868782 PMCID: PMC11165491 DOI: 10.22603/ssrr.2023-0256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2024] Open
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Introduction Recently, patient satisfaction has gained prominence as a crucial measure for ensuring patient-centered care. Furthermore, patient satisfaction after lumbar spinal canal stenosis (LCS) surgery is an important metric for physician's decision of surgical indication and informed consent to patient. This study aimed to elucidate how patient satisfaction changed after LCS surgery to identify factors that predict patient dissatisfaction. Methods We retrospectively reviewed time-course data of patients aged ≥40 years who underwent LCS surgery at multiple hospitals. The participants completed the Zurich Claudication Questionnaire (ZCQ) and the Japanese Orthopaedic Association Back Pain Evaluation Questionnaire (JOABPEQ) before surgery and then 6 months and 1 year postsurgery. Patient satisfaction was categorized according to the postoperative score of the satisfaction domain of the ZCQ: satisfied, score ≤2.0; moderately satisfied, 2.0< score ≤2.5; and dissatisfied, score >2.5. Results The study enrolled 241 patients. Our data indicated a satisfaction rate of around 70% at 6 months and then again 1 year after LCS surgery. Among those who were dissatisfied 6 months after LCS surgery, 47.6% were more satisfied 1 year postsurgery. Furthermore, 86.2% of those who were satisfied 6 months after LCS surgery remained satisfied at 1 year. Multivariable analysis revealed that age (relative risk, 0.5; 95% confidence interval, 0.2-0.8) and preoperative score of psychological disorders on the JOABPEQ (relative risk, 0.2; 95% confidence interval, 0.03-0.08) were significantly associated with LCS surgery dissatisfaction. In addition, the receiver operating characteristic curve analysis revealed that the cutoff value for the preoperative score of psychological disorder of the JOABPEQ was estimated at 40 for LCS surgery dissatisfaction. Conclusions Age and psychological disorders were identified as significant predictors of dissatisfaction, with a JOABPEQ cutoff value providing potential clinical applicability.
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- Yukio Nakajima
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Japan
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Medicine, Toho University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hachiya Orthopaedic Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Japan
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- Department of Spine and Spinal Cord Surgery, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hachiya Orthopaedic Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Japan
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- Department of Spine and Spinal Cord Surgery, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hachiya Orthopaedic Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Japan
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Karcioglu AS, Dhillon VK, Davies L, Stack BC, Bloom G, Randolph G, Lango MN. Analysis of Unmet Information Needs Among Patients With Thyroid Cancer. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023; 149:110-119. [PMID: 36580287 PMCID: PMC9857628 DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2022.4108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Importance Counseling prior to thyroid cancer (TC) treatment is an essential component of informed consent. An informed patient affects treatment-related expectations and patient engagement, factors that contribute significantly to patient-reported quality-of-life outcomes. Objective To describe experiences with pretreatment counseling among survivors of TC and to test factors associated with self-reported treatment meeting expectations. Design, Setting, and Participants A cross-sectional survey was administered between October 18, 2019, and February 8, 2020, to members of ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association Inc, and to individuals accessing the public-facing ThyCa website. Survey respondents were asked 55 questions, including 4 free-text questions and 2 multiple-choice questions about pretreatment counseling. Main Outcomes and Measures Respondents self-reported (1) their unmet information needs, (2) rates of treatment meeting expectations, and (3) rates of treatment understanding. A mixed-methods analysis was performed, including qualitative content analysis of free-text responses and multivariable logistic regression of factors associated with self-reported levels of treatment meeting expectations. Results Of the 1412 survey respondents, 1249 were women (88.4%). The median age at diagnosis was 48 years (range, 18-85 years), and the median age at the time of survey completion was 60 years (range, 18-87 years). A total of 1259 respondents (89.2%) provided free-text responses to the question, "What would you tell someone newly diagnosed with your same condition?" Of these individuals, 526 (37.2%) reported inadequate pretreatment plan understanding and 578 (40.9%) reported that their treatment experience did not meet their expectations. Treatment met expectations for only 95 respondents (18.1%) reporting an inadequate pretreatment plan understanding. Of the 526 survivors of TC reporting a lack of understanding, 473 (90.0%) provided additional textual comments, most commonly in the categories of postoperative treatment, surveillance, and treatment effects. On multivariable logistic regression, self-reported failure to have an understanding of TC treatment was independently associated with failure of treatment to meet expectations (odds ratio, 5.1 [95% CI, 3.7-6.9]). Patients reporting a full understanding of their treatment plan were 5-fold more likely to indicate that their initial treatment experience was on par with expectations, independent of reported postoperative complications, age, sex, and other potential confounders. Conclusions and Relevance In this survey study, a substantial proportion of survivors of TC reported inadequate pretreatment understanding. This gap in understanding was associated with high levels of self-reported failure of treatment to meet expectations, which in turn is associated in other studies with poorer patient-reported quality-of-life outcomes. These outcomes may be improved by addressing gaps in patient understanding so expectations more closely match TC diagnosis and treatment pathways.
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- Amanda Silver Karcioglu
- Division of Thyroid and Parathyroid Endocrine Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston
- Division of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, Illinois
- Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Veterans Affairs Outcomes Group, Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital, White River Junction, Vermont
- Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, New Hampshire
- Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, Hanover, New Hampshire
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield
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- ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association Inc, Olney, Maryland
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- Division of Thyroid and Parathyroid Endocrine Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston
- Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
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Sedikides C. Self-enhancement and physical health: A meta-analysis. BRITISH JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 2023; 62:583-599. [PMID: 36068661 PMCID: PMC10087604 DOI: 10.1111/bjso.12577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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A prior meta-analysis yielded a positive relation between self-enhancement and psychological health. This article presents the first meta-analysis of the association between self-enhancement and physical health (k = 87; N = 22,415). The meta-analysis relied predominantly on social desirability as an operationalization of self-enhancement and secondarily on comparative judgement and narcissism. Further, the meta-analysis operationalized physical health in terms of self-rated health, symptoms and biomarkers. Overall, self-enhancement yielded a near-zero association with physical health, r = .01. However, this association was more pronounced for comparative judgement (r = .18, k = 6) than social desirability (r = .03, k = 41) or narcissism (r = -.0001, k = 8), and for self-rated health (r = .09, k = 9) than symptoms (r = .01, k = 29) or biomarkers (r = -.13, k = 17). The association between self-enhancement and physical health fluctuates across measures of both constructs calling for more focussed and nuanced investigations.
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Chiesi F, Tagliaferro C, Marunic G, Lau C. Prioritize positivity in Italians: a validation and measurement invariance study of an italian version of the prioritizing positivity scale. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12144-022-04150-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Lee YS, Koh CK, Yi NJ, Suh KS, Lee KW. Does living liver donors' underestimation about surgical outcomes impact on their health-related quality of life after donation?: a descriptive cross-sectional study. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2022; 20:146. [PMID: 36280848 PMCID: PMC9594971 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-022-02055-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background In South Korea, the number of living-donor liver transplantations in 2019 was 1,188. Living liver donors (LLDs) undergo surgery and the postoperative recovery process for altruistic purposes. This study explored LLDs’ unmet expectations about surgical outcomes and examined their impact on the donors’ health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Methods This descriptive cross-sectional study utilized a self-reported survey. Data were collected at a university hospital in Seoul, South Korea. Among the 535 LLDs who underwent surgery for donation between January 2011 and March 2021, 124 participated in this study. The Korean version of the 12-item Short Form Health Survey version 2 (SF-12v2) was used to measure the HRQOL of LLDs. Unmet expectations regarding surgical outcomes were measured using four items: pain, length of hospital stay, speed of recovery, and complications. Logistic regression model was applied to determine whether the unmet expectations influence HRQOL in LLDs. Odds ratios with 95% confidence interval were used. Results The percentage of the participants who reported that their actual experiences for pain, speed of recovery, hospital stay, and complications were worse than expected were 34.7%, 22.6%, 9.7%, and 7.3%, respectively. Unmet expectations about surgical outcomes were significantly associated with physical and mental HRQOL after controlling for age, sex, education level, income, postoperative complications, recipients’ death, time since donation, and satisfaction with the decision to donate. Conclusion LLDs should be supported in obtaining more accurate and realistic information about surgical outcomes to decrease unmet expectations, which may help improve their quality of life. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12955-022-02055-0.
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- Ye Sol Lee
- grid.31501.360000 0004 0470 5905College of Nursing, Seoul National University, 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, 03080 Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- grid.31501.360000 0004 0470 5905College of Nursing, The Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, 03080 Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- grid.31501.360000 0004 0470 5905Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, 03080 Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- grid.31501.360000 0004 0470 5905Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, 03080 Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- grid.31501.360000 0004 0470 5905Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, 03080 Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Radomska M, Flores Alves Dos Santos J, Weber K, Baertschi M, Burkhard PR, Herrmann F, Belayachi S, Favez N, Canuto A. Assessing preoperative hope and expectations related to functional neurosurgery: a new questionnaire. BMC Psychol 2022; 10:53. [PMID: 35246249 PMCID: PMC8897841 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-022-00766-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite successful functional neurosurgery, patients suffering from epilepsy or Parkinson's disease may experience postoperative psychological distress and social maladjustments. Difficulties in coping with postoperative changes, even positive ones, have shown to be related to patients' presurgery cognitive representations (i.e., expectations, hope). The aim of this study was to develop an instrument assessing various key features of surgery outcomes' representations, namely the Preoperative Hope and Expectations Questionnaire (PHEQ). METHODS Participants were patients (n = 50) diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (n = 25) or epilepsy (n = 25), candidates for functional neurosurgery (i.e., Deep brain stimulation, anterior temporal lobectomy). Two to three weeks before the planned surgery, they were administrated items assessing their actual state, preoperative expectations, and hope regarding surgery outcomes. They also completed measures assessing optimism, quality of life and mood. RESULTS Exploratory analysis resulted in a 14-item version of the PHEQ composed of two factors (abstract representations, including psychological well-being and concrete representations, such as direct surgery outcomes). The PHEQ demonstrated high internal consistency and good convergent validity. Patients were more prone to express postoperative improvements in terms of hope rather than expectations. They generally focused on concrete rather than abstract features, although patients with Parkinson's disease had higher abstract future-oriented representations. CONCLUSIONS The PHEQ presents satisfactory psychometric properties and may be considered as a reliable instrument for research and clinical practice.
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The Effect of Photographic Visual Aids in Preoperative Patient Counseling in Oculoplastic Surgery. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 2021; 37:S70-S75. [PMID: 32976331 DOI: 10.1097/iop.0000000000001817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate the effect of visual supplementation and its mode of delivery in preoperative counseling of patients undergoing oculoplastic surgery. METHODS A prospective randomized controlled trial of consecutive patients undergoing oculoplastic eyebrow and eyelid surgery was conducted. Patients were randomized to an "oral only" group receiving routine preoperative oral counseling or an "oral and visual" group receiving identical counseling visually supplemented with photographs demonstrating common postoperative physical findings. Patients in the "oral and visual" group were further randomized to receive education from the medical team in person versus prerecorded video. Patient emotions and expectations regarding postoperative healing were assessed preoperatively and at 1 week and 2 months postoperatively. RESULTS 103 patients were included: 32 received in-person oral education, 33 received in-person oral education with photographs, and 38 received education with photographs via video. There were no significant differences in demographics or preoperative patient fear, anxiety, or preparedness. The "oral and visual" group expected more severe postsurgical discomfort and physical findings at postoperative day 1 and week 1. There were no significant differences between groups in surgery signup, cancellation, or triage call rates; patient expectations of postoperative months 2 and 4; or in anxiety, preparedness, or satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS Visual supplementation in preoperative counseling increases patient expectations of postoperative physical findings without escalating fear or anxiety, and has no significant impact on patient emotions, triage call rates, and satisfaction throughout their surgical experience. Preoperative education via video is perceived by patients to be equivalent to counseling in person by the surgeon.
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Laferton JAC, Oeltjen L, Neubauer K, Ebert DD, Munder T. The effects of patients' expectations on surgery outcome in total hip and knee arthroplasty: a prognostic factor meta-analysis. Health Psychol Rev 2020; 16:50-66. [PMID: 33228474 DOI: 10.1080/17437199.2020.1854051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Patients' expectations are among the most frequently studied psychological prognostic factors in total knee and hip arthroplasty (TKA/THA). So far, however, evidence on the effect of patients' preoperative expectations on surgery outcome is inconclusive. Heterogeneity of expectation constructs and the use of psychometrically not evaluated measurement instruments have constituted major obstacles for the integration of the current literature. Using a theory-based model of expectation constructs , this meta-analysis set out to disentangle the conflicting results in the current literature. Systematic literature searches yielded k = 46 studies (N = 10,465) that reported associations of preoperative expectations with postoperative pain, functioning and disability, and satisfaction. Random effects meta-analysis revealed a robust small association (r = .16; 95% CI .13, .19) between patients' positive preoperative expectations and better postoperative outcomes. This effect did not differ between THA and TKA, different outcome categories and different follow-up periods. Studies using psychometrically evaluated expectation measures reported significantly higher effects (r = .19; 95% CI .16, .22). Whether this effect varies among different expectation constructs remains unclear. High-quality studies using validated, multidimensional expectation measures are needed to further understand the role of different expectation constructs in THA and TKA surgery.
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- Johannes A C Laferton
- Division of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Psychologische Hochschule Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,Division of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Department of Psychology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany.,Division of Psychological Medicine, Department of Medicine, Health and Medical University Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany
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- Department of Psychological Methods, Institute of Psychology, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Clinical, Neuro and Developmental Psychology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Jones L, Taylor DJ, Sii F, Masood I, Crabb DP, Shah P. Only eye study 2 (OnES 2): 'Am I going to be able to see when the patch comes off?' A qualitative study of patient experiences of undergoing high-stakes only eye surgery. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e038916. [PMID: 33168554 PMCID: PMC7654112 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-038916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Ocular surgery is a source of significant concern for many patients, especially in high-stakes circumstances. The purpose of this study was to explore patient experiences of undergoing surgery on their only-seeing eye. DESIGN A qualitative investigation using semistructured face-to-face interviews. Transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis. SETTING Hospital eye service in the UK. PARTICIPANTS Twelve participants with a diagnosis of glaucoma with worse eye visual acuity <3/60± end-stage visual field loss. All participants had experience of undergoing surgery on their better-seeing (ie, 'only') eye. RESULTS Data were coded into three key themes relating to (1) emotional impact of surgery, (2) burden of visual loss and (3) coping with surgery. Patients reported depressive symptoms at all stages of their surgical journey; concern about poor visual outcomes was a common feature. Only eye surgery imposes an emotional burden due to the uncertainty regarding individuals' ability to continue daily activities and maintaining social roles. Burden extended to the inconvenience of frequent hospital visits and difficulties with follow-up care. Participants' ability to cope effectively with surgery appeared to be linked to extent of support from healthcare professionals. Key areas in developing trust and support were an open and transparent dialogue between surgeons and patients, continuity of care, patient inclusion in decision-making, and observable empathy. CONCLUSIONS The findings indicate a need for an enhanced model of care in only eye surgery to better target patient preferences and allay concerns inherent with these procedures.
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- Lee Jones
- Division of Optometry and Visual Sciences, School of Health Sciences, City University of London, London, UK
- Birmingham Institute for Glaucoma Research, Institute of Translational Medicine, Birmingham, UK
- NIHR Clinical Research Facility, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London, London, UK
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- Division of Optometry and Visual Sciences, School of Health Sciences, City University of London, London, UK
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- Birmingham Institute for Glaucoma Research, Institute of Translational Medicine, Birmingham, UK
- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Birmingham Institute for Glaucoma Research, Institute of Translational Medicine, Birmingham, UK
- Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre, Birmingham, UK
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- Division of Optometry and Visual Sciences, School of Health Sciences, City University of London, London, UK
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- Birmingham Institute for Glaucoma Research, Institute of Translational Medicine, Birmingham, UK
- Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London, London, UK
- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
- Centre for Health and Social Care Improvement, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, UK
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Biopsychosocial Characteristics of Patients With Chronic Pain Expecting Different Levels of Pain Relief in the Context of Multidisciplinary Treatments. Clin J Pain 2020; 37:11-19. [PMID: 33060382 DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0000000000000885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Evidence suggests that patients' expectations predict chronic pain treatment outcomes. Although patients vary in terms of expected pain relief, little is known about individual factors related to such variations. This study aims to investigate how patients with various levels of pain relief expectations differ on the basis of biopsychosocial baseline characteristics in the context of multidisciplinary chronic pain treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data from 3110 individuals with chronic pain attending one of 3 multidisciplinary pain treatment centers were considered. Participants completed a self-reported measure of pain relief expectations and provided information pertaining to biological, psychological, and social variables. RESULTS A backward stepwise regression helped identify biopsychosocial variables that significantly predicted expected pain relief. Subsequent analyses suggest that patients reporting low, moderate, high, and very high expectations of pain relief differed significantly in terms of pain duration and depressive symptoms. Significant between-group differences were also found with regard to overall physical health, age, sex, and ethnicity. DISCUSSION Identifying characteristics related to different levels of pain relief expectations is a fundamental step in generating a more comprehensive understanding of how expectations can be of use in the successful management of chronic pain conditions.
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Communication in surgical decision-making while managing metastatic bone disease: matching patient expectations with surgical goals. Support Care Cancer 2020; 29:1111-1119. [PMID: 32607597 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-020-05595-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is a paucity of research examining how surgical decision-making for metastatic bone disease (MBD) can be optimized to improve quality of life (QOL) and functional outcomes, while accurately aligning with patient goals and expectations. The objective of this study was to survey and interview patients with MBD and support persons (PS), physicians, and allied health care providers (HCP) with the goal of identifying (1) important surgical issues related to MBD management, (2) discordance in perioperative expectations, and (3) perceived measures of success in the surgical management of MBD. METHODS Utilizing a custom survey developed by HCP and patients with MBD, participants were asked to (1) identify important issues related to MBD management, (2) rank perceived measures of success, and (3) answer open-ended questions pertaining to the management of MBD. RESULTS From the survey, increased life expectancy, minimizing disease progression, removal of local tumour, timely surgery after diagnosis, increased length of hospitalization, and physiotherapy access were all identified as significant discordant goals between PS and physicians/HCP. Conversely, there was an agreement between physicians and HCP who considered improved QOL and functional outcomes as most important goals. Structured homogenous-group workshops identified the need for (1) improved discussions of prognosis, surgical options, expectations, timelines, and resources, (2) the use of a care team "quarterback", and (3) an increased use of multi-disciplinary treatment planning. CONCLUSIONS We feel this data highlights the importance of improved communication and coordination in treating patients with MBD. Further research evaluating how surgical techniques influence survival and disease progression in MBD is highly relevant and important to patients.
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Huang CJ, Wasserman D. Deception, harm, and expectations of pain. AJOB Neurosci 2018; 9:188-189. [PMID: 31049258 DOI: 10.1080/21507740.2018.1496182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- Caroline J Huang
- Department of Bioethics, National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 10 Center Drive, Building 10, Room 1C118, Bethesda, MD 20892
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- Department of Bioethics, National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 10 Center Drive, Building 10, Room 1C118, Bethesda, MD 20892
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