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Ruşen Karhan E, Soylar P. The effect of motivational interviewing techniques on the knowledge level of asthma control among mothers of children with allergic asthma. J Pediatr Nurs 2024; 78:44-50. [PMID: 38861805 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2024.05.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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PURPOSE This study aims to evaluate the effect of education given with motivational interviewing techniques on mothers of children with allergic asthma aged 4-11 years on asthma control and knowledge level. METHODS The research was designed according to the CONSORT checklist with a randomized controlled design. 76 participants were randomly assigned to either an intervention (n = 38) or control group (n = 38). The intervention group received asthma education utilizing motivational interviewing techniques from a pediatric nurse. The control group received no further education. The Childhood Asthma Control Test and Asthma Knowledge Level Questionnaire were used to collect data. The control group received only education at the time of discharge. RESULTS The mothers' asthma control and asthma knowledge scores in the experimental group were significantly higher than in the control group (p < 0.001). In the experimental group, asthma control scores increased from 14.29 ± 4.27 to 21.37 ± 1.57 after education. The mean score of the asthma knowledge score increased from 54.74 ± 10.89 to 73.47 ± 7.17 after intervention. CONCLUSIONS The study showed that education using motivational interviewing techniques for mothers of children with allergic asthma increased their knowledge and positively affected asthma control. IMPLICATIONS TO PRACTICE Education is important in improving mothers' knowledge about allergic asthma. Asthma education using motivational interviewing techniques should be provided when their children are newly diagnosed. Education practices should be implemented as a policy in hospitals and pediatric clinics, and nurses should be supported in ensuring the implementation of education practices.
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- Esra Ruşen Karhan
- Health Sciences Faculty, Department of Nursing, Fırat University, Elazig, Turkey
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- Health Sciences Faculty, Department of Nursing, Fırat University, Elazig, Turkey.
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Dawson S, Girling CJ, Cowap L, Clark-Carter D. Psychological interventions for improving adherence to inhaled therapies in people with cystic fibrosis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2023; 3:CD013766. [PMID: 36989170 PMCID: PMC10054300 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd013766.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Adherence to treatment, including inhaled therapies, is low in people with cystic fibrosis (CF). Although psychological interventions for improving adherence to inhaled therapies in people with CF have been developed, no previous published systematic review has evaluated the evidence for efficacy of these interventions. OBJECTIVES The primary objective of the review was to assess the efficacy of psychological interventions for improving adherence to inhaled therapies in people with cystic fibrosis (CF). The secondary objective was to establish the most effective components, or behaviour change techniques (BCTs), used in these interventions. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Cystic Fibrosis Trials Register, which is compiled from electronic database searches and handsearching of journals and conference abstract books. We also searched databases (PubMed; PsycINFO; EBSCO; Scopus; OpenGrey), trials registries (World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry Platform; US National Institutes of Health Ongoing Trials Register ClinicalTrials.gov), and the reference lists of relevant articles and reviews, with no restrictions on language, year or publication status. Date of search: 7 August 2022. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing different types of psychological interventions for improving adherence to inhaled therapies in people with CF of any age, or comparing psychological interventions with usual care. We included quasi-RCTs if we could reasonably assume that the baseline characteristics were similar in both groups. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently assessed trial eligibility and completed data extraction, risk of bias assessments, and BCT coding (using the BCT Taxonomy v1) for all included trials. We resolved any discrepancies by discussion, or by consultation with a third review author as necessary. We assessed the certainty of the evidence using GRADE. MAIN RESULTS We included 10 trials (1642 participants) in the review (children and adolescents in four trials; adults in five trials; and children and adults in one trial). Nine trials compared a psychological intervention with usual care; we could combine data from some of these in a number of quantitative analyses. One trial compared a psychological intervention with an active comparator (education plus problem-solving (EPS)). We identified five ongoing trials. Psychological interventions were generally multi-component and complex, containing an average of 9.6 BCTs (range 1 to 28). The two most commonly used BCTs included 'problem-solving' and 'instruction on how to perform the behaviour'. Interventions varied in their type, content and mode of delivery. They included a problem-solving intervention; a paper-based self-management workbook; a telehealth intervention; a group training programme; a digital intervention comprising medication reminders and lung function self-monitoring; a life-coaching intervention; a motivational interviewing (MI) intervention; a brief MI intervention (behaviour change counselling); and a digital intervention combined with behaviour change sessions. Intervention duration ranged from 10 weeks to 12 months. Assessment time points ranged from six to eight weeks up to 23 months. Psychological interventions compared with usual care We report data here for the 'over six months and up to 12 months' time point. We found that psychological interventions probably improve adherence to inhaled therapies (primary outcome) in people with CF compared with usual care (mean difference (MD) 9.5, 95% confidence interval (CI) 8.60 to 10.40; 1 study, 588 participants; moderate-certainty evidence). There was no evidence of a difference between groups in our second primary outcome, treatment-related adverse events: anxiety (MD 0.30, 95% CI -0.40 to 1.00; 1 study, 535 participants), or depression (MD -0.10, 95% CI -0.80 to 0.60; 1 study, 534 participants), although this was low-certainty evidence. For our secondary outcomes, there was no evidence of a difference between groups in terms of lung function (forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) % predicted MD 1.40, 95% CI -0.20 to 3.00; 1 study, 556 participants; moderate-certainty evidence); number of pulmonary exacerbations (adjusted rate ratio 0.96, 95% CI 0.83 to 1.11; 1 study, 607 participants; moderate-certainty evidence); or respiratory symptoms (MD 0.70, 95% CI -2.40 to 3.80; 1 study, 534 participants; low-certainty evidence). However, psychological interventions may improve treatment burden (MD 3.90, 95% CI 1.20 to 6.60; 1 study, 539 participants; low-certainty evidence). The overall certainty of the evidence ranged from low to moderate across these outcomes. Reasons for downgrading included indirectness (current evidence included adults only whereas our review question was broader and focused on people of any age) and lack of blinding of outcome assessors. Psychological interventions compared with an active comparator For this comparison the overall certainty of evidence was very low, based on one trial (n = 128) comparing an MI intervention to EPS for 12 months. We are uncertain whether an MI intervention, compared with EPS, improves adherence to inhaled therapies, lung function, or quality of life in people with CF, or whether there is an effect on pulmonary exacerbations. The included trial for this comparison did not report on treatment-related adverse events (anxiety and depression). We downgraded all reported outcomes due to small participant numbers, indirectness (trials included only adults), and unclear risk of bias (e.g. selection and attrition bias). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Due to the limited quantity of trials included in this review, as well as the clinical and methodological heterogeneity, it was not possible to identify an overall intervention effect using meta-analysis. Some moderate-certainty evidence suggests that psychological interventions (compared with usual care) probably improve adherence to inhaled therapies in people with CF, without increasing treatment-related adverse events, anxiety and depression (low-certainty evidence). In future review updates (with ongoing trial results included), we hope to be able to establish the most effective BCTs (or 'active ingredients') of interventions for improving adherence to inhaled therapies in people with CF. Wherever possible, investigators should make use of the most objective measures of adherence available (e.g. data-logging nebulisers) to accurately determine intervention effects. Outcome reporting needs to be improved to enable combining or separation of measures as appropriate. Likewise, trial reporting needs to include details of intervention content (e.g. BCTs used); duration; intensity; and fidelity. Large trials with a longer follow-up period (e.g. 12 months) are needed in children with CF. Additionally, more research is needed to determine how to support adherence in 'under-served' CF populations.
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- Sophie Dawson
- Wolfson Cystic Fibrosis Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
- Staffordshire Centre for Psychological Research, School of Health, Science and Wellbeing, Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
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- Sheffield Clinical Trials Research Unit, ScHARR, University of Sheffield, Innovation Centre, Sheffield, UK
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- Staffordshire Centre for Psychological Research, School of Health, Science and Wellbeing, Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
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- Staffordshire Centre for Psychological Research, School of Health, Science and Wellbeing, Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
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Heller MK, Chapman SCE, Horne R. Beliefs About Medicines Predict Side-Effects of Placebo Modafinil. Ann Behav Med 2022; 56:989-1001. [PMID: 35512392 DOI: 10.1093/abm/kaab112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients receiving placebo in clinical trials often report side-effects (nocebo effects), but contributing factors are still poorly understood. PURPOSE Using a sham trial of the cognition-enhancing "smart pill" Modafinil we tested whether medication beliefs and other psychological factors predicted detection and attribution of symptoms as side-effects to placebo. METHODS Healthy students (n = 201) completed measures assessing beliefs about medication, perceived sensitivity to medicines, negative affectivity, somatization, and body awareness; 66 were then randomized to receive Deceptive Placebo (told Modafinil-given placebo, 67 to Open Placebo (told placebo-given placebo, and 68 to No Placebo. Memory and attention tasks assessed cognitive enhancement. Nocebo effects were assessed by symptom checklist. RESULTS More symptoms were reported in the Deceptive Placebo condition (M = 2.65; SD = 2.27) than Open Placebo (M = 1.92; SD = 2.24; Mann-Whitney U = 1,654, z = 2.30, p = .022) or No Placebo (M = 1.68; SD = 1.75, Mann-Whitney U = 1,640, z = 2.74, p = .006). Participants were more likely to attribute symptoms to Modafinil side-effects if they believed pharmaceuticals to be generally harmful (incidence rate ratio [IRR] = 1.70, p = .019), had higher perceived sensitivity to medicines (IRR = 1.68, p = .011), stronger concerns about Modafinil (IRR = 2.10, p < .001), and higher negative affectivity (IRR = 2.37, p < .001). CONCLUSIONS Beliefs about medication are potentially modifiable predictors of the nocebo effect. These findings provide insight into side-effect reports to placebo and, potentially, active treatment.
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- Monika K Heller
- Centre for Behavioural Medicine, UCL School of Pharmacy, UCL, Tavistock Square, WC1H 9JP, London, UK
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- Centre for Behavioural Medicine, UCL School of Pharmacy, UCL, Tavistock Square, WC1H 9JP, London, UK.,Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, University of Bath, Claverton Down Road, Bath, UK
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- Centre for Behavioural Medicine, UCL School of Pharmacy, UCL, Tavistock Square, WC1H 9JP, London, UK
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Barikani A, Negarandeh R, Moin M, Fazlollahi MR. The Impact of Motivational Interview on Self-Efficacy, Beliefs About Medicines and Medication Adherence Among Adolescents with Asthma: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Pediatr Nurs 2021; 60:116-122. [PMID: 33932626 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2021.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Revised: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to determine the impact of MI on self-efficacy, beliefs about medicines and medication adherence among adolescents with asthma. METHOD This randomized controlled trial conducted on 52 adolescents with asthma referring to the Pediatric Medical Center in Tehran, Iran. They were randomly assigned to the control and intervention groups. The educational intervention consisted of 3 one-hour sessions per week, which was held individually in the areas of medication adherence, beliefs about medicines and self-efficacy. Four validated questionnaires including demographic characteristics, medication adherence, self-efficacy and beliefs about medicines were completed by self-report both before the MI and 40 days after the end of the intervention. RESULTS In the baseline, the two groups were homogeneous in terms of demographic characteristics and outcome measures. At the post-test, the mean scores of the three outcome measures in the intervention group were reported higher compared to the scores in the control group (p < 0.05). The difference between the mean scores in medication adherence, beliefs about medicines and self-efficacy in the post-test between the two groups, even with the elimination of the effect pre-test scores, were significant (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The results of this study showed that MI can be effective in improving medication adherence, beliefs about medicines, and self-efficacy. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS The primary goal in the treatment of patients with asthma is asthma control by using corticosteroids. MI is one of the interventions that can simultaneously provide motivation, readiness, beliefs about medicine and self-efficacy for behavioral changes (medication adherence) in patients with asthma.
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- Atefeh Barikani
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran
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- Nursing and Midwifery care research center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran.
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- Immunology, Asthma and Allergy Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran.
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Dawson S, Cowap L, Clark-Carter D, Girling CJ. Psychological interventions for improving adherence to inhaled therapies in people with cystic fibrosis. Hippokratia 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd013766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Sophie Dawson
- Wolfson Cystic Fibrosis Centre; Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Nottingham UK
- Staffordshire Centre for Psychological Research, School of Life Sciences & Education; Staffordshire University; Stoke-on-Trent UK
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- Staffordshire Centre for Psychological Research, School of Life Sciences & Education; Staffordshire University; Stoke-on-Trent UK
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- Staffordshire Centre for Psychological Research, School of Life Sciences & Education; Staffordshire University; Stoke-on-Trent UK
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- Sheffield Clinical Trials Research Unit, ScHARR; University of Sheffield, Innovation Centre; Sheffield UK
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Xue K, Ruan L, Hu J, Fu Z, Tian D, Zou W. Panax notoginseng saponin R1 modulates TNF-α/NF-κB signaling and attenuates allergic airway inflammation in asthma. Int Immunopharmacol 2020; 88:106860. [PMID: 32771949 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2020.106860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2019] [Revised: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUD Panax notoginseng saponin R1 (PNS-R1) is one of the most important chemical monomers derived from the panax notoginseng, and our previous study found that PNS-R1 reduced glucocorticoid-induced apoptosis in asthmatic airway epithelial cells. Thus, in this study, we explored the effects of the PNS-R1 on inflammation of allergic asthma. METHODS The asthmatic mice were administered 15 mg/kg PNS-R1 by intraperitoneal injection three days before sensitized to OVA. The effects of PNS-R1 on asthmatic mice were detected by airway hyperresponsiveness, inflammation, mucus hypersecretion and inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin (IL)-13, IL-4, IL-5, IL-8 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α were studied. We also treated human bronchial epithelial cells (16HBE) with house dust mites (HDM) and then detected the secretion of cellular inflammatory factors (IL-13 and TNF-α). Western blot and immunofluorescence were used to examine the effect of PNS-R1 on TNF-α/NF-κB pathway. TNF-α/NF-κB/IKK signal pathway activator was used in PNS-R1-treated asthmatic mice. RESULTS PNS-R1 significantly reduced the airway inflammatory, mucus secretion and hyperresponsiveness in asthma model. It also reduced the levels of IL-13, IL-4, IL-5 and IL-8 in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) and IgE and OVA-specific IgE in serum for asthma mice. PNS-R1 reduced IL-13 and TNF-α secretion in HDM-treated 16HBE cells. In addition, PNS-R1 suppressed TNF-α/NF-κB pathway in both asthmatic mice and 16HBE. Activation of NF-kB pathway reversed the therapeutic effect of PNS-R1 on asthmatic mice. CONCLUSION The results indicated that PNS-R1 effectively suppresses allergic airway inflammation of asthma partly through TNF-α/NF-κB pathway. PNS-R1 may play a potential role in allergic asthma treatment in the future.
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- Kunjiao Xue
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Child Development and Critical Disorders, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing, PR China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Child Development and Critical Disorders, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing, PR China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Child Development and Critical Disorders, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing, PR China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Child Development and Critical Disorders, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing, PR China.
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Child Development and Critical Disorders, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, PR China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing, PR China.
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Chan AHY, Cooper V, Lycett H, Horne R. Practical Barriers to Medication Adherence: What Do Current Self- or Observer-Reported Instruments Assess? Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:572. [PMID: 32477110 PMCID: PMC7237632 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.00572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2020] [Accepted: 04/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Introduction Practical adherence barriers (e.g., medication frequency) are generally more amenable to intervention than perceptual barriers (e.g., beliefs). Measures which assess adherence barriers exist, however these tend to measure a mix of factors. There is a need to identify what practical barriers are captured by current measures. Aim To identify and synthesise the practical adherence barriers which are assessed by currently available self- or observer-report adherence measures. Methods A search for systematic reviews of self- or observer-report report adherence measures was conducted. Three electronic databases (Embase, Ovid Medline, and PsycInfo) were searched using terms based on adherence, adherence barriers and measures. Systematic reviews reporting on adherence measures which included at least one self- or observer-report questionnaire or scale were included. Adherence measures were extracted and coded on whether they addressed perceptual or practical barriers, or both. Practical items were then analysed thematically. Results Following screening of 272 initial abstracts, 20 full-text papers were reviewed. Four were excluded after full-text review, leaving 16 systematic reviews for data extraction. From these, 187 different adherence measures were extracted and coded, and 23 unique measures were identified as assessing practical barriers and included in the final analysis. Seven key themes were identified: formulation; instructions for use; issues with remembering; capability—knowledge and skills; financial; medication supply and social environment. Conclusion Existing adherence measures capture a variety of practical barriers which can be grouped into seven categories. These findings may be used to inform the development of a measure of practical adherence barriers.
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- Amy Hai Yan Chan
- Centre of Behavioural Medicine, Department of Practice and Policy, University College London, London, United Kingdom.,School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Centre of Behavioural Medicine, Department of Practice and Policy, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Spoonful of Sugar Ltd, UCL-Business Spin-out Company, London, United Kingdom
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- Centre of Behavioural Medicine, Department of Practice and Policy, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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Hassounah MM, Al-Zalabani AH, AlAhmari MD, Murriky AA, Makeen AM, Alanazi AM. Implementation of Cigarette Plain Packaging: Triadic Reactions of Consumers, State Officials, and Tobacco Companies-The Case of Saudi Arabia. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E2668. [PMID: 32295009 PMCID: PMC7215406 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17082668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2020] [Revised: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES In August 2019, Saudi Arabia started implementing plain packaging for cigarettes. Three months later, an opposing campaign on twitter using an Arabic hashtag "the new smoke" gained momentum amongst smokers. The purpose of this study is to document this opposing campaign's timeline and describe consumers, government, and tobacco industry rhetoric. METHODS We created a timeline of the campaign events then performed online social listening of Arabic twitter hashtags related to the campaign. RESULTS Campaigners mainly complained of an unfavorable new taste in cigarette packs with plain packaging. The messaging developed to accusations to government entities and neighboring countries, and then after threats to boycott tobacco companies. The campaign received a significant amount of media coverage and elicited an official response from a number of Saudi government bodies, such as the Saudi Food and Drug Authority and Ministry of Commerce and Investment. CONCLUSION This case points at a need for risk communication training, possible tobacco industry manipulation, and a need to gain consumer trust with evidence-based messaging techniques. The case of cigarette plain packaging adoption in Saudi Arabia serves as an example to other countries of potential consumer interaction, tobacco industry interference, and state official counter-reactions.
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- Marwah M. Hassounah
- Community Medicine Unit, Family and Community Medicine Department, King Saud University, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Al-Madinah 42353, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Respiratory Care, Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences, Dhahran 34464, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan 88723, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Respiratory Therapy, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University For Health Sciences, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
- Sparkman Center for Global Health, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA
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Emilsson M, Berndtsson I, Gustafsson PA, Horne R, Marteinsdottir I. Reliability and validation of Swedish translation of Beliefs about Medication Specific (BMQ-Specific) and Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (B-IPQ) for use in adolescents with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Nord J Psychiatry 2020; 74:89-95. [PMID: 31596161 DOI: 10.1080/08039488.2019.1674376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the reliability and validity of Swedish translations of the Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaire-Specific (BMQ-Specific) and Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (B-IPQ) for use in adolescents with ADHD.Methods: Forward and backward translations of the BMQ-Specific and B-IPQ scales to Swedish were conducted and reviewed by adolescents with ADHD and professionals. The validity and reliability of both questionnaires were investigated in a cross-sectional study of 101 adolescents (13-17 years) on a long-term prescription of ADHD medication recruited from two child and adolescent psychiatric outpatient clinics in Sweden.Results: Regarding the BMQ-Specific, principal component analysis (PCA) loadings confirmed the previously defined components of Specific-Necessity and Specific-Concern. The PCA for B-IPQ revealed two components, the first one, B-IPQ Consequences, captured questions regarding perceptions of the implication of having ADHD (items 1, 2, 5, 6 and 8) and the second one, B-IPQ-Control, the perceptions of the capability to manage the ADHD disorder (items 3, 4 and 7). The Cronbach alpha coefficients for BMQ-Specific-Necessity scale was α = 0.80, for BMQ-Specific-Concern scale α = 0.75, B-IPQ Consequences α = 0.74 and for B-IPQ-Control α = 0.44.Conclusions: The present results prove the Swedish translation of BMQ-Specific and B-IPQ to be valid and reliable for utilization in adolescents with ADHD. The PCA confirmed the original components for BMQ-Specific and the recent findings of two main B-IPQ components describing emotional and cognitive implications versus the capability for self-care maintenance of ADHD.
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- Maria Emilsson
- Department of Health Science, Section of Nursing Graduate Level, University West, Trollhättan, Sweden
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- Department of Health Science, Section of Nursing Graduate Level, University West, Trollhättan, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine and Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Center for Social and Affective Neuroscience, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Centre for Behavioural Medicine, UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Medicine and Optometry Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Linnæus University, Kalmar, Sweden
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Relación entre representación de enfermedad, representación del tratamiento y adherencia en adultos con asma: Una revisión. REVISTA DIGITAL INTERNACIONAL DE PSICOLOGÍA Y CIENCIA SOCIAL 2020. [DOI: 10.22402/j.rdipycs.unam.6.1.2020.200.41-63] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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La adherencia al medicamento de control es el pilar fundamental para el control del asma; sin embargo, se ha identificado que una representación negativa de la enfermedad y el tratamiento impactan de modo negativo en esta. Se hizo una revisión narrativa para identificar los estudios empíricos acerca de representación de enfermedad, representación del tratamiento y adherencia a medicamentos de control en adultos con asma, desde el modelo de sentido común y representación de la enfermedad (MSCRE). Se identificaron 17 estudios divididos en transversales y longitudinales (12), experimentales (3) y de intervención (2), reportando que las principales dimensiones del MSCRE asociadas con la adherencia son la necesidad del tratamiento, preocupación, control de la enfermedad y del tratamiento, temporalidad crónica y consecuencias. Se concluye que el MSCRE es un modelo psicológico que tiene aplicaciones en la investigación y atención clínica para explicar y promover conductas de adherencia a medicamentos de control en adultos con asma.
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Revista Digital Internacional de Psicología y Ciencia Social | Volumen 6 | Número 1 | Enero-Junio 2020 | Investigación y acción para el cambio social. REVISTA DIGITAL INTERNACIONAL DE PSICOLOGÍA Y CIENCIA SOCIAL 2020. [DOI: 10.22402/j.rdipycs.unam.6.1.2020.281.1-246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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El nombre del presente número es “La investigación para la acción y el cambio social”, decidimos titularlo de esa manera porque consideramos de fundamental interés destacar la importancia que ha adquirido el trabajo científico desarrollado por los profesionales de distintas disciplinas para favorecer a la población que atienden respectivamente, pues en los trabajos presentados se muestra una excelente articulación entre la teoría y la práctica, poniendo en evidencia que se parte de una concepción social y científica, holística, pluralista e igualitaria.
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Kinsella N, Stattin P, Cahill D, Brown C, Bill-Axelson A, Bratt O, Carlsson S, Van Hemelrijck M. Factors Influencing Men's Choice of and Adherence to Active Surveillance for Low-risk Prostate Cancer: A Mixed-method Systematic Review. Eur Urol 2018; 74:261-280. [PMID: 29598981 PMCID: PMC6198662 DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2018.02.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2017] [Accepted: 02/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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CONTEXT Despite support for active surveillance (AS) as a first treatment choice for men with low-risk prostate cancer (PC), this strategy is largely underutilised. OBJECTIVE To systematically review barriers and facilitators to selecting and adhering to AS for low-risk PC. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION We searched PsychINFO, PubMed, Medline 2000-now, Embase, CINAHL, and Cochrane Central databases between 2002 and 2017 using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) statement. The Purpose, Respondents, Explanation, Findings and Significance (PREFS) and Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) quality criteria were applied. Forty-seven studies were identified. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS Key themes emerged as factors influencing both choice and adherence to AS: (1) patient and tumour factors (age, comorbidities, knowledge, education, socioeconomic status, family history, grade, tumour volume, and fear of progression/side effects); (2) family and social support; (3) provider (speciality, communication, and attitudes); (4) healthcare organisation (geography and type of practice); and (5) health policy (guidelines, year, and awareness). CONCLUSIONS Many factors influence men's choice and adherence to AS on multiple levels. It is important to learn from the experience of other chronic health conditions as well as from institutions/countries that are making significant headway in appropriately recruiting men to AS protocols, through standardised patient information, clinician education, and nationally agreed guidelines, to ultimately decrease heterogeneity in AS practice. PATIENT SUMMARY We reviewed the scientific literature for factors affecting men's choice and adherence to active surveillance (AS) for low-risk prostate cancer. Our findings suggest that the use of AS could be increased by addressing a variety of factors such as information, psychosocial support, clinician education, and standardised guidelines.
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- Netty Kinsella
- Translational Oncology & Urology Research (TOUR), School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Sciences, King's College London, London, UK; Department of Urology, The Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK.
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Urology, The Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy at Gothenburg University, Sweden
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy at Gothenburg University, Sweden; Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA; Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Translational Oncology & Urology Research (TOUR), School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Sciences, King's College London, London, UK; Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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Patients' beliefs about medicine are associated with early thiopurine discontinuation in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2018; 30:167-173. [PMID: 29120908 PMCID: PMC5757657 DOI: 10.1097/meg.0000000000001025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patients' beliefs about medicine may either reflect the necessity for treatment or concerns regarding the treatment. We explored the extent to which these beliefs have an effect on thiopurine metabolite levels and premature discontinuation in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients enrolled in the 'Thiopurine response Optimization by Pharmacogenetic testing in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinics' (TOPIC) trial were asked to complete the Beliefs about Medicine Questionnaire (BMQ) 4 weeks after thiopurine initiation. The BMQ measures perceptions about treatment necessity and concerns. On the basis of the necessity and concern scores, patients can be categorized as accepting, ambivalent, indifferent, or skeptical. The thiopurine discontinuation rates for these belief subgroups were compared by Kaplan-Meier curves. Furthermore, clinical response and metabolite levels were compared between the belief subgroups. RESULTS A total of 767 patients with IBD started thiopurine treatment, of whom 576 (75%) completed the BMQ. Patients could be classified as accepting (34%), indifferent (17%), ambivalent (34%), or skeptical (15%). Compared with patients in the accepting group (discontinuation rate 22%), patients with an indifferent (35%; P=0.02), ambivalent (37%; P<0.01), or skeptical belief (54%; P<0.01) had higher thiopurine discontinuation rates. No differences were observed in the steady-state thiopurine metabolite levels between the different belief subgroups. CONCLUSION Patients with a low perceived treatment necessity or high concerns toward IBD treatment were more likely to discontinue thiopurine treatment prematurely. Extra attention toward these patients might prevent premature discontinuation.
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Backer V, Stensen L, Sverrild A, Wedge E, Porsbjerg C. Objective confirmation of asthma diagnosis improves medication adherence. J Asthma 2017; 55:1262-1268. [PMID: 29278942 DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2017.1410830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The impact of diagnostic work-up in asthma management on medication redemption and probably also drug adherence is largely unknown, but we hypothesized that a confirmed diagnosis of asthma in a hospital-based out-patient clinic increases the willingness to subsequent medication redemption in a real life setting. METHODS In a retrospective register-based study, 300 medical records of patients referred with possible asthma during one year were examined, of whom 171 had asthma (57%). One-year data on dispensed medicine was collected using the Danish Registry of Medicinal Product Statistics. Patients who had a positive asthma (e.g. bronchial challenge) were classified as verified asthma, whereas unverified asthma refers to doctor's diagnosis of asthma with negative or no diagnostic tests performed. RESULTS 111 (65%) had a verified diagnosis and patients with verified asthma were more frequently prescribed new therapy compared to those with unverified asthma (88.9% vs. 65.0%, respectively, p < 0.001). No difference was found in first time redemption of prescriptions (72% vs. 64%, respectively, p = 0.3), whereas the second (52% vs. 27%, p = 0.001) and third or more asthma redeemed prescriptions (37% vs. 17%, p = 0.006) showed increased redemption of prescription and probably adherence in the verified compared with the unverified patients with asthma. Furthermore, the use of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) was calculated as Percent Days Covered (PDC), which was higher in the verified group compared with the non-verified asthma group (88% vs. 30%, p = 0.004). CONCLUSION Objective verification of a diagnosis of asthma using asthma tests was associated with an improved redemption of prescription.
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- V Backer
- a Department of Respiratory Medicine , Bispebjerg University hospital , Copenhagen , Denmark
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- a Department of Respiratory Medicine , Bispebjerg University hospital , Copenhagen , Denmark
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- a Department of Respiratory Medicine , Bispebjerg University hospital , Copenhagen , Denmark
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- a Department of Respiratory Medicine , Bispebjerg University hospital , Copenhagen , Denmark
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- a Department of Respiratory Medicine , Bispebjerg University hospital , Copenhagen , Denmark
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Chapman S, Dale P, Svedsater H, Stynes G, Vyas N, Price D, Horne R. Modelling the effect of beliefs about asthma medication and treatment intrusiveness on adherence and preference for once-daily vs. twice-daily medication. NPJ Prim Care Respir Med 2017; 27:61. [PMID: 29138431 PMCID: PMC5686129 DOI: 10.1038/s41533-017-0061-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2017] [Revised: 09/26/2017] [Accepted: 10/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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People with asthma who do not adhere to their maintenance medication may experience poorer asthma control and need more healthcare support than those who adhere. People (N = 1010) aged 18–55 years with self-reported asthma, taking one or more asthma maintenance medication(s), from five European countries, participated in a survey using validated scales (Medication Adherence Report Scale [MARS], Asthma Control Test™ [ACT], Beliefs about Medicine Questionnaire [BMQ] and the Asthma Treatment Intrusiveness Questionnaire [ATIQ]). We performed a post hoc evaluation of adherence to maintenance medication, asthma control, beliefs about medication, preferences for once-daily vs. twice-daily asthma maintenance medication and treatment intrusiveness, using structural equation modelling to investigate the relationships between these factors. Most participants reported potential problems with asthma control (ACT < 19: 76.8% [n = 776]), low adherence (median MARS = 3.40) and preferred once-daily medication (73.5% [n = 742/1010]). Non-adherence was associated with worse asthma control (r = 0.262 [P < 0.001]) and a expressed preference for once-daily medication over a "twice daily medication that works slightly better" (test statistic [T] = 2.970 [P = 0.003]). Participants reporting non-adherence/preferring once-daily medication had negative beliefs about their treatment (BMQ necessity-concerns differential: r = 0.437 [P < 0.001]/T = 6.886 [P < 0.001]) and found medication intrusive (ATIQ: r = −0.422 [P < 0.001]/T = 2.689[P = 0.007]). Structural equation modelling showed complex relationships between variables, including: (1) high concerns about treatment associated with increased perceived treatment intrusiveness and reduced adherence, which influenced asthma control; (2) high concerns about treatment and healthcare seeking behaviour, which were predictive of preferring twice-daily asthma medication. Concerns about medication and perceived treatment intrusiveness were predictive of poor adherence, and were associated with preference for once-daily asthma medication. Confirm the utility of the PAPA model and NCF in explaining nonadherence linked to poor asthma control. Encouraging adherence to maintenance medication for asthma requires a dual approach that considers patient perceptions as well as practicalities. While doctors may prescribe patients with appropriate medication to control asthma, many patients do not adhere to their maintenance regime. The reasons for this are complex, revolving around patient beliefs about long-term medication. Robert Horne at University College London, UK, and co-workers modelled data collected from interviews with 1010 adult patients from five European countries. Over a quarter of patients reported non-adherence and this was linked to concerns about ICS and perceived treatment intensiveness. Patients' beliefs about ICS and the concept of medication 'intrusiveness' were key factors in non-adherence. Understanding individual patient goals, eliciting patient concerns and addressing practical barriers should help encourage adherence.
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- GSK, Brentford, UK.,Peter Dale, HEOR Solutions Ltd, Marlow, UK
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- GSK, Brentford, UK.,Gillian Stynes, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Uxbridge, UK
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- Healthcare Research Worldwide, Wallingford Oxon, UK
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- Observational and Pragmatic Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
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- University College London, London, UK.
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Heller MK, Chapman SCE, Horne R. No blank slates: Pre-existing schemas about pharmaceuticals predict memory for side effects. Psychol Health 2017; 32:402-421. [PMID: 28219295 DOI: 10.1080/08870446.2016.1273355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Attribution of symptoms as medication side effects is informed by pre-existing beliefs about medicines and perceptions of personal sensitivity to their effects (pharmaceutical schemas). We tested whether (1) pharmaceutical schemas were associated with memory (recall/recognition) for side effect information (2) memory explained the attribution of a common unrelated symptom as a side effect. DESIGN In this analogue study participants saw the patient leaflet of a fictitious asthma drug listing eight side effects. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES We measured recall and recognition memory for side effects and used a vignette to test whether participants attributed an unlisted common symptom (headache) as a side effect. RESULTS Participants who perceived pharmaceuticals as more harmful in general recalled fewer side effects correctly (rCorrect Recall = -.273), were less able to differentiate between listed and unlisted side effects (rRecognition Sensitivity = -.256) and were more likely to attribute the unlisted headache symptom as a side effect (rside effect attribution = .381, ps < .01). The effect of harm beliefs on side effect attribution was partially mediated by correct recall of side effects. CONCLUSION Pharmaceutical schemas are associated with memory for side effect information. Memory may explain part of the association between pharmaceutical schemas and the attribution of unrelated symptoms as side effects.
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- Monika K Heller
- a Research Department of Practice and Policy , University College London School of Pharmacy , London , UK
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- a Research Department of Practice and Policy , University College London School of Pharmacy , London , UK
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- a Research Department of Practice and Policy , University College London School of Pharmacy , London , UK
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Emilsson M, Gustafsson PA, Öhnström G, Marteinsdottir I. Beliefs regarding medication and side effects influence treatment adherence in adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2017; 26:559-571. [PMID: 27848023 PMCID: PMC5394130 DOI: 10.1007/s00787-016-0919-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2016] [Accepted: 11/07/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Adherence to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) treatment is important because, when untreated, it may have serious consequences with lifelong effects. In the case of adolescents on long-term medicine prescription, more knowledge is needed regarding adherence and factors influencing adherence, which was the purpose of this study. Adolescents (n = 101) on ADHD medication ≥6 months were administrated questionnaires at a monitoring appointment: Medication Adherence Report Scale (MARS), beliefs about medicines (BMQ) and the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (B-IPQ). Adherence was high, the mean value was 88% of the maximum MARS score, and correlated positively with the "BMQ-necessity-concerns differential" but negatively with "BMQ-concerns" and "BMQ-side effects". Adolescents with more belief in the necessity of the medication, less concerns and less experience of side effects tended to be more adherent to medication prescription ("intentional non-adherence"), while "unintentional non-adherence" (forgetfulness) was associated with how much they perceived that their ADHD affected their lives. In a multiple regression model, the variance of MARS total (R 2 = 0.21) and "intentional non-adherence" (R 2 = 0.24) was explained by the "BMQ-necessity-concern differential" and "BMQ-experienced side effects". The variance of "unintentional non-adherence" (R 2 = 0.12) was explained by the "BMQ-necessity-concern differential" and "B-IPQ-consequences of ADHD". In conclusion, adolescents on long-term medication reported good adherence, mainly influenced by more beliefs in the necessity versus concerns of the medications, less experienced side effects and more perceived consequences of ADHD. BMQ could be useful to identify risks of low adherence, which should be counteracted by partially gender-specific interventions.
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- Maria Emilsson
- Department of Health Science, Section of Nursing Graduate Level, University Wes, 461 86, Trollhättan, Sweden
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Center for Social and Affective Neuroscience, Linköping University, 581 85, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine and Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Center for Social and Affective Neuroscience, Linköping University, 581 85, Linköping, Sweden.
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine and Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Center for Social and Affective Neuroscience, Linköping University, 581 85, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Center for Social and Affective Neuroscience, Linköping University, 581 85, Linköping, Sweden
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Bickel S, Eid S, Eid N. Prescription Fill Adherence in Pediatric Asthma: Are Privately Insured Children at Increased Risk? PEDIATRIC ALLERGY, IMMUNOLOGY, AND PULMONOLOGY 2016; 29:125-129. [PMID: 35923054 DOI: 10.1089/ped.2016.0674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Adherence in asthma is a complex issue, which remains a major barrier to achieving control of symptoms and preventing morbidity. In children, there is a paucity of literature regarding risk factors for nonadherence to obtaining prescriptions. The aim of this study was to measure the first-fill rate of newly prescribed asthma medications for new patients presenting to a pediatric subspecialty asthma clinic, determine potential risk factors for not filling medication, and evaluate change in lung function at follow-up. We collected data on prescription refill rates, lung function, and clinic return rates in patients presenting for the first time to our clinic. We collected data on 77 children with persistent asthma encompassing 140 new prescriptions. A 2-sided Fischer's exact test was used with categorical variables to analyze variables, which may influence filling prescriptions and follow-up. A one-sided paired Student's t-test was used to analyze improvement in lung function between visits. The overall prescription fill rate was 83.5% (117/140). We found that patients with public insurance were statistically more likely to fill inhaled asthma medications than those with private insurance (P = 0.0133). Despite higher rates of filling medications, those with public insurance had a trend toward being significantly less likely to return for their follow-up appointment (P = 0.058). Those who filled their inhaled controller medications [inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) or ICS/long-acting beta-agonist (LABA)] and followed up had a statistically significant improvement in forced expiratory volume in 1 s (P = 0.04), while those who did not fill their inhaled controller medications had no significant change (P = 0.31). Our data suggest that children with private insurance are at risk for nonadherence related to filling inhaled asthma medication prescriptions. In addition, patients who fill their inhaled controller medications had improved lung function, irrespective of other traditional assessments of adherence.
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- Scott Bickel
- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
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