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Spragg JCJ, Michael TJF, Aslani P, Coleshill MJ, Chan JS, Day RO, Stocker SL. Optimizing adherence to allopurinol for gout: patients' perspectives. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2023; 89:1978-1991. [PMID: 36607199 DOI: 10.1111/bcp.15657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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AIMS Poor adherence to allopurinol among people with gout contributes to suboptimal gout management. This study sought to understand the facilitators and barriers to allopurinol adherence across the three stages of medication adherence, and patient perspectives on strategies to improve adherence, including self-monitoring urate concentration. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 26 people with gout, previously or currently taking allopurinol. De-identified verbatim transcripts were thematically analysed using an inductive and deductive approach. RESULTS Facilitators of adherence during allopurinol initiation were motivation to prevent gout flares and trust in the advice of their healthcare professionals (HCPs). Reluctance to commence long-term medication was a barrier to allopurinol initiation. Believing in the effectiveness and necessity of allopurinol and reminder systems were facilitators of implementation. Barriers to implementation included forgetfulness, gout flares and limited feedback on allopurinol's effectiveness. Patients discontinued therapy when allopurinol was perceived as ineffective or unnecessary. Discontinuation coincided with patients experiencing gout flares while adhering to allopurinol and receiving suboptimal advice about gout management. Patients identified receiving accurate advice from HCPs and regular urate monitoring for feedback on allopurinol's effectiveness as potential strategies to improve adherence. Perceived benefits of self-monitoring urate as a strategy to promote adherence included the ability to self-manage gout and make informed decisions about allopurinol therapy with their HCP. CONCLUSION Patient perceptions of the effectiveness and necessity of allopurinol influenced intentional adherence during medication initiation, implementation and discontinuation. Strategies that inform patients of their urate control and provide accurate medical advice have the potential to improve adherence to allopurinol.
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- Jane C J Spragg
- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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- Black Dog Institute, Faculty of Medicine, The University of New South Wales, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine, The University of New South Wales, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine, The University of New South Wales, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
- St Vincent's Clinical Campus, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of New South Wales, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
- St Vincent's Clinical Campus, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of New South Wales, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia
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Zhang X, Ding R, Zhang Z, Chen M, Yin Y, Quint JK. Medication Adherence in People with Asthma: A Qualitative Systematic Review of Patient and Health Professional Perspectives. J Asthma Allergy 2023; 16:515-527. [PMID: 37193110 PMCID: PMC10182790 DOI: 10.2147/jaa.s407552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023] Open
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Background Increased medication adherence leads to better asthma control and health outcomes. However, many studies have found that patient adherence to maintenance medication is poor. Aim We undertook a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies, to investigate asthma patient and healthcare professionals' perspectives of medication adherence. Methods This systematic review was reported by following the PRISMA guidelines. The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) meta-aggregative approach was used for the qualitative synthesis. The protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42022346831). Results In total, 12 articles were included in the review. These articles reported findings from 433 participants in total, which included 315 patients and 118 healthcare professionals. Four synthesised findings with sub-themes were identified from the reviewed studies. These synthesised findings were described as: 1) The role of relationship and communication with/between Healthcare Professionals in medication adherence; 2) Insufficient information from Healthcare Professionals acting as a barrier for adherence; 3) How patient's attitude/beliefs effect their adherence to medication; and 4) Patients' personal behaviour and other relevant barriers. Conclusion The synthesized findings provide a strong evidence-base of patient and health professionals' perspectives and behaviours toward medication adherence, which helps to identify and address non-adherence. Healthcare providers can use these findings to support patients' adherence to asthma medications. The findings suggest that empowering people to make informed decisions around medication adherence rather than "adherence controlling" by health professionals is very important. Effective dialogue and appropriate education are critical approaches to increase medication adherence.
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- Xiubin Zhang
- National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, W12 0BZ, UK
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- School of Health in Social Science, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 9AG, UK
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- Medical college, Xijing University, Xi’an, 710123, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210000, People’s Republic of China
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- National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, W12 0BZ, UK
- Correspondence: Jennifer K Quint, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, White City Campus, London, W12 0BZ, UK, Email
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Taqi A, Rowlands G, Rathbone AP. A systematic review and thematic synthesis to identify factors that influence pharmacists' involvement in asthma care services: An identity crisis. EXPLORATORY RESEARCH IN CLINICAL AND SOCIAL PHARMACY 2021; 3:100051. [PMID: 35480619 PMCID: PMC9030714 DOI: 10.1016/j.rcsop.2021.100051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Asthma is a common chronic disease worldwide affecting an estimated 300 million people. Pharmacists can play key roles to support optimal health outcomes for patients with asthma. Goffman's Dramaturgical Theory was used in this review to critically examine the literature describing the role of pharmacists in asthma services. Objectives The aim of this review is to identify factors that influence the role of pharmacists in asthma care services. Methods A systematic literature search was conducted of seven electronic databases including: CINAHL, Midline (Ovid), PubMed, Scopus, Web of science, Embase and PsycInfo.). The search was not restricted by language or date of publication. Studies were screened according to inclusion criteria which included much relate to pharmacists, asthma services and include qualitative findings. Data was extracted and thematically synthesised to create demographic, descriptive and analytical findings. Results Eighteen studies were included. The majority of studies were conducted in high income countries, with most of the studies conducted in Australia (n = 10). Semi-structured interview was used as a method for data collection in most studies (n = 11). Evidence indicated pharmacists engaged in asthma services positively and wanted to expand their roles in patient care. However, literature reported patients' attitudes and health-system factors such as remuneration, as well as inter-professional collaboration and expected low levels of knowledge and skills of pharmacists were barriers to implementation of pharmacy-led asthma care. Analytical findings suggest that pharmacists' involvement in asthma care services were influenced by patients' and healthcare professionals' expectations which were juxtaposed with pharmacists' own self-perceived identity. Conclusions This review demonstrates pharmacists self-identified as being capable and equipped with appropriate knowledge and skills, however the expectations of patients and other healthcare professionals prohibited their involvement in delivering asthma care services.
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Kvarnström K, Westerholm A, Airaksinen M, Liira H. Factors Contributing to Medication Adherence in Patients with a Chronic Condition: A Scoping Review of Qualitative Research. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13071100. [PMID: 34371791 PMCID: PMC8309154 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13071100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Introduction: Medication adherence continues to be a significant challenge in healthcare, and there is a shortage of effective interventions in this area. This scoping review studied the patient-related factors of medication adherence. Methods: We searched Medline Ovid, Scopus, and Cochrane Library from January 2009 to June 2021 to find the most recent original qualitative studies or systematic reviews that addressed the patient-related factors of medication adherence in treating chronic conditions. We used the PRISMA-ScR checklist to ensure the quality of the study. Results: The initial search revealed 4404 studies, of which we included 89 qualitative studies in the scoping review. We inductively organized the patient-related factors causing barriers, as well as the facilitators to medication adherence. The studies more often dealt with barriers than facilitators. We classified the factors as patient-specific, illness-specific, medication-related, healthcare and system-related, sociocultural, as well as logistical and financial factors. Information and knowledge of diseases and their treatment, communication, trust in patient-provider relationships, support, and adequate resources appeared to be the critical facilitators in medication adherence from the patient perspective. Discussion and conclusions: Patients are willing to discuss their concerns about medications. Better communication and better information on medicines appear to be among the critical factors for patients. The findings of this scoping review may help those who plan further interventions to improve medication adherence.
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- Kirsi Kvarnström
- HUS Pharmacy, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
- Clinical Pharmacy Group, Division of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, 00014 Helsinki, Finland; (A.W.); (M.A.)
- Correspondence:
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- Clinical Pharmacy Group, Division of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, 00014 Helsinki, Finland; (A.W.); (M.A.)
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- Clinical Pharmacy Group, Division of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, 00014 Helsinki, Finland; (A.W.); (M.A.)
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- Department of General Practice, University of Helsinki, 00290 Helsinki, Finland;
- Unit of Primary Health Care, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
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Lee PY, Cheong AT, Ghazali SS, Salim H, Wong J, Hussein N, Ramli R, Pinnock H, Liew SM, Hanafi NS, Bakar AIA, Ahad AM, Pang YK, Chinna K, Khoo EM. Barriers to implementing asthma self-management in Malaysian primary care: qualitative study exploring the perspectives of healthcare professionals. NPJ Prim Care Respir Med 2021; 31:38. [PMID: 34234145 PMCID: PMC8263608 DOI: 10.1038/s41533-021-00250-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Asthma self-management is a crucial component of asthma management. We sought to explore healthcare professionals' (HCPs') perceptions on barriers to asthma self-management implementation in primary care. We recruited 26 HCPs from six public primary care clinics in a semi-urban district of Malaysia in 2019. The analysis was done inductively. HCPs described barriers that resonated with the "COM-B" behaviour change framework. Capability-related issues stemmed from a need for specific self-management skills training. Opportunity-related barriers included the need to balance competing tasks and limited, poorly tailored resources. Motivation-related barriers included lack of awareness about self-management benefits, which was not prioritised in consultations with perceived lack of receptiveness from patients. These were compounded by contextual barriers of the healthcare organisation and multilingual society. The approach to implementation of asthma self-management needs to be comprehensive, addressing systemic, professional, and patient barriers and tailored to the local language, health literacy, and societal context.
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- Ping Yein Lee
- UM eHealth Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Respiratory Health (RESPIRE), Usher Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Respiratory Health (RESPIRE), Usher Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Klinik Kesihatan Lukut, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Nguyen TA, Pham YN, Doan NP, Nguyen TH, Do TT, Van Vu G, Marks GB, McKinn S, Negin J, Bernays S, Fox GJ. Factors affecting healthcare pathways for chronic lung disease management in Vietnam: a qualitative study on patients' perspectives. BMC Public Health 2021; 21:1145. [PMID: 34130687 PMCID: PMC8207672 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-11219-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma rank among the leading causes of respiratory morbidity, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This qualitative study aimed to explore the healthcare pathways of patients with chronic respiratory disease, and factors influencing their ability to access healthcare in Vietnam, where COPD and asthma are prevalent. METHODS We conducted 41 in-depth interviews among patients, including 31 people with COPD, eight with asthma and two with asthma-COPD overlap syndrome. Participants were recruited at provincial- or national-level health facilities in two urban and two rural provinces in Vietnam. The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS Patients' healthcare pathways were complex and involved visits to multiple health facilities before finally obtaining a definitive diagnosis at a provincial- or national-level hospital. Access to healthcare was affected considerably by participants' limited knowledge of their respiratory conditions, the availability of social support, especially from family members, the costs of healthcare as well as health system factors (including the coverage of public health insurance, the distance to health facilities, and attitude of healthcare providers). CONCLUSION The study demonstrated the need for improved access to timely diagnosis and treatment of chronic lung disease within the lower level of the health system. This can be achieved by enhancing the communication skills and diagnostic capacity of local healthcare workers. Health education programmes for patients and caregivers will contribute to improved control of lung disease.
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- Thu-Anh Nguyen
- Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, 298 Kim Ma, Ba Dinh, Hanoi, Vietnam. .,Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
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- Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, 298 Kim Ma, Ba Dinh, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, 298 Kim Ma, Ba Dinh, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, 298 Kim Ma, Ba Dinh, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- School of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Australia South Western Sydney Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Bhatti A, Vinall-Collier K, Duara R, Owen J, Gray-Burrows KA, Day PF. Recommendations for delivering oral health advice: a qualitative supplementary analysis of dental teams, parents' and children's experiences. BMC Oral Health 2021; 21:210. [PMID: 33902541 PMCID: PMC8077708 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-021-01560-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2020] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Tooth decay has a significant impact on children, their families and wider society. The dental consultation provides an opportunity to prevent tooth decay by engaging in an effective oral health conversation with parents and children. However, there is limited literature which explores how these oral health conversations are delivered, received, and understood. AIM To explore the common facilitators of delivering oral health advice from dental teams, parents' and children's experiences, to identify and inform practical recommendations for clinical practice. METHOD The current paper used a qualitative supplementary analysis to reanalyse data of existing published studies by applying a different research question. Qualitative focus groups were undertaken following a semi-structured interview guide with 27 dental team members (dentists, dental nurses, practice managers and receptionists), 37 parents and 120 children (aged 7-10 years old) in the northern region of England. Thematic analysis informed the identification of themes and aggregation of findings. RESULTS Three overarching themes were developed: (1) An engaging and personalised dental visit for parents and children; (2) Dental teams, parents and children working collaboratively to improve oral health habits; and (3) Recommending appropriate oral health products. Many parents and children had little recollection of any preventive oral health conversations when visiting the dentist. Practical solutions were identified by different stakeholders to facilitate three-way, personalised, non-judgemental and supportive oral health conversations. Adopting these innovative approaches will help to enable parents and their children to adopt and maintain appropriate oral health behaviours. CONCLUSION Understanding the context and triangulating the experiences of stakeholders involved in preventive oral health conversations for young children is an essential step in co-designing a complex oral health intervention. This study has provided recommendations for dental practices and wider paediatric health care services. Furthermore, the findings have informed the design of a complex oral health intervention called "Strong Teeth".
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- Amrit Bhatti
- School of Dentistry, University of Leeds, Clarendon Way, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK.
- Bradford Community Dental Service, Bradford District Care NHS Trust, Bradford, UK.
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- School of Dentistry, University of Leeds, Clarendon Way, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK
- Bradford Community Dental Service, Bradford District Care NHS Trust, Bradford, UK
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- School of Dentistry, University of Leeds, Clarendon Way, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK
- Bradford Community Dental Service, Bradford District Care NHS Trust, Bradford, UK
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- School of Dentistry, University of Leeds, Clarendon Way, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK
- Bradford Community Dental Service, Bradford District Care NHS Trust, Bradford, UK
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- School of Dentistry, University of Leeds, Clarendon Way, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK
- Bradford Community Dental Service, Bradford District Care NHS Trust, Bradford, UK
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- School of Dentistry, University of Leeds, Clarendon Way, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK
- Bradford Community Dental Service, Bradford District Care NHS Trust, Bradford, UK
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Miles LM, Ducharme FM, Collin J, Blais L, Bacon SL, Lavoie KL, McKinney ML, Peláez S. Physician's perspective regarding asthma guided self-management: directives or guidance? J Asthma 2021; 59:1263-1268. [PMID: 33877960 DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2021.1914652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Asthma guided self-management enhances patients' control of their condition under the guidance of the treating physician. The aim of the present study was to understand how physicians perceive, endorse, uptake, and support asthma guided self-management. METHODS We conducted a secondary supplementary analysis of data originally collected as part of a multicenter collective case study in which physicians treating patients with asthma were interviewed. Using reflective thematic analysis, we aimed to explore physicians' understanding of guided asthma self-management as related to four ideas, namely: (a) understanding of the disease management and treatment goals; (b) defining medical frame and guidance; (c) describing the importance of patient-physician relationship; and (d) implementing asthma guided self-management. RESULTS Evidence indicates that physicians perceived optimal guided self-management as related to patients' adherence to physician's instructions and recommendations, supported by the adjustment of prescribed pharmaceutical therapy contingent upon patient's symptoms. Some physicians also perceived behavior change and environmental control along with the medical recommendations. While physicians' perception of asthma and its treatment were aligned with the recommended guidelines-i.e., patient-centered care approach based on guided self-management, the actual guidance offered to patients remained primarily directive and paternalistic. Non-pharmacological approaches, such as exercise, smoking cessation, patient self-monitoring, and self-management supported by education and written self-management plans, were given little consideration in the context of the recommended treatment plan.
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- Laura May Miles
- Clinical Research and Knowledge Transfer Unit on Childhood Asthma, Research Centre, CHU Sainte-Justine, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Clinical Research and Knowledge Transfer Unit on Childhood Asthma, Research Centre, CHU Sainte-Justine, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Exercise Science, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,Montreal Behavioural Medicine Centre, CIUSS-NIM, Hopital du Sacré-Coeur de Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Exercise Science, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,Department of Psychology, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Clinical Research and Knowledge Transfer Unit on Childhood Asthma, Research Centre, CHU Sainte-Justine, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,School of Kinesiology and Physical Activity Sciences (EKSAP), Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Dardouri M, Bouguila J, Sahli J, Ajmi T, Mtiraoui A, Zedini C, Mallouli M. Assessing the impact of a family empowerment program on asthma control and medication use in children with asthma: A randomized controlled trial. J SPEC PEDIATR NURS 2021; 26:e12324. [PMID: 33421315 DOI: 10.1111/jspn.12324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE In pediatric asthma, family empowerment education has been beneficial for the quality of life, pulmonary function, and family functioning. Few studies addressed the impact of a family empowerment program on asthma symptom control, acute healthcare use (AHCU), and medication use in children with asthma. This study aimed to assess the effect of a family empowerment intervention on asthma symptom control, AHCU, inhaler technique, and controller adherence in children with asthma. DESIGN AND METHODS A single-center study using a randomized controlled design was conducted in a university hospital in the center of Tunisia from May 2018 to September 2019. Eighty-two families were randomly assigned to the intervention group (n = 41) of 8 weeks of group training sessions, or to the control group (n = 41) of usual care education. Thirty-seven families in the intervention group and 39 families in the control group received allocated intervention at baseline. Thirty-four families in each group completed the study at the 12-month follow-up. RESULTS At baseline, the intervention and control groups were statistically comparable (p > .05). At follow-up, there were significant differences between the intervention and the control group in asthma symptom control, χ2 (1, N = 34) = 9.950, p = .002, and inhalation technique, χ2 (1, N = 34) = 5.916, p = .01. For AHCU and adherence to asthma controller, there was no significant difference between groups, χ2 (1, N = 34) = 3.219, p = .07, χ2 (1, N = 34) = 0.541, p = .46, respectively. The difference within time in asthma symptom control and inhalation technique was significant (p = 10-3 , p = .001; respectively). PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS This study demonstrated that a family empowerment program significantly improved asthma symptom control and inhaler technique in children with asthma aged 7-17 years. This intervention could be clinically useful and time-saving for pediatric nurses.
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- Maha Dardouri
- Research Laboratory LR12ES03 "Quality of Care and Management of Maternal Health Services," Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia.,Higher School of Health Sciences and Techniques of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia.,Pediatric Department, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Research Laboratory LR12ES03 "Quality of Care and Management of Maternal Health Services," Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Research Laboratory LR12ES03 "Quality of Care and Management of Maternal Health Services," Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Research Laboratory LR12ES03 "Quality of Care and Management of Maternal Health Services," Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Research Laboratory LR12ES03 "Quality of Care and Management of Maternal Health Services," Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Research Laboratory LR12ES03 "Quality of Care and Management of Maternal Health Services," Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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Winders T, Maspero J, Callan L, Al-Ahmad M. Perspectives on decisions for treatment and care in severe asthma. World Allergy Organ J 2021; 14:100500. [PMID: 33537114 PMCID: PMC7817505 DOI: 10.1016/j.waojou.2020.100500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2020] [Revised: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Severe asthma is a subtype of asthma that can be hard to control, resulting in an exceptional impact on an individual's quality of life. The aim of this review article is to explore the misalignment of perceptions of severe asthma among different stakeholders to identify how to reduce burden and improve delivery of care. Results The misalignment of perspectives is best reflected in randomised controlled trials (RCTs) in asthma treatments, which are often designed for regulatory approval with a focus on exacerbations with no direct input from the individuals that the treatments are designed for. Based on a literature review and the clinical experience of the authors to overcome this disparity, the goals of people with severe asthma need to be incorporated throughout their care, from study design to the day-to-day management of their condition. Improved education for individuals and their support network will provide them with resources and knowledge so that they can effectively communicate their needs to other stakeholders involved in their care. Conclusion/recommendation A collaborative effort from all stakeholders is essential to ensure efficient management of asthma and a reduction in asthma burden on individuals and society.
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- Tonya Winders
- Allergy & Asthma Network/Global Allergy & Airways Patient Platform (GAAPP), Vienna, VA, USA
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- Allergy and Respiratory Research Unit, Fundación CIDEA, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Global Market Access and Pricing, AstraZeneca UK Ltd., Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, Kuwait
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A Scoping Review of International Barriers to Asthma Medication Adherence Mapped to the Theoretical Domains Framework. THE JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY-IN PRACTICE 2020; 9:410-418.e4. [PMID: 32861047 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaip.2020.08.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Revised: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Internationally, adult asthma medication adherence rates are low. Studies characterizing variations in barriers by country are lacking. OBJECTIVE To conduct a scoping review to characterize international variations in barriers to asthma medication adherence among adults. METHODS MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science (WOS), and CINAHL were searched from inception to February 2017. English-language studies employing qualitative methods (eg, focus groups, interviews) were selected to assess adult patient- and/or caregiver-reported barriers to asthma medication adherence. Two investigators independently identified, extracted data, and collected study characteristics, methodologic approach, and barriers. Barriers were mapped using the Theoretical Domains Framework and findings categorized according to participants' country of residence, countries' gross national income, and the presence of universal health care (World Health Organization definitions). RESULTS Among 2942 unique abstracts, we reviewed 809 full texts. Among these, we identified 47 studies, conducted in 12 countries, meeting eligibility. Studies included a total of 2614 subjects, predominately female (67%), with the mean age of 19.1 to 70 years. Most commonly reported barriers were beliefs about consequences (eg, medications not needed for asthma control, N = 29, 61.7%) and knowledge (eg, not knowing when to take medication, N = 27, 57.4%); least common was goals (eg, asthma not a priority, N = 1, 2.1%). In 27 studies conducted in countries classified as high income (HIC) with universal health care (UHC), the most reported barrier was participants' beliefs about consequences (N = 17, 63.3%). However, environmental context and resources (N = 12, 66.7%) were more common in HIC without UHC. CONCLUSION International adherence barriers are diverse and may vary with a country's sociopolitical context. Future adherence interventions should account for trends.
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Amin S, Soliman M, McIvor A, Cave A, Cabrera C. Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medication Adherence in Asthma: A Targeted Review of Qualitative Studies. Patient Prefer Adherence 2020; 14:541-551. [PMID: 32210541 PMCID: PMC7071882 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s234651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2019] [Accepted: 01/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Adherence to asthma medications is generally poor and undermines clinical outcomes. Poor adherence is characterized by underuse of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS), often accompanied by over-reliance on short-acting β2-agonists for symptom relief. To identify drivers of poor medication adherence, a targeted literature search was performed in MEDLINE and EMBASE for articles presenting qualitative data evaluating medication adherence in asthma patients (≥12 years old), published from January 1, 2012 to February 26, 2018. A thematic analysis of 21 relevant articles revealed several key themes driving poor medication adherence, including asthma-specific drivers and more general drivers common to chronic diseases. Due to the episodic nature of asthma, many patients felt that their daily life was not substantially impacted; consequently, many harbored doubts about the accuracy of their diagnosis or were in denial about the impact of the disease and, in turn, the need for long-term treatment. This was further compounded by poor patient-physician communication, which contributed to suboptimal knowledge about asthma medications, including lack of understanding of the distinction between maintenance and reliever inhalers, suboptimal inhaler technique, and concerns about ICS side effects. Other drivers of poor medication adherence included the high cost of asthma medication, general forgetfulness, and embarrassment over inhaler use in public. Overall, patients' perceived lack of need for asthma medications and medication concerns, in part due to suboptimal knowledge and poor patient-physician communication, emerged as key drivers of poor medication adherence. Optimal asthma care and management should therefore target these barriers through effective patient- and physician-centered strategies.
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- Suvina Amin
- US Oncology Medical Affairs, AstraZeneca, Gaithersburg, MD, USA
- Correspondence: Suvina Amin AstraZeneca, One Medimmune Way, Gaithersburg, MD20878, USATel +1 800 565 5877 Email
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- BioPharmaceuticals Medical (Europe and Canada), AstraZeneca, Mississauga, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health, St. Joseph’s Healthcare and McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AL, Canada
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- BioPharmaceuticals Medical (Evidence), AstraZeneca, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Farnesi BC, Ducharme FM, Blais L, Collin J, Lavoie KL, Bacon SL, McKinney ML, Peláez S. Guided asthma self-management or patient self-adjustment? Using patients' narratives to better understand adherence to asthma treatment. Patient Prefer Adherence 2019; 13:587-597. [PMID: 31114172 PMCID: PMC6485321 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s195585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to better understand patients' perspective of asthma self-management by focusing on the sociocultural and medical context shaping patients' illness representations and individual decisions. PATIENTS AND METHODS We conducted a secondary analysis of semi-structured interviews carried out as part of a multicentered collective qualitative case study. In total, 24 patients, aged 2-76 years with a confirmed diagnosis of asthma (or were parents of a child), who renewed the prescription for inhaled corticosteroids in the past year, participated in this study. The thematic analysis focused on asthma-related events and experiences reported by the patients. Consistent with narrative inquiry, similar patterns were grouped together, and three vignettes representing the different realities experienced by the patients were created. RESULTS The comparison of experiences and events reported by the patients suggested that patients' perceptions and beliefs regarding asthma and treatment goals influenced their self-management-related behaviors. More specifically, the medical context in which the patients were followed (ie, frame in which the medical encounter takes place, medical recommendations provided) contributed to shape their understanding of the disease and the associated treatment goals. In turn, a patient's perception of the disease and the treatment goals influenced asthma self-management behaviors related to environmental control, lifestyle habits, and medication intake. CONCLUSION Current medical recommendations regarding asthma self-management highlight the importance of the physicians' guidance through the provision of a detailed written action plan and asthma education. These data suggest that while physicians contribute to shaping patients' beliefs and perceptions about the disease and treatment goals, patients tend to listen to their own experience and manage the disease accordingly. Thus, a medical encounter between the patient and the physician, aiming at enhancing a meaningful conversation about the disease, may lead the patient to approach the disease in a more effective manner, which goes beyond taking preventative paths to avoid symptoms.
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- Biagina-Carla Farnesi
- Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Applied Physiology, Concordia University, Montreal, QC Canada
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- Departments of Pediatrics and of Social and Preventive Sciences, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC Canada
- Research Centre, CHU Sainte-Justine, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC Canada,
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC Canada
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- Psychology Department, University of Quebec at Montreal, Montreal, QC Canada
- Research Center, Sacré-Coeur de Montréal Hospital, CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'Ile-de-Montréal, Montreal, QC Canada
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- Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Applied Physiology, Concordia University, Montreal, QC Canada
- Research Center, Sacré-Coeur de Montréal Hospital, CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'Ile-de-Montréal, Montreal, QC Canada
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- Research Centre, CHU Sainte-Justine, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC Canada,
- School of Kinesiology and Physical Activity Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada,
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Bidad N, Barnes N, Griffiths C, Horne R. Understanding patients' perceptions of asthma control: a qualitative study. Eur Respir J 2018; 51:13993003.01346-2017. [PMID: 29773688 DOI: 10.1183/13993003.01346-2017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2017] [Accepted: 04/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Asthma control is suboptimal for many sufferers despite the existence of effective treatments. Patients' self-management is influenced by their perceptions of asthma and its treatment. This study explored sufferers' perceptions of asthma control and their influence on self-management behaviours.Participants (n=42) recruited from primary and secondary care asthma clinics in London in the UK each underwent a qualitative interview exploring perceptions and experiences of asthma control. Purposive sampling ensured variation in disease severity, degree of asthma control, age and socioeconomic status. Grounded theory was employed in thematic analysis of transcribed interviews.Five themes relating to perceptions of asthma control and self-management were identified: personal meaning of control, intermittent prevention, compromising control to avoid medication, pharmacological agents overemphasised in control and the role of asthma review in control. Within the first theme, some participants had an internal barometer of the level of symptoms that indicated their asthma was getting "out of control" that was set much higher than Asthma Control Test criteria.The findings provide new insights into patients' perceptions of asthma control. Symptoms indicative of poor control were often tolerated as part of living with asthma. Identification of barriers and drivers to self-management highlight potential targets for strategies aimed at optimising asthma management.
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- Natalie Bidad
- Centre for Behavioural Medicine, UCL School of Pharmacy, London, UK
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- William Harvey Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, London, UK
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- Centre for Behavioural Medicine, UCL School of Pharmacy, London, UK
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Welch M, Ludden T, Mottus K, Bray P, Hendrickson L, Rees J, Halladay J, Tapp H. Patient and provider perspectives on uptake of a shared decision making intervention for asthma in primary care practices. J Asthma 2018; 56:562-572. [PMID: 29927661 DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2018.1471703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Poor outcomes and health disparities related to asthma result in part from difficulty disseminating new evidence such as shared decision making (SDM) into clinical practice. As part of a three-arm cluster randomized dissemination study, evaluation of the impact of different dissemination methods was studied. Here we evaluate themes from patient and provider focus groups to assess the impact of a facilitated, traditional dissemination approach, or no intervention, on patient and provider perspectives of asthma care. METHODS Using semi-structured questions, twenty-four pre- and post-intervention focus groups with patients and providers took place across primary care practices. Discussions were held in all three arms both before and after the time of intervention rollout. Audio recordings were transcribed and analyzed for themes. RESULTS Across all sites patients and providers discussed themes of communication, asthma self-management, barriers, education, and patient awareness. After the intervention, compared to traditional sites, facilitated practices were more likely to discuss themes related to SDM, such as patient-centered communication, patient-provider negotiation on treatment plan, planning, goal-setting, and solutions to barriers. CONCLUSIONS Emergent themes allowed for further understanding of how the SDM implementation was perceived at the patient and provider level. The facilitated implementation was associated with higher adoption of the SDM intervention. These themes and supporting quotes add to knowledge of best practices associated with implementing an evidence-based SDM intervention for asthma into primary care and will inform researchers, practices, and providers as they work to improve adoption of evidence-based interventions into practice.
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- Madelyn Welch
- a Atrium Health, Department of Family Medicine Research , Charlotte , NC , USA
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- a Atrium Health, Department of Family Medicine Research , Charlotte , NC , USA
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- b University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Chapel Hill , NC , USA
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- c Vidant Medical Group , Greenville , NC , USA
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- b University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Chapel Hill , NC , USA
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- a Atrium Health, Department of Family Medicine Research , Charlotte , NC , USA
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Improving adherence to asthma medications: current knowledge and future perspectives. Curr Opin Pulm Med 2018; 23:62-70. [PMID: 27755160 DOI: 10.1097/mcp.0000000000000334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Poor adherence to asthma controller medications, particularly inhaled corticosteroids, has been well known for decades and is a major cause of uncontrolled asthma and increased healthcare utilization. This review presents recent evidence on factors leading to nonadherence in specific age groups, parents of young children, adolescents and young adults, adults, and the elderly. Novel management strategies including electronic sensors with associated smart phone applications for adherence improvement are discussed. RECENT FINDINGS Interventions to promote adherence must include a focus on issues important to the patient. Parents are concerned about adverse effects and the difficulty of medication administration in their child; adolescents and young adults need help with organizational skills and social barriers; adults may be more receptive to the need for daily medication after an acute exacerbation and acceptance of their disease; the elderly may have medication misuse issues associated with cognitive decline and other comorbidities related to aging. In all age groups, a trusting relationship with the provider is the key. New digital devices to track adherence may provide feedback to the patient and provider to evaluate and to promote adherence. SUMMARY Personalized approaches are required to address adherence barriers in target populations. Research on specific needs and barriers in target populations and development of appropriate strategies for use of new digital technology for adherence monitoring is needed.
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Miles C, Arden-Close E, Thomas M, Bruton A, Yardley L, Hankins M, Kirby SE. Barriers and facilitators of effective self-management in asthma: systematic review and thematic synthesis of patient and healthcare professional views. NPJ Prim Care Respir Med 2017; 27:57. [PMID: 28993623 PMCID: PMC5634481 DOI: 10.1038/s41533-017-0056-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2016] [Revised: 09/05/2017] [Accepted: 09/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Self-management is an established, effective approach to controlling asthma, recommended in guidelines. However, promotion, uptake and use among patients and health-care professionals remain low. Many barriers and facilitators to effective self-management have been reported, and views and beliefs of patients and health care professionals have been explored in qualitative studies. We conducted a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative research into self-management in patients, carers and health care professionals regarding self-management of asthma, to identify perceived barriers and facilitators associated with reduced effectiveness of asthma self-management interventions. Electronic databases and guidelines were searched systematically for qualitative literature that explored factors relevant to facilitators and barriers to uptake, adherence, or outcomes of self-management in patients with asthma. Thematic synthesis of the 56 included studies identified 11 themes: (1) partnership between patient and health care professional; (2) issues around medication; (3) education about asthma and its management; (4) health beliefs; (5) self-management interventions; (6) co-morbidities (7) mood disorders and anxiety; (8) social support; (9) non-pharmacological methods; (10) access to healthcare; (11) professional factors. From this, perceived barriers and facilitators were identified at the level of individuals with asthma (and carers), and health-care professionals. Future work addressing the concerns and beliefs of adults, adolescents and children (and carers) with asthma, effective communication and partnership, tailored support and education (including for ethnic minorities and at risk groups), and telehealthcare may improve how self-management is recommended by professionals and used by patients. Ultimately, this may achieve better outcomes for people with asthma.
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- Clare Miles
- Academic Unit of Psychology, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK
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- Primary Care and Population Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
- NIHR Southampton Respiratory Biomedical Research Unit, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- NIHR Southampton Respiratory Biomedical Research Unit, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Academic Unit of Psychology, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK
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- Academic Unit of Psychology, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK.
- NIHR Southampton Respiratory Biomedical Research Unit, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
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Sauers-Ford HS, Gold JM, Statile AM, Tubbs-Cooley HL, Simmons JM, Shah SS, Bell K, Pfefferman C, Moore MJ, Auger KA. Improving Recruitment and Retention Rates in a Randomized Controlled Trial. Pediatrics 2017; 139:peds.2016-2770. [PMID: 28557728 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2016-2770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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High recruitment and retention rates in randomized controlled trials are essential to ensure validity and broad generalizability. We used quality improvement methods, including run charts and intervention cycles, to achieve and sustain high recruitment and retention rates during the Hospital-To-Home Outcomes randomized controlled trial. This study is examining the effects of a single nurse-led home health care visit after discharge for an acute pediatric hospitalization. A total of 1500 participants were enrolled in the 15-month study period. For study recruitment, we assessed the percentage of patients who enrolled in the study among those randomly selected to approach (goal ≥50%) and the percentage of patients who refused to enroll from those randomly selected to approach (goal ≤30%). For intervention completion, we examined the percentage of patients who completed the home visit intervention among those randomized to receive the intervention (goal ≥95%) were examined. Follow-up rates were tracked as the percentage of patients who completed the 14-day follow-up telephone survey (goal ≥95%). The study goals for 2 of the 4 metrics were met and sustained, with statistically significant improvements over time in 3 metrics. The median enrollment rate increased from 50% to 59%, and the median refusal rate decreased from 37% to 32%. The median intervention completion rate remained unchanged at 88%. The 14-day follow-up completion median rate increased from 94% to 96%. These results indicate that quality improvement methods can be used within the scope of a large research study to achieve and sustain high recruitment and retention rates.
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- James M. Anderson Center for Health Systems Excellence.,Department of Patient Services, and
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- Division of Hospital Medicine.,James M. Anderson Center for Health Systems Excellence
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- Division of Hospital Medicine.,Division of Infectious Diseases, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio; and
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- Division of Hospital Medicine.,James M. Anderson Center for Health Systems Excellence
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