Review
Rehabilitation
Aaron B. Ahn, Sajal Kulhari, Amir Karimi, Sophia Sundararajan, Martha Sajatovic
Summary: The readability of stroke education materials is crucial for stroke patients' recovery. However, existing materials often exceed patients' reading levels and undermine their health literacy. Low health literacy among stroke patients is associated with worse health outcomes and decreased efficacy of stroke rehabilitation.
TOPICS IN STROKE REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Corina Bello, Matthias Nuebling, Kira-Lee Koster, Thomas Heidegger
Summary: Perioperative anxiety is common and can impact patient satisfaction. This study examined the prevalence and causes of anxiety related to anesthesia and found that anxiety was associated with lower satisfaction in areas such as information involvement, respect and trust, and continuity of care.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Arunangsu Chatterjee, Gary Strong, Edward Meinert, Madison Milne-Ives, Matthew Halkes, Emma Wyatt-Haines
Summary: Video interventions can improve patient experience and outcomes, but the development of high utility guidelines and appraisal tools is crucial for sustainable deployment at scale.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2021)
Article
Anesthesiology
L. B. Guscoth, A. M. Cyna
Summary: Recent evidence suggests that the way anaesthesia information is presented can have an impact on patient treatment outcomes. An observational study was conducted on anaesthetic-based patient information leaflets from NHS Trusts in England to examine the presence of nocebo terms, adverse effects, and the use of therapeutic terms. The findings suggest a prevalence of negative content in the information provided to patients, which could potentially lead to unintended nocebo effects. Clinicians should be aware of the unintentional generation of negative vs. positive communication and focus on emphasizing therapeutic outcomes and effective risk mitigation strategies in anaesthesia information leaflets or websites.
Article
Rehabilitation
Christopher Wavell, Stephanie Marrocco, Fiona Jih-Hsien Lee, Rozhan Momen, Steven Macaluso
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the association between patient self-efficacy, impression of exercise education, and physical activity among stroke survivors. The results showed a low but significant correlation between self-efficacy and physical activity, while the correlation between exercise education impression and physical activity was insignificant. Self-efficacy was found to be the strongest predictor of physical activity participation. Therefore, addressing patient confidence to complete exercise may improve exercise participation in patients after stroke.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Yannick Vandenplas, Steven Simoens, Philippe Van Wilder, Arnold G. Vulto, Isabelle Huys
Summary: Biosimilar medicines support national healthcare systems by reducing costs through competition, but patient knowledge and trust in biosimilars in Europe has been lacking. Informing patients with understandable, positive, transparent, tailored information, supported by audiovisual materials, is crucial for successful adoption. Collaborative efforts among stakeholders are essential for disseminating accurate information to patients.
Article
Oncology
Zhang Hao (Jim) Li, Mingyang Wang, Paris-Ann Ingledew
Summary: This study analyzed 48 websites addressing depression in cancer patients and found that 50% of them were commercial, website accountability was poor, readability was often at a level too difficult for the lay audience, and the topics of prevention and prognosis were seldom covered.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Elizabeth Anne Noser, Jing Zhang, Mohammad Hossein Rahbar, Anjail Zarinah Sharrief, Andrew David Barreto, Sandi Shaw, James Charles Grotta, Sean Isaac Savitz, Nneka Lotea Ifejika
Summary: The Stomp Out Stroke initiative addressed social inequities in cerebrovascular health by identifying race- or ethnicity-specific health needs and providing appropriate screenings to minority populations. Through internet-based recruitment and in-person assessments, the project reached a significant number of individuals in the Houston area at increased risk of urban flooding and stroke.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Stefanie Buehn, Elena Huppertz, Alina Weise, Julia Luhnen, Anke Steckelberg, Roland Brian Buechter, Simone Hess, Kyung-Eun Choi, Tim Mathes
Summary: The objective of this study was to examine the effects of modifying content and design elements in written informed consent forms (ICF) for elective surgical or invasive procedures. Eleven trials involving 1091 participants were included. The results showed that providing more information generally or specific information on risks and complications increased anxiety, while verbal risk presentation decreased anxiety and increased satisfaction. Lower readability level reduced anxiety and improved comprehension and knowledge. It is important to carefully consider the differential impact of different elements in ICF development.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2023)
Review
Orthopedics
Didier Ollat
Summary: Physicians in France are legally obligated to provide patient information, with written documents serving as essential supplements to oral information. Validation of content by scientific societies and maintenance of up-to-date medical records are crucial. Although signed consent is not legally required, it is necessary in practice and can be used as evidence in court. Patients can seek damages for lack of preparation or infringement of dignity if proven information is lacking.
ORTHOPAEDICS & TRAUMATOLOGY-SURGERY & RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Mitchell K. Ng, Ahmed K. Emara, Robert M. Molloy, Viktor E. Krebs, Michael Mont, Nicolas S. Piuzzi
Summary: YouTube videos on TKA and THA show significant variations in accuracy, reliability, quality, and content. Academic and physician videos demonstrate higher quality and are more likely to receive good/excellent scores. Healthcare providers can guide patients to view higher quality videos.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Kamonphat Wongtaweepkij, Janet Krska, Juraporn Pongwecharak, Supawinee Pongpunna, Narumol Jarernsiripornkul
Summary: The consumer information rating form (CIRF) was translated and validated for use in Thai populations, demonstrating acceptable validity and reliability. It could help consumers evaluate and comprehend written medicine information effectively.
Article
Cell Biology
Janosch Ortmann, Ladislav Rampasek, Elijah Tai, Arvind Singh Mer, Ruoshi Shi, Erin L. Stewart, Celine Mascaux, Aline Fares, Nhu-An Pham, Gangesh Beri, Christopher Eeles, Denis Tkachuk, Chantal Ho, Shingo Sakashita, Jessica Weiss, Xiaoqian Jiang, Geoffrey Liu, David W. Cescon, Catherine A. O'Brien, Sheng Guo, Ming-Sound Tsao, Benjamin Haibe-Kains, Anna Goldenberg
Summary: This study introduces a new theoretically grounded measure KuLGaP for evaluating drug treatment response in mouse models. Results show that KuLGaP is more selective than other commonly used response measures, reducing the risk of false-positive calls and improving translation of laboratory results to clinical practice. Additionally, human treatment outcomes align better with the results of KuLGaP measure compared to other response measures.
SCIENCE TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Genevieve I. C. G. Ector, Lynn Verweij, Rosella P. M. G. Hermens, Nicole M. A. Blijlevens
Summary: This study assessed patients' evaluation of received information and information needs before utilizing the CMyLife platform. The results showed that there was room for improvement in information provision, especially regarding other services such as rehabilitation and psychological support, and the effects of treatment on sexuality. A significant proportion of patients desired more information, and this need was associated with factors such as age, time since diagnosis, and educational level. The most visited pages were related to medication and side effects.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
J. Sterz, S. Linssen, M. C. Stefanescu, T. Schreckenbach, L. B. Seifert, M. Ruesseler
Summary: The study suggests that implementing structured written feedback in medical examinations is feasible, and both students and examiners prefer this type of feedback to be consistent.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Christina Abdel Shaheed, Christopher G. Maher, Ann-Mason Furmage, Tammy Hoffmann, Andrew J. McLachlan
BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Tammy C. Hoffmann, Mina Bakhit, Chris Del Mar
BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Claire Glenton, Benedicte Carlsen, Brita Askeland Winje, Renske Eilers, Manuela Dominique Wennekes, Tammy C. Hoffmann, Simon Lewin
Summary: This study aims to enhance the usability of vaccine communication intervention research for older adults by developing a detailed elaboration of the TIDieR checklist for intervention reporting, to improve reporting in trials and facilitate the understanding of effective communication strategies.
HEALTH RESEARCH POLICY AND SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Karina Dahl Steffensen
Summary: Person-centred care and shared decision-making are part of national clinical standards in Australia's healthcare sector. However, challenges remain in implementing and measuring these standards, as well as training healthcare professionals. Consumer involvement in health research, policy, and clinical service governance is increasing, and there is a focus on encouraging patients to ask questions and improving consumer health literacy.
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR EVIDENZ FORTBILDUNG UND QUALITAET IM GESUNDHEITSWESEN
(2022)
Editorial Material
Orthopedics
Mariana N. Leite, Tammy C. Hoffmann, Lucas Helal, Daniel Umpierre, Tie P. Yamato
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2023)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Oyungerel Byambasuren, Laetitia Hattingh, Mark Jones, Mila Obuccina, Louise Craig, Justin Clark, Tammy Hoffmann, Paul Glasziou, Magnolia Cardona
Summary: Quality use of anti-hypertensive and cholesterol-lowering medications is critical, but there is wide practice variation and lack of adherence to guidelines for both primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Overuse of medications and procedures was reported in some studies, while underuse was found in others, indicating the need for further investigation and intervention to improve adherence to guidelines.
CURRENT PROBLEMS IN CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Brooke Ryan, Ian Kneebone, Miranda L. Rose, Leanne Togher, Emma Power, Tammy Hoffmann, Asaduzzaman Khan, Nina Simmons-Mackie, Marcella Carragher, Linda Worrall
Summary: This study aimed to determine whether a tailored intervention program (ASK) led to better mood and quality of life outcomes. The results indicated that ASK did not show any advantage in improving mood and preventing depression in people with aphasia or their family members.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sharon Sanders, Elizabeth Gibson, Paul Glasziou, Tammy Hoffmann
Summary: The study aims to investigate the completeness of reporting of behavioral, environmental, social, and system interventions (BESSI) for reducing SARS-CoV-2 transmission in randomized trials. The researchers assessed the completeness of reporting using the TIDieR checklist and contacted investigators for missing intervention details. The results show that incomplete reporting of BESSI is a significant problem, leading to wasted research resources and a lack of essential information for implementing interventions.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Mairead Ryan, Tammy Hoffmann, Riikka Hofmann, Esther van Sluijs
Summary: Reporting of intervention research has been insufficient for many years. Despite the development and promotion of freely available checklists to improve reporting, inadequate reporting of intervention components remains a widespread issue. An assessment of journal submission guidelines revealed that only one out of 33 journals encouraged the use of reporting checklists for all intervention components. Urgent action is needed to address this problem and improve the evidence base.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jan F. L. Gan, Marnee J. McKay, Caitlin M. P. Jones, Ian A. Harris, Kirsten McCaffery, Rachel Thompson, Tammy C. Hoffmann, Sam Adie, Christopher G. Maher, Joshua R. Zadro
Summary: This study developed a patient decision aid to portray the benefits and harms of non-surgical management and surgery for Achilles tendon ruptures, and conducted user-testing. The results showed that the decision aid was acceptable to both patients and health professionals. However, there were differing views among health professionals on details such as Achilles tendon retraction distance, factors modifying harm risks, treatment protocols, and evidence on benefits and harms.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Eman Abukmail, Mina Bakhit, Mark Jones, Chris Del Mar, Tammy Hoffmann
Summary: This study compared the effectiveness of bar graphs, pictographs, line graphs, and text-only for communicating prognosis to the public. The results showed that all four visual presentations were equally effective in conveying prognostic information compared to text-only.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Natansh D. Modi, Ganessan Kichenadasse, Tammy C. Hoffmann, Mark Haseloff, Jessica M. Logan, Areti A. Veroniki, Rebecca L. Venchiarutti, Amelia K. Smit, Haitham Tuffaha, Harindra Jayasekara, Arkady Manning-Bennet, Erin Morton, Ross A. Mckinnon, Andrew Rowland, Michael J. Sorich, Ashley M. Hopkins
Summary: This article presents policy and process updates to the PhRMA/EFPIA 2013 data sharing commitments, aiming to enhance the sharing and accessibility of participant-level data, clinical study reports, protocols, statistical analysis plans, lay summaries, and result publications from pharmaceutical industry-sponsored trials. The proposed improvements aim to develop a data sharing ecosystem that supports science and patient-centered care. Despite challenges, enhancing data sharing is necessary for efficient resource utilization, increased scientific collaboration, and better decision-making for patients and healthcare professionals.
Article
Education & Educational Research
L. Cusack, M. Jones, L. Desha, T. C. Hoffmann
Summary: Making informed health decisions requires skills in appraising health claims, and teaching adolescents these skills may prepare them for future decision-making. This study evaluated the effectiveness of an educational intervention on students' ability to identify and appraise health claims, and found that the intervention had minimal impact. The findings suggest the need for future research in this area. Rating: 6/10.
HEALTH EDUCATION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Kwame Peprah Boaitey, Tammy Hoffmann, Emma Baillie, Mina Bakhit
Summary: This study explored Australian GPs' perceptions and use of natural history information for self-limiting infections, as well as their use of the Therapeutic Guidelines' resources. The findings showed that GPs value natural history information for diagnosing self-limiting conditions and used the resources provided by the guidelines when deciding whether to prescribe antibiotics.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PRIMARY HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
T. Jefferson, L. Dooley, E. Ferroni, L. A. Al-Ansary, Driel M. L. Van, G. A. Bawazeer, M. A. Jones, T. C. Hoffmann, J. Clark, E. M. Beller, P. P. Glasziou, J. M. Conly
Summary: This study assessed the effectiveness of physical interventions in interrupting or reducing the spread of acute respiratory viruses. The results showed that wearing medical/surgical masks may have little or no difference in preventing influenza-like illness/COVID-19 compared to not wearing masks. The effects of N95/P2 respirators compared to medical/surgical masks on clinical respiratory illness were uncertain. Hand hygiene may modestly reduce the burden of respiratory illness. More large, well-designed randomized controlled trials are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions.
COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Noora Jawad, Faisal F. Hakeem, Wael Sabbah
Summary: This study aims to examine socioeconomic and ethnic variations in the provision of health advice by dental professionals. The findings indicate the prominent roles of education level, ethnicity, and smoking status in the provision of health advice. The study emphasizes the need for targeted interventions to promote equity and cultural competence in delivering health advice in dental settings.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Katherine Miles, Bernadette O'Neill, Shuangyu Li
Summary: This study conducted a meta-ethnography to identify and synthesize guidance for optimizing feedback interactions in undergraduate clinical communication simulations. The findings led to the development of a new Feedback Kidney Model, which can guide medical education and future research on feedback in promoting learning. Incorporating meta-cognitive training and utilizing the model can help improve students' learning and communication with patients through on-site face-to-face feedback.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ellen Van de Velde, Ann Van Hecke, Kristof Eeckloo, Simon Malfait
Summary: This study investigates the suitability of experience-based co-design as a method for designing bedside handover in mental health care, and finds that it is a suitable method for enhancing patient involvement in nursing handovers in a general hospital's mental healthcare unit.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yasmine Probst, Maddison Luscombe, Marta Hilfischer, Vivienne Guan, Lauren Houston
Summary: This study explores the interpretation of MS-targeted nutrition messages using semi-structured interviews. The findings reveal that dietary changes made by patients with MS after diagnosis are a coping mechanism to address uncertainty, fear of disease progression, and the risk of relapse. The admiration and skepticism towards extremist MS diets depend on individual vulnerability and support from healthcare professionals. The unique MS journey influences the interpretation of the messages, driven by engagement, practicality, and credibility.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Aisha T. Langford, Kerli Orellana, Nancy Buderer, Katerina Andreadis, Stephen K. Williams
Summary: This study examined the associations between digital health, sociodemographic factors, and medical conditions on patient-centered communication (PCC). The results suggested that age, education level, household income, and history of hypertension were related to the quality of PCC.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Danielle Huisman, Taylor Burrows, Louise Sweeney, Kirsty Bannister, Rona Moss-Morris
Summary: This study found limited information on symptoms during remission of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) on readily searchable patient websites, which fails to adequately explain the persistence of symptoms during remission for patients.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bethan Benwell, Maria Erofeeva, Catrin S. Rhys
Summary: This study examined how language choices made by call handlers affect the progress of complaint calls and the stance of the callers. The findings showed that displaying affiliation at relevant moments in the conversation helps advance the call and de-escalate the complaint, while the absence or misplacement of affiliation may lead to escalation. Early intervention in establishing affiliation with the caller's concerns and reasoning is crucial for de-escalation.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sarah V. Hantzmon, Clemontina A. Davenport, Maya N. Das Gupta, Temi A. Adekunle, Sarah E. Gaither, Maren K. Olsen, Sandro O. Pinheiro, Kimberly S. Johnson, Hannah Mahoney, Allison Falls, Lauren Lloyd, Kathryn I. Pollak
Summary: This study examined the impact of racial differences on patient trust and distrust in physician-patient interactions through audio-recorded cardiologist-patient encounters. The results showed that Black patients had lower expressions of trust and a higher level of guardedness compared to White patients. It suggests that White clinicians can improve communication with Black patients to increase expressions of trust.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Caitlin S. Sayegh, Ellen Iverson, Karen K. Macdonell, Shinyi Wu, Marvin Belzer
Summary: This study applied a Supportive Accountability Model to examine youth's perception of remote human coaching and automated reminders for medication adherence. The findings indicated that both coaching and automated reminders were effective in improving adherence, with coaching being viewed as more potent and engaging. Phone calls enhanced the sense of supportive accountability, but texts were more convenient and flexible. Individual preferences varied.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jennifer Necci Dineen, Mitchell Doucette, Mekaila Carey, Kerri M. Raissian
Summary: This paper aims to understand the facilitators and barriers perceived by general practice physicians in initiating anticipatory guidance around firearm safety. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 18 GPs to explore their perspectives. Barriers to providing secure firearm storage counseling include inadequate screening mechanisms, limited understanding of who is at risk for firearm injury, time pressures, concerns about patient receptivity, and a need for training. Structural issues need to be addressed before focusing on how to have conversations about firearm safety.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Henrike J. Westerink, Cato C. Bresser, Mirjam M. Garvelink, Cornelia F. van Udenkraan, Ouisam Zouitni, Hans A. J. Bart, Philip J. van der Wees, Paul B. van der Nat
Summary: This study aims to explore the perspectives and needs of healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients regarding the use of outcome data in consultations. The findings indicate that HCPs do not routinely use aggregated outcome data in consultations due to various barriers. Patients, however, consider aggregated outcome data important but have different preferences based on their health conditions.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bronwyn Newman, Mashreka Sarwar, Ashfaq Chauhan, Reema Harrison
Summary: Co-facilitation presents an opportunity to address inequity in codesign, and through our experiences in the CanEngage project, we have identified three mechanisms to promote equity.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Andre Vaagan, Mette Haaland-Overby, Alison Axisa Eriksen, Kari Fredriksen, Vibeke Stenov, Cecilie Varsi, Brynja Ingadottir, Bryan Richard Cleal, Anita Royneberg Alvheim, Karl Fredrik Westermann, Hilde Stromme, Olof Birna Kristjansdottir
Summary: This study summarizes the recent evidence on the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of videoconference group-based patient and caregiver education. The results suggest that this education approach is highly feasible and acceptable, and may improve health outcomes for participants. However, the evidence of effectiveness is limited and the quality of studies varies. Further research is needed to establish the effectiveness of this education approach for different patient and caregiver groups.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Momoka Igarashi, Takayuki Kawaguchi, Takuma Shiozawa, Sosei Yamaguchi
Summary: The study aims to identify conversation topics, who initiated the topics, and differences in topics with and without the use of a shared decision-making (SDM) tool in psychiatric outpatient consultations. The findings show that daily life issues, especially related to work, were the main topics discussed, and the SDM tool seems to facilitate discussion of patients' concerns.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Qiwei Luna Wu, Grace Ellen Brannon
Summary: This study explores how patient-centered communication, media, and organizational factors influence patients' intentions to use telehealth. The findings suggest that positive healthcare experiences, organizational support, and quality media designs are associated with telehealth adoption.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
