Publications by authors named "Badera Naamneh-Abuelhija"
Background: Sustainable utilization of neurology and allied health professions' services is pivotal for effective management of Parkinson disease (PD) and is correlated with positive health-related outcomes.
Objectives: (1) To describe the utilization of neurology and allied health services by people with PD (PwP); (2) to explore the associations between demographic and structural variables and utilization; and (3) to test associations between utilization and unplanned hospitalizations.
Methods: A retrospective observational cohort study of 1761 PwP in the years 2014-2019 was conducted.
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- The study systematically reviewed research on how ethnicity impacts patient activation (PA) for individuals with chronic conditions, focusing on studies published until July 2021.
- Out of 197 records screened, 12 studies were selected, predominantly involving White, Black, and Hispanic participants; seven studies found a significant link between ethnicity and PA, while others reported inconclusive findings.
- The results suggest that ethnicity does influence PA, highlighting the need for tailored programs that address specific barriers faced by different ethnic groups to effectively enhance patient activation.
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- The study focused on translating and validating the Physical Therapy Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire (PTPSQ-H) for an Israeli audience, following established cross-cultural adaptation guidelines.
- The modified questionnaire showed high internal consistency (α = 0.883) and identified a two-factor structure related to "Overall Experience" and "Professional Impression," accounting for about 60% of variance.
- Preliminary results confirm that the PTPSQ-H[15] is a valid and reliable tool for measuring patient satisfaction in physical therapy settings.