Publications by authors named "D Poivret"
Unlabelled: The management of osteoporosis even after a fracture is declining. Our pilot study in patients with osteoporosis confirms a large ignorance of the disease and major fears and uncertainties about the treatments. Complete and sustained medical information seems essential to counteract the contradictory information, which are exclusively negative.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: Osteoporosis is a major risk factor for fractures. Poor persistence with osteoporosis medication hampers outcomes. This study assessed whether encouraging the formation of patient-led follow-up cooperatives between general practitioners (GPs) and community pharmacists improved medication persistence.
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- The study aimed to see how the health of a patient's spouse and their relationship affects the patient's health when they have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or spondyloarthritis (SpA).
- Researchers looked at different health aspects like mental health and self-confidence using questionnaires completed by patients and their spouses.
- The results showed that when spouses are less stressed and communication is better, patients tend to feel healthier mentally and have more confidence.
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- The study aimed to explore patients' and their relatives' views on the role of family members in managing chronic inflammatory arthritis, focusing on improving quality of life through patient education.
- Researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with 20 patients and their relatives, analyzing the data to identify key themes related to the support relatives provide.
- Findings highlighted the importance of relatives in offering both practical and emotional assistance, emphasizing the need for patient education programs to incorporate family dynamics and support systems to enhance overall well-being.
Objective: To explore how patients and relatives experience and talk together about their life with inflammatory arthritis.
Design: Qualitative research.
Setting: A convenience sample was used.