Patient satisfaction with the management of refractory and unexplained chronic cough in Canada: Results from a national survey.

Background: Chronic cough (persisting for ≥8 weeks) is a common disorder affecting approximately 5 to 10% of adults worldwide that is sometimes refractory to treatment (refractory chronic cough [RCC]) or has no identifiable cause (unexplained chronic cough [UCC]). There is minimal information on the patient's experience of RCC/UCC in Canada. The aim of this study was to evaluate the patient journey and perceptions related to RCC/UCC management in Canada.

Expanding vaccination competencies to community pharmacists: modelling the organizational and economic impacts of new human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine pathways in France.

Background: The vaccine coverage rate (VCR) for human papillomavirus (HPV) in France is one of the lowest in Europe, well below the target of 80% announced in the French Cancer Plan 2021-2030. The extension of vaccination competencies (prescription and administration) to new health care providers, such as community pharmacists (CPs), was a decisive step by the French Health Authority (HAS) in 2022 to simplify access to vaccination and improve the VCR. This research assessed the economic and organizational impacts (OIs) of the extension of vaccination competencies in France.

Burden of Disease Associated with Refractory and Unexplained Chronic Cough in Canada: Results from a National Survey.

Introduction: Chronic cough (persisting for ≥ 8 weeks) is a common disorder that includes refractory chronic cough (RCC; cough that persists despite treatment of underlying disease) and unexplained chronic cough (UCC; cough with no identifiable cause). We evaluated self-reported health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) and work/activity impairment associated with RCC/UCC in Canada.

Methods: Our exploratory study included Canadians in the Leger Opinion Panel with RCC or UCC.

Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps and allergic rhinitis as different multimorbid treatable traits in asthma.

Background: Respiratory multimorbidities are linked to asthma, such as allergic rhinitis (AR) with early allergic asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) with late nonallergic asthma.

Objective: Our aim was to investigate the association of asthma severity and control with specific upper airway phenotypes.

Method: Patients with asthma were prospectively recruited from 23 pulmonology and ear, nose, and throat clinics.

The interference of negative emotional stimuli on semantic vigilance performance in a dual-task setting.

A large body of previous research has shown that emotional stimuli have an advantage in a wide variety of cognitive processes. This was mainly observed in visual search and working memory tasks. Emotionally charged objects draw and hold attention, are remembered better, and interfere more with the completion of the primary task than neutral ones.

Facilitating human papillomavirus vaccination pathways by extending vaccination competencies to community pharmacists: A cross-sectional survey on the acceptability and expectations among healthcare professionals and parents.

Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination coverage rate (VCR) remains low in France (37.4% in girls in 2021). The French health authority recommended in 2022 to extend vaccination competencies to additional healthcare providers (HCPs), including community pharmacists (CPs).

Infections in LVAD patients.

Infections in LVAD patients continue to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality. One needs to separate between early infections which are mostly driven by the general state of the patient before implant, and infections during long term support, mostly related to drive line issues. A diligent risk stratification before implant and close follow up after implant will help to reduce the incidence of infection.

Factors associated with quality of care in inflammatory bowel diseases: a view from patient's side using the IQCARO quality of care decalogue.

Background: Quality of care (QoC) is a highly important topic in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). We recently elaborated a decalogue of QoC indicators (IQCARO-QoC) developed by IBD patients. The aim of the present study was to assess the factors associated with patients' evaluation of QoC in Spain using the IQCARO-QoC Decalogue recently developed by IBD patients.

Self-medication with analgesics reported by patients with ulcerative colitis: An anonymous survey.

Introduction: Analgesics are widely used, but evidence regarding whether their use increases the risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) flares or complications is unclear. Therefore, self-medication with analgesics in IBD is usually not recommended. The aim of this study was to explore the prevalence of self-medication with analgesics in a cohort of ulcerative colitis (UC) patients and to identify reasons and factors associated with self-medication.

Spatiotemporal modelling and mapping of cervical cancer incidence among HIV positive women in South Africa: a nationwide study.

Background: Disparities in invasive cervical cancer (ICC) incidence exist globally, particularly in HIV positive women who are at elevated risk compared to HIV negative women. We aimed to determine the spatial, temporal, and spatiotemporal incidence of ICC and the potential risk factors among HIV positive women in South Africa.

Methods: We included ICC cases in women diagnosed with HIV from the South African HIV cancer match study during 2004-2014.

[Perceptions of family doctors, pulmonologists and allergists on the approach to patients with chronic cough. Results of an anonymous survey].

Objective: To understand the perception of family doctors, pulmonologists and allergists about the current approach to chronic cough and its impact on patients' quality of life.

Material And Methods: Cross-sectional and anonymous survey disseminated through the scientific societies SEAIC, SEMERGEN, semFYC, SEMG and SEPAR. The participants were 620 family doctors, 92 pulmonologists and 62 allergists.

Patient-Evaluated Quality of Care is Related to Better Inflammatory Bowel Disease Outcomes: The IQCARO II Project.

Background: Measuring quality of care (QoC) from a patient's perspective is becoming increasingly important in inflammatory bowel disease.

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine whether patients' evaluations of QoC correlate with better inflammatory bowel disease outcomes.

Methods: A survey including patients' characteristics, a decalogue of QoC indicators, and self-reported disease outcomes was completed by Spanish patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

Self-medication with oral corticosteroids reported by patients with ulcerative colitis: characteristics, reasons and patients' behaviors.

Background: Few studies have examined self-medication with corticosteroids among patients with ulcerative colitis (UC).

Aims: To assess the frequency of self-medication with oral corticosteroids in UC patients, and associated factors and reasons.

Methods: An anonymous, voluntary, web-based survey was administered to adults with UC recruited via a Spanish patient association (ACCU) and hospital gastroenterology departments.

Management and outcomes of patients with Crohn's disease with first vs multiple surgeries: results from the PRACTICROHN study.

Background: Surgery in Crohn's disease (CD) may be associated with poor prognosis and clinical and surgical recurrence. The aim of this study was to describe and compare the post-operative management and outcomes of patients with CD who underwent first vs recurrent surgeries.

Methods: Observational study that included adult CD patients from 26 Spanish hospitals who underwent ileocolonic resection with ileocolonic anastomosis between January 2007 and December 2010.

Improving Quality of Care in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Through Patients' Eyes: IQCARO Project.

Background: Quality improvement is a major topic in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) care, and measuring quality of care (QoC) is necessary for QoC improvement. Most QoC projects or consensus statements are designed from the health care professional point of view. Having QoC indicators designed for and fully evaluable by patients may provide a key tool for external evaluation of QoC improvement measures.

Perioperative management and early complications after intestinal resection with ileocolonic anastomosis in Crohn's disease: analysis from the PRACTICROHN study.

Background: This study is aimed at describing the prevalence of and risk factors associated with early post-operative complications after Crohn's disease-related intestinal resection.

Methods: This was a retrospective analysis of data from the PRACTICROHN cohort. Adult Crohn's disease patients who underwent ileocolonic resection with ileocolonic anastomosis between January 2007 and December 2010 were included.

Endoscopic follow-up and therapeutic attitude after ileocolonic resection in a nationwide Spanish cohort of Crohn's disease patients: the Practicrohn study.

: In patients with Crohn's disease (CD), endoscopic recurrence precedes clinical recurrence after ileocolonic resection. Guidelines recommend ileocolonoscopy within the first year after surgery. The study examined endoscopic monitoring and treatment decisions in CD patients in a real-world setting.

The experience of inflammatory bowel disease patients with healthcare: A survey with the IEXPAC instrument.

To assess inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients' experience of chronic illness care and the relationship with demographic and healthcare-related characteristics.This cross-sectional survey used the Instrument to Evaluate the EXperience of PAtients with Chronic diseases (IEXPAC) questionnaire to identify parameters associated with a better healthcare experience for IBD patients. IEXPAC questionnaire responses are grouped into 3 factors - productive interactions, new relational model, and patient self-management, scoring from 0 (worst) to 10 (best experience).

Patients' perceptions of the impact of ulcerative colitis on social and professional life: results from the UC-LIFE survey of outpatient clinics in Spain.

Purpose: Ulcerative colitis (UC) may cause many patients to miss out on important personal and professional opportunities. We therefore conducted a survey (UC-LIFE) to assess patients' perceptions of the impact of UC on social and professional lives.

Patients And Methods: Consecutive unselected UC patients aged ≥18 years were recruited from 38 outpatient clinics in Spain.

Incidence and Management of Recurrence in Patients with Crohn's Disease Who Have Undergone Intestinal Resection: The Practicrohn Study.

Background: More than 50% of patients with Crohn's disease require intestinal resection at least once. Postoperative recurrence (POR) is almost uniform if prophylactic treatment is not started early. Endoscopic monitoring is generally advised.

Knowledge of disease and access to a specialist reported by Spanish patients with ulcerative colitis. UC-LIFE survey.

Background And Aim: Education of patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) about their disease and access to a specialist are important to improve health outcomes. Our objective was to determine, by collecting information directly from the patients, their information sources and knowledge of the disease, and the options for access to the gastroenterologist.

Methods: The information was collected using a printed survey handed out by 39 gastroenterologists to 15 consecutive adult patients with UC.

Perceived Emotional and Psychological Impact of Ulcerative Colitis on Outpatients in Spain: UC-LIFE Survey.

Background: Ulcerative colitis (UC) negatively impacts patients' health-related quality of life (HRQoL).

Aim: The UC-LIFE survey aimed to evaluate the perceived everyday and emotional impact of UC on patients attending outpatient clinics in Spain and explored patient-physician communication.

Methods: Gastroenterologists handed the survey to consecutive unselected UC patients aged ≥18 years.

Perception of disease burden and treatment satisfaction in patients with ulcerative colitis from outpatient clinics in Spain: UC-LIFE survey.

Objectives: Ulcerative colitis (UC) conditions patients' everyday life. With this survey, we aimed to assess the perceived disease burden, preferred treatment attributes, and treatment satisfaction reported by Spanish UC patients.

Methods: Consecutive unselected UC patients aged at least 18 years were recruited from outpatient hospital clinics.