Publications by authors named "Zumi Mehta"
Background: There have been significant advances in Cystic Fibrosis (CF) treatment, with the introduction of Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR) modulators. Adherence is an important goal for CF management, as nonadherence is linked to poor health outcomes.
Objective: To calculate the medication adherence in patients taking CFTR modulators using a national specialty pharmacy database.
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on shared decision-making (SDM) in oncology, aiming to identify patient-related barriers and facilitators to enhance patient-centered care during complex treatment choices.
- A systematic literature review was performed, examining 35 articles from various medical databases, primarily studying breast and prostate cancers, to gather insights on SDM from the patients' perspectives.
- Findings revealed that uncertainty in treatment decisions and poor physician communication hinder SDM, while factors like physician consideration of patient preferences and encouragement of support systems promote it, highlighting the importance of these influences for better patient engagement in oncology care.