Patient satisfaction is influenced by multiple factors, and different populations are expected to define satisfaction in terms of their novel perspectives. Despite growing interest in patient satisfaction, an extensive literature search reveals no studies of nursing home residents' satisfaction with respect to medical care. In an initial qualitative study using transcripts of interviews conducted as part of a state quality control mandate, categories are identified that make up this population's construct of satisfaction and dissatisfaction. These categories serve as building blocks for designing future studies investigating these issues and allowing for comparison of nursing home residents' ideas of satisfaction and dissatisfaction to other older patients, including those in an outpatient geriatric setting.
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Background: Mental health remains among the top 10 leading causes of disease burden globally, and there is a significant treatment gap due to limited resources, stigma, limited accessibility, and low perceived need for treatment. Problem Management Plus, a World Health Organization-endorsed brief psychological intervention for mental health disorders, has been shown to be effective and cost-effective in various countries globally but faces implementation challenges, such as quality control in training, supervision, and delivery. While digital technologies to foster mental health care have the potential to close treatment gaps and address the issues of quality control, their development requires context-specific, interdisciplinary, and participatory approaches to enhance impact and acceptance.
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Vascular Medicine Unit, Cholet Hospital, Cholet, France.
Access to trained lymphedema care providers remains limited making patient-driven management solutions essential. One such option, sequential intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC), has gained traction as a supportive tool for lymphedema management. While newer IPC devices and innovative applications are being introduced to the market, questions regarding the safety and efficacy of this technology persist.
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January 2025
Department of Institutional Research, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Context: Gun violence negatively impacts not only victims but also their families and surrounding communities. Resources and counseling services may be available to support families affected by gun violence, but the families and their clinicians may not know about these resources or how to access them.
Objectives: The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of a clinician-directed educational program on patient reports of their discussions with their physician regarding gun violence, prevention, and available resources for support and treatment.
Urol Res Pract
January 2025
Department of Urology, Medistate Kavacık Hospital, İstanbul, Türkiye.
Objective: To analyze data from patient information forms (PIFs) submitted to the manufacturer of a new 3-piece inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP), the Rigicon Infla10® , to summarize interim outcomes of 250 implantations in a single center, which is the largest series in Türkiye.
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