Perception of Treatment Success and Impact on Function with Antibiotics or Appendectomy for Appendicitis
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DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000005458
Abstract: Objective: To compare secondary patient reported outcomes of perceptions of treatment success and function for patients treated for appendicitis with appendectomy vs. antibiotics at 30 days. Summary Background Data: The Comparison of Outcomes of antibiotic Drugs… read more here.
Keywords: function; dissatisfaction; usual activities; success ... See more keywords
Health-related quality of life profiles and their dimension-specific associated factors among Malaysian stroke survivors: a cross sectional study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12955-021-01847-0
Abstract: Background Apart from maximizing functional abilities and independence after stroke, improving overall health-related quality of life (HRQoL) should also become part of the stroke treatment and rehabilitation process goals. This study aimed to assess the… read more here.
Keywords: stroke survivors; usual activities; associated factors; health ... See more keywords
Symptom clusters in chronic kidney disease and their association with people’s ability to perform usual activities
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0264312
Abstract: Background People living with a long-term condition, such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), often suffer from multiple symptoms simultaneously, making symptom management challenging. This study aimed to identify symptom clusters in adults with CKD across… read more here.
Keywords: usual activities; kidney; chronic kidney; symptom clusters ... See more keywords
Game of Mirrors: Health Profiles in Patient and Physician Perceptions
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19031201
Abstract: The relationship between general practitioners and patients is privileged. The aim of this study was to assess the concordance between the health profile perceived by the patient and the one described by the doctor. We… read more here.
Keywords: health; anxiety depression; usual activities; game mirrors ... See more keywords