• Enhanced recovery protocols (ERPs), such as prehabilitation, have been associated with a reduction in complications after CS in vulnerable patients. (bmj.com)
  • The current study aimed to examine whether treatment self-efficacy (self-efficacy regarding the mastery of obstacles during treatment) in guided Internet-delivered therapy for anxiety disorders in adults could be a predictor of lower dropout rates and greater symptom reduction. (frontiersin.org)
  • Symptom reduction was measured at 10 measurement points, including a 6-month follow-up. (frontiersin.org)
  • The results showed that high treatment self-efficacy was a predictor of both lower dropout rates and greater symptom reduction. (frontiersin.org)
  • Significant interaction effects between time and treatment self-efficacy were found for several of the nine modules that constitutes the treatment program, suggesting that treatment self-efficacy could be a moderator of symptom reduction. (frontiersin.org)
  • The results suggest that measuring treatment self-efficacy may be a valuable tool to identify patients at risk of dropping out, and that treatment self-efficacy could be a predictor and moderator of symptom reduction in guided Internet-delivered therapy. (frontiersin.org)
  • Median times from symptom onset to 50% reduction and to complete resolution for patients in treatment and nontreatment groups were 9.9 and 9.1 weeks, and 18.7 and 17.8 weeks, respectively. (cdc.gov)
  • It was observed in TORCH that despite a reduction in moderate and severe COPD exacerbations with FP either alone or as combination therapy (SFC), there was an increase in the probability of having a pneumonia reported as an adverse event (AE) compared with patients randomised to placebo or SAL. (ersjournals.com)
  • We expect both treatment innovations to have fewer dropouts, to lead to faster symptom reduction and more favorable long term outcomes and consequently, lower treatment costs. (universiteitleiden.nl)
  • The reduction of harm through an ineffective treatment, the possibility of individualized dosing, the reduction of sample size, and the possible evaluation of the influence of the placebo effect on efficacy outcomes justify this design for a single-centered placebo-controlled investigator-initiated trial of nabilone. (springer.com)
  • I also have been an investigator on various projects evaluating the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapies and brief interventions to improve retention and symptom reduction in substance abuse patients. (yale.edu)
  • One-hundred and fifty CS patients will be randomised to receive either a leucine-rich protein supplement or a placebo with no supplemented protein. (bmj.com)
  • The outcomes were compared between the LCD and placebo groups at baseline and day 56 of supplementation. (springer.com)
  • Overall, we have demonstrated statistically significant clinical improvements in dry eye symptoms as compared to the placebo in subjects validated through well-established subjective questionnaire-based approaches such as OSDI and SPEED. (springer.com)
  • These researchers recruited 80 patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (two or more symptoms, including mucopurulent drainage, nasal obstruction, facial pain, and decreased sense of smell for at least 12 weeks) to be randomized, allocation concealment unknown, to receive treatment using a large-volume saline sinus irrigation with placebo or budesonide, 1 mg once daily, for 30 days. (aafp.org)
  • I]n the absence of a regulatory guideline on the magnitude of active drug response rate over placebo that can be considered clinically relevant, an expert group suggested that 10% to 15% improvement over placebo would constitute a clinically meaningful outcome," Liu and colleagues wrote. (medpagetoday.com)
  • In a post hoc analysis of the TOwards a Revolution in COPD Health (TORCH) study, we analysed and identified potential risk factors for adverse event reports of pneumonia in this randomised, double-blind trial comparing twice-daily inhaled salmeterol (SAL) 50 μg, fluticasone propionate (FP) 500 μg, and the combination (SFC) with placebo in 6,184 patients with moderate-to-severe COPD over 3 yrs. (ersjournals.com)
  • In brief, patients were randomised using a double-blind parallel group design to receive twice-daily administration of either FP 500 μg, SAL 50 μg, SFC (in a single device) 50 μg/500 μg, or placebo. (ersjournals.com)
  • They included RCTs allocating adults (18 years or above) with any primary diagnosis of cancer and depression (including major depressive disorder, adjustment disorder, dysthymic disorder or depressive symptoms in the absence of a formal diagnosis) comparing antidepressants versus placebo, or antidepressants versus other antidepressants. (nationalelfservice.net)
  • Efficacy as a continuous outcome: mean efficacy 0.45 standard deviations lower than placebo (95% CI -1.01 to 0.11) 5 RCTs, 266 participants = no clear evidence of effect. (nationalelfservice.net)
  • A total of 38 patients will have 80% power to detect a probability of 0.231 that an observation in the treatment group is less than an observation in the placebo group using a Wilcoxon rank-sum test with a 0.050 two-sided significance level assuming a true difference of 2.5 points between nabilone and placebo in the primary outcome measure and a standard deviation of the change of 2.4 points. (springer.com)
  • This is a randomized, parallel-group, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-center, phase II study in which patients, treating physicians, and the associated clinical staff as well as the sponsor clinical team are blinded. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Fifty patients are randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to receive either 300 mg secukinumab or placebo subcutaneously at baseline, weeks 1, 2 and 3, and every 4 weeks from week 4. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The primary endpoint is the proportion of patients in sustained remission until week 28 in the secukinumab group compared to the proportion of patients in the placebo group. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The trial design allows the first placebo-controlled data collection on the efficacy and safety of secukinumab in patients with GCA. (biomedcentral.com)
  • I think we've realized for a long time that there is a link between sleep apnea and worse cardiovascular outcomes in our patients. (itamar-medical.com)
  • However, as I have mentioned previously, all good Liaison Services will be able to tell you that patients with cancer and comorbid depression have worse anxiety, pain, fatigue, and functioning than do other patients with cancer. (nationalelfservice.net)
  • Patients with cancer and comorbid depression have worse anxiety, pain, fatigue and functioning than do other patients with cancer. (nationalelfservice.net)
  • A recent systematic review identified comorbid depression as a significant predictor of worse outcomes in those with PTSD, which highlights the need for further exploration of what therapies are most effective in the face of comorbid depression [ 6 ] and consensus on intervention strategies. (nature.com)
  • It concluded that working on the frontline during the pandemic was an independent risk factor for worse mental health outcomes in all dimensions. (rcseng.ac.uk)
  • These patients were allocated to one of nine categories depending on the severity of their disorder pre-therapy. (wikipedia.org)
  • The elimination rate was defined as the proportion whose scores on the severity scale reached zero for all of the three cardinal symptoms (postprandial fullness, upper abdominal bloating, and early satiation) at week 4. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Treatment outcomes are affected by trauma type, PTSD severity and other variables. (ugeskriftet.dk)
  • Primary outcome was the improvement in symptom severity. (nature.com)
  • Personality disorders influence symptom severity, persist and interfere with psychosocial functioning once abstinence is achieved, create significant ongoing risk for relapse, and may require additional specialized treatment. (yale.edu)
  • secondary outcomes included evaluation of changes in Standard Patient Evaluation of Eye Dryness (SPEED) questionnaire, tear film break-up time (TBUT), corneal and conjunctival staining, tear osmolarity, matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), artificial tear use and safety assessments. (springer.com)
  • The secondary outcomes included the difference between groups at 16 weeks in a number of different scales including the Repetitive Behavior Scale-Revised, Spence Children's Anxiety Scale, Aberrant Behavior Checklist-Community Version, Clinical Global Impression Scale-Global Improvement and Efficacy Index, and Disruptiveness Assessment. (hcplive.com)
  • The primary outcome will be the Short Physical Performance Battery score. (bmj.com)
  • To determine the evolution of symptoms and changes in laboratory values for patients with mild to moderate coccidioidomycosis during 2010-2012, we conducted a prospective 24-week study of patients with primary pulmonary coccidioidomycosis. (cdc.gov)
  • Among Arizona patients with community-acquired pneumonia, 15%-29% have primary pulmonary coccidioidomycosis ( 7 - 9 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Most impressive in terms of outcomes was applying a co-primary endpoint of symptom resolution, elimination, at 4 weeks which was met, and showing the benefit of acupuncture persisted after ceasing therapy, suggesting acupuncture might change the natural history of the disorder," said Talley, who was not involved in the research. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Patients were followed for 3 yrs with the primary outcome being all-cause mortality. (ersjournals.com)
  • This is a multi-centre, prospective, cross-sectional comparison of patients prior to and 9 months following surgery for chronic severe primary degenerative MR. To establish the natural history of ECV in MR, an additional cohort of patients with asymptomatic MR who do not wish to consider early repair will be followed. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The acute phase treatment response (between 6 and 12 weeks) was the primary outcome of interest. (nationalelfservice.net)
  • The primary outcome of the study was the total score on the CYBOCS-PDD at 16 weeks post-randomization, analyzed with a linear regression model that was adjusted for stratification factors such as site, age at baseline, and intellectual disability, with an additional prespecified model that included additional adjustment for baseline score, sex, communication level, and imbalanced baseline and demographic variables. (hcplive.com)
  • The primary outcome (depression) and psychological secondary outcomes (anxiety symptoms and wellbeing) will be measured using validated instruments. (biomedcentral.com)
  • They used appropriate search terms to identify interactive programs designed to improve patients' understanding of the asthma disease process and symptoms (secondary endpoints) and primary endpoints focused on healthcare outcomes. (medscape.com)
  • As the authors point out, the fact that there was not an across-the-board improvement in the primary clinical outcomes (ie, healthcare utilization) does not necessarily indicate that a computer-based interactive approach is ineffective. (medscape.com)
  • We hypothesize that nabilone will improve NMS in patients with PD and have a favorable safety profile. (springer.com)
  • Several SSRIs in particular have been shown to be consistently effective in reducing the core behavioral symptoms of bulimia nervosa and have favorable safety profiles that support their use. (edcatalogue.com)
  • Patients also completed quality-of-life and psychological status questionnaires on depression and anxiety. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Depression and alcoholism treatment requires the proper use of medication and psychosocial interventions, as well as a solid doctor-patient relationship and a commitment to treat both disorders. (psychiatrictimes.com)
  • Evidence from clinical treatment trials and changes made in the delivery of treatment from inpatient to outpatient settings bring into question the long-held view that patients with co-occurring depression and alcohol dependence must achieve abstinence from alcohol before treatment of depression can begin. (psychiatrictimes.com)
  • Also, depressive symptoms can be brought on by excessive alcohol use, which makes it difficult to separate a substance-induced depression from an independent disorder of clinical depression. (psychiatrictimes.com)
  • Over the past quarter of a century, results from well-controlled trials have demonstrated that antidepressant medications can reduce depressive symptoms in some persons who suffer from both major depression and alcohol dependence. (psychiatrictimes.com)
  • Research has suggested that compared to psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy outcomes for depression at follow up is poorer. (uottawa.ca)
  • Patients with COPD have a high prevalence of anxiety and depression. (nih.gov)
  • The study aimed to explore the effectiveness of PR in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression across a spectrum of severities. (nih.gov)
  • Patients were categorised into 3 groups based on their hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) scores pre PR ('none' 0-7, 'probable' 8-10 and 'presence' 11-21). (nih.gov)
  • PR is effective in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. (nih.gov)
  • It found that 50.4% had symptoms of depression, 34.0% reported insomnia, 44.6% reported symptoms of anxiety and 71.5% reported distress. (rcseng.ac.uk)
  • 66 patients with the chronic fatigue syndrome who had neither a psychiatric disorder nor appreciable sleep disturbance. (bmj.com)
  • 16 In addition, by using the structured clinical interview for the DSM-III-R ( Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders , third edition, revised) 17 we excluded patients who also had a current psychiatric disorder or symptomatic insomnia because of the separate effects of these conditions on fatigue. (bmj.com)
  • ABSTRACT We evaluated the prevalence of diabetes comorbidity in Greek psychiatric patients, differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetics and the outcome of psychiatric disorder. (who.int)
  • There was no significant difference in outcome of psychiatric disorder between the 2 types of diabetics. (who.int)
  • These findings provide evidence of a high prevalence of diabetes in psychiatric patients and that having diabetes has an adverse effect on outcome of psychiatric illness. (who.int)
  • The incidence of diabetes mellitus in psychiatric patients has been found to be 2 to 8 times higher than in the general population [1-3]. (who.int)
  • Anorexia nervosa and atypical anorexia nervosa are by far the most prevalent eating disorders among patients admitted to child and adolescent psychiatric (CAP) treatment or to paediatric units with a CAP liaison service, whereas patients with bulimia nervosa and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) are seen comparatively less often. (lww.com)
  • especially in patients affected by serious medical conditions, due to the overlap between medical and psychiatric symptoms. (nationalelfservice.net)
  • We aim to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect on symptomatology when using assessment as a therapeutic intervention for patients with psychiatric illnesses. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Psychological assessment has traditionally been viewed exclusively as a way to diagnose psychiatric disorders, gather information about patients' and clients' symptomatology, and plan and monitor treatment. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Medications are often helpful with the treatment of bulimia nervosa, both for managing the core eating disorder symptoms and for treating the frequent psychiatric comorbidities associated with bulimia nervosa. (edcatalogue.com)
  • However, not all patients experience improvement, and although predictors of treatment outcome have been identified, few are consistent over time and across studies. (frontiersin.org)
  • Existence of diabetes mellitus (regardless of type), duration of untreated mental illness and lack of patient therapeutic education were negative predictors of (unfavourable) outcome. (who.int)
  • The objective of this study was to identify and compare predictors of three relevant outcomes of chronic arthritis in a cohort of very early arthritis patients. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Logistic regression analyses were performed to determine independent predictors of three outcomes: persistent synovitis, prescription of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs), and established clinical RA diagnosis within one year. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Consistent independent predictors across all three outcomes were positive anti-citrullinated protein antibody (ACPA) status (odds ratio (OR) 3.2, 5.6 and 19.3), respectively, and small joint arthritis (proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP), metacarpo-phalangeal joint (MCP), and/or metatarso-phalangeal joint (MTP) joint swelling) (OR 1.9, 3.5, and 3.5, respectively). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Positive ACPA status and small joint arthritis were consistent predictors of three relevant outcomes of chronic arthritis in very early arthritis patients. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The purpose of this study was to determine predictors of three relevant outcomes in early arthritis: persistent joint swelling, DMARD prescription, and RA development. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This naturalistic and longitudinal study, following 557 outpatients who sought psychodynamic psychotherapy, aimed to verify factors associ- ated with non-indication for psychodynamic psychotherapy and to estab- lish predictors of non-agreement to initiate treatment for patients indicated for this treatment. (bvsalud.org)
  • Using mobile technology for symptom management and self-care can improve patient-clinician communication and clinical outcomes in patients with cancer. (jmir.org)
  • Patients who are seen in clinical practice commonly have multiple problems, yet efficacy data often reflect treatment of a single illness. (psychiatrictimes.com)
  • This study should be the basis for further evaluations of long-term efficacy and safety of the use of cannabinoids in PD patients. (springer.com)
  • Methods A systematic search of records up to March 2020 was performed on PubMed, CINAHL, Medline (Ovid), Cochrane and Embase to retrieve clinical trials that evaluated the efficacy of OPEP devices in patients with COPD. (bmj.com)
  • Conclusion The use of OPEP devices can have a positive impact in COPD, but confidence in effect sizes is low and there is a need for further, higher quality studies to examine their long-term efficacy in COPD as well as to identify specific patient phenotypes that are more likely to respond. (bmj.com)
  • Ultimately, it might improve the treatment outcome in mental health services. (biomedcentral.com)
  • My major research interests involve the evaluation of personality dimensions and disorders as important constructs for subtyping addicted individuals for the purpose of predicting treatment outcome and developing interventions. (yale.edu)
  • And patients receiving their preferred treatment tend to experience significantly better outcomes. (uottawa.ca)
  • Finally, it will reduce adverse outcomes of pregnancy, such as stillbirth and perinatal death due to syphilis, and blindness caused by gonococcal and chlamydial infections. (who.int)
  • Being married or living with a partner predicted a higher adherence to daily symptom reporting ( P =.02). (jmir.org)
  • IoT-enabled devices have the potential to transform clinical trials by providing real-time data on patients' health status and medication adherence. (securer.info)
  • The platform collected data on patients' symptoms, medication adherence, and daily activities. (securer.info)
  • It includes symptom assessment, an alert system for contact with health care professionals, access to self-care advice, and visualization of symptom history. (jmir.org)
  • Two meta-analyses suggest that diagnostic assessment administered in collaboration with the patient and personalized feedback might have a therapeutic effect. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Randomized controlled trials comparing the effect of psychological assessment with other psychotherapeutic interventions in populations of patients will be included in the meta-analysis. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We will extract data on symptom-related outcomes, quality of life, dropout, and re-diagnosis and use meta-analysis techniques to compute the effect size of interventions using assessment as a psychotherapeutic intervention. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Recently, evidence has emerged which may suggest that psychological testing might be useful as a treatment if administered in a way that enlists the patient as a collaborator and not an "object" of the assessment. (biomedcentral.com)
  • C/TA therapists recognize that psychological assessment is an interpersonal event, and that the relationship between assessor and patient is paramount both concerning the validity of the result and in relation to the patient's further treatment [ 3 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In the TA assessment, the therapist asks the patients what they wish to learn from the assessment at the beginning of the treatment. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In addition, the patient is given a report of the assessment, formulated in simple language. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This is important when urgent intervention and assessment is needed to stabilize medically or psychiatrically destabilizing eating disorder symptoms. (edcatalogue.com)
  • Subjective global assessment of change in elbow symptoms, patient-rated tennis elbow evaluation, visual analogue pain at rest, visual analogue pain with activity, visual analogue pain intensity, grip strength, and strength testing using the Orthopaedic Research Institute-Tennis Elbow Testing System. (bmj.com)
  • The separation of addiction symptoms from personality traits and disorders through careful assessment is critically important for improving diagnostic reliability and validity and predicting treatment response. (yale.edu)
  • Patients were categorised as 'completers' if they attended their discharge assessment for PR. (nih.gov)
  • Nevertheless, the criteria have been widely used in the clinical setting, even in the assessment of patients with recent-onset arthritis, and it can be assumed that rheumatologists often consider the fulfilment of these criteria when evaluating the diagnosis and/or prognosis in their arthritis patients [ 6 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Background-- Challenges to effective pharmacologic management of symptomatic diabetic peripheral neuropathy include the limited effectiveness of available medicines, frequent side effects, and the need for ongoing symptom assessment and treatment titration for maximal effectiveness. (cdc.gov)
  • Regardless of how it begins, treatment can be challenging as individuals with type 1 diabetes tend to show higher dropout rates and poorer treatment outcomes than other patients. (nationaleatingdisorders.org)
  • Patients from the intervention groups of two separate randomized controlled trials were included: patients with breast cancer receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy (n=74) and patients with locally advanced prostate cancer receiving treatment with radiotherapy (n=75). (jmir.org)
  • Results: Patients randomized to laser and sham laser had identical withdrawal symptom durations (median 4 days). (ox.ac.uk)
  • Of 384 patients eligible for one year follow-up (56.3% females, mean (SD) age 45.8 (14.7) years, median (IQR) duration of arthritis 31 (10-62) days), 14.4% were anti-CCP2 positive, and 11.2% were IgM RF positive. (biomedcentral.com)
  • These findings support the use of appropriately prescribed graded aerobic exercise in the management of patients with the chronic fatigue syndrome. (bmj.com)
  • 14 A similar training programme improved symptoms and physiological findings in an open study of patients with the "effort syndrome. (bmj.com)
  • Our goal was to describe the course of illness-related signs and symptoms, laboratory values, and radiographic findings. (cdc.gov)
  • The diagnosis was either confirmed (according to positive culture results or histologic findings) or probable (according to typical symptoms and radiographic abnormalities, with positive serologic test results). (cdc.gov)
  • Interpretation is limited by the high dropout rate, null findings of prespecified analyses that accounted for potentially confounding factors and baseline imbalances, and CIs for the treatment effect that included the minimal clinically important difference. (hcplive.com)
  • 9 10 Graded aerobic exercise programmes can reduce incapacity and symptoms in many chronic and painful conditions, such as the post-polio syndrome, 11 chronic back pain, 12 and depressive illness. (bmj.com)
  • Traditionally, placing patients in 28-day inpatient settings, which helped patients abstain from alcohol, easily permitted an independent depressive disorder to be identified and treated. (psychiatrictimes.com)
  • The objective of this new Cochrane systematic review (Ostuzzi G et al, 2015) was to assess the effects and acceptability of antidepressants for treating depressive symptoms in adults (18 years or older) with cancer (any site and stage). (nationalelfservice.net)
  • The first internet-based intervention trial protocol using a mobile application to improve depressive symptoms among migrant workers (overseas Filipino workers). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Playing Go was linked with improved working memory, as measured by the Trail Making Test-A. Those who played Mahjong reported improved executive functioning and a temporary decrease in depressive symptoms. (medscape.com)
  • In addition, patients in the acupuncture group also reported improvements in dyspepsia symptoms and quality of life. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Does the use of oscillating positive expiratory pressure (OPEP) devices impact health-related quality of life and symptoms, exacerbations, lung function parameters and exercise capacity, compared with usual care or alternative sputum clearance techniques in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? (bmj.com)
  • Playing chess or other board games slows cognitive decline and improves quality of life in older patients, results of a new systematic review suggest. (medscape.com)
  • Telephone Study, a randomized trial designed to improve medication treatment, titration and quality of life among patients with symptomatic diabetic peripheral neuropathy. (cdc.gov)
  • We plan to Author Manuscript compare changes in self-reported quality of life between the intervention group and patients in the control group who receive three non-interactive automated educational phone calls. (cdc.gov)
  • CBT was also directly compared to other specific psychological interventions, and therapist-led CBT resulted in greater reductions in behavioral and cognitive symptoms than interpersonal psychotherapy at posttreatment. (researchgate.net)
  • CBT for binge eating disorder also resulted in greater reductions in behavioral symptoms than behavioral weight loss interventions. (researchgate.net)
  • greater reductions in behavioral symptoms than behavioral weight loss interventions. (researchgate.net)
  • Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) on the efficacy and tolerability of antidepressants in this population group are few and often report conflicting results and whilst Cochrane reviews are available on the efficacy of psychotherapy (Akechi 2008) and psychosocial interventions (Galway 2012), no Cochrane review has been performed on the efficacy of antidepressants in this patient population. (nationalelfservice.net)
  • C/TA refers to a range of semi-structured, brief, therapeutic interventions where a therapist (usually a psychologist) collaboratively administers standardized psychological tests and delivers feedback in a valuable and enriching way that can be therapeutic for the patient. (biomedcentral.com)
  • There will be continuous communication with the patients to ensure that the interventions provided are performed accordingly and is safe. (who.int)
  • Patients with the chronic fatigue syndrome perceive greater fatigue than healthy controls taking the same exercise. (bmj.com)
  • 10 Fitness training improved both aerobic capacity and myalgia more than flexibility exercises in patients with the "fibrositis/fibromyalgia syndrome," 13 a condition which overlaps with the chronic fatigue syndrome. (bmj.com)
  • Patients met the Oxford criteria for the chronic fatigue syndrome. (bmj.com)
  • In patients with chronic rhinosinusitis, does the addition of budesonide (Rhinocort) to a saline irrigation solution result in further improvement in symptoms? (aafp.org)
  • This study showed that patients with chronic rhinosinusitis who continue to use a saline nasal wash (NeilMed) will often experience an improvement in symptoms that can be clinically meaningful, but the addition of the corticosteroid budesonide has yet to show an extra benefit. (aafp.org)
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with significant mortality and morbidity and patients with COPD are at increased risk of contracting pneumonia 1 - 3 . (ersjournals.com)
  • The general aim of the present project is to test the (cost)effectiveness and tolerability of two innovative forms of trauma-focused treatment in patients with chronic, childhood-related PTSD. (universiteitleiden.nl)
  • Private practice patients: 154 adult patients with chronic lateral epicondylosis were recruited, with 136 patients completing the trial. (bmj.com)
  • Another study used IoT technology to monitor patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). (securer.info)
  • Persistent synovitis as a marker of chronic disease is also an outcome of interest in early inflammatory arthritis [ 10 - 12 ], although RA development in itself is important to predict. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The rationale behind this approach is derived from the hypothesis that the physician at the time of a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) prescription assumes the patient to be at high risk of developing chronic and severe disease. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Sexually transmitted infections may be present without symptoms or with symptoms that are mild and transient, but they may have severe long-term consequences such as infertility, ectopic pregnancy, chronic illness and premature death. (who.int)
  • This article will introduce an important research development to provide an evidence-based approach to current treatment methods and practices for young patients. (lww.com)
  • Methods-- We implemented a pragmatic cluster randomized controlled trial to test the effectiveness of an automated interactive voice response tool designed to provide physicians with real-time patient-reported data about responses to newly prescribed diabetic peripheral neuropathy medicines. (cdc.gov)
  • METHODS: This was a retrospective cross-sectional study involving all patients admitted in the COVID-19 Isolation unit of University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) from June, 2020-May, 2021. (bvsalud.org)
  • Frailty and malnutrition are key geriatric syndromes that impact postoperative outcomes, including morbidity, mortality and prolonged hospital length of stay. (bmj.com)
  • This study aimed to describe engagement with the Interaktor app among patients with breast or prostate cancer during treatment. (jmir.org)
  • Furthermore, we aimed to describe dropout differences between these two treatment regimens. (ugeskriftet.dk)
  • In the study reported here, we sought to describe the clinical course of mild to moderate pulmonary coccidioidomycosis in patients who did or did not receive antifungal therapy. (cdc.gov)
  • Could you describe the patient population that you treat in the clinic? (itamar-medical.com)
  • Describe steps to promote patient safety prior to initiating a taper. (cdc.gov)
  • However, the developed countries did not demonstrate such positive results as the 'best outcomes' were observed in only 17% of US patients and fewer than 10% in the other developed countries researched. (wikipedia.org)
  • This could lead to shorter, more cost-effective trials with fewer patient dropouts. (securer.info)
  • Data gathered from the PROTein to Enhance outComes of (pre)frail paTients undergoing Cardiac Surgery Study will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national and international conferences. (bmj.com)
  • The analyzed data comes from an open effectiveness study including 575 patients receiving guided Internet-delivered therapy for panic disorder or social anxiety disorder. (frontiersin.org)
  • To produce data that could later be subject to theory construction, the World Health Organisation launched two supporting international studies: the International Pilot Study of Schizophrenia (IPSS) and the Determinants of Outcomes of Severe Mental Disorders (DOSMeD). (wikipedia.org)
  • By the end of this study, India had the most success as 42% of patients reported 'best outcomes', followed by Nigeria with 33% of patients. (wikipedia.org)
  • The DOSMeD study researched the outcome of therapy for schizophrenia, in 1379 patients, across ten countries (Ireland and the IPSS countries). (wikipedia.org)
  • This study was approved by the Mayo Clinic Institutional Review Board and included only those patients who had previously consented to the use of their medical records for research purposes. (cdc.gov)
  • The estimated elimination rate of cardinal symptoms targeted by the study was 27.8% in the acupuncture group and 17.3% in the sham group (difference 10.5 points, 95% CI 0.08-20.9, P =0.034). (medpagetoday.com)
  • This study will advance our understanding of ventricular remodelling in MR, its impact on patient symptoms and ventricular response following surgery. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Patients with weight related insulin restriction were 3.2 times more likely to die over an 11-year study period, and to die an average of 13 years younger than those who didn't restrict insulin. (nationaleatingdisorders.org)
  • The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of psychotherapy treatment alone and combined with medications, as proposed in the current guidelines, to reduce PTSD symptoms. (ugeskriftet.dk)
  • found significant improvements in the general health and physical health composite scores on the Medical Outcomes Study 36-item questionnaire (SF-36) for participants who completed a 12-week aerobic and resistance exercise program, compared to usual care [ 12 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Patients, clinicians, and study personnel were not blind tothe treatment. (maryelizabethbodycare.com)
  • A total of ten participants wererecruited for the study with no dropouts. (maryelizabethbodycare.com)
  • There were no reported noncompliant patients, protocol violations,dropouts or treatment refusals hence the study adhered to the intention totreat analysis. (maryelizabethbodycare.com)
  • Although this study does not allow one to compare psychotherapy to pharmacotherapy, evidence from another meta-analysis suggests that patients would strongly prefer psychotherapy if given the choice. (uottawa.ca)
  • In one study, researchers used an IoT platform to monitor patients with heart failure. (securer.info)
  • For patients who are elderly and suffer from social isolation and mild cognitive issues, I would definitely recommend board games," study investigator Frederico Emanuele Pozzi, MD, a neurology resident at Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori in Monza, Italy, told Medscape Medical News . (medscape.com)
  • This study sought to evaluate the effectiveness of interactive computer-based educational programs for patients with asthma . (medscape.com)
  • This study was conducted to highlight the clinical features, challenges of management and outcome for the patients we have seen in our centre over the past one year. (bvsalud.org)
  • Requests were made for advice on diet and psychological symptoms, as well as for more comprehensive and detailed information as the patient progressed through treatment. (jmir.org)
  • Jennissen and colleagues defined insight as patients understanding: the relationship between past and present experiences, their typical relationship patterns, and the associations between interpersonal challenges, emotional experiences, and psychological symptoms. (uottawa.ca)
  • Mild psychological illness and burnout are linked to poor clinical and academic performance, increased errors, poor empathy, dishonesty and substance misuse, ultimately leading to detrimental effects on patient safety. (rcseng.ac.uk)
  • The interactive app Interaktor has been shown to reduce symptom burden during cancer treatment. (jmir.org)
  • Introduction In the past 20 years, the increasing burden of heart disease in an ageing population has resulted in cardiac surgery (CS) being offered to more frail and older patients with multiple comorbidities. (bmj.com)
  • This can have a detrimental effect on performance and patient safety, and is currently aggravated through the added burden of the COVID-19 circumstances. (rcseng.ac.uk)
  • This trial aims to assess whether real-time collection and clinical feedback of patient treatment experiences can reduce patient symptom burden. (cdc.gov)
  • There are real concerns about medication interactions with alcohol in patients who were still drinking. (psychiatrictimes.com)
  • The platform collected data on patients' symptoms, medication use, and exposure to pollutants. (securer.info)
  • Patients assigned to physicians in the intervention group receive three brief interactive calls every 2 months after a medication is prescribed to alleviate diabetic peripheral neuropathy symptoms. (cdc.gov)
  • These calls provide patients with the opportunity to report on symptoms, side effects, self-titration of medication dose and overall satisfaction with treatment. (cdc.gov)
  • Despite the benefits of ICS-containing regimens in COPD management, healthcare providers should remain vigilant regarding the possible development of pneumonia as a complication in COPD patients receiving such therapies. (ersjournals.com)
  • The predictive ability of demographic variables differed between patient groups, but higher age and a higher educational level predicted usage of specific app functions for both patient groups. (jmir.org)
  • The outcomes paradox (otherwise known as the "better prognosis hypothesis") is the observation that patients with schizophrenia in developing countries benefit much more from therapy than those in developed countries. (wikipedia.org)
  • Two systematic reviews found insufficient evidence to determine whether trauma-focused psychotherapy is more effective than SSRI in reducing PTSD symptoms [5, 10]. (ugeskriftet.dk)
  • We included randomised clinical trials evaluating the outcome of a trauma-focused psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), prolonged exposure therapy (PE), cognitive processing therapy, eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), or narrative exposure therapy or stress management compared with treatment by sertraline, paroxetine, fluoxetine or venlafaxine, or combinations of these, to reduce PTSD symptoms in adults. (ugeskriftet.dk)
  • At follow-up, CBT outperformed interpersonal psychotherapy only on cognitive symptoms. (researchgate.net)
  • cognitive symptoms than interpersonal psychotherapy at posttreatment. (researchgate.net)
  • interpersonal psychotherapy only on cognitive symptoms. (researchgate.net)
  • Only 12 studies evaluated follow-up data, and they found that psychotherapy resulted in a small but statistically significant average effect on anxiety symptoms (g = 0.27, 95% CI: 0.00-0.53, p = 0.05). (uottawa.ca)
  • Compared to older patients, younger patients tended to do better in psychotherapy. (uottawa.ca)
  • Both psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy appear to be effective by post-treatment for patients with GAD. (uottawa.ca)
  • The effects of psychotherapy at follow-up is diminished, and no studies evaluated whether patients receiving pharmacotherapy maintained any gains at follow-up. (uottawa.ca)
  • Psychodynamic psychotherapy, as every other treatment, appears to be suitable for a specifi c group of patients. (bvsalud.org)
  • Patients, outcome assessors, and statistical analysts were blinded to arm assignment but acupuncturists were not. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Attempts were made to blind patients, therapists and outcome assessors, but this was not feasible for needle acupuncture. (ox.ac.uk)
  • However, unlike other causes of community-acquired pneumonia, coccidioidomycosis is characterized by slow resolution of symptoms and extreme fatigue ( 10 , 11 ). (cdc.gov)
  • The outcomes paradox came to light in the 1960s due to cross-cultural studies conducted by the World Health Organization on the outcome of severe mental disorders like schizophrenia. (wikipedia.org)
  • and the secondary objectives are to explore the preliminary effectiveness of the SbS-F to decrease participant-reported anxiety symptoms and improve wellbeing, and to evaluate the potential for SbS-F implementation in real-world settings. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We are planning to research on the long-term effect of acupuncture that incorporates objective outcomes and daily measurement of symptoms. (medpagetoday.com)
  • The authors concluded that such interactive computer programs appear to improve patients' understanding about the asthma disease process and asthma symptoms, but the effect on healthcare utilization and objective outcomes was less certain. (medscape.com)
  • After an initial screening of the title and abstract of studies with comparative outcomes, 26 records were considered relevant. (ugeskriftet.dk)
  • From the abstract: 'We report real-world evidence from patient-reported outcomes that exceeds previous works: 1,549,186 tracked symptoms from 183,732 users of a smartphone pregnancy app symptom tracker are analyzed. (cdc.gov)
  • The researchers recruited 278 patients ages 18 to 65 from five sites during April 2017 to January 2019. (medpagetoday.com)
  • However, despite these clear guidelines, there is an ongoing debate among researchers and clinicians whether these guidelines fit patients with childhood abuse related PTSD (CA-PTSD). (universiteitleiden.nl)
  • The researchers recruited patients withrecurrent allergic rhinitis based on their medical histories and clinicalexamination. (maryelizabethbodycare.com)
  • For the purposes of excluding physician and patient bias, the researchers onlyincluded patients with positive skin prick tests for house dust mites. (maryelizabethbodycare.com)
  • RÉSUMÉ Nous avons évalué la prévalence de la comorbidité du diabète chez des patients grecs atteints de troubles psychiatriques, les différences entre les diabétiques de type 1 et de type 2 et l'évolution des troubles psychiatriques. (who.int)
  • IoT and Patient Safety IoT devices are becoming increasingly prevalent in healthcare, as they have the potential to greatly improve patient safety. (securer.info)
  • Hence, a key cultural difference is the level of positive family involvement, which in developing countries, is associated with improved therapy outcomes due to the reduced likelihood of relapse. (wikipedia.org)
  • Analysis by intention to treat gave similar results (17/33 v 9/33 patients better). (bmj.com)
  • The aim of this project is to investigate the (cost)effectiveness of two innovative forms of trauma-focused therapy for patients with childhood abuse related PTSD. (universiteitleiden.nl)
  • Conversely, COPD is the most common comorbid disease in patients hospitalised for community-acquired pneumonia 1 , 2 , 4 . (ersjournals.com)
  • All the participants were required to be above 21 years old, withmoderate to severe or persistent allergic rhinitis and an opening TNSS (totalnasal symptom score) above 10. (maryelizabethbodycare.com)
  • 98 patients (25.5%) had persistent synovitis, 106 (27.6%) had received DMARD treatment during follow-up, while 68 (17.7%) were diagnosed with RA. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In a small but substantial number of patients, grief may become persistent and disabling. (msdmanuals.com)
  • 2012), regression parameters (Strachan 2007), or outcomes (prevention of maternal-to-child transmission [PMTCT] outcomes) not pre-specified for this PICO question (Jasserson 2011). (bvsalud.org)
  • Interpersonal and cognitive behavioral psychotherapies have been shown to be effective in understanding and controlling bulimia nervosa symptoms. (edcatalogue.com)
  • By using IoT devices, healthcare providers can greatly improve patient safety and reduce the risk of potentially deadly errors. (securer.info)
  • New data shows that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors reduce obsessive-compulsive symptoms for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. (hcplive.com)
  • Other studies of adults reported on the following additional outcomes. (bvsalud.org)
  • Extrapulmonary infection occurs in 1%-5% of patients with symptomatic infections ( 5 , 6 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Although mild to moderate infection has not been clearly defined, it is characterized by symptomatic illness that does not require patient hospitalization. (cdc.gov)
  • Moreover, patients with more severe disease are often treated with inhaled and/or systemic corticosteroids in an attempt to either decrease the rate of exacerbations or provide symptomatic benefit. (ersjournals.com)
  • In our clinical experience, certainly, it seems that heart failure patients with the worst sleep apnea are more symptomatic and have been more difficult to manage. (itamar-medical.com)
  • Conclusions-- Innovative strategies are needed to guide improvements in healthcare delivery for patients with symptomatic diabetic peripheral neuropathy. (cdc.gov)
  • Research into the outcomes paradox followed a bottom-up research approach whereby theories are drawn from the data collected instead of conducting research after theory construction as a means of hypothesis testing. (wikipedia.org)
  • There's a lot of data now that says these patients are difficult to treat, that the majority of these patients aren't on the guideline-directed medical therapies, and that they are under-treated. (itamar-medical.com)
  • Healthcare IoT devices are often used to collect sensitive patient data, which makes them attractive targets for hackers. (securer.info)
  • By understanding the risks and taking steps to secure IoT devices, healthcare organizations can protect their patients and their data. (securer.info)
  • For example, if a patient is discharged from the hospital but still needs to be monitored, their smart medical devices can send data to their doctor so they can keep an eye on their condition without having to schedule in-person appointments. (securer.info)
  • The data was then used to adjust care plans and improve patient outcomes. (securer.info)
  • Week-by-week symptom report data are presented for each symptom. (cdc.gov)
  • Some of these games actually incorporate the patients' symptoms, medications, allergen triggers, and peak flow data into the game, making it a more personalized experience. (medscape.com)
  • Thus, medical, mental health, and other healthcare professionals working in a variety of settings with a variety of patient populations are likely to encounter patients who have used or are currently using methamphetamine. (netce.com)
  • The knowledge gained from reading and comprehending the contents of this course can greatly assist the healthcare professional in identifying, treating, and providing an appropriate referral to patients who misuse methamphetamine. (netce.com)
  • In support of improving patient care, NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. (netce.com)
  • IoT in Healthcare IoT in healthcare is the use of internet-connected devices to improve patient care and treatment. (securer.info)
  • IoT in healthcare can help improve patient outcomes by providing more personalized care. (securer.info)
  • IoT in healthcare can bring benefits such as better patient care, early diagnosis of diseases, and remote monitoring of patients. (securer.info)
  • If you're a patient, please refer your questions to your healthcare provider. (cdc.gov)
  • Four of the 9 studies showed improvements in knowledge about asthma, and 5 studies showed improvement in asthma symptoms. (medscape.com)
  • Patient engagement in the interactive app Interaktor was high. (jmir.org)
  • Non-attendance and high dropout rates in this particular patient group seem common. (universiteitleiden.nl)
  • Rates of dropout were high and interpretation of results difficult. (ox.ac.uk)
  • 2017 ). NMS in PD involve a multitude of functions including disorders of sleep-wake cycle regulation, cognitive dysfunction, disorders of mood and affect, autonomic dysfunction as well as sensory symptoms and pain. (springer.com)
  • He's enrolling patients aged 60 and over with subjective cognitive decline or MCI and separating participants into a control group, a group that plays chess, another that plays Go, and another that plays both Go and chess. (medscape.com)
  • One way a psychiatrist can diagnose it is if an individual has experienced positive symptoms (e.g., hallucinations) and/or negative symptoms (e.g., apathy) consistently for a month. (wikipedia.org)
  • For this outcome, the meta-regression showed that both presence of hypertension and the inclusion of nonbiased studies explained 28.3% of the heterogeneity among the studies. (dovepress.com)
  • Outcomes varied across studies, there were a lot of dropouts, and some were not randomized, meaning reverse causality can't be ruled out. (medscape.com)
  • First, there was a significant dropout rate in the studies reviewed, varying from 0% to 31.7%, which could affect some of the results. (medscape.com)
  • In patients with newly diagnosed dementia, obtain neuroimaging studies (ie, CT scanning or MRI of the head) to rule out treatable causes of dementia and to aid in the differential diagnosis. (medscape.com)
  • This means that allenrolled participants were included in the analysis, further reducing the riskof a biased outcome. (maryelizabethbodycare.com)
  • 1)." Although the outcome was desirable,the subjects or participants in the research could not represent the populationas a whole because the numbers of participants in the research was too small.This research would not change the treatment guidelines for allergic rhinitisyet since it did not specify a minimum effective dosage and complications ofnasal BTX injection were not widely explored. (maryelizabethbodycare.com)
  • Artificial tears and topical corticosteroids used as first-line treatments usually improve the symptoms of dry eyes but are associated with adverse effects with long-term use. (springer.com)
  • The Flinders team led by Professors, Malcolm Battersby & Sharon Lawn along with Chief Investigators, Professor Michael Kidd, Professor Julio Licinio, Professor Philip Aylward, Professor Amanda Baker, Professor Julie Ratcliffe & Dr Stephen Quinn will work with patients and staff in the Southern Adelaide Mental Health Service to use self -management principles and collaborative partnerships with patients to improve their physical health. (edu.au)