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Showing 1 to 20 of 45 for “"Symptom burden"”.
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Symptom Burden and Healthcare Utilization in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
… survival, improving functional status (FS), and symptom mitigation. Symptom burden (SB) can impact quality of life (QOL), and lead to increased healthcare utilization. Palliative care (PC) has been associated with higher QOL, decreased depression, aggressive care, and mortality. The Institute of …
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Symptom burden in individuals with inflammatory bowel disease: a mixed methods study
To investigate the symptom burden experiences of individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). An explanatory sequential mixed methods study was conducted. A cross-sectional, correlational survey was first undertaken. Symptom burden was measured using a modified disease specific version of the …
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Coping as a Mediator between Symptom Burden and Distress in Lung Cancer Patients
… the highest levels of psychological distress and symptom burden than any other forms of cancer (Linden, Vodermaier, MacKenzie, & Greig, 2012). Given the prevalence and impact of lung cancer, it is imperative to address the emotional toll this diagnosis can have on those suffering with the disease …
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Symptom Burden and Health-Related Quality of Life in Adults with Multiple Myeloma
… suggests that those with MM experience high symptom burden and poor health related quality of life (HRQoL), though these outcomes are not well described in the literature. The purpose of this dissertation is to explore symptom burden and HRQoL outcomes in adults with MM. Methods The aims of …
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Symptom burden and its relationship to functional performance in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
The aim of this study was to explore symptom burden and its relationship to functional performance in patients with COPD. A descriptive, cross-sectional, correlational survey design was used and a sample of 214 patients with COPD. The sample was recruited from patients attending one of the major …
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An investigation of the symptom burden of paediatric cardiology outpatients in Blantyre, Malawi: The patient perspective
… from cardiac disease present with an increasing burden of symptoms throughout the trajectory of their disease. There is little research describing symptom burden among children with cardiac disease in resource-limited settings in general and looking particularly from the patients' perspective. …
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Symptom Burden at End of Life in Patients with Terminal and Life-Threatening Illness in Intensive Care Units
<p>The purpose of this study was to examine the symptom burden and severity of symptom distress reported by ICU patients at high-risk for death and to compare patient-rated symptoms and distress for concordance with symptoms reported by a family member. A prospective, correlational design with two …
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An exploration of symptom burden and its management in Saudi Arabian patients receiving haemodialysis, and their caregivers: a mixed methods study
… haemodialysis (HD) experience substantial symptom burden. These symptoms are associated with reduced physical function, poor treatment tolerance and impaired health-related quality of life. These symptoms are complex and are often undetected by individuals or health care providers (HCPs). A …
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The prevalence and severity of the symptom burden in patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) in a resource limited setting
… Scale Renal (IPOS-Renal) questionnaire assessed symptom burden, complemented by qualitative insights from open-ended interviews, which underwent thematic analysis. Results: The cohort was young, with a median age of 40 (33-45) years, and faced significant poverty, commonly experiencing …
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An exploration of symptom burden among breast and gynaecological cancer patients accessing care at University of Ilorin teaching hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
… availability for treatment imply significant symptom burden; the relief of which poses a challenge for the health care providers. Aim: This study was conducted to measure symptom burden and relief among breast and gynaecological cancer patients accessing care in a tertiary health institution …
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Flowing forward: yoga and self-management for long COVID recovery
… (7–8% improvement, d = 0.38–0.44) and long COVID symptom burden (7.1% reduction, d = 0.25). Fatigue and pain outcomes showed mixed trends, with changes not reaching clinically significant thresholds. Findings suggest that MY -Skills Mobile is feasible, acceptable, and safe for PwLC, with promising …
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An assessment of the prevalence and associated burden of symptoms in HIV patients in Swakopmund, Namibia
… and AIDS are characterized by a multitude of symptoms which has not changed since the advent of HAART. Based on this reality the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends palliative care to be provided alongside disease specific treatment for all PLWHIV. There are many barriers to patients …
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Qualitative optimisation study of a digital health intervention for concussion
… that can lead to a range of post-concussion symptoms which negatively impact function and quality of life. There are a range of behavioural and psychological interventions that have been found to improve post-concussion symptom burden. However, individuals who have experienced a concussion …
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Pursuing Improved Quality of Life In the Atrial Fibrillation Population: Evidence-Based Practice
… older adults. This can be due to associated symptoms, side effects from treatment, changes in functional capacity, and disruption in role performance. Current AF management guidelines recommend rate versus rhythm control based upon the presence or absence of symptoms and patient preference. …
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The clinical care of patients with lung cancer: identifying and supporting those with unmet care needs
… Lung cancer patients face a disease with a high symptom burden, increased psychosocial needs and a high mortality. Supportive care needs are often relevant from diagnosis. Despite this there are no clear follow-up structures for lung cancer patients that address both cancer management and …
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A survey of the prevalence and burden of pain and symptoms amongst HIV positive patients attending HIV treatment clinics in the University of the Witwatersrand Academic Hospital clinics
This study was designed to measure the symptom prevalence and symptom burden amongst patients attending three HIV treatment clinics in greater Johannesburg, and to assess the relationship of these to CD4 count, viral load, WHO stage, functional status and HAART. Patients at the three clinics were …
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A Five-Week Mindfulness Program for Emerging Adults Experiencing Anxious and/or Depressive Symptoms
… interventions (bMBI) in addressing mental health symptom burden. High-quality research is needed to demonstrate whether bMBIs can provide efficacious treatment to improve the lives of EAs. The current study tested the efficacy of a five-week bMBI baseline within-subject controlled trial. The …
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Quality of life, symptoms and experiences of patients with an elevated body mass index undergoing catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation
Quality of life, symptoms, and experiences of patients with an elevated body mass index undergoing catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia seen in clinical practice. Previous studies have demonstrated that AF may result in high …
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An investigation into the management of depression in patients with late-stage cancer by South African oncologists
… than ever before. The management of the heavy symptom burden carried by these patients remain a critical subject. Of these symptoms, depression is one of the most frequently reported and debilitating symptoms in advanced cancer. The negative impact of untreated depression on both the patient …
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The experience of mesothelioma in Northern England
… as a devastating disease that carries a severe burden in physical, psychological, and social domains. Breathlessness, usually due to recurrent pleural effusions, and/or pain occur in >90% cases and may be refractory. Psychosocial aspects relate to causation, latency, rapid decline in health, …
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