Gender differences in the comprehension of care plans in an emergency department setting

Shiber, Shachaf; Zuker-Herman, Rona; Drescher, Michael J.; Glezerman, Marek

doi:10.1186/s13584-018-0245-9

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“…This can be partly attributed to the relatively low level of formal education among the women and the information being presented in technical language that cannot easily be understood. Therefore, this finding underscores the importance of using plain language when communicating health information to ensure its comprehension and utilization (Shiber et al, 2018). The findings of this study further reveal that nearly half of the women had problems accessing health information.…”

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confidence: 82%

An assessment of health information literacy among women in rural Lake Zone, Tanzania

Kassim

Ndumbaro

2021

IFLA Journal

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This article presents the results from a descriptive cross-sectional survey that was conducted to assess the health information literacy skills of women of childbearing age in rural Lake Zone, Tanzania. A total of 349 women were involved in the study. The study found that most rural women in the study area have low levels of health information literacy. The aggregate scores of health information literacy indicate a mean of 42.86% with a normal distribution curve, and estimated close-to-zero skewness (0.172) and kurtosis (−0.297) measures. The causal relationships between health information literacy and women’s socio-demographic factors indicate a positive and statistically significant effect ( p < .01) of women’s level of education, income, ownership of means of communication and access to health facilities on their level of health information literacy. The women’s inadequate ability to access, read, understand, appraise and use health information is a barrier to their acquisition of relevant health information. Enhancing the health information literacy skills of these women is most likely to improve their health outcomes.

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confidence: 82%

An assessment of health information literacy among women in rural Lake Zone, Tanzania

Kassim

Ndumbaro

2021

IFLA Journal

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“…The ndings did not match with other studies. Gender may not in uence recall (Shiber et al, 2018). Shiber and colleagues (2018) related their ndings to the improved communication by healthcare providers, overshadowing gender differences.…”

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Shared decision-making underutilisation at an outpatient clinic during BMI monitoring in rural Uganda

Banturaki,

Kajoba,

Pius

2023

Preprint

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Introduction: Recall of medical instructions is associated with improved adherence to treatment. The recall of the Body Mass Index (BMI) is important for the improvement of adherence to treatments related to obesity. The burden of obesity all over the world has increased, including in many sub-Saharan African countries. Objective This study measured the recall of BMI, shared decision-making (SDM), and patients’ demographics to determine if they were associated. Methods The study was conducted at a rural hospital outpatient clinic in South Western Uganda. Data were collected using a questionnaire and collaboRate-5 tool for measuring shared decision-making. Data were analysed using SPSS version 20. The chi-square test and Pearson coefficient test were done. Results Out of the 92 participants in this study, the median age was 36 years, in an age range of 18 to 87 years, the majority were male 54 (58.7%), most had a background of attending formal education 75 (81.5%), 79 (85.9%) were not able to recall their BMI; 13 (14.1%) were able to recall their BMI. Only gender among demographic factors studied was associated with recall of BMI (p = 0.027). Shared decision-making was associated with the recall of BMI (P < 0.001). Interpretation: The prevalence of patients who are not able to recall their BMI after the outpatient clinic visit was high. Gender and the use of SDM were associated with recall of BMI. Measured items describing the use of SDM were only reported among 21(22.8%) participants. SDM was underutilised during the study period at the outpatient clinic. There is a need to have continuous medical education on SDM.

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“…After determining the most suitable therapeutic approach, physicians should devote sufficient efforts and time to inform and engage patients, as well as their caregivers (e.g., family members or non-healthcare professionals responsible for the well-being of an elderly or dependent individual), and other healthcare professionals involved in their care. Effective physician-patient interaction is essential for enhancing the patient's understanding of medical recommendations and promoting acceptance of the prescribed treatments [127].…”

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Insight into Risk Factors, Pharmacogenetics/Genomics, and Management of Adverse Drug Reactions in Elderly: A Narrative Review

Bellanca,

Augello,

Cantone

et al. 2023

Pharmaceuticals

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The European Medicine Agency (EMA) has defined Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) as “a noxious and unintended response to a medicine”, not including poisoning, accidental, or intentional overdoses. The ADR occurrence differs based on the approach adopted for defining and detecting them, the characteristics of the population under study, and the research setting. ADRs have a significant impact on morbidity and mortality, particularly among older adults, and represent a financial burden for health services. Between 30% and 60% of ADRs might be predictable and preventable, emerging as a result of inappropriate prescription, drug chemistry inherent toxicity, cell-specific drug toxicity, age- and sex-related anomalies in drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination (ADME), and drug–drug interactions (DDIs) in combination therapies or when a patient is treated with different drugs for concomitant disorders. This is particularly important in chronic diseases which require long-term treatments. Rapid developments in pharmacogenetics/genomics have improved the understanding of ADRs accompanied by more accurate prescriptions and reduction in unnecessary costs. To alleviate the burden of ADRs, especially in the elderly, interventions focused on pharmaceutical principles, such as medication review and reconciliation, should be integrated into a broader assessment of patients’ characteristics, needs, and health priorities. Digital health interventions could offer valuable solutions to assist healthcare professionals in identifying inappropriate prescriptions and promoting patient adherence to pharmacotherapies.

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Gender differences in the comprehension of care plans in an emergency department setting

Cited by 7 publications

References 16 publications

An assessment of health information literacy among women in rural Lake Zone, Tanzania

An assessment of health information literacy among women in rural Lake Zone, Tanzania

Shared decision-making underutilisation at an outpatient clinic during BMI monitoring in rural Uganda

Insight into Risk Factors, Pharmacogenetics/Genomics, and Management of Adverse Drug Reactions in Elderly: A Narrative Review

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