Overall Satisfaction Of Patients Research Articles

The Russian Version of the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire: Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation

Background. The Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHQ) is one of the most commonly used specialized scales to assess function, pain, aesthetic component, and overall patient satisfaction with their hands and wrists. However, to date, the scale has not been validated into Russian.
 Aim of the study — validation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Russian-language version of the questionnaire for patients with hand diseases MHQ.
 Methods. Validation and cultural adaptation were carried out in several stages: forward translation, back translation, formation of a preliminary version, pilot testing (pretesting), formation of the final version, with the help of which 50 patients were interviewed, of which 29 men (58%) and 21 women ( 42%), whose average age was 52.72 (25–84) years. Next, the psychometric properties of the questionnaire were assessed: validity, ceiling and floor effects, internal consistency (Cronbach’s α), reproducibility, completion rate. Patients completed the MHQ questionnaire upon initial visit to an orthopedic traumatologist and again the next day. Reproducibility was assessed using the intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC). Validity was assessed by studying the relationship between the results of the questionnaire under study and the results of the DASH questionnaire validated in Russia.
 Results. As part of the study, a rating scale was obtained with good psychometric properties: validity — 0.726, p0.001; Cronbach’s α 0.9, 95% CI (0.65–0.97); reproducibility — 0.92 (0.87–0.96); occupancy rate — 100%; the ceiling effect is observed in 42 questions 1–20, 22–27, 35, 37, 38, 42, 46–57, the floor effect in 13 questions — 17, 20, 28–32, 39–41, 43–45.
 Conclusions. The results of the study of the validity and retest reliability of the Russian version of the MHQ scale indicate that it is a reliable and reliable tool for assessing the function, pain, aesthetic component and overall satisfaction of patients with respect to their hands and wrists, which can be widely used by domestic researchers in practical and scientific activities.

(155) Transcutaneous Electrical Neural Stimulation Improves Overall Satisfaction in Patients with Erectile Dysfunction

Abstract Introduction Transcutaneous electrical neural stimulation (TENS) therapy has demonstrated the potential to augment peripheral blood flow towards the musculature, thereby enhancing oxygen supply to the working muscles. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a pathological condition characterized by compromised blood flow to the penis. In theory, TENS therapy can enhance penile blood circulation and alleviate the symptoms associated with ED. Objective Therefore, we aimed to assess the effects of penile TENS therapy on reducing ED symptoms and improving erectile function (EF). Methods We conducted a pilot cohort trial following approval from the Institutional Review Board (IRB), in which we enrolled patients presenting with clinical ED at our clinic. The TENS therapy intervention comprised ten sessions lasting 20 min each, administered over a period of 5 weeks. Two TENS patches were used, with one patch positioned at the base of the penis and the second patch placed on the perineum. The intensity of TENS therapy was determined using a scale ranging from 0 to 10, with the patients selecting the maximum intensity that they could tolerate without experiencing pain. Baseline and post-therapy questionnaires were administered using the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) as the primary outcome measure. A paired t-test was conducted to assess the results, which are presented as the mean difference (MD) along with a 95% confidence interval. Results Ten patients, all of whom were already receiving oral PDE5i medications ED were enrolled. However, specific drugs, dosages, and regimens were not standardized across patients, although they maintained the same treatment regimen throughout the study period. The mean baseline total testosterone level was at 527.9 ng/dL. On average, the intensity of TENS therapy administered to the patients was 6.58. A statistically significant improvement in the IIEF total score was seen with an MD of 5.6 (95% CI:0.35, 10.85; p = 0.03). Additionally, a statistically significant difference was observed in the IIEF overall satisfaction domain, with an MD of 1.20 (95% CI:0.14, 2.26; p = 0.03). However, no significant differences were found in IIEF erectile function, desire, orgasm, and intercourse satisfaction subdomain scores. Furthermore, none of the patients reported any adverse effects associated with TENS therapy. Conclusions These findings suggest that TENS therapy has the potential to improve the overall satisfaction of patients with ED. Further research with larger sample sizes and randomized controlled trials are warranted to validate these initial findings and to elucidate the full potential of TENS therapy in ED management. Disclosure Any of the authors act as a consultant, employee or shareholder of an industry for: Disclosures: Consultant for AbbVie, Marius, Tolmar, Endo, Petros, Boston Scientific, Coloplast Investor: Sprout.

Efficacy of angiotensin receptor blockers for erectile dysfunction in hypertensive men: A systematic review

Abstract Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition that affects many men, especially as they age, and is an indicator of an underlying health condition and is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. ED also causes significant psychological distress due to stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem related to reduced sexual activity and satisfaction. A high incidence of ED is known to be associated with men with hypertension and diabetes. Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are newer-generation antihypertensive drugs elucidating a beneficial effect on erectile function compared to older-generation drugs. This study aimed to systematically review the literature to investigate the efficacy of ARBs compared to other classes of antihypertensive drugs in improving ED-related outcomes. A literature search was carried out in Medline, Embase, the Cochrane Library databases, and other relevant sources to select clinical studies that compared the efficacy of ARBs with other antihypertensive drugs in men with concomitant hypertension and ED. Overall, twelve clinical studies comprising 11,672 hypertensive patients with ED were included. Analyses of the outcomes show that ARBs significantly reduce arterial pressure and improve erectile function, frequency of sexual activity, and overall satisfaction in patients. ARBs depress the process of oxidative stress and thus increase sexual desire among the patients with ED patients. Both monotherapy and combination therapies are beneficial for improving erectile function and compliance among patients.

A new treatment of concealed penis: symmetrical pterygoid flap surgery.

Considerable controversy exists regarding the surgery for concealed penis. We describe a new technique for repairing concealed penis by symmetrical pterygoid flap surgery. From January 2016 to July 2022, we evaluated 181 cases of concealed penis that were surgically treated using the symmetrical pterygoid flap surgery. We measured the penile size preoperative and 2, 4, 12 weeks, and 1 year postoperative to confirm the improvement. A questionnaire was administered to the patients and parents to assess satisfaction regarding penile size, morphology, and hygiene. The perpendicular penile length was1.59±0.32cm preoperative and 3.82±1.02 cm after the procedure (p < 0.05), and 4.21±1.91cm after one year of postoperative (p < 0.05). The overall satisfaction of patients was 97.89%, while the overall satisfaction of older children patients (age>7) was 75.24%. Parents focus more on the penile exposure size, while patients focus more on the penile morphology. Almost every patient had postoperative penile foreskin edema. However, this symptom had spontaneously resolved by 4-6 weeks. The complications such as skin necrosis, tissue contracture, or wound infection were 4.42%. The symmetrical pterygoid flap surgery is an effective surgical technique for the management of concealed penis in children producing predictable results and excellent satisfaction of the parents and patients.

Patient and health practitioner perceptions about the role of hospital pharmacists along the care continuum: the Fharmaconectados Project

ObjectiveTo determine the perception of patients and practitioners regarding the role of the hospital pharmacist along the care continuum. MethodThis was a multicenter cross-sectional observational analytical study, carried out in two phases between 15 October and 31 December 2020. In the first phase, a literature search was carried out to identify specific questionnaires that measured the overall satisfaction of patients in relation to the work of hospital pharmacists. Subsequently, a specific consensus-based questionnaire was developed, structured into three areas: care, relationships, and capacity-building and training. The study included patients treated in the participating centers and served by patient associations. They had to be older than 18 years, present with a chronic condition, and be treated with medication for hospital use. In the second phase, a qualitative study was carried out using focus group discussions to analyze how hospital pharmacists are perceived and how they would like to be recognized by patients. Four meetings were held in different territories of Spain. Previously, the research team agreed on the questions to be asked, which were grouped into four sections: healthcare, relational, training and information. ResultsA total of 482 surveys were obtained. The percentage of patients who expressed a positive view of the role of the hospital pharmacist was 88.0% (n = 424). In the multivariate analysis, the most positive opinions about these professionals were expressed by women and by patients who had received previous care in the hospital, those who had a high opinion of the coordination of these professionals with the rest of the care team, and those who had received the greatest amount of emotional support. Integration of the pharmacist with the healthcare team was found to vary across different hospitals and the hospitals’ public image we seen to be related to the way they were pharmacoeconomically managed. In the sections related to capacity-building and training and challenges for the future, respondents emphasized the need to promote the introduction of new patient monitoring technologies. ConclusionsPatients have a good opinion of the service provided by hospital pharmacists, although many are unaware of the significance of their role.

Determinants of experience & satisfaction in telehealth psychiatry during the COVID-19 pandemic for patients & providers.

The objective of this study was to characterize the experiences and overall satisfaction of patients and providers with the March 2020 transition to telehealth in a psychiatric setting (telepsychiatry). The study also investigated how socio-demographic and clinical characteristics impact an individual's experiences and satisfaction with telepsychiatry. Responses were collected from 604 patients and 154 providers engaged in clinical care at one of three participating Johns Hopkins Medicine outpatient psychiatric clinics between January 2020-March 2021. Survey data were collected by self-report via Qualtrics or telephone follow-up. Respondents were predominately female and White. Over 70% of patients and providers were generally satisfied with telepsychiatry. However, providers were more likely to favor in-person care over telepsychiatry for post-pandemic care 48% to 17% respectively, while 35% rated both modalities equivalently. Patients were more evenly divided with 45% preferring telepsychiatry compared to 42% for in-person care, and only 13% rating them equivalently. Among providers, technical difficulties were significantly associated with both less satisfaction and lower preference for telepsychiatry [odds ratio for satisfaction (ORS) = 0.12; odds ratio for preference (ORP) = 0.13]. For patients, factors significantly associated with both lower satisfaction and lower preference for telepsychiatry included technical difficulties (ORS = 0.20; ORP = 0.41), unstable access to the internet (ORS = 0.46; ORP = 0.50), worsening depression (ORS = 0.38; ORP = 0.36), and worsening anxiety (ORS = 0.41; ORP = 0.40). Factors associated with greater satisfaction and higher preference for telepsychiatry among patients included higher education (ORS = 2.13; ORP = 1.96) and a decrease in technical difficulties over time (ORS = 2.86; ORP = 2.35). Patients and providers were satisfied with telepsychiatry. However, there were greater differences between them in preferences for continuing to use telepsychiatry post-pandemic. These findings highlight factors that influence patient and provider preferences and should be addressed to optimize the use of telepsychiatry in the future.

Comparison of morbidity-related parameters between autologous and allogeneic bone grafts for alveolar ridge augmentation from patients' perspective-A questionnaire-based cohort study.

Alveolar ridge augmentation is often required before dental implant placement. In this context, autologous bone grafts are considered the biological gold standard. Still, bone block harvesting is accompanied by some serious potential disadvantages and possible complications, such as pain, bleeding, and nerve irritation. Several studies aimed to compare autologous to allogeneic bone grafts concerning bone quality and implant survival rates; this is the first prospective study analyzing and comparing morbidity-related parameters after alveolar ridge augmentation using autogenous and allogeneic bone blocks from patients' perspective. Using a questionnaire, 36 patients were asked to evaluate the surgery as well as the post-operative period concerning pain, stress, sensibility deficits, satisfaction with, and consequences from the surgery as well as the preferred procedure for future alveolar ridge augmentations. No significant differences were shown regarding stress and pain during and after surgery, whereas the rate of nerve irritations was twice as high in the autologous group. The swelling was significantly higher in patients with autologous bone blocks (p = 0.001). Nevertheless, the overall satisfaction of patients of both groups was very high, with over 8/10 points. The swelling was the main reason for patients' discomfort in both groups and was significantly higher after autologous bone augmentation. Since this side effect seems to be a highly relevant factor for patients' comfort and satisfaction, it needs to be discussed during preoperative consultation to allow shared decision-making considering the anticipated morbidity.

Effectiveness of Mobiderm Autofit in the Intensive Phase of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema Treatment: A Case Series.

Background: The objective of this case series was to evaluate the effectiveness of wearing Mobiderm® Autofit compressive garment as part of the complete decongestive therapy (CDT) of upper limb lymphedema. Materials and Methods: Ten women and men with stage II breast cancer-related lymphedema underwent a CDT intensive phase for 12 days, combining Mobiderm Autofit compression garment with manual lymphatic drainage. Arm volume was calculated with the truncated cone formula using circumferential measurements taken at each appointment. The pressure under the garment and the overall satisfaction of patients and physicians were also assessed. Results: The mean (standard deviation [SD]) age of the patients was 60.50 (11.70) years. The mean (SD) lymphedema excess volume decrease was 343.11 (266.14) mL, which represents a 36.68% decrease between day 1 and day 12, whereas the mean (SD) absolute volume difference was 420.03 (251.27) mL corresponding to a 10.12% decrease during this same period. The mean (SD) device pressure by using the PicoPress® was 30.01 (0.45) mmHg. The majority of patients were satisfied with the ease of use and the comfort of wearing Mobiderm Autofit. Such positive assessment was confirmed by the physicians. During this case series, no adverse event was reported. Conclusion: A lymphedema volume decrease of the upper limb was reported after 12 days of treatment with Mobiderm Autofit during the CDT intensive phase. Moreover, the device was well tolerated, and its use was appreciated by the patients and the physicians.

Satisfaction of Patients Other Than COVID-19 During the Pandemic at a Multidisciplinary Centre with COVID-19 Services

Background The services rendered by hospitals during the pandemic may not be efficient. This might impact the satisfaction of patients seeking healthcare. The aim of this study is to assess the satisfaction level of patients other than those with COVID-19 during the pandemic with different services provided by the hospital. Method A quantitative, analytical and cross-sectional study was carried out in a multidisciplinary hospital. Valid questionnaire, derived from PSQ III and PSQ 18, was used for data collection from 250 outpatients. Ethical approval was obtained. Systematic random sampling was done to enrol patients into the study after taking their consent. Descriptive analysis was performed using frequency, proportion, median and inter-quartile range. Mann–Whitney U test and Kruskal–Wallis test were carried out to find the association between overall satisfaction and different socio-demographic and other variables. Statistical significance was set at p-value &lt; 0.05. Result Almost two-thirds of the respondents visiting the hospital during the pandemic were female (male: 35.6% and female: 64.4%). More than half (50.4%) of the patients reported that access to the hospital was feasible. Of the patients reporting dissatisfaction, most of them (86.4%) considered the establishment of separate COVID-19 hospitals as the best option. The median satisfaction score for the overall satisfaction of patients towards different service domains was 54.0 (45–60). Almost all respondents (95.6%) found that services were easily available. Patient satisfaction score was significantly associated with expenditure ( p &lt; 0.001). Satisfaction score was also significantly associated with the time spent in the hospital by the patients ( p &lt; 0.001). Conclusion Majority of the patients reporting to the multidisciplinary hospital were satisfied with the provisioning of treatment and different services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Relatively lesser satisfaction was reported for the provision of maintenance of social distance, availability of hand washing/sanitisation, overall hospital cleanliness and cost of treatment. Moreover, satisfaction among patients was associated with their perceived fear of the pandemic.

Effectiveness of online expressive writing in reducing psychological distress among the asymptomatic COVID-19 patients in Fangcang Hospitals: A quasi-experiment study.

This study aimed to assess the applicability and effectiveness of an online format of expressive writing (EW) in reducing psychological distress among the asymptomatic COVID-19 patients in Fangcang Hospitals with a quasi-experiment. Altogether 244 patients were assigned to the EW group(n=122) and the control group(n=122). Besides the routine psychological intervention (broadcast relaxation training at a fixed time) in Fangcang hospitals, The EW group was engaged in 8-day theme-based adaption EW intervention, whereas the control group received no interventions. All the participants were tested with the Brief Profile of Mood States (BPOMS) and Inpatient Mental Health Preliminary Screening Scale(IMHPS) before and after the intervention. After the intervention, the writing quality and intervention satisfaction of the EW group were evaluated by a self-designed writing quality questionnaire and EW satisfaction questionnaire. The results indicated that the EW significantly improved in the BPOMS test, whereas the control group showed no significant change. The IMHPS score in the control group was statistically deteriorated than that before intervention, whereas the EW group showed no significant change. The writing quality was highly correlated with the score change of BPMOS. The overall satisfaction of patients with EW was 81.13%. EW can reduce psychological distress among the asymptomatic COVID-19 patients in Fangcang Hospitals. The higher the quality of writing, the greater the improvement of mood states. As a new form of psychological intervention in Fangcang hospitals with high patient satisfaction, EW has a value of popularization and application.

Three-year observations on the effect of different cusp inclinations on the restoration of short maxillary first molar implants: A randomized controlled trial.

Objective: To investigate the effect of different cusp inclination on short implant prosthesis of maxillary first molar after 3years of weight-bearing in biology and mechanics. Methods: The clinical patients were randomly selected from the database and divided into four groups A, B, C, and D according to the cusp inclination of the maxillary first molar short implant restoration (4.8mm × 8mm, Dentium). 20 cases in each group. The cusp inclination was 10 degrees-15 degrees, 15 degrees-20 degrees, 20 degrees-25 degrees, 25 degrees-30 degrees. After 3years of weight-bearing, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and Florida probe were used to measure and observe the height of alveolar bone (H), periodontal probing depth (PD) and modified sulcus bleeding index (MBI). Visual analogue scale (VAS) was used to evaluate the overall satisfaction of patients, and the mechanical complications of each group within 3 years of implant weight-bearing were counted. Results: The H and PD of group D were 1.09 ± 0.23 and 2.19 ± 0.11 respectively, which were significantly higher than those of group A, B and C (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference in MBI between groups A-D (p > 0.05). The VAS scores of group B and group C were 88.36 ± 5.12 and 88.70 ± 4.52 respectively, which were higher than those of group A and group D (p < 0.05). The incidence of food impaction, porcelain collapse and abutment loosening in group D were 40.0%, 25.0% and 15.0% respectively, which were higher than those in group B and C (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The risk of biological and mechanical complications increases after long-term weight-bearing of maxillary first molar short implant prostheses with high cusp inclination. The cusp inclination of short implant prostheses should be designed as low as 25 degrees.

Curative Effect of Helicobacter Pylori Radical Treatment on Gastric Cancer Patients with Helicobacter Pylori Infection

In the past year, we randomly selected some gastric cancer patients with Helicobacter pylori infection in our hospital, and conducted two different treatment methods. The research results show that for gastric cancer patients with Helicobacter pylori infection, while receiving chemotherapy for gastric cancer, radical Sex therapy for Helicobacter pylori can significantly improve the clinical symptom relief efficiency of disease treatment and reduce the incidence of adverse reactions during various treatment periods, thereby improving the overall satisfaction of patients and their families with treatment. This article will explore the role and value of Helicobacter pylori radical Sex therapy for gastric cancer patients with Helicobacter pylori infection.

Patients' satisfaction after bilateral thoracoscopic sympathicolysis.

Palmar hyperhidrosis is a distressing condition implicating individuals' social life and self-esteem. Surgery has proven to be highly effective with excellent safety profile. However, compensatory hyperhidrosis (CH), a relatively common adverse event of the procedure, is sometimes problematic in a few patients. A questionnaire, including Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS), was designed to assess the overall satisfaction of patients who underwent bilateral endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy between November 2018 and July 2021. They were requested to respond to the questionnaire before surgery and during the follow-up visits. Sixty-three patients were recruited, 37 males and 26 females. The age of the participants ranged from 6 to 27 years (mean 17.05 ± 5.55 years). Most patients reported a positive impact on their professional and social life. Two patients experienced significant compensatory hyperhydrosis impacting their daily life. There was a significant improvement of the HDSS score after surgery. Around 95.2% of the participants (n = 60) had three-point improvement indicating 80% reduction of sweat production. : Bilateral endoscopic thoracoscopic sympathectomy has shown a high success rate with low adverse events. CH, however, remains a significant cause of morbidity in few patients. Therefore, continuous evaluation of patients' satisfaction is of utmost importance to help improve our understanding to risk factors and prevalence of CH, improve our techniques to minimise its occurrence and treat patients with distressing symptoms. These data will guide surgeons when counselling patients to make insightful decisions based on the benefits and risks of the procedure.

Evaluation of patient satisfaction with fixed Prosthodontic therapy visiting Prosthodontic department of a Teaching Dental Hospital

One of the important aspects of any successful prosthodontics treatment is the satisfaction level of patients with that particular treatment. Crowns and fixed partial dentures besides fulfilling clinical and laboratory norms must also satisfy the needs of patients. Objective: To evaluate satisfaction level of patients with crown and bridge they received in the past. Methods: This cross sectional study had a total of one hundred patients (males and females) who were evaluated for the satisfaction level of crown and bridges they received in recent past. Through a convenient sampling technique and present inclusion and exclusion criteria only those patients were considered who presented with the problem other than the existing fixed prostheses under consideration for the study. Self structured questionnaire was used to assess patient’s satisfaction on the basis of type of prosthesis used, material of prosthesis, mastication, perceived aesthetics, taste of food and foul smell. Data were analysed through SPSS version 23.0. Results: Study had 46 males and 54 females with a mean age of 37 years. Majority of patients presented with metallic ceramic crowns. Approximately 79% patients were found to be comfortable with mastication. Most of the patients (98%) were satisfied with aesthetic while 93% patients did not feel any bad smell. A very small percentage of patients were not satisfied with their taste of food and speech. Conclusions: Overall satisfaction of patients on a scale from 1-10 showed that maximum number of patients were found to be satisfied from their previous crown and fixed partial denture treatment.

Analgesic effect of ketorolac added to lidocaine in surgery of traumatic arm injuries: A double-blind, randomized clinical trial.

Acute pain after surgery can cause harmful effects. There are many ways to treat pain after surgery. Bier block technique is also a type of intravenous regional anesthesia that is suitable for short and minor surgeries of the arm, wrist, and fingers, so this study aims to compare the analgesic effect of Ketorolac in intravenous injection and when the lidocaine is added to Bier block. In surgery, traumatic injuries to the upper limbs. This study was a clinical trial, randomized and double-blind. The target population was candidates for upper limb orthopedic surgery. The patients selected based on the entry and exit criteria were randomly assigned to one of the 3 study groups. The intensity of pain, the amount of morphine consumed through the intravenous PCA pump, the incidence of side effects of morphine and ketorolac, as well as the overall patient satisfaction regarding the anesthesia method and pain control were compared between the groups. Data analysis, both descriptive and analytical, was done using SPSS statistical software version 21. The three studied groups were identical and had no differences in terms of quantitative and qualitative demographic variables. The median tourniquet closing time is different between the control group and the intravenous ketorolac and topical ketorolac groups with P=0.002 and P=0.001, respectively. There was no significant difference between the three groups in terms of the time of the first request to receive painkillers after deflating the tourniquet, but the amount of morphine received between the groups was significantly different (P=0.02). Comparison of pain intensity based on NRS, considering Taking the measurement repetition times indicated the significance of the effect of pain intensity between the groups (P=0.001). In terms of overall satisfaction with the quality of analgesia and anesthesia method, no significant difference was observed between the three study groups. In terms of the occurrence of complications related to the use of ketorolac, no complications were observed in any of the groups receiving this drug. In general, by conducting this study, it can be said that the administration of Ketorolac reduces the intensity of postoperative pain in the recovery room and transfer to the inpatient ward, and reduces the amount of morphine received by patients, but the time of the first request for pain relief by the patient It does not significantly delay and does not affect the overall satisfaction of patients with the quality of analgesia during and after the operation and their satisfaction with the anesthesia method they received.

Evaluating Patients' Satisfaction in Isfahan Dental School during COVID-19 (Academic Year 2020-2021)

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the satisfaction of patients in the School of Dentistry of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences during the COVID-19 pandemic (Academic Year 2020-2021).&#x0D; Materials &amp; Methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study utilizing a self-made questionnaire with confirmed validity and reliability, comprising 34 questions including demographic details, inter-personal parameters, ease and access to infection control to assess patients'satisfaction in the Dental faculty during the COVID-19 pandemic from 251 patients in the academic year 2020-2021. Finally, the data were analyzed using descriptive statistical methods including mean and standard deviation, frequency distribution tables, and statistical methods including independent t-test, Pearson correlation coefficient and one-way analysis of variance. (p value &gt; 0.005).&#x0D; Results: In the present evaluation, it was observed that most of the patients of the study were from the general endo ward (20 patients - 8%). The highest overall satisfaction of patients was reported at the specialized surgery ward with a mean of 144.25 ± 24.92, the lowest at the specialized prosthesis ward with a mean of 128.41 ± 8.30 and the overall satisfaction of patients had a mean score 136.60 ± 19.32 out of 170 (80.35%).&#x0D; Conclusion: In general, the level of satisfaction of patients referred to Isfahan Dental School during the corona pandemic was relatively good.&#x0D;

Patients Satisfaction with the Quality of Service in Clinical Pathology Laboratory in Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH)

Background: Clients satisfaction have gained increasing attention as meaningful and important sources of information for identifying gaps and developing an effective action plan for quality improvement in healthcare organizations. However, there only very few published studies reporting of the improvement resulting from feedback information of patient surveys, and in most cases, these studies are not in line with their findings. The patients become the main strategy for the main strategy for the organization of health services. This is the era of patients centre care. The study attempts to evaluate patients satisfaction with quality of service offered by clinical pathology Department in JUTH. Materials and methods: 150 Subjects were recruited after consent by random sampling through an inquiry conducted anonymously during the months of January and May 2017. The age range is between eighteen to seventy years. The inquiry was in form of questionnaire with the following questions: accessibility to the laboratory, cleanliness of the laboratory, patients-staff interpersonal relationship, waiting time and turn around time (TAT), labeled 1,2,3,4,5 respectively. Classification of the calculation results of questionnaires was carried out in three categories, namely good service quality, service quality is good enough, and the quality of service quality, service quality is good enough, and the quality of service is not good. Results: This study showed very high overall satisfaction of patients on service in clinical pathology laboratory (80.4%). The levers of cleanliness, communication level and TAT have the highest satisfaction with 99%, 95% and 93% respectively. Those with good enough falls into the category of accessibility and time taken with 52% and 63% respectively. The overall degree of satisfaction is 80.4%. Conclusion: The patients satisfaction in the lever of cleanness, communication, and TAT was the highest (good quality service) and the lowest of the levers ......

Patients’ satisfaction and associated factors towards preoperative informed consent process: A cross-sectional study

BackgroundInformed consent is a process that needs time and effort to satisfy patients' desires. Patient dissatisfaction on preoperative informed consent process may be caused by multiple factors of clinical practice. This study aimed to assess patients’ satisfaction and associated factors of informed consent process among elective surgical patients. MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted on 404 postoperative patients who signed the informed consent for elective surgery. A systematic sampling technique was applied to select the study participants. Modified Leiden perioperative patient satisfaction tool was adapted to assess patients’ satisfaction with preoperative informed consent process. Data were entered in to Epi-data version 4.20 and exported to SPSS version 20 for analysis. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression was computed to identify independent variables associated with patient satisfaction towards preoperative informed consent process. A p-value of less than 0.05 was used to declare the statistical significance. ResultsThe overall satisfaction of patients with preoperative informed consent process was 70.3%. Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that, being male (AOR: 4.75, 95% CI: 2.47–9.16), primary school (AOR: 8.42, 95% CI: 4.74–7.55), secondary school (AOR: 2.17, 95% CI: 5.74–8.62), rural residence (AOR: 1.8, 95% CI: 2.1–3.9) and received general anesthesia (AOR: 2.92, 95% CI: 1.62–5.26) were significantly associated with patients’ satisfaction with the informed consent process. ConclusionThe overall patients' satisfaction on preoperative informed consent process was relatively low. Being male, low level of education, living in rural area, and receiving general anesthesia were significantly associated with patients' satisfaction on informed consent process. Surgeons and anesthesia professionals need to work more to improving the satisfaction of patients with preoperative informed consent process. Researchers are expected to do periodic assessment of patients’ level of satisfaction and factors affecting satisfaction.

Mindfulness based relapse prevention (MBRP, Marlatt) in a naturalistic setting for patients with substance use disorder (SUD)

IntroductionMBRP has become an established treatment in the field of addiction, but implementing the program in an outpatient setting remains a challenge.ObjectivesWe investigated the feasibility of MBRP in an naturalistic outpatient setting and the effect of mindfulness on underlying factors of addiction.MethodsAll patients treated between 2015 and 2019 in the MBRP program at Brugmann University Hospital and Addiction Center Enaden were eligible to participate. Patients were asked to fill in a questionnaire about underlying factors of SUD in the domains of pleasure, emotion regulation, stress, relationship with others and relationship with oneself as well as the effect of the completed training on these factors.ResultsOf the 147(74 F) recruited patients; 32 patients completed the questionnaire. The study population differed in terms of substance (mainly alcohol but also cocaine, cannabis, heroine) as well in their aims towards the substance (reduce, stop or maintaining abstinence). Participation of at least 4 of the 8 sessions was 63 % and overall satisfaction of patients was high. We found a positive effect of mindfulness on all of the underlying factors for SUD. Underlying factors of SUD, as well as the effect of mindfulness on these factors showed strong individual variation. The most frequently observed negative effect was acute craving; 1 patient became acute suicidal.ConclusionsMBRP is feasible and has a clinical relevant impact on underlying factors of SUD. Negative effects were also observed and should be carefully monitored.DisclosureNo significant relationships.

Treatment satisfaction and response in patients with severe alopecia areata under treatment with diphenylcyclopropenone.

Background and AimsAlopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disease of hair follicles. Treatments currently include topical and intralesional corticosteroids and contact immunotherapy; however, the overall prognosis is usually unfavorable. In severe AA, topical immunotherapy with diphenylcyclopropenone (DPCP) is preferred. Since its effectiveness is heterogeneous and there are several side effects, we decided to measure the patients' satisfaction using the “Version II of the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication,” which investigates satisfaction with effectiveness, side effects, convenience, and global satisfaction.MethodsWe examined 100 patients under treatment with DPCP for treatment response, asked them to respond to the questionnaire, and calculated their overall scores out of 400. We then investigated the association between the patients' characteristics with their treatment response and satisfaction.ResultsThe overall satisfaction of patients was 257/400. We observed a significant association between patients' satisfaction scores on effectiveness and global satisfaction with their response to treatment (p < 0.001). The patients' satisfaction with the treatment's convenience had a significantly positive association with the age of receiving the diagnosis (p = 0.028). The overall treatment satisfaction was significantly associated with treatment response (276 vs. 213, p = 0.000).ConclusionAlthough there are currently no gold standard treatments for severe AA, DPCP demonstrated a 71% response to treatment, and patients with response were significantly more satisfied with their treatment.