Patient Education
Inconsistent practitioner advice leads to poor compliance in patients with AMD
Lifestyle advice given to patients with age-related macular degeneration varies and often is not followed, highlighting the need for a better understanding of patient preferences, according to a literature review in Nutrients.
AKF gains sponsorship for its kidney disease educational campaigns
The American Kidney Fund announced it gained sponsorship for its education and awareness campaigns for complement 3 glomerulopathy and IgA nephropathy from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, according to a press release.
Patients with osteoarthritis, instability benefit more from education, exercise
Patients with knee osteoarthritis and self-reported knee instability benefit more from education and supervised exercise compared with those without instability, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.
Women younger than 40 years have limited menopause knowledge
Women younger than 40 years had limited knowledge of menopause, results from an online survey showed. The results also showed that women in different age groups had different approaches to learning about menopause.
Developing Plans for Patient and Trainee Education with Daniel Golden, MD
In this episode, host Shikha Jain, MD, speaks with Daniel Golden, MD, about how he has developed educational tools for patients and students, the importance of embracing your niche in medicine and more.
Lack of patient epinephrine access, education creates need for outreach
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Only about half of all adults with food allergies have immediate access to epinephrine, according to a study presented at the American College of Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.
Patient education increases shared decision-making among older adults with advanced CKD
Among older adults with advanced chronic kidney disease, those who knew the range of kidney treatment options or attended an educational class about their options were more likely to engage in shared decision-making, according to a study.
Researchers explore feasibility of NKF Patient Network, find need for patient education
Researchers found the National Kidney Foundation Patient Network feasible as a national registry to “inform the development of patient-centered research, care and treatments,” according to published findings.
Readability of online oculoplastics patient education materials could be better
CHICAGO — There is room for improvement to make oculoplastics education materials more readable and accountable, according to a study presented here.
Some patients with AF have fears about diagnosis, but many are not treated promptly
In a survey conducted for Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, researchers found that more than one-quarter of adults with AF have fears about their diagnosis, but many do not feel the urgency to get treated immediately.