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PEC Innovation
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ISSN 2772-6282 · Elsevier · 470 articles in the index
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Supporting professionals to talk about remission with people with type 2 diabetes: Using multi-methods to develop a communication guidance resource
Objective: People living with type two diabetes can achieve remission through weight loss, and services are available to support this. Our aim was to develop an evidence-informed resource supporting professionals to communicate about remission with diverse people with type 2 diabetes. Methods: We…
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Can nudging increase the uptake of recommended health services?
Objective: Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) represents a significant threat to global public health. When supported by their general practitioner (GP), patients who self-manage effectively can prevent or delay serious complications. This study examines whether an innovative information initiative can nudge…
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Developing Pediatric medication education for underserved families: A patient-centric product development approach focusing on medication instructions, side effects, and administration techniques
Objective: To utilize a patient-centric product development (PCPD) approach to create three medication education videos for families in underserved communities. Methods: PCPD was used to create the educational videos, involving prototype video development and iterative parent feedback for video…
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Language and cultural prompts influence large language models' responses to culturally anchored mental health attitudes
Objective: This study experimentally tested whether language and cultural prompts would influence large language models' (LLMs) assessments and recommendations when presented with the same mental health description. Methods: We conducted two experiments employing a 2 (language prompting: Chinese…
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A tool supporting person-centred communication among people with cognitive complaints, care partners, and clinicians: a feasibility study
Objective: The tool Helder in Gesprek (HiG; translation ‘Clear in Conversation’) aims to enhance person-centred communication during consultations by supporting people with cognitive complaints to articulate topics they wish to discuss with their clinician. HiG also facilitates preparation at home…
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Barriers to breastfeeding among Medicaid mothers: Perceptions of telelactation education and support
Objective: In Arkansas, only 55.8% of infants receive breastmilk during the first six months of life, despite recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Breast feeding rates are significantly lower among Medicaid users. Telelactation aims to address challenges that cause early…
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Community-informed design of personalized patient-facing materials to facilitate ED-initiated treatment of opioid use disorder
Objectives: Despite evidence for safe and effective treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) with medications (MOUD), few patients engage in treatment. Among other barriers, patients report challenges related to generic ED discharge materials that fail to meet individual patients' MOUD-related needs…
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Translation and adaptation of the multidimensional measure of informed choice and the decision regret scale for evaluating non-invasive prenatal test implementation in Norwegian public healthcare
Objective: Norway recently implemented publicly funded non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) for pregnant women aged 35 years or older. To evaluate informed decision-making and decision regret in this context, valid and reliable Norwegian instruments are needed. This study aimed to translate…
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Development and evaluation of a quitline intervention commenced within an Australian smoke-free residential AOD withdrawal service
Objective: A novel quitline intervention (counseling plus provision of alternative forms of nicotine) was developed for people using a smoke-free, alcohol and other drug (AOD) withdrawal service. The objectives were: to code the intervention manual for behavior change techniques (BCTs) and to…
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Rural barriers to colonoscopy screening identified through patient navigation
Objectives: Rural residence is associated with disparities in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and mortality. There is limited data about barriers to screening experienced after referral for colonoscopy among rural populations. Patient navigation (PN) is an evidence-based approach to supporting…
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Pretest-posttest trial of a lung cancer screening decision aid for individuals with multimorbidity from a primary care population
Objective: This study pilot tested a novel Decision Aid (DA) that clarifies the impact of multimorbidity on Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) risks and benefits. Outcomes of interest include LCS knowledge, disposition to complete LCS, decisional conflict and confidence. Methods: Evaluation scales were…
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A qualitative study of age-specific care needs in patients with early-onset advanced colorectal cancer
Objective: To investigate whether a questionnaire for Adolescent and Young Adults (AYAs), used to make an inventory of clinical care needs, can also be helpful to identify care needs of patients with early-onset colorectal cancer (eoCRC) (aged up to 50 years). Methods: To evaluate the content and…
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Usability, acceptability, and tolerability of a virtual reality patient tour compared to an educational video in cardiac surgery patients – A feasibility study
Objective: Two patient educational methods for preoperative cardiac surgery are educational video and Virtual Patient Tour (VPT). We have developed the VPT, the next step is to assess the feasibility. Our aim is to assess the usability, acceptability, and tolerability of the VPT, in comparison with…
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Development and evaluation of patient education material for splenectomy patients
Objective: To develop and evaluate the PEM designed to enhance splenectomy patients' understanding, self-efficacy, and adherence to infection prevention behaviors, addressing the limitations of existing resources. Methods: We developed the PEM with reference to the successive approximation model…
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In their own words: A qualitative study of patient narratives on daily life after breast cancer radiotherapy
Objectives: To explore how former breast cancer patients (BCPs) experience the daily-life impact of radiotherapy (RT) side effects and to examine how these narratives can inform the selection of patient stories for the BRASA patient decision aid (BRASA-PtDA). Methods: Semi-structured interviews…
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Cross-cultural validation and psychometric evaluation of the revised emancipated decision-making scale in Portuguese pregnant women
Objective: Active participation in healthcare decisions during childbirth is strongly associated with greater satisfaction and improved health outcomes. Shared decision-making is particularly critical in women's health, where choices have often been shaped by patriarchal norms and a historically…
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Evaluation of culturally tailored breast cancer education video in a primarily Hispanic population
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of an online, culturally tailored educational video in improving breast cancer knowledge, psychosocial constructs, and screening intentions among a predominantly Hispanic population. Methods: A pragmatic pre–post trial was conducted between August 2020 and…
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Understanding essential aspects of fibromyalgia care through a qualitative study of patient feedback
Objectives: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a common, chronic pain syndrome; however, patients with FM report that providers are often ill-equipped to manage this condition. We created an internal medicine-based FM Clinic to address this void and provide evidence-based, patient-centered FM care. This…
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Lights camera action: Randomized control trial evaluating the impact of a preoperative instructional video on patient satisfaction following minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
Objectives: To evaluate the impact of a pre-operative instructional video for patients undergoing minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS) on patient satisfaction following surgery, pre-procedure anxiety, postoperative pain, and patient preparedness. Methods: A randomized control trial was…
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Teaching communication and patient education in nursing: A case study grounded in self-regulated learning and motivation theory
Objectives: To describe the preparation, testing, and evaluation of a new undergraduate course on communication and patient education using student feedback, self-regulation theory, and motivational theory. Methods: An exploratory case study design with data collected between 2018 and 2023 in an…