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Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 09-2019
DOI: 10.1016/J.CBI.2019.108747
Abstract: Pathological scarring is an intractable problem for both patients and clinicians. A major obstacle for the development of scar remediation therapies is the paucity of suitable in vivo and in vitro models. The "Scar-in-a-jar" model was previously established by our colleagues based on the principle of "Macromolecular crowding". This has been demonstrated to be an extracellular matrix-rich in vitro model offering a novel tool for studies related to the extracellular matrix. In the study reported herein, we have optimised this approach to model human dermal fibroblasts derived from hypertrophic tissues. This optimised in vitro model has been found to hold similar properties, such as increased collagen I, interleukins and transforming growth factor beta-1 expression, compared to that observed in hypertrophic scar tissue in vivo. In addition, Shikonin has been previously demonstrated to hold potential as a novel hypertrophic scar treatment due to its apoptosis-inducing property on hypertrophic scar fibroblasts. Other Shikonin analogues have also been reported to hold apoptosis-inducing properties in various cancer cell lines, however, the effects of these analogues on hypertrophic scar-related cells are unknown. We therefore evaluated the effects of Shikonin and its analogues on hypertrophic scar-derived human fibroblasts using the optimised "Macromolecular crowding" model. Our data indicates that Shikonin and Naphthazarin are the most effective molecules compared to related naphthoquinones. The data generated from the study offers a novel in vitro collagen-rich model of hypertrophic scar tissue. It also provides further evidences supporting the use of Shikonin and Naphthazarin as potential treatments for hypertrophic scars.
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 07-2018
DOI: 10.2147/PPA.S167396
Publisher: JMIR Publications Inc.
Date: 19-05-2022
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Publisher: Wiley
Date: 10-03-2022
DOI: 10.1111/HEX.13462
Abstract: Adherence to medication for attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is less than optimal. Previous studies have primarily focused on qualitative assessment of factors that influence medication adherence. This study aimed to quantify the factors that influence patient and parent preferences for continuing ADHD medication. A discrete‐choice experiment was conducted to investigate preferences. Adults, and parents of children, with ADHD were presented with eight hypothetical choice tasks of three options (Medication A, Medication B, No Medication) described by six attributes related to medication outcomes. Preferences were estimated using a mixed multinomial logit model. Overall, respondents' preferences ( n = 216) for continuing medication were negative (mean [ β ] = −1.426, p .001) however, a significant heterogeneity in preferences was observed amongst respondents (standard deviation = 0.805, p .001). Improvements in education, aggressive behaviour, social behaviour and family functioning, and side effects and stigma, influenced respondents' decision to continue taking medication. The respondents were willing to continue medication if they experienced positive effects, but side effects (even moderate) were the strongest concern for not continuing medication. While side effects were the most important factor for both adult patients and parents of children with ADHD, improvement in education was relatively more important for adults and improvement in aggressive behaviour, social behaviour and family functioning was relatively more important for parents of children with ADHD. Parents were more likely to not continue a medication with severe side effects even at the highest level of improvement in education. Side effects are the most important factor that influenced preferences for continuing medication for both adults with ADHD, as well as parents of children with ADHD. While overall the respondents preferred not to take/give medication, discrete‐choice experiment showed that the relative importance of factors that influenced continuation of medications was different for the two groups. Adults, and parents of children, with ADHD participated in this study by completing the online questionnaire. The questionnaire was based on findings of research in the literature, as well as earlier focus groups conducted with adults, and parents of children, with ADHD. The face validity of the questionnaire was determined by asking parents of children, and adults, with ADHD ( n = 3) to complete the survey and participate in a short discussion on their understanding of the questions and their recommendations on improving the clarity of the survey.
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 10-10-2023
DOI: 10.1080/09638237.2021.1979495
Abstract: The decision to initiate medication is complex and is influenced by a variety of factors. There is limited information on the relative importance of factors that influence the initiation of ADHD medication. To investigate the factors, and their relative importance, that influence the decision to initiate medication in adults, and parents of children, with ADHD. A discrete choice experiment was conducted using eight choice tasks made up of five attributes that described the outcomes of initiating medication. A mixed multinomial logit model was used to estimate preferences for medication. Respondents' overall preferences for initiating medication were negative (Mean (β)= -0.72705, Important differences in preferences of patients and parents were identified, highlighting that the decision to initiate medication is influenced differently in different in iduals and groups.
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 15-03-2017
DOI: 10.1007/S11096-017-0444-4
Abstract: Background Social media are frequently used by consumers and healthcare professionals. However, it is not clear how pharmacists use social media as part of their daily professional practice. Objective This study investigated the role social media play in pharmacy practice, particularly in patient care and how pharmacists interact online with patients and laypeople. Setting Face-to-face, telephone, or Skype interviews with practising pharmacists (n = 31) from nine countries. Method In-depth semi-structured interviews audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and thematically analysed. Main outcome measure Two themes related to the use of social media for patient care: social media and pharmacy practice, and pharmacists' online interactions with customers and the public. Results Most participants were community pharmacists. They did not provide in idualized services to consumers via social media, despite most of them working in a pharmacy with a Facebook page. No participant "friended" consumers on Facebook as it was perceived to blur the boundary between professional and personal relationships. However, they occasionally provided advice and general health information on social media to friends and followers, and more commonly corrected misleading health information spread on Facebook. Short YouTube videos were used to support patient counselling in community pharmacy. Conclusions Participants recognized the potential social media has for health. However, its use to support patient care and deliver pharmacy services was very incipient. Pharmacists as medicine experts are well equipped to contribute to improvements in social media medicines-related information, learn from consumers' online activities, and design new ways of delivering care to communities and in iduals.
Publisher: JMIR Publications Inc.
Date: 23-09-2016
DOI: 10.2196/JMIR.5702
Publisher: JMIR Publications Inc.
Date: 13-10-2017
DOI: 10.2196/JMIR.7656
Publisher: MDPI AG
Date: 28-05-2021
DOI: 10.3390/ANTIBIOTICS10060647
Abstract: Inappropriate antibiotic use is a problem in Sri Lanka. We investigated pharmacy staff’s attitudes towards antibiotic supply for common infections in Sri Lanka. A self-reported cross-sectional survey was conducted among a random s le (n = 369) of pharmacies. We assessed staff’s beliefs and attitudes to antibiotic supplying for common infections (common cold and cough, sore throat, diarrhoea, wound and urinary tract infections (UTI)). Pharmacists (n = 210 79%) and pharmacy assistants (n = 55: 21%) responded. About 30% (80/265) had supplied antibiotics without a prescription for common infections, including common cold (15.8%), sore throat (13.6%) and diarrhoea (10.2%). Overall, pharmacists were less likely to supply than non-pharmacists. Pharmacy staff with more positive beliefs about their professional competency to supply and monitor antibiotic use were more likely to supply antibiotics without a prescription for common cold (Adj.OR = 1.08 95% CI: 1.01–1.15 p = 0.032), wound infections (Adj. OR = 1.06 95% CI: 1.00–1.13 p = 0.059), and UTI (Adj.OR = 1.07 95% CI: 0.99–1.15 p = 0.097). Pharmacy staff who believed in the effectiveness of antibiotics against common infections were more likely to supply antibiotics for common infections. Supply of antibiotics without a prescription was associated with staff’s beliefs about antibiotics’ effectiveness and their professional competency. Our findings could be used to strengthen regulatory strategies to improve practice.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 23-12-2021
DOI: 10.1111/HEX.13414
Abstract: Pregnant and breastfeeding women's use of complementary medicine products (CMPs) is common, and possibly associated with autonomous health care behaviours. However, the health literacy levels and health locus of control (HLOC) beliefs of women who use CMPs in pregnancy and lactation have not been previously assessed in a large Australian s le. The aim of this study is to determine the health literacy levels and HLOC beliefs of women who use CMPs in pregnancy and lactation and determine the types of CMPs used. A cross‐sectional, national, online survey of Australian pregnant or breastfeeding women aged 18 years and older, and currently using CMPs was conducted. A total of 810 completed surveys (354 pregnant and 456 breastfeeding women) were analysed. Most had adequate functional health literacy levels (93.3%). Health care practitioners (HCPs) HLOC mean scores were the highest for the s le, followed by Internal HLOC beliefs mean scores. Almost all ( n = 809) took at least one dietary supplement, the most popular being pregnancy and breastfeeding multivitamins, iron supplements and probiotics. Use was generally in line with clinical recommendations, except for low rates of iodine supplementation. Herbal medicine use was lower for the total s le (57.3%, n = 464), but significantly higher ( p .0001) for the breastfeeding cohort, with consumers taking one to four herbal medicines each. The most popular herbs were raspberry leaf, ginger, peppermint and chamomile (pregnant respondents) and chamomile, ginger and fenugreek (breastfeeding respondents). Respondents were health literate, with high scores for Internal and HCP HLOC scales, suggesting that they are likely to demonstrate self‐efficacy, positive health behaviours and work well in partnership with HCPs. HCPs can facilitate discussions with pregnant and breastfeeding women using CMPs, while considering women's health literacy levels, health beliefs and goals.
Publisher: JMIR Publications Inc.
Date: 23-11-2015
DOI: 10.2196/JMIR.4161
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 03-2019
DOI: 10.1016/J.SAPHARM.2018.04.033
Abstract: Nonadherence to long-term medications attenuates optimum health outcomes. There is an abundance of research on measuring and identifying factors affecting medication adherence in a range of chronic medical conditions. However, there is a lack of standardisation in adherence research, namely in the methods and measures used. In the case of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, this lack of standardisation makes it difficult to compare and combine findings and to draw meaningful conclusions. Standardisation should commence with a universally accepted categorisation or taxonomy of adherence which takes into consideration the dynamic nature of medication-taking. This should then be followed by the use of valid and reliable measures of adherence which can accurately quantify adherence at any of its phases, and provide useful information which can be utilised in planning targeted interventions to improve adherence throughout the patient medication-taking journey.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 05-2018
DOI: 10.1016/J.SAPHARM.2018.07.019
Abstract: Dispensing antibiotics without a prescription, although forbidden by Sri Lankan law since 1986, is a common practice throughout the country. This study attempted to quantify this practice for the first time. To evaluate the response of community pharmacy staff to an antibiotic product request without a prescription and to explore possible factors influencing such practice. A cross-sectional simulated client study was conducted from Jan to Sept 2017. A total of 242 community pharmacies were visited by trained simulated clients (SCs) and they requested for one of four antibiotics (erythromycin tablets, amoxicillin syrup, metronidazole tablets, or ciprofloxacin tablets) without a prescription. Data on the interaction between the pharmacy staff and SC was recorded using a data collection sheet immediately after each visit. Nearly 50% of pharmacies had a pharmacist on duty during the visit. Attending pharmacy staff asked for a prescription for the requested antibiotic in 47% of the instances. Only 16 (7%) pharmacy staff recommended the SC to see a doctor. Overall, 61% of pharmacies dispensed antibiotics without a prescription. The highest dispensed antibiotic was ciprofloxacin (44/63 requests 70%) and the least was amoxicillin (32/62 52%). Patient history was obtained in only a few instances and none of the pharmacies dispensed alternative over the counter medicines. The availability of a pharmacist reduced the risk of dispensing an antibiotic without a prescription (Adj. OR = 0.54, 95% CI: 0.30-0.95 P = 0.033), however, it did not have any impact on patient history taking. Dispensing antibiotics without a prescription is a common practice in Sri Lankan community pharmacies. In most instances, pharmacy staff neither inquired about patient history nor requested the patient to obtain the advice of a doctor. Presence of a pharmacist may reduce dispensing antibiotics without prescription, but may not have an effect on interactions with clients requesting antibiotics.
Publisher: MDPI AG
Date: 29-07-2020
Abstract: Healthcare professionals’ level of engagement in diabetes care and their perceptions of challenges to effective diabetes care are key indicators impacting diabetes management. This study investigated diabetes-related healthcare services provided in Nepal, and explored healthcare professionals’ opinions of the barriers to, and strategies for, effective diabetes care. In-depth face-to-face interviews were conducted with thirty healthcare professionals providing healthcare or medication-related services to patients with type 2 diabetes within Kathmandu Valley. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and thematically analysed. Participants were physicians, dieticians, nurses and pharmacy staff. Diabetes care services varied between healthcare institutions, between healthcare professionals and between patients, with the overall patient-care model reported as sub-optimal. Diabetes related services were mostly limited to physician-patient consultations. Only a few hospitals or clinics provided additional diabetes education classes, and in idual dietician or nurse consultations. Limited collaboration, large patient-load and workforce shortages (particularly lack of diabetes educators) were reported as major issues affecting diabetes care. Regulatory measures to address healthcare system barriers were identified as potential facilitators for effective diabetes management. Whilst the findings are specific to Nepal, there are lessons to be learnt for other healthcare settings as the fundamental barriers to optimal diabetes care appear to be similar worldwide.
Publisher: JMIR Publications Inc.
Date: 21-06-2020
DOI: 10.2196/21680
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 14-04-2021
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 05-2017
DOI: 10.1016/J.SAPHARM.2016.05.044
Abstract: Social networking sites (SNS) are a new venue for communication, and health care professionals, like the general population, are using them extensively. However, their behavior on SNS may influence public perceptions about their professionalism. This study explored how pharmacists separate professional and personal information and activities on SNS, their perceptions of professional behavior on SNS, and opinions on guidelines in this area. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with international practising pharmacists (n = 31) recruited from a range of countries (n = 9). Initially, pharmacists known to the research team were invited, and thereafter, participants were recruited using a snowballing technique. The interviews lasted from 30 to 120 min. All interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and thematically analyzed. A majority of participants mixed professional and personal information and activities on SNS, and about one third adopted a separation strategy where professional information and activities were clearly separated from personal ones (e.g. two different SNS accounts, or one particular SNS for professional use and another platform for personal purposes). Most participants expressed concern over how pharmacists present themselves and behave in SNS when they reported (un)professional behaviors of peers they had observed. Ex les of perceived unprofessional behaviors included revealing details of personal life and activities open complaints about the pharmacy sector, co-workers, physicians, and patients inappropriate description of pharmacists' roles and activities and breaches of patient confidentiality. Positive professional behaviors, such as expression of compassion for patients, ex les of effective patient management, promotion of pharmacists' role, and correction of misleading health information being spread online were also observed. There was no consensus on having professional social media guidelines. Some preferred SNS to be unregulated while most believed certain guidance was needed to maintain high professional standards in the online environment. A definitive strategy to separate professional and personal information and activities on SNS was not adopted by most pharmacists. E-professionalism issues could negatively impact on the standing of in idual practitioners and the profession. Most agreed that education about SNS use would be beneficial however, support for guidelines or regulations for pharmacists' use of SNS was not unanimous.
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 09-2018
DOI: 10.2147/PPA.S160728
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 05-2019
DOI: 10.1016/J.SAPHARM.2018.07.015
Abstract: Post-market surveillance of medical devices relies on compulsory and voluntary reports. Although direct consumer reporting of medical device-related adverse events (AEs) is available in Australia, the proportion of consumer reports has remained low. Limited qualitative research has previously explored consumer insights on AEs associated with medical devices and in particular, AE reporting. To explore consumer opinions on AEs related to medical devices, and their knowledge of, experiences with, and views on, the reporting of medical device-related AEs. Focus groups (n = 4 total of 29 participants) were conducted in metropolitan Sydney, Australia. Focus group discussions of approximately 1.5 h in length centred on consumers' understanding of AEs, opinions on AEs and their previous experiences, views on medical device benefits and harms, and actions taken (or potential actions) in response to AEs. With participant consent, discussions were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and thematically analysed. Participants regarded medical device-related side effects to be unexpected AEs associated with their use. Where there was a clear need for the medical device itself, potential improvement in quality of life took precedence over potential harms. Most participants had not experienced negative issues with their medical device(s). There was poor awareness among participants of an existing direct consumer AE reporting system for medical devices. Despite this, the value of reporting was acknowledged. Severity of the AE was a key motivator for potential AE reporting. Further efforts are necessary to improve consumer awareness of available AE reporting systems to better support post-market surveillance and safe medical device use.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 09-2022
DOI: 10.1002/HSR2.810
Abstract: Evidence suggests that, while a preference for functional Health Literacy (HL) outcome measurement exists, researchers are converging towards more all‐encompassing instruments. While this claim is present in the HL field, minimal research has comprehensively explored the state of community HL measurement practices at the direct and proxy level. The almost exclusive focus on direct, as opposed to proxy, community HL measurement indicates a review of progress is needed. To identify HL outcome measurement practices for community HL interventions at the direct and proxy level of measurement. Medline, PsycINFO, Web of Science, ERIC, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, Google Scholar and targeted websites were searched. Studies were s led from the general population, included HL as an outcome of interest, involved an intervention aiming to improve HL, were English‐text publications and were published ≥2010. Study author(s) and publication years, s le characteristics, intervention profiles and direct and proxy instrument and outcome measurement information were extracted. Full‐text review retrieved 25 eligible studies. In total, 21 unique direct and 38 unique proxy instruments were extracted. The majority of interventions assessed functional compared to communicative, critical, and other HL domains, with objective instruments more frequently used than subjective or combined objective‐subjective types, though more unique subjective HL instruments were extracted overall. The Test of Functional HL in Adults was the most popular instrument, and perceived health, knowledge, behaviors and health intentions were the most frequent proxy outcome measures, with only the Healthy Lifestyle Behavior Scale‐II and Patient Activation Measure used across multiple interventions. Direct HL outcome practices endured a unidimensional profile, despite previous suggestions of a convergence towards holistic instruments. This review provides the first overview of proxy HL measurement across community HL interventions, identifying substantial variation in proxy outcome practices. A University‐based senior librarian contributed to the development of the search strategy, and reviewed iterations of the strategy until refinement was complete. No further public or patient contribution was made given the review‐based nature of the research.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 24-03-2021
DOI: 10.1111/HEX.13198
Abstract: Patients need medication and medical condition‐related information to better self‐manage their health. Health‐care professionals (HCPs) should be able to actively provide information outside of one‐on‐one consultations however, patient consent may be required. To investigate the Australian public's preferences, and factors that may influence their preferences, towards an opt‐in versus an opt‐out approach to health communication. A cross‐sectional study using a structured questionnaire administered via Computer‐Assisted Telephone Interviewing. Participants across Australia who were adults, English‐speaking and had a long‐term medical condition. Preferences for opt‐in vs opt‐out approach to receiving follow‐up tailored information. A total of 8683 calls were made to achieve the required s le size of 589 completed surveys. Many (346/589 58.7%) indicated that they were interested in receiving tailored, ongoing follow‐up information from their HCP. Nearly half (n = 281 47.7%) preferred an opt‐in service and 293/589 (49.7%) an opt‐out service for receiving follow‐up information. Reasons for preferring an opt‐in service were being in control of the information received (n = 254) able to make a decision that is best for them (n = 245) opt‐in service would save time for HCPs (n = 217) they may not want or need the information (n = 240). Many (n = 255) felt that an opt‐out service should be part of the normal duty of care of their HCP and believed (n = 267) that this approach would ensure that everyone has access to information. Respondents were interested in receiving tailored information outside of consultation times. However, preferences for an opt‐in or opt‐out approach were ided.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 12-2019
DOI: 10.1016/J.WOMBI.2018.11.015
Abstract: Maternal health literacy plays an important role in women's decisions regarding health care during pregnancy and lactation. This systematic review aimed to investigate the use of complementary medicine products by pregnant and breastfeeding women information sources accessed, and the role health literacy plays in women's use of complementary medicine products. Seven databases were searched for peer-reviewed quantitative or mixed- methods studies (1995-2017). Thematic analysis identified key themes regarding women's use of complementary medicine products for perceived benefits to the mother, pregnancy, baby and/or breastfeeding process. 4574 papers were identified 56 met the inclusion criteria. Most (n=53) focused on the use of complementary medicine products during pregnancy six focused on use in lactation. Herbal medicines were the main complementary medicine product type discussed (n=46) for both pregnancy and breastfeeding. Women perceived complementary medicine products to be beneficial in supporting their own pre and postnatal health, their pregnancies, growing foetuses, labour and birth, and/or breastfeeding. Health care professionals, followed by other interpersonal relationships and the media were the most commonly reported information sources accessed. An interactive model of health literacy revealed that information sources within a woman's health literacy environment, combined with other information sources, influenced her decision making regarding complementary medicine product use. Pregnant and breastfeeding women use complementary medicine products for various self-perceived benefits related to their own, unborn or breastfeeding babies' health. Examining these with reference to an interactive health literacy model helps identify the decision-making process mothers undergo when choosing to use complementary medicine products.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 07-02-2020
DOI: 10.1111/HEX.13031
Publisher: JMIR Publications Inc.
Date: 03-06-2022
DOI: 10.2196/39705
Publisher: JMIR Publications Inc.
Date: 14-02-2023
DOI: 10.2196/40645
Abstract: Producing health information that people can easily understand is challenging and time-consuming. Existing guidance is often subjective and lacks specificity. With advances in software that reads and analyzes text, there is an opportunity to develop tools that provide objective, specific, and automated guidance on the complexity of health information. This paper outlines the development of the SHeLL (Sydney Health Literacy Lab) Health Literacy Editor, an automated tool to facilitate the implementation of health literacy guidelines for the production of easy-to-read written health information. Target users were any person or organization that develops consumer-facing education materials, with or without prior experience with health literacy concepts. Anticipated users included health professionals, staff, and government and nongovernment agencies. To develop this tool, existing health literacy and relevant writing guidelines were collated. Items amenable to programmable automated assessment were incorporated into the Editor. A set of natural language processing methods were also adapted for use in the SHeLL Editor, though the approach was primarily procedural (rule-based). As a result of this process, the Editor comprises 6 assessments: readability (school grade reading score calculated using the Simple Measure of Gobbledygook (SMOG)), complex language (percentage of the text that contains public health thesaurus entries, words that are uncommon in English, or acronyms), passive voice, text structure (eg, use of long paragraphs), lexical density and ersity, and person-centered language. These are presented as global scores, with additional, more specific feedback flagged in the text itself. Feedback is provided in real-time so that users can iteratively revise and improve the text. The design also includes a “text preparation” mode, which allows users to quickly make adjustments to ensure accurate calculation of readability. A hierarchy of assessments also helps users prioritize the most important feedback. Lastly, the Editor has a function that exports the analysis and revised text. The SHeLL Health Literacy Editor is a new tool that can help improve the quality and safety of written health information. It provides objective, immediate feedback on a range of factors, complementing readability with other less widely used but important objective assessments such as complex and person-centered language. It can be used as a scalable intervention to support the uptake of health literacy guidelines by health services and providers of health information. This early prototype can be further refined by expanding the thesaurus and leveraging new machine learning methods for assessing the complexity of the written text. User-testing with health professionals is needed before evaluating the Editor’s ability to improve the health literacy of written health information and evaluating its implementation into existing Australian health services.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 02-06-2021
DOI: 10.1111/HEX.13203
Abstract: Dispensed prescription medicine labels (prescription labels) are important information sources supporting safe and appropriate medicines use. To develop and user test patient‐centred prescription label formats. Five stages: developing 12 labels for four fictitious medicines of varying dosage forms diagnostic user testing of labels (Round 1) with 40 consumers (each testing three labels) iterative label revision, and development of Round 2 labels (n = 7) user testing of labels (Round 2) with 20 consumers (each testing four labels) labelling recommendations. Evaluated labels stated the active ingredient and brand name, using various design features (eg upper case and bold). Dosing was expressed differently across labels: frequency of doses/day, approximate times of day (eg morning), explicit times (eg 7 to 9 AM), and/or explicit dosing interval. Participants’ ability to find and understand medicines information and plan a dosing schedule were assessed. Participants demonstrated satisfactory ability to find and understand the dosage for all label formats. Excluding active ingredient and dosing schedule, 14/19 labels (8/12 in Round 1 6/7 in Round 2) met industry standard on performance. Participants’ ability to correctly identify the active ingredient varied, with clear medicine name sign‐posting enabling all participants evaluating these labels to find and understand the active ingredient. When planning a dosing schedule, doses were correctly spaced if the label stated a dosing interval, or frequency of doses/day. Two‐thirds planned appropriate dosing schedules using a dosing table. Effective prescription label formatting and sign‐posting of active ingredient improved communication of information on labels, potentially supporting safe medicines use. Consumers actively contributed to the development of dispensed prescription medicine labels. Feedback from consumers following the first round was incorporated in revisions of the labels for the next round. Patient and public involvement in this study was critical to the development of readable and understandable dispensed prescription medicine labels.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 22-05-2019
DOI: 10.1111/HEX.12910
Publisher: JMIR Publications Inc.
Date: 21-06-2020
Abstract: eople engage in health information seeking behavior (HISB) to support health outcomes. Being able to predict a person’s behavior can inform the development of interventions to guide effective health information seeking. Obtaining a comprehensive list of the predictors of HISB through a systematic search of the literature and exploring the inter-relationship of these predictors are important first steps in this process. his study aimed to identify significant predictors of HISB in the primary literature develop a common taxonomy for predictors of HISB and identify the evolution of the HISB research field. systematic search of PsycINFO, Scopus and PubMed was conducted for all years up to and including 10/12/2019. Quantitative studies identifying significant predictors of HISB were included. Information seeking was defined broadly and not restricted to any one source of health information. Data extraction of the significant predictors was performed by two authors. A network analysis was conducted to observe relationships between predictors over time. total of 9549 articles were retrieved, and after screening, 344 studies were retained for analysis. A total of 1595 significant predictors were identified. These predictors were categorized into 67 predictor categories. The most central predictors were age, education, gender, health condition and financial income. Over time, the inter-relationship of predictors in the network became denser, with the growth of new predictor grouping reaching saturation (1 new predictor identified) in the past 7 years, despite increasing publication rates. common taxonomy was developed, classifying 67 significant predictors of HISB. A time-aggregated network method was developed to track the evolution of research in HISB field, showing a maturation of new predictor terms and an increase in primary studies reporting multiple significant predictors of HISB. HISB research literature has experienced evolution with decreased characterization of novel predictors of HISB over time. A parallel increase in the complexity of predicting HISB has been identified with an increase in literature describing multiple significant predictors of HISB. >
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Start Date: 06-2023
End Date: 06-2026
Amount: $159,067.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
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