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Self-reported efficacy in patient-physician interaction in relation to anxiety, patient activation, and health-related quality of life among stroke survivors
CONCLUSIONS: Higher self-efficacy in patient-physician interaction was associated with higher patient activation and mental health status among stroke survivors using smartwatches. Furthermore, we found no association between anxiety and smartwatch prescription for AF in participants with high self-efficacy in patient-physician interaction. Efforts to improve self-efficacy in patient-physician interaction may improve patient activation and self-rated health and subsequently may lead to better clinical outcomes.KEY MESSAGESHigher self-efficacy in patient-physician interaction was associated with higher patient activation an...
Source: Annals of Medicine - February 1, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Jordy Mehawej Khanh-Van T Tran Andreas Filippaios Tenes Paul Hawa O Abu Eric Ding Ajay Mishra Qiying Dai Essa Hariri Sakeina Howard Wilson Jean-Claude Asaker Joanne Mathew Syed Naeem Edith Mensah Otabil Apurv Soni David D McManus Source Type: research

Effect of traditional Chinese medicine-based rehabilitation nursing combined with scalp acupuncture on negative emotions and quality of life of patients with stroke: A randomized controlled trial
This study aimed to analyze the effect of traditional Chinese medicine-based rehabilitation nursing combined with scalp acupuncture (TCMRN + SA) on negative emotions and the quality of life of patients with stroke. Methods: 102 patients with stroke admitted to The First People’s Hospital of Huzhou from September 2019 to December 2020 were included in this study using the convenience sampling method and split into an observation group and a control group at random (n = 51 in each group). Individuals in the control group received TCMRN, whereas patients in the observation group received TCMRN + SA. Furthermore, the ...
Source: Medicine - October 28, 2022 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Trial/Experimental Study Source Type: research

A WeChat-based caregiver education program improves satisfaction of stroke patients and caregivers, also alleviates poststroke cognitive impairment and depression: A randomized, controlled study
This study aimed to assess the impact of the WeChat-based caregiver education (WBCE) program on cognition, anxiety, and depression in stroke patients.
Source: Medicine - July 8, 2022 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

Analysis of Chinese Medical Syndrome Features of Ischemic Stroke Based on Similarity of Symptoms Subgroup
ConclusionsThere were 7 main symptom similarity-based subgroups in ischemic stroke patients, and their specific characteristics were obvious. The main syndromes were wind phlegm pattern and hyperactivity of Gan yang pattern.
Source: Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine - June 20, 2022 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research

Prevalent Multimorbidity Combinations Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults Seen in Community Health Centers
ConclusionsCHCs are increasingly seeing more complex multimorbidity patterns over time; these most often involve mental health morbidity and advanced cardiometabolic-renal morbidity.
Source: Journal of General Internal Medicine - January 28, 2022 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research

Anxiety faintly and depression remarkably correlate with recurrence in acute ischemic stroke patients: A study with 3-year longitude evaluation and follow-up
Clinical value of anxiety and depression in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is rarely studied. Thus, the aim of this study was to explore longitudinal changes of anxiety and depression, as well as their correlation with recurrence in AIS. A total of 120 AIS patients and 120 controls were enrolled in the study. Furthermore, comparison of the hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) score or rate between AIS and controls was determined by Mann–Whitney U test or Chi-square test. In AIS patients, change of HADS scores or linear trend of anxiety and depression rate over time were determined by Friedman test or Mantel-Haens...
Source: Medicine - January 21, 2022 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

Longitudinal assessment of anxiety/depression rates and their related predictive factors in acute ischemic stroke patients: A 36-month follow-up study
This study aimed at investigating the longitudinal changes of poststroke anxiety/depression rates, and their potential risk factors in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients. A total of 250 first diagnosis of AIS patients were enrolled and followed for 36 months. Anxiety/depression of patients were assessed using hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) at month (M) 0 (M0) and then every 3 months till M36. During 36-month follow-up, both HADS-anxiety score (from 6.9 ± 3.1 at M0 to 8.0 ± 3.5 at M36) and anxiety rate (from 41.2% at M0 to 54.0% at M36) (both P  .05) displayed an upward trend with tim...
Source: Medicine - December 17, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

Effect of Interactive Dynamic Scalp Acupuncture on Post-Stroke Cognitive Function, Depression, and Anxiety: A Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Trial
ConclusionsIDSA can not only significantly improve cognitive function, but also reduce depression, anxiety, which finally improves the patient ’s self-care ability. The effect of IDSA was significantly better than SCT and TSA. (Trial registration No. ChiCTR1900027206)
Source: Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine - December 7, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research

Efficacy of sequential N-butylphthalide therapy on psychiatric and behavioral functions in acute ischemic stroke
This study examined how the sequential therapy of N-butylphthalide (NBP) could effectively improve physical movement, life activities, and psychological disorders in stroke patients. Methods: This double-blind, randomized controlled trial included middle-aged or elderly patients with acute ischemic stroke that had commenced within 48 hours before enrolment in the study. The experimental group was administered 100 mL NBP injections twice a day in the first 14 days, and a sequential 200 mg NBP soft capsule 3 times a day for the next 76 days. The control group was administered 100 mL NBP placebo injections ...
Source: Medicine - November 19, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Trial/Experimental Study Source Type: research

Evaluation of brain iron content in Egyptian Patients with Sickle cell disease and its impact on Neurocognitive functions
ConclusionThe results of our study showed that even in cases of iron overload which affects vital organs as the liver, cardiac and brain iron overload don't occur.
Source: QJM - October 1, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research

Effectiveness of autogenic relaxation training in addition to usual physiotherapy on emotional state and functional independence of stroke survivors
Discussion: The expected main study outcome is an enhanced evidence-based physiotherapy program that may be used by physiotherapists in the rehabilitation of stroke patients with emotional disturbances. Trial registration: Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry, ACTRN12619001664134 (last updated on 28/11/2019).
Source: Medicine - August 20, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Clinical Trial Source Type: research

Effect of education and muscle relaxation program on anxiety, depression and care burden in caregivers of acute stroke survivors: A randomized, controlled study
This study intended to discover the effect of education and muscle relaxation (EMR) program on anxiety, depression and care burden among caregivers of acute stroke survivors. This randomized, controlled study enrolled a total of 110 caregivers of first-ever acute stroke patients, and randomly assigned to EMR (N = 55) and control (N = 55) groups. The caregivers in the EMR group received 12-month health education and progressive muscle relaxation, and those in control group were provided common rehabilitation advices. Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale in caregivers were ...
Source: Medicine - January 29, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research