Background International studies suggesting that 20–37% of HIV‐positive patients have diagnosable depression may underestimate the prevalence this condition. The aim study was to investigate among in an out‐patient clinic Denmark and detect factors importance for development depression. Methods In 2005, a population 205 included questionnaire‐based study. Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI‐II) used assess severity depressive symptoms. Patients with BDI score 20 or above were offered clinical...

Objectives Depression and psychiatric disorders are frequent among HIV ‐infected individuals. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence depression describe history individuals in an out‐patient clinic D enmark identify factors clinical importance that may be used patients at risk depression. Methods In 2013, 212 were included a questionnaire study. We B eck epression I nventory II ( BDI‐II ) assess severity depressive symptoms. Patients with score ≥ 20 offered evaluation by...

The use of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in outpatient care holds promise as a tool to enhance the quality care. management chronic HIV infection is multidimensional, and clinical assessment includes broad screening identify complications. With growing constraints on time resources, PROs may provide much-needed ensure optimal aim this study was evaluate implementation Web-based collect cohort HIV-infected individuals.In December 2015, PRO system AmbuFlex, for self-reporting symptoms,...

Objectives Previous studies have reported that forgetfulness is the most frequently mentioned reason for missed doses among patients on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). However, no previous study has compared reasons given by nonadherent with better adherence. The objective of this was to examine further patients' self‐reported missing HAART and compare lower adherence those higher Methods All visiting clinics participating in Danish HIV cohort during a 1‐year period (July 2002...

The purpose of this grounded theory study was to investigate how Danish HIV-positive persons live with their disease, focusing on HIV-related stressors. Using the Glaserian method, we analyzed textual data from in-depth interviews 16 persons. Decisions about disclosure appeared be a major concern and determining factor for stress. Consequently, developed substantive decisions in which three different strategies could identified: (a) disclosing everyone (being open); (b) restricting partly...

Abstract Background Patient and public involvement in health-related research is a new discipline Denmark. In 2021, national conference titled 'Patient Public Involvement Complex Intervention Research' provided forum for discussion between patient partners, researchers clinicians on involving patients as partners complex intervention research. Methods We aimed to describe specific challenges initiatives partner order develop recommendations creating successful partnerships Through...

Abstract Aim To investigate the decisional needs in Denmark of people with kidney failure, relatives, and health professionals when planning end‐of‐life care. Design A qualitative interview study. Methods Individual semi‐structured interviews were carried out relatives from November 2021 to June 2022. Malterud's systematic text condensation was used analyse transcripts. Results total 13 patients, 10 12 interviewed. Overall, four concepts agreed on: (1) Talking about end life is difficult,...

Poor treatment adherence is a main barrier for effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) globally. HIV-related knowledge may affect understanding and utilization of HIV medical information, hence limited health literacy known to adherence.A cross-sectional study included 494 HIV-infected individuals from the Bissau Cohort in Guinea-Bissau. They completed questionnaire designed assessment knowledge.A majority were female, 41% illiterate, 25% did not take medicine during last 4 days, 23% skipped...

Although interest in Patient and Public Involvement health-related research is growing, there seems to be a lack of guidance supporting researchers deciding on methods levels for throughout the process. Furthermore, numerous definitions, methods, frameworks make it challenging new this field decide most appropriate approach their project.This study aimed develop test approaches, levels, engaging patient partners research. A group 11 participated six workshops guidance. The feasibility...

Psychosocial and behavioral factors have been shown to be associated with adherence highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) treatment effectiveness. These often identified in selected populations through complex or time-consuming questionnaires. In this study we aimed at asking all the patients of a large population-based cohort receiving HAART few short, explicit, direct questions about these factors, examine associations between their answers prevalent failure. All western Denmark...

Abstract Background Increasing numbers of elderly patients experience prolonged decreased functional capacity and impaired quality life after seemingly successful cardiac surgery. After discharge from hospital, these a substantial gap in care until centre-based rehabilitation commences. They may benefit immediate coaching by means mobile health technology to overcome psychological physiological barriers physical activity. The aim this study was explore the usability, acceptability, relevance...

Background. Patient involvement interventions are complex that improve patient in treatment and care health systems. Studies report several benefits of professionals positive about using them. However, they have not been explored as a collected group throughout the continuum treatment. In addition, relationship between clinical reasoning process has thoroughly studied. Design. This mixed-methods study was conducted at Aarhus University Hospital Denmark April November 2022 interview data from...

Adherence is a decisive factor in achieving successful response to antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV infection. No previous studies have been conducted regarding treatment adherence Guinea-Bissau. In this study we assessed barriers and facilitators patient ART adherence. Semi-structured interviews were with 20 adult, infected individuals receiving at centre Bissau, The grounded theory method was used gather analyse data. Results indicated that HIV-related knowledge determining optimal...

Abstract Background Low health literacy (HL) among people living with HIV (PLWHIV) encounter more disease related complications, difficulty understanding health-related information and low adherence. Considering that, the HL levels PLWHIV needs to be further investigated. The objective of this study was investigate patient involvement in an outpatient clinic Denmark. A second examine differences across socio-demographic characteristics. Methods In 2019, a population 682 from Danish hospital...

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Background: The aim of this study was to follow a cohort HIV-positive individuals for 3 years in order assess changes depression, adherence, unsafe sex and emotional strains from living with HIV. Methods: Participants were assessed strain via questionnaire. Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI) used the prevalence severity depressive symptoms. Patients BDI score 20 or above (moderate major depression) offered clinical evaluation by consultant psychiatrist. Results: In 2005, 205 participated...

Objectives: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a stressful disease, and depression the most common form of psychologic distress experienced by those infected. The aim this study was to further develop validate mind–body intervention improve coping self-efficacy strategies increase mental health. Design: Feasibility study, randomized trial. Participants were assigned into two blocks (female/male) simple randomization in 1:1 ratio performed within each block one arms (1) group,...

Studies have shown that depression and other mental illnesses are under-diagnosed among HIV-infected individuals. The aim of this study was to evaluate the use health history questionnaire-based screening instruments identify individuals at risk depression.The Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II) used assess prevalence severity depressive symptoms attending two out-patient clinics in Denmark. with a BDI-II score ≥ 20 were offered clinical evaluation by consultant psychiatrist. compared...

In addition to the financial burden, acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) also has a negative impact on health status and progression for patients with (COPD). The aim this study was investigate effect affiliation cross-sectorial lung team (CLT) hospitalization length hospital stay COPD ≥ one severe or two moderate AECOPD events within year. We conducted randomized clinical trial between 2017 2020. Participants were randomly assigned 1:1 year CLT usual care...