Among college students, insomnia remains a topic of research focus, especially as it pertains to its correlates and the extent association with mental conditions. This study aimed shed light on chief predictors among students.A cross-sectional survey convenience sample students (aged ≥18 years) at 2 large midwestern universities was conducted from March 18 through August 23, 2019. All participants were administered validated screening instruments used screen for insomnia, depression,...

To identify factors and entrepreneurial characteristics associated with intrapreneurial intentions among Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) students in Iran.

<b>Objective.</b> To assess validity of the Farsi-translated version Jefferson Scale Empathy-Health Profession Student (JSE-HPS) and measure empathy scores Iranian pharmacy students. <b>Methods.</b> The JSE-HPS questionnaire was administered to 504 students in 2019. Confirmatory factor analysis exploratory were used explore underlying components construct validity. Group comparisons conducted using statistical tests. <b>Results.</b> Based on 496 useable survey questionnaires, three domains...

Abstract Background and objective Adherence to antifibrotic medications has been evaluated in a few studies using annual proportion of days covered (PDC), common adherence metric. However, PDC alone cannot identify distinguish between different patterns over time, which can be accomplished group-based trajectory models (GBTM) monthly PDC. The is assess nintedanib trajectories GBTM characteristics patients within each group. Methods Individuals with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) who...

Objective. To develop a questionnaire for measuring entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial intentions among student pharmacists to identify characteristics personality traits that are associated with these intentions. Methods. A 105-item survey instrument was developed administered all Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) students (incoming third year) at large public university. It consisted nine scales pertaining entrepreneurism including previously validated some newly adapted use pharmacists. Data...

Fibrosing interstitial lung disease (ILD) encompasses more than 200 diverse pulmonary disorders, of which up to 40% become progressive. The 4 underlying ILD types most likely result in progression are unclassified ILD/idiopathic pneumonia (IIP), autoimmune ILDs, exposure-related ILD/hypersensitivity pneumonitis, and sarcoidosis.

Abstract Background Although inverse associations have been found between medication adherence and healthcare use spending outcomes in many clinical settings, no studies to date examined these relationships for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) initiating nintedanib. We build on our prior study that used group-based trajectory modeling (GBTM) compare inpatient hospitalization medical care groups of different nintedanib trajectories. Methods This analysis 100% Medicare data...

Background: Antipsychotic medication use among elderly with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) without severe mental illness is considered as low-value care. Our objective was to assess the factors associated this inappropriate of antipsychotic medications community-dwelling Medicare beneficiaries ADRD illness.Methods: This study used a retrospective cross-sectional design. Data for were derived from nationally representative Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS) linked claims....

Cost-related medication non-adherence (CRN) can negatively impact health outcomes in older adults with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) overlap (ACO) by reducing access adherence to essential medications. The objective of this study is examine the association ACO any CRN specific forms among a nationally representative sample (age ≥ 65 years) adults.We adopted cross-sectional design using data from pooled Medicare Current Beneficiary Surveys (MCBS) (2006-2013) linked...

The objective of this study is to estimate the excess economic burden Asthma-COPD Overlap (ACO) among older adults in United States. We used a cross-sectional design with data from nationally representative survey Medicare beneficiaries (Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey) linked fee-for-service claims. Older ACO had higher average total healthcare expenditures ($45,532 vs. $12,743) and out-of-pocket spending (19% 8.5%) compared those no-asthma no-COPD (NANC). Individuals also almost two,...

With the emerging opportunities for pharmacists to gain provider status, need understanding interest become a pharmacist has never been greater.To determine which entrepreneurial traits (locus of control, innovativeness, autonomy, risk-taking propensity, proactiveness, achievement motivation, people liking, problem-solving, and leadership) are associated with in becoming provider.A cross-sectional survey was conducted among second- third-year student pharmacists. Exploratory factor analysis...

Breast cancer poses significant challenges due to its high incidence and prevalence, necessitating heightened attention. Understanding how patients prioritize different treatment options based on various attributes can assist healthcare decision-makers in maximizing patient utility. The discrete choice experiment, a conjoint method, facilitates preference elicitation by presenting choices. This systematic review aims identify key factors research related adjuvant for early breast...

To examine the impact of initial maintenance therapy (IMT) type (inhaled corticosteroid [ICS] vs fixed-dose combination ICS and long-acting β agonist [ICS/LABA]) on trajectories adherence among older adults (≥ 65 years) with coexisting asthma chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), known as asthma-COPD overlap (ACO).We used a longitudinal, retrospective cohort design.This study ACO using longitudinal data from 10% sample Optum's Deidentified Clinformatics Data Mart. We adopted...

Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) include a variety of parenchymal diseases. The most common types ILDs are idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), autoimmune and hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP). There is limited real world data on care patterns patients with chronic fibrosing progressive phenotype other than IPF. Therefore, the aim this study to describe in these patients.This retrospective cohort used claims from 2015 2019 Optum Research Database. population included adults (≥ 18 years old)...