nowadays democracy is considered to be one of the most important parameters of development in new era. as a result, the trend toward democratization of a society’s culture is an essential step to achieve a stable development. in that case, identifying the relationship between acceptability of democracy and socialcultural factors is very important. in this study, using the method of survey and q...

Ocular drug delivery is limited both by patient acceptability and by the limited time that the dosage form is retained within the precorneal region. The timely gelation and retention of in situ-gelling ophthalmic formulations would be fundamental to improve the efficacy of drugs. The aim of this investigation was to develop ocular drug delivery system with simplicity in installation for patient...

OBJECTIVE To develop and test a patient questionnaire on treatment satisfaction with diabetes regimens. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Survey items were developed from community clinic focus groups, pretested in patients with diabetes, and examined in two samples of treated patients. RESULTS Sixteen items performed well in assessing treatment experiences: ease and convenience, lifestyle burden...

Imatinib mesylate is considered the standard first-line systemic treatment for patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and functions by targeting BCR-ABL tyrosine kinases. Imatinib has substantially changed the clinical management and improved the prognosis of CML and Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphocytic leukemia (Ph(+) ALL). Here, we review the pharmacology, mode of action, ...

A system of routine interrogation of patients using a computer has been developed. It includes a visual display unit with a specially designed response keyboard, and the program has been designed to adapt to the individual patient. The system was evaluated objectively, using the criteria of accuracy in eliciting symptoms, acceptability to the patient, and cost. While doctors will always take th...

This pilot study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of a new quality of life (QOL) assessment and intervention methodology (AIM) for youth on dialysis and their caregivers. Thirty-nine patients and their caregivers participated in the QOL AIM, which incorporates patient-centered care practices to identify needs, choose interventions, and evaluate impact on QOL functioning. Participants ...

BACKGROUND mHealth is a promising means of supporting adherence to treatment. The Start TB patients on ART and Retain on Treatment (START) study included real-time adherence support using short-text messaging service (SMS) text messaging and trained village health workers (VHWs). We describe the use and acceptability of mHealth by patients with HIV/tuberculosis and health care providers. METH...

OBJECTIVE Asenapine is approved for acute manic and mixed states in bipolar disorder. The objective is to review the efficacy of asenapine in bipolar disorder, with a particular focus on acceptability and adherence to treatment. METHODS FIVE CLINICAL TRIALS WERE CONDUCTED IN BIPOLAR DISORDER MANIC OR MIXED STATES: two 3-week trials (n = 976) comparing asenapine to placebo, a 9-week extension ...

BACKGROUND Routine screening and advice regarding risky lifestyle behaviours is appropriate in the primary care setting, but often not implemented. Routine electronic collection of patients' self-reported data may streamline the collection of such information. AIM To explore the perceptions of GPs and their attending patients regarding the acceptability of waiting-room touchscreen computers f...