Ragna Stalsberg, Monica Dahle Darvik
Social Representativeness and Intervention Adherence-A Systematic Review of Clinical Physical Activity Trials in Breast Cancer Patients
International journal of public health
incidence recurrence rate acute pancreatitis ap continues increase worldwide risk ap attack recurrence closely related patients health literacy previous studies shown ap patients low levels health literacy understanding patients experience aps diagnosis treatment process health literacy needs might significantly improve health status study aims understand experience acute pancreatitis ap patients diagnostic treatment process explore health literacy needs various phases process study utilized qualitative approach based timing right theory purposive sampling strategy employed select 31 participants diagnosed ap various phases diagnosis treatment process patients selected pancreatitis treatment centers two tertiary hospitals eastern china subsequently semistructured indepth interviews conducted selected participants qualitative data analyzed using colaizzis method themes ap patients experiences health literacy needs various phases diagnosis treatment process presented follows 1 diagnosis phase inability obtain disease information psychological support seeking change unhealthy lifestyle 2 hospitalization phase disease treatment information needs medical professionals healthcare 3 discharge preparation phase fear recurrence individualized healthy lifestyle instruction 4 home recovery phase selfmanagement continuous healthcare needs family support ap patients hl needs healthrelated problems vary diagnosis treatment process medical professionals comprehend ap patients changing needs individual differences provide continuous healthcare involve families patient management factors support patients longterm selfmanagement preserve overall health