Authors:Liselotte van Dijk, Linda van Eikenhorst, Mattanja Triemstra, Menno V. Huisman, Cordula Wagner Pages: 1 - 18 Abstract: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) are prevalent diseases associated with high morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to explore the experiences and needs of patients and physicians within the care pathway of DVT and PE. Ensuring care pathways match patients’ and physicians’ needs, could positively impact therapy adherence and patient satisfaction. Participants were 34 patients and 18 physicians. The qualitative focus groups occurred face-to-face and on an online discussion forum, utilising a predefined topic list. Focus group transcripts were analysed through deductive thematic analysis. Patients and physicians shared similar needs and experiences with information provision and shared decision making. Differences emerged regarding the adequacy of information provided, follow-up and monitoring of residual complaints, and personalised care. Generally, patients expressed higher levels of dissatisfaction compared to physicians. Our findings reveal a disparity between the perceived quality of care by physicians and patients, with patients expressing needs that diverge from physicians' assumptions. Patients need psychological support following DVT and PE, whereas physicians focus on physical recovery. Treatment intensity could be adjusted to align with patients' preferences. These findings highlight the potential for optimising care for patients and ensuring better outcomes in the management of DVT and PE. PubDate: 2024-07-10 DOI: 10.47368/ejhc.2024.301 Issue No:Vol. 5, No. 3 (2024)
Authors:Philippe Joly, David Schieferdecker, Natalie Berger Pages: 19 - 32 Abstract: Trust in governmental communication is critical to the successful containment of public health crises. However, in highly politicised crises, trust varies as a function of partisanship. This research report examines the relationship between political preferences and trust in governmental health communication during the Covid-19 pandemic in Germany. We pay particular attention to the interaction between (a) different dimensions of vulnerability to the virus and (b) distrust rooted in partisan preferences. Using original data from a representative, four-wave online survey conducted in Germany in 2020 and 2021, we found moderate to low levels of trust in information from the government. Whereas belonging to a vulnerable age group (65+) and fear of infection were significantly associated with trust, identification as a member of a risk group was not. Voters of the right-wing populist AfD were less likely to trust government information. Finally, the association between fear of infection and trust was stronger among AfD voters than among voters of established parties. We conclude that public health campaigns should account for the fact that politicised individuals may not trust communicators in prolonged crises. Messages targeting members of risk groups and partisans of populist parties should make health risks relatable to them as individuals. PubDate: 2024-07-15 DOI: 10.47368/ejhc.2024.302 Issue No:Vol. 5, No. 3 (2024)
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