patient education

Enhancing Patient Experience and Understanding in Pulmonary Function Testing: A Qualitative Study on Patient-Centered Education

By MedXY 08/23/2026

This qualitative study reveals that patients undergoing pulmonary function tests face emotional and informational challenges. A co-developed educational pamphlet improves understanding and may reduce anxiety, highlighting the need for patient-centered pre-test education in respiratory diagnostics.

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Advancements in Heart Failure Management: Insights from the JROADHF and JROADHF-NEXT Registries

By MedXY 08/22/2026

This article reviews improvements in heart failure management and outcomes in Japan between 2013 and 2019-21, highlighting increased guideline-based therapy use and enhanced post-discharge care leading to reduced mortality and readmission rates.

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Bridging Perspectives: Patient and Clinician Views on Postpartum Venous Thromboembolism Risk and Thromboprophylaxis Use

By MedXY 08/21/2026

This qualitative study explores patient and obstetric clinician perspectives on postpartum venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk communication and pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis, highlighting education gaps and the need for individualized risk assessment to optimize care.

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Assessing Readability of Gynecologic Cancer Patient Education Materials: Bridging the Communication Gap

By MedXY 07/13/2026

This study evaluates the reading levels of gynecologic cancer educational materials from major cancer centers and nonprofits, revealing most exceed recommended standards, potentially limiting patient comprehension and informed decision-making.

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Nurse-Led Education Program Effectively Reduces Treatment Delay in Patients with Diabetic High-Risk Foot: A Randomized Controlled Trial

By MedXY 02/02/2026

This randomized controlled trial demonstrates that a structured nurse-led education intervention significantly improves foot care knowledge and self-efficacy while reducing both the intention and actual behavior of delaying treatment in patients with diabetic high-risk foot.

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Evaluation of ChatGPT-4 as an Online Outpatient Assistant in Puerperal Mastitis Management: An Observational Study Analysis

By MedXY 08/04/2025

This study assesses ChatGPT-4's effectiveness as a virtual assistant in managing puerperal mastitis, focusing on accuracy, clarity, and safety in patient communication.