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Evaluation Of Internalized Stigma And Quality Of Life Of Patients With Psoriasis, Bedriye Cansu Demirkiran, Emine Kiyak
Evaluation Of Internalized Stigma And Quality Of Life Of Patients With Psoriasis, Bedriye Cansu Demirkiran, Emine Kiyak
Makara Journal of Health Research
Background: Internalized stigma is defined as individuals’ acceptance of negative stereotypes created by society and then their alienation from society. Psoriasis is a dermatological disease that affects the quality of life. The study evaluated the internalized stigma and quality of life of patients diagnosed with psoriasis.
Methods: This cross sectional study enrolled 222 patients. Data were collected using the internalized stigma scale and the dermatology life quality index questionnaires. Data were analyzed using the Cronbach’s alpha.
Results: The internalized stigma score of the patients was 78.41 ± 23.14, and the quality of life score was 12.30 ± …
Patient Experience Of Inpatient Care And Services Received At A Teaching Hospital In Malaysia: A Cross-Sectional Study, Wan Nor Fatihah Wan Nawawi, Vimala Ramoo, Mei Chan Chong, Nor Zehan Ahmad
Patient Experience Of Inpatient Care And Services Received At A Teaching Hospital In Malaysia: A Cross-Sectional Study, Wan Nor Fatihah Wan Nawawi, Vimala Ramoo, Mei Chan Chong, Nor Zehan Ahmad
Makara Journal of Health Research
Background: Patients’ experience reflects the quality of healthcare services from the end user’s perspective and therefore is an essential indicator of healthcare quality. This study aimed to measure patient experience of inpatient care and services received at a teaching hospital.
Methods: A total of 321 patients were enrolled in this quantitative, cross-sectional study during their discharge. Data were collected from May to September 2018 through a validated self-administered questionnaire adapted from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. Analysis of patient experience and overall hospital quality rating was conducted using SPSS version 25.
Results: …