Patient Perspectives

This group of journals cover all areas of patient care and the response of patients to this care. Increasingly recognised as the future direction of clinical care, patient perspectives involves a number of different strands and these are all covered within the journals of this section.

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Original Research

Directional Relations Between Symptoms of Adolescent Smartphone Addiction, Academic Burnout, and Psychological Distress: A Cross-Lagged Panel Network Analysis

Yao W, Hu M, Hou H, Yang P, Ni S

Psychology Research and Behavior Management 2026, 19:579858

Published Date: 12 May 2026

Original Research

Preliminary Psychometric Evidence of an Integrated Life Autonomy and Coherence Measure (LAC-Scale) in Community-Dwelling Adults

Wu PC, Chen YJ, Lin KR, Yang YC, Yang CH, Huang TH, Hung WC, Lin CY, Su FC

Patient Preference and Adherence 2026, 20:589283

Published Date: 12 May 2026

Original Research

Temporal Trends and Geographic Associations of Circulatory Disease Hospitalizations Among Young Adults in Almaty and the Turkestan Region, 2018–2024

Nakipov K, Kedelbayeva K, Omarova B, Oshibayeva A, Nuskabayeva G, Zhakupova M, Hassoy H

Vascular Health and Risk Management 2026, 22:592401

Published Date: 12 May 2026

Original Research

Integrated Internet-Based Pharmaceutical Care and Its Association with Clinical Outcomes and Medication Adherence in Older Adults with Multimorbidity: A Prospective Observational Study

Zhao J, Liu P, Liao H, Chen Y, Li L, Yan Y, Li T, Tang X, Nie L, Yang J

Patient Preference and Adherence 2026, 20:608783

Published Date: 12 May 2026

Original Research

Predicting Sensory Block Level in Caudal Anesthesia Based on Sacral Canal Anatomical Parameters and Height: Development of an Ordinal Logistic Regression Model and Nomogram

Li Z, Wu H, Zhang S, Yu S, Liu L, Liufu N

Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management 2026, 22:581371

Published Date: 12 May 2026

Original Research

Longitudinal Associations Between Metabolic Risk Burden and the Cardio–Ankle Vascular Index (CAVI) in Japan Using Health-Check Cohort

Horibuchi Y, Aluariachy L, Yamaura R, Kasahara H, Tsugane S, Yamazaki T

Vascular Health and Risk Management 2026, 22:601750

Published Date: 8 May 2026

Original Research

Staged Management of Bone Defects in Chronic Osteomyelitis and Nonunions Using Antibiotic-Loaded Calcium Sulphate-Hydroxyapatite: A Multicenter Retrospective Analysis of 101 Cases

Armbruster J, Mattern N, Lamadé-Dootz F, Steinhausen ES, Reiter G, Dudda M, Grützner PA, Freischmidt H

Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management 2026, 22:599996

Published Date: 8 May 2026

Original Research

Contextual Predictability Modulates Neural Processing of Social Threat Words in High and Low Social Anxiety: Evidence from ERPs and Theta Oscillations

Wang H, Wang Z, Zhang X, Guo M, Duan Y, Luo Q, Bi Z, Du Y, Cao J

Psychology Research and Behavior Management 2026, 19:595923

Published Date: 8 May 2026

Original Research

Impact of Continuous Nursing Intervention Delivered via Internet+ Platform on Inflammatory Responses in Ulcerative Colitis Patients

Zhu J, Ren X, Wang Q, Luo M

Patient Preference and Adherence 2026, 20:571511

Published Date: 8 May 2026

Review

Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Review of Nomenclature, Criteria, and Therapeutic Mechanisms

Lim DH, Lee CC, Park KB

Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management 2026, 22:594869

Published Date: 7 May 2026

Original Research

From Intention to Action: A Grounded Theory Study on the Staged Mechanisms of Postoperative Exercise Behavior Among Breast Cancer Patients

Shan L, Dai M, Li X, Chen J, Yang J, You Y, Liu A, You T

Patient Preference and Adherence 2026, 20:593166

Published Date: 7 May 2026

Original Research

Cerebral Small Vessel Disease Burden in Saudi Arabia: Epidemiology, Risk Determinants, and Neuroimaging Characteristics

Alhowaish TS, Bin Aziz K, Al Anazi B, Alhargan F, Mathkour A, Homoud E, Alakel AM, Alotaibi EB, AlAmri N, AlRaeesi N, Fallatah S, Anversha A

Vascular Health and Risk Management 2026, 22:594270

Published Date: 7 May 2026

Original Research

Effects of Intravenous Esketamine or Magnesium Sulfate on Early Postoperative Negative Emotions and Pain in Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Wang L, Zhou J, Liu Q, Qian K, Wang L, Xie C

Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management 2026, 22:588126

Published Date: 7 May 2026

Original Research

Applying the COM-B Model to Understand Adherence to Tele-Exercise Prehabilitation Among Older Patients with Lung Cancer: A Qualitative Study

Liu CQ, Liu MY, Chu H, Zhang Z, Huan SS, Ma YR

Patient Preference and Adherence 2026, 20:600152

Published Date: 7 May 2026

Original Research

Understanding Patients’ Experiences and Adherence Challenges with Dietary and Fluid Restriction in End-Stage Kidney Disease: A Qualitative Study

Liao Y, Lu C, Shuai Z, Zhu Q, Zuo M, Liu L

Patient Preference and Adherence 2026, 20:578103

Published Date: 6 May 2026

Original Research

Predictors of Probable Depression Onset and Remission in Hong Kong Adolescents: A Population-Based Longitudinal Study of Shared and Unique Modifiable Factors

Li Q, Mak WWS, Lau JTF, Yang X

Psychology Research and Behavior Management 2026, 19:593459

Published Date: 6 May 2026

Original Research

Outcome of Emergent ABO-Incompatible Liver Transplantation is Acceptable but at the Cost of Higher Diffuse Intrahepatic Biliary Stricture: A Single-Center, Retrospective Study

Liu J, Qi J, Chen Y, Duan X, Yu X, Jin P, Zhang Y, Zhang W

Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management 2026, 22:567879

Published Date: 5 May 2026

Review

Application of the Gratitude Intervention in the Healthcare Field: Scoping Review

Lin Z, Fang Y, Xiao W, Yao M, Chen L

Patient Preference and Adherence 2026, 20:559090

Published Date: 4 May 2026

Review

Prevention and Care of Pressure Ulcers in Long-Term Bedridden Adult and Older Adult Patients in the Community: A Systematic Review

Meng L, Banharak S, Sommana C, Ransinyo K, Cheumnok W, Tian J

Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management 2026, 22:592581

Published Date: 4 May 2026

Original Research

Living Through Sweat: A Qualitative Study of the Pre-Surgical Decision-Making Trajectory in Patients with Palmar Hyperhidrosis

Yan M, Chao S, Yu L, Liu C, Li Z, Gong L, Bao B, You S, Zhang G, Ren Y, Du G

Patient Preference and Adherence 2026, 20:589191

Published Date: 4 May 2026

Review

Developing a Structured Framework for Pharmacist-Led Prescription Medication Counselling: A Scoping Review Integrating Structural Domains and Patient-Centered Operational Features

Lee S, Han E, Jung Y

Patient Preference and Adherence 2026, 20:605582

Published Date: 2 May 2026

Review

Computed Tomography Diagnostic Reference Levels Worldwide and in Jordan: Implications for Patient Dose Reduction

Oglat AA, Shdaifat S, Sayah MA, Abukonna A, Khogali WMA

Drug, Healthcare and Patient Safety 2026, 18:595721

Published Date: 2 May 2026

Case report

Exosome Therapy for Livedoid Vasculitis Following COVID-19 Vaccination: A Case Report

Lin TK, Chang CF, Jong GP

Drug, Healthcare and Patient Safety 2026, 18:596013

Published Date: 1 May 2026

Original Research

Nasal versus Buccal Breathing and Non-Invasive Indices of Vascular Function in Healthy Young Adults: An Observational Crossover Study

Snoeck T, Paillaugue F, Provyn S

Vascular Health and Risk Management 2026, 22:570629

Published Date: 1 May 2026

Original Research

The Association of Remnant Cholesterol with Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Coronary Heart Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study

Wen T, He B, Ma M, Ma L

Vascular Health and Risk Management 2026, 22:601153

Published Date: 30 April 2026

Review

Person-Centered Approaches for Identifying Subgroups of Post-Stroke Depression: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies

Shi D, Zhou M, Zou L

Patient Preference and Adherence 2026, 20:598428

Published Date: 30 April 2026

Original Research

Exploring the Effects of Prone Position Ventilation Combined with Drug on Clinical Outcomes in Neonates with ARDS: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study

Lin C, Huang T, Wu H, Lin Y, Guo C, Li L

Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management 2026, 22:578819

Published Date: 30 April 2026

Original Research

Teaching Patients to Self-Care for Active, Recurrent Periodontal or Peri-Implant Pockets Guided by the TIME Wound-Healing Model: A Pilot Feasibility Study Based on Clinical and Microbiological Outcomes

Miranda-Rius J, Àlvarez G, Blanc V, León R, Ramírez-Rámiz A, Brunet-Llobet L

Patient Preference and Adherence 2026, 20:596403

Published Date: 29 April 2026

Original Research

Independent Contributions of Social Functioning Deficits and Internalized Stigma to Quality of Life in Clinically Stable Patients with Schizophrenia: A Hierarchical Regression Analysis

Fu T, Wang Q, Chen S, Xu T, Wu H, Ni R, Zhang K

Psychology Research and Behavior Management 2026, 19:592366

Published Date: 29 April 2026

Original Research

iPREFER: Patients’ Experiences and Preference of Treatment for Multiple Myeloma Following Multiple Lines of Treatment – A Qualitative Study

Perry MB, Lochhead Devaraj R, Law K, Ashby F, Taylor S

Patient Preference and Adherence 2026, 20:576524

Published Date: 28 April 2026

Original Research

rs10010131A in WFS1 is Associated with Elevated Serum Urea in Type 2 Diabetes Patients Treated with SGLT2 Inhibitors

Naja K, Elashi AA, Hedaya L, Anwardeen NR, Al-Shafai M, Rizzo M, Elrayess MA

Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management 2026, 22:578286

Published Date: 28 April 2026

Original Research