Social cognitive theory to improve symptom appraisal and help-seeking among patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases: A qualitative study.

Ling XiangSungwon YoonAndrea H L LowYing Ying LeungWeng Seng Warren FongTang Ching LauDow Rhoon KohJulian Thumboo

Published in: International journal of rheumatic diseases (2023)

Lack of behavioral capacity and self-efficacy was observed in symptom interpretation of patients with ARDs, which resulted in delayed help-seeking. Approaches could target the behavioral capacity and self-efficacy for symptom interpretation to facilitate early help-seeking and, in turn, earlier diagnosis among individuals with possible ARDs.

Keyphrases

mental health
acute respiratory distress syndrome
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
mechanical ventilation
patient reported
multiple sclerosis
intensive care unit
living cells
fluorescent probe