To investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of dry eye disease (DED) patients towards disease management, emphasizing the significance of KAP in improving patient outcomes and providing guidance for clinical interventions.
Key Findings:
The global prevalence of DED is approximately 11.59%, with higher rates in specific populations, such as 70.5% among Chinese high school students, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.
Patients' awareness of DED symptoms is crucial for effective disease management and treatment adherence, as it directly impacts their health outcomes.
Deficiencies in knowledge about DED can hinder proactive treatment and patient compliance, necessitating educational efforts.
Interpretation:
Improving patient knowledge and attitudes towards DED can enhance treatment adherence and overall quality of life, highlighting the need for targeted educational interventions that address identified gaps.
Limitations:
The study may not represent all demographics due to its specific hospital setting, which could limit the applicability of the findings.
Self-reported data may introduce bias in responses regarding knowledge and practices, potentially affecting the reliability of the results.
Conclusion:
The findings underscore the importance of enhancing patient education on DED to improve management strategies and patient outcomes, particularly by addressing knowledge gaps.
Background music and multimedia exposure were associated with lower patient-reported anxiety in a quasi-experimental ophthalmology clinic study that used existing clinic audiovisual infrastructure at no additional cost.
