The effects of medication education on adherence to medication regimens in an elderly population

Esposito, Linda

doi:10.1046/j.1365-2648.1995.21050935.x

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“…Based on this finding, it can be concluded that receiving proper information and patient education leads to better treatment adherence. This is also supported by earlier studies (26,32,33,35,36). However, this is a big challenge for doctors and specialists in northern Finland as well as in other sparsely populated areas.…”

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confidence: 91%

“…Based on earlier studies, it is known that motivation is a very important factor connected to good adherence to a treatment plan (5,(32)(33)(34). This result was not as clearly indicated in the present study.…”

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confidence: 83%

“…This is supported by earlier studies (5,(32)(33)(34). If patients are made well aware of the consequences of treatments (or the lack of treatment), they know why they have to follow the instructions given by health care providers.…”

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confidence: 58%

“…This result was not as clearly indicated in the present study. However, people with glaucoma appeared to be responsible and well motivated to take care of themselves, they were relatively active and their collaboration with health care personnel was good, as also indicated by previous studies (5,(32)(33)(34). Arguably, patients are unable to assume full responsibility for their care if they do not have the necessary knowledge and skills as well as the requisite mental readiness.…”

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confidence: 62%

“…Earlier studies (5,(32)(33)(34) have indicated that the factors connected to treatment adherence include the motivation to take care of oneself, good energy levels, support from physicians, nurses, relatives and friends, a sense of normality, positive consequences from treatments and not fearing complications. In contrast, it is known that lack of motivation and lack of support are connected to poor treatment adherence.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Adherence of Finnish people with glaucoma to treatment plans and connected factors

Lunnela

Kääriäinen

Kyngäs

2011

International Journal of Circumpolar Health

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Objectives. The aim of the study was to describe the adherence of Finnish people with glaucoma to prescribed treatment plans, the factors connected to adherence and to produce knowledge for developing effective interventions to improve adherence to treatment plans. Study design. This was a cross-sectional study. Methods. The data (n=249) were collected at one point in time from Finnish adults diagnosed with glaucoma with a questionnaire covering adherence to treatment. These patients used glaucoma medication and had follow-up appointments with ophthalmologists. Results. Sixty-seven percent (n=166) of the patients with glaucoma were very adherent to the prescribed treatment plan in terms of self-care, treatment and follow-up visits. Almost all were very adherent to medical care (97%, n=242). More than half of those who had received information from physicians and nurses were very adherent to treatment (66%, n=163). Two factors, support from physicians and nurses (p<0.001) and being informed of the consequences of treatments (p=0.003), had a statistically significant connection to treatment adherence. Conclusions. This study indicates that people with glaucoma in Finland adhere well to care and exceptionally well to medical care. Support and patient education from health care personnel is crucial to maintain patient adherence to treatment. These results indicate that nurses play a very important role in patient education and support. In practice, it is crucial to maintain this level of patient engagement by developing more tailored and time-saving education and support methods. The results of this study could be helpful for developing new patient education and support approaches for people with glaucoma.

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Adherence of Finnish people with glaucoma to treatment plans and connected factors

Lunnela

Kääriäinen

Kyngäs

2011

International Journal of Circumpolar Health

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Interventions to Improve Communication at Hospital Discharge and Rates of Readmission

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IMPORTANCE Shortcomings in the education of patients at hospital discharge are associated with higher risks for treatment failure and hospital readmission. Whether improving communication at discharge through specific interventions has an association with patient-relevant outcomes remains unclear. OBJECTIVE To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis on the association of communication interventions at hospital discharge with readmission rates and other patient-relevant outcomes.

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Written information about individual medicines for consumers

Nicolson

Knapp

Raynor

et al. 2009

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

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Background Medicines are the most common intervention in most health services. As with all treatments, those taking medicines need su icient information: to enable them to take and use the medicines e ectively, to understand the potential harms and benefits, and to allow them to make an informed decision about taking them. Written medicines information, such as a leaflet or provided via the Internet, is an intervention that may meet these purposes. Objectives To assess the e ects of providing written information about individual medicines on relevant patient outcomes (knowledge, attitudes, behaviours and health outcomes) in relation to prescribed and over-the-counter medicines. Search methods We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, The Cochrane Library, PsycINFO and other databases to March 2007. We handsearched five journals' tables of contents, and the reference lists of included studies, and contacted experts in the field. Selection criteria Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of medicine users, comparing written medicines information with no written medicines information; or trials that compared two or more styles of written medicines information. We only included trials that measured a knowledge, attitudinal or behavioural outcome. There were no language restrictions. Data collection and analysis Two review authors independently extracted data relating to the interventions, methods of the trials, and outcome measures; and reconciled di erences by discussion. Heterogeneity of interventions and outcomes measured meant that data synthesis was not possible. The results are presented in narrative and tabular format. Main results We included 25 RCTs involving 4788 participants. Six of twelve trials showed that written information significantly improved knowledge about a medicine, compared with no written information. The inability to combine results means we cannot conclude whether written information was e ective for increasing knowledge. The results for attitudinal and behavioural outcomes were mixed. No studies showed an adverse e ect of medicines information. Written information about individual medicines for consumers (Review)

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The effects of medication education on adherence to medication regimens in an elderly population

Cited by 76 publications

References 15 publications

Adherence of Finnish people with glaucoma to treatment plans and connected factors

Adherence of Finnish people with glaucoma to treatment plans and connected factors

Interventions to Improve Communication at Hospital Discharge and Rates of Readmission

Written information about individual medicines for consumers

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