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Compliance profiles of paediatric patients in an outpatient department

K S Kiyingi1, L Sime

  • 1Angau Memorial Hospital, Lae, Papua New Guinea.

Papua and New Guinea Medical Journal
|June 1, 1992
PubMed

Insights

Poor medication compliance was found in 38% of paediatric patients with acute illnesses. Additionally, 7% of children had issues with oral medicine ingestion, highlighting the need for individualized care.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Clinical Pharmacy
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Medication adherence is crucial for effective treatment of acute childhood illnesses.
  • Assessing compliance and reliability of oral medicine ingestion in pediatric outpatients is essential for optimizing therapeutic outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the level of compliance with prescribed medication in pediatric patients with acute illnesses.
  • To determine the reliability of oral medicine ingestion in children.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving interviews with parents/guardians and examination of health records for 45 pediatric outpatients.
  • A related study assessing oral medicine ingestion in 348 children.

Main Results:

  • Poor compliance to prescribed medication was observed in 38% of cases.
  • Unsatisfactory oral medicine ingestion was noted in 7% of children.
  • Various reasons contributing to poor compliance were documented.

Conclusions:

  • A significant proportion of pediatric patients exhibit poor medication compliance.
  • Challenges with oral medicine ingestion are prevalent in children.
  • Individualized assessment and strategies are necessary to optimize medication adherence and treatment effectiveness in pediatric care.

Keywords:
Age FactorsAntibioticsChildChild Health ServicesClientsComparative StudiesCross Sectional AnalysisDelivery Of Health CareDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesDiseasesDistanceDrugsFollow-up StudiesGeographic FactorsHealthHealth FacilitiesHealth ServicesInfectionsMaternal-child Health ServicesMelanesiaMethodological StudiesObstaclesOceaniaOrganization And AdministrationOutpatient ClinicPapua New GuineaPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPrimary Health CareProgram ActivitiesProgramsResearch MethodologyRespiratory InfectionsStudiesTreatmentYouth

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