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[Rheumatoid arthritis: what do patients do with our prescriptions?]
Schweizerische Rundschau Fur Medizin Praxis = Revue Suisse De Medecine Praxis
|February 5, 1991
Summary
Medication adherence in chronic polyarthritis patients is suboptimal, with over a quarter non-compliant. Patient attitudes towards complementary therapies significantly impact treatment adherence.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Patient Adherence Research
- Health Psychology
Background:
- Chronic polyarthritis presents significant management challenges.
- Medication compliance is crucial for effective treatment outcomes in chronic conditions.
- The role of complementary therapies in chronic polyarthritis management is increasingly recognized.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess medication compliance rates in out-patients with chronic polyarthritis.
- To investigate the prevalence and influence of paramedical (complementary) treatment use.
- To identify factors affecting patient compliance, focusing on attitudes towards paramedical methods.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study design.
- Inclusion of 103 out-patients diagnosed with chronic polyarthritis.
- Data collection on medication adherence and use of paramedical treatments.
Main Results:
- Only 71.6% of patients demonstrated good compliance with prescribed medications.
- A substantial proportion of the cohort (61%) utilized paramedical treatments.
- Patient attitude towards paramedical methods emerged as a key factor influencing compliance behavior.
Conclusions:
- Medication adherence remains a challenge in chronic polyarthritis management.
- Paramedical treatments are widely adopted by patients, suggesting a need for integrated care approaches.
- Understanding patient attitudes toward complementary therapies is essential for improving overall treatment compliance and outcomes.