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Glaucoma patients' trust in the physician.
Kelly W Muir1, Cecilia Santiago-Turla, Sandra S Stinnett
1Department of Ophthalmology, Duke University Eye Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
Journal of Ophthalmology
|March 27, 2010
Summary
Glaucoma patients generally show high trust in their physicians, though this varies slightly by race. However, this interpersonal trust did not correlate with better medication adherence in the study population.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Patient-Physician Relationship
- Health Outcomes
Background:
- Open-angle glaucoma requires consistent medication adherence for effective management.
- Patient trust in physicians is a potential factor influencing treatment compliance.
- Understanding trust dynamics is crucial for improving glaucoma care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the level of trust glaucoma patients have in their physicians.
- To investigate the association between interpersonal trust and medication adherence in glaucoma patients.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey of 195 open-angle glaucoma patients was conducted.
- The Trust in Physician Scale (TPS) measured patient trust.
- Medication adherence was assessed via pharmacy refill rates; health literacy was also evaluated.
Main Results:
- Glaucoma patients reported generally high trust in physicians (mean TPS 78.7).
- Caucasian patients exhibited slightly higher trust scores than non-Caucasian patients (p=.012).
- No significant association was found between Trust in Physician Scale scores and medication refill rates (p=.190).
Conclusions:
- Physician trust is generally high among glaucoma patients but shows minor racial variations.
- Interpersonal trust in physicians does not appear to be a significant predictor of medication adherence in this tertiary care setting.
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