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Area of Science:

  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Health Communication
  • Patient Education

Context:

  • Patient information leaflets (PILs) are crucial for medication adherence and safety.
  • The increasing use of the internet for health information necessitates understanding its role alongside traditional resources.
  • Assessing patient engagement with digital health information is vital for effective health literacy.

Purpose:

  • To determine the reading frequency of patient information leaflets (PILs) and profile the typical reader.
  • To evaluate the impact of the internet on patient information-seeking behavior regarding health and medications.
  • To assess patient awareness and utilization of the digital PIL and the Federal Agency Medicines and Health Products (FAMHP) website.

Summary:

  • A survey of 800 respondents revealed that only 25% read the full PIL for new medications.
  • Older adults (over 65) and women are more likely to read PILs, though a significant portion of older adults never read them.
  • Key sections read are dosage and side effects; warnings (section 2) are often overlooked. Patients rely on doctors and pharmacists for information.
  • Over 50% of respondents use the internet for health information, with men less likely to do so. Internet PIL searches are limited, and the FAMHP website is largely unknown.

Impact:

  • Findings highlight a significant gap in patient engagement with essential medication information, underscoring the need for improved PIL accessibility and patient education strategies.
  • The study suggests a need to promote digital PILs and the FAMHP website to enhance patient access to reliable health information.
  • Recommendations include prioritizing patient needs in PIL design and increasing awareness of available digital resources to improve health literacy and medication safety.