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  • Medication non-adherence is a significant issue for individuals with chronic health conditions, leading to adverse health outcomes.
  • Occupational therapy's role in improving adherence for this population requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a Phase I feasibility study on an integrated occupational therapy intervention.
  • To assess the potential of occupational therapy to enhance medication adherence in chronic health conditions.

Main Methods:

  • A small-N design with single-subject analyses was employed.
  • 11 participants received either occupational therapy or standard care.
  • A multiple baseline approach with intersubject replication and blinding was utilized.

Main Results:

  • The occupational therapy intervention demonstrated a reduction in performance variability.
  • Increased medication adherence rates were observed in some participants following the intervention.
  • Standard care did not yield comparable improvements in adherence or variability.

Conclusions:

  • Occupational therapy interventions show potential for improving medication adherence in chronic health conditions.
  • The tested occupational therapy intervention is feasible.
  • Further research is warranted to validate these findings and explore broader applications.