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Kara Haughtigan1, M Susan Jones1, M Eve Main1
1School of Nursing and Allied Health, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States.
Journal of Community Health Nursing
|June 13, 2023
Summary
A community-based medication education program improved medication adherence in rural older adults. The intervention focused on individualized education to enhance medication management and self-efficacy for this demographic.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Health Education
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
Background:
- Older adults in rural areas often face unique challenges in managing their medications.
- Effective medication management is crucial for maintaining health and independence in older populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a community-based, interdisciplinary medication education intervention.
- To assess the impact of the intervention on medication adherence, self-efficacy, and knowledge among rural older adults.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental pretest/posttest design was employed.
- Participants received individualized educational interventions on their prescribed medications.
- Key outcomes measured included self-efficacy, adherence to medication refills, and medication knowledge.
Main Results:
- A statistically significant improvement in medication adherence was observed, with mean scores decreasing from 9.9 to 8.5 (p=0.003).
- While knowledge scores showed a slight increase from 21.8 to 22.4, this change was not statistically significant (p=0.192).
Conclusions:
- A community-based, interdisciplinary, and individualized medication education intervention can enhance medication adherence in rural older adults.
- The findings support the integration of such programs to improve health outcomes for elderly populations in underserved areas.
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