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Wentao Ge1,2, Wei Bian2, Lu Wang2
1Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, People's Republic of China.
Patient Preference and Adherence
|November 25, 2024
Summary
An 8-week medication literacy intervention significantly improved medication literacy, self-efficacy, and adherence in glaucoma patients. This program offers a promising approach to enhance patient management and outcomes for glaucoma.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Health Education
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Glaucoma management requires consistent medication adherence for effective treatment.
- Low medication literacy can be a barrier to self-management and treatment adherence in chronic conditions like glaucoma.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate an 8-week medication literacy intervention program for glaucoma patients.
- To assess the intervention's impact on medication literacy, medication self-efficacy, and medication adherence.
Main Methods:
- The intervention was designed based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral skills Model and the Health Belief Model.
- 66 glaucoma patients were randomized into control and intervention groups, with the intervention group receiving an 8-week program.
- Validated scales were used to measure medication literacy, self-efficacy, and adherence before and after the intervention.
Main Results:
- No significant baseline differences were observed between groups for medication literacy, self-efficacy, or adherence.
- The intervention group demonstrated statistically significant improvements in medication literacy, medication self-efficacy, and medication adherence compared to the control group (P<0.05).
Conclusions:
- An 8-week multi-component intervention effectively enhances medication literacy, self-efficacy, and adherence in glaucoma patients.
- This intervention represents a valuable tool for improving glaucoma patient outcomes and self-management strategies.
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