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Rational drug use in Tobago

L M Pinto Pereira¹, J Granger-Pierre

¹University of the West Indies, St Augustine.

World Health Forum

|January 1, 1995

Summary

Patients often misuse prescribed medications due to unclear instructions. Improved communication among healthcare professionals, including doctors, pharmacists, and nurses, can enhance patient understanding and adherence to treatments.

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Area of Science:

Health Sciences
Patient Adherence
Interprofessional Communication

Background:

Patient non-adherence to prescribed medication regimens is a significant global health challenge.
In Tobago, healthcare workers observed frequent instances of patients misusing medications.
A primary reason identified for this issue was inadequate explanation of treatment plans.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the reasons behind patients' improper use of prescribed drugs in Tobago.
To explore the potential benefits of enhanced interprofessional collaboration among healthcare providers.

Main Methods:

Qualitative assessment by health workers in Tobago.
Observation of patient-prescriber interactions and medication use.
Analysis of communication gaps between doctors, pharmacists, and nurses.

Main Results:

Patients frequently failed to utilize prescribed drugs correctly.
Lack of clear explanations regarding treatment protocols was a key contributing factor.
Enhanced collaboration among healthcare staff could improve patient outcomes.

Conclusions:

Clearer communication and better understanding among doctors, pharmacists, and nurses are crucial.
Interprofessional collaboration can lead to more effective patient education and improved medication adherence.
Strengthening the dialogue between healthcare providers can address medication misuse and enhance patient care.

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