‘‘A Study To Assess The Factors Associated With Drug Adherence Among Post Myocardial Infarction Patient’s Attending Cardiology OPD, SVIMS, Tirupati’’.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 6
Abstract
Background: Myocardial infarction is a life threatening cardiovascular disease worldwide. Medication are the primary tools used to prevent and effectively manage chronic illnesses; however, despite their importance and known benefits, appropriate medication use remains a challenge for both patients and providers. Along with the treatment of such patients equally important is their follow – up and medications adherence to curtail the probability of recurrence of Myocardial infarction. Objectives: 1.To assess the factors associated with the drug adherence among post myocardial infarction patient’s. 2. To determine the association between factors associated with the drug adherence with selected demographic variables among post myocardial infarction patient’s. Materials and method: The research design selected for the present study was Exploratory descriptive design.The study was conducted in cardiology OPD SVIMS hospital, Tirupati, A.P. A total of 150 MI patients were selected by purposive sampling Results: The study findings showed that majority 46.7 % (70) had low adherence, 27.3 % (41) had medium adherence, 26% (39) had high adherence among post Myocardial Infarction Patients. Total Mean adherence score was 27.83 ± 8.109. A statistically association(p<0.05 and p< 0.01) was found between selected demographic variables with the level of adherence on factors associated with drug adherence. Conclusion: The study findings revealed that a majority of post myocardial infarction patients(46%) were having low adherence on factors associated with drug adherence. So incorporating patient education and counselling on usage of drugs, diet, exercises and lifestyle modifications, routine follow up may improve adherence, and ultimately reduces the complications associated with low adherence / poor adherence.
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Ms. M. Lalita kumari, Dr. M. Nagarathnam
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