Evaluation of Medication Adherence in Type-2 Dm Patients in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital

Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS) - Year 2018, Vol 13, Issue 2

Abstract

To study the medication adherence among type 2 DM patients at a tertiary care hospital. Materials and methods: A cross sectional observational study was conducted for a period of 6 months in a general medicine department. A total of 100 type 2 DM patients ,who were on antidiabetic drug therapy for atleast 1 year were enrolled. Blood gluose levels were measured periodically and details of drug therapy were recorded.Medication adherence were assessed by using Morisky Medication Adherence scale and counseling were provided inorder to improve the medication adherence. Results :The study results was analyzed by using KAP(Knowledge,Attitude,and Practices) and Morisky Medication Adherence scale which shows the P value of <0.0001 after proving an effective patient counseling. Conclusion : Even though adherence to medications leads to beneficial outcomes, it is often poor. There are numerous reasons for poor adherence including age, social and psychological factors, education and a lack of understanding of the long-term benefits of treatment, the complexity of the medication regimen, cost of medication and negative treatment perceptions and beliefs in medications. So, inorder to improve medication adherence better patient counseling and health education is required.

Authors and Affiliations

Dr. A. Arjun Kumar, Dr. Vijaynarasimha Reddy, Dr. S. Parveen, Somana Boina Padmakar, S. Vijaya Lakshmi, S. M. D. Yaseen Shahzadi

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  • EP ID EP394986
  • DOI 10.9790/3008-1302055767
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Dr. A. Arjun Kumar, Dr. Vijaynarasimha Reddy, Dr. S. Parveen, Somana Boina Padmakar, S. Vijaya Lakshmi, S. M. D. Yaseen Shahzadi (2018). Evaluation of Medication Adherence in Type-2 Dm Patients in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS), 13(2), 57-67. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-394986