IMPACT OF PHARMACIST EDUCATION ON MEDICATION ADHERANCE IN HEART FAILURE PATIENTS
Journal Title: International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 6, Issue 11
Abstract
Objective: To determine whether pharmacist intervention improves the medication adherence in the heart failure population and to identify the barriers affecting adherence.Methods: A prospective interventional study was conducted in 1000 bedded multi specialty private hospital to assess the medication adherence through pharmacist counseling and barriers involved in adherence by using Morisky medication adherence.Results: The male heart failure population (88%) was predominant compared to females (12%). The 51-70 year age group patients were identified to have lower adherence rate (37.3%) followed by 71-90 year population with 25.3% adherence rate. The adherence score was obtained at baseline and after 6 months which showed statistically significant improvement*P<0.0001. The major adherence barrier was forgetfulness (63%) under patient related problem and polypharmacy was the major factor under medical related barrier (27.7%).Conclusion: The pharmacist based intervention and counseling improved medication adherence in heart failure patients. The major barriers identified can be overcome by continuous intervention by the pharmacist especially in a chronic disease like heart failure.Â
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G. Andhuvan, V. V. Venkatachalam, V. Sankar
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