Donna West1, Leanne Lefler, Amy Franks. 1. School of Pharmacy, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA. dswest@olemiss.edu
Abstract
UNLABELLED: The purposes of this study were to examine medication adherence in older women with coronary heart disease and to identify barriers and facilitators of medication adherence. METHODS: The study used a semistructured interview guide and established measures to examine medication taking 3 months after hospital discharge. RESULTS: Thirty-two women completed the study: 65.6% were adherent to medications, but others were less adherent and self-modified their therapy. Over half (52.1%) suffered side effects, 71.9% had experienced psychological barriers, and all had economic barriers. Facilitators included a pillbox system (85%) and discharge medication counseling (90%). CONCLUSION: Tailored interventions to improve adherence in older women are needed.
UNLABELLED: The purposes of this study were to examine medication adherence in older women with coronary heart disease and to identify barriers and facilitators of medication adherence. METHODS: The study used a semistructured interview guide and established measures to examine medication taking 3 months after hospital discharge. RESULTS: Thirty-two women completed the study: 65.6% were adherent to medications, but others were less adherent and self-modified their therapy. Over half (52.1%) suffered side effects, 71.9% had experienced psychological barriers, and all had economic barriers. Facilitators included a pillbox system (85%) and discharge medication counseling (90%). CONCLUSION: Tailored interventions to improve adherence in older women are needed.
Authors: Carolyn T Thorpe; Holly C Lassila; Christine K O'Neil; Joshua M Thorpe; Joseph T Hanlon; Robert L Maher Journal: Am J Geriatr Pharmacother Date: 2012-02