Lisa Garavaglia1, Christina Duncan, Malorie Toucheque, Allilene Farley, Kathryn S Moffett. 1. *Department of Pharmacy, WVUMedicine†Department of Psychology, West Virginia University, Morgantown‡Départ. de Psychologies et Cliniques des Systèmes humains, Université de Liegè, Belgium§Department of Pediatrics, West Virginia University, Morgantown.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) and pancreatic insufficiency are prescribed fat-soluble vitamins, although compliance remains low. Our objective was to identify patient and caregiver knowledge deficits regarding vitamin supplementation, provide targeted education, and examine serum vitamin levels pre-and posteducation. METHODS: This prospective quality improvement study involved 118 patients. A vitamin knowledge survey was given to patients/caregivers during a clinic visit, education was provided targeting knowledge deficits, and the survey was re-administered at the next clinic visit. Serum vitamin levels were collected at pre- and postsurvey. RESULTS: Results showed significant pre-post increases for patient and caregiver knowledge scores, and significant decreases in self-reported nonadherence to vitamin use and number of reported barriers affecting adherence. A significant change in vitamin E level to therapeutic range post-education was demonstrated. CONCLUSIONS: Our brief, targeted educational interventions regarding vitamin supplementation showed utility in a routine clinic setting.
OBJECTIVES:Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) and pancreatic insufficiency are prescribed fat-soluble vitamins, although compliance remains low. Our objective was to identify patient and caregiver knowledge deficits regarding vitamin supplementation, provide targeted education, and examine serum vitamin levels pre-and posteducation. METHODS: This prospective quality improvement study involved 118 patients. A vitamin knowledge survey was given to patients/caregivers during a clinic visit, education was provided targeting knowledge deficits, and the survey was re-administered at the next clinic visit. Serum vitamin levels were collected at pre- and postsurvey. RESULTS: Results showed significant pre-post increases for patient and caregiver knowledge scores, and significant decreases in self-reported nonadherence to vitamin use and number of reported barriers affecting adherence. A significant change in vitamin E level to therapeutic range post-education was demonstrated. CONCLUSIONS: Our brief, targeted educational interventions regarding vitamin supplementation showed utility in a routine clinic setting.
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