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Smith AH, Touchett H, Chen P, Fletcher T, Arney J, Hogan J, Wassef M, Cloitre M, Lindsay JA. Patient Satisfaction With a Coach-Guided, Technology-Based Mental Health Treatment: Qualitative Interview Study and Theme Analysis. JMIR Ment Health 2024; 11:e50977. [PMID: 38306167 PMCID: PMC10873794 DOI: 10.2196/50977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Technology-based mental health interventions address barriers rural veterans face in accessing care, including provider scarcity and distance from the hospital or clinic. webSTAIR is a 10-module, web-based treatment based on Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation, designed to treat posttraumatic stress disorder and depression in individuals exposed to trauma. Previous work has demonstrated that webSTAIR is acceptable to participants and effective at reducing symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder and depression when delivered synchronously or asynchronously (over 5 or 10 sessions). OBJECTIVE This study explored factors that lead to greater patient satisfaction with webSTAIR, a web-based, coach-guided intervention. METHODS We analyzed qualitative interview data to identify themes related to patient satisfaction with webSTAIR delivered with synchronous video-based coaching. RESULTS Four themes emerged from the data: (1) coaching provides accountability and support, (2) self-pacing offers value that meets individual needs, (3) participants like the comfort and convenience of the web-based format, and (4) technical issues were common but not insurmountable. CONCLUSIONS We conclude that participants valued the accountability, flexibility, and convenience of tech-based interventions with video-delivered coaching.
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- Ashley Helm Smith
- Houston Veteran Affairs Health Services Research and Development Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety, Michael E DeBakey Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX, United States
- South Central Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center, Houston, TX, United States
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- Houston Veteran Affairs Health Services Research and Development Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety, Michael E DeBakey Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX, United States
- South Central Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center, Houston, TX, United States
- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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- Houston Veteran Affairs Health Services Research and Development Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety, Michael E DeBakey Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX, United States
- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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- Houston Veteran Affairs Health Services Research and Development Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety, Michael E DeBakey Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX, United States
- South Central Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center, Houston, TX, United States
- Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Sociology, College of Human Sciences and Humanities, University of Houston Clear Lake, Houston, TX, United States
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- Houston Veteran Affairs Health Services Research and Development Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety, Michael E DeBakey Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX, United States
- South Central Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center, Houston, TX, United States
- Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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- Houston Veteran Affairs Health Services Research and Development Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety, Michael E DeBakey Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX, United States
- South Central Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center, Houston, TX, United States
- Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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- National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Dissemination and Training Division, Veteran Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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- Houston Veteran Affairs Health Services Research and Development Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety, Michael E DeBakey Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX, United States
- South Central Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center, Houston, TX, United States
- Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
- Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy, Houston, TX, United States
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Burger CD, Wu B, Classi P, Morland K. Inhaled treprostinil vs iloprost: Comparison of adherence, persistence, and health care resource utilization in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension. J Manag Care Spec Pharm 2023; 29:101-108. [PMID: 36580122 PMCID: PMC10387966 DOI: 10.18553/jmcp.2023.29.1.101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is associated with a substantial clinical and economic burden. Inhaled prostacyclins are a well-established part of pharmacotherapy for PAH. There are differences between inhaled therapies in the burden imposed by administration frequency. Simpler and less time-consuming inhaled PAH therapies may improve both adherence and persistence and potentially affect outcomes. OBJECTIVE: To compare real-world health care resource use, costs, and treatment adherence and persistence in patients with PAH who initiated inhaled treprostinil or iloprost. METHODS: Adult patients with 1 inpatient or 2 outpatient medical claims separated by at least 30 days with a diagnosis of PAH were identified using International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision or Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification codes with a pharmacy claim for inhaled treprostinil or iloprost. Patients were required to be continuously enrolled in the health plan for 6 months prior to and 12 months after the index date. A proportion of days covered of 0.8 or more was considered adherent; persistence was no gap in therapy for at least 60 days. All-cause health care resource utilization and all-cause costs were assessed. RESULTS: 405 and 62 patients were included in the inhaled treprostinil and iloprost cohorts, respectively. Adherence (50.9% and 22.6%; P < 0.0001) and persistence (6 months, 65.2% vs 35.5%; 12 months, 46.7% vs 16.1%; log-rank P < 0.001) were significantly better with inhaled treprostinil. Post-index allcause inpatient admissions (39.3% vs 54.8%; P = 0.02) and post-index emergency department (ED) utilization (36.3% vs 50.0%; P = 0.04) were lower with inhaled treprostinil. Among patients who were persistent with therapy through 12 months, there was no significant difference between groups in mean (SD) all-cause total costs ($266,462 [137,324] vs $262,826 [112,452] for inhaled treprostinil vs iloprost, respectively; P = 0.98). CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that inhaled treprostinil is less burdensome, is associated with greater adherence and persistence, and may reduce all-cause hospitalizations and ED visits. DISCLOSURES: This study was funded by the United Therapeutics Corporation to obtain data for this analysis and compose the manuscript. Dr Burger has served as clinical investigator in multicenter interventional trials sponsored by United Therapeutics but did not receive any direct compensation. Drs Wu and Morland and Mr Classi are employees of United Therapeutics Corporation and own stock/shares in the company.
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- United Therapeutics Corporation, Research Triangle Park, NC
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- United Therapeutics Corporation, Research Triangle Park, NC
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- United Therapeutics Corporation, Research Triangle Park, NC
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Chang YW, Shen FC, Chen CY. Investigation of treatment satisfaction and health-related quality of life after add-on to metformin-based therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1152284. [PMID: 37113185 PMCID: PMC10126269 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1152284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Background The complexity of oral antidiabetic drug (OAD) regimens affects the quality of life (QOL) and treatment satisfaction. However, data on the QOL of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) receiving metformin-based OAD treatment in Asia are limited. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the QOL and treatment satisfaction and explore the influencing factors and their correlations among patients with T2DM receiving metformin-based OADs. Methods This was a cross-sectional study conducted at the Outpatient Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology at a medical center in Taiwan. Data were collected using the Audit of Diabetes-Dependent Quality of Life (ADDQoL) and the Chinese version of the Satisfaction with Oral Anti-Diabetic Agent Scale (C-SOADAS) questionnaires from patients with T2DM using metformin. The outcomes were analyzed by group and stratified based on the use of two, three, and more than three OADs. The level of agreement between the questionnaires was analyzed using Spearman's rank correlation coefficient. Results A total of 153 patients with T2DM using metformin were included in this study. The average weighted impact score in the ADDQoL was -2.11, with no significant differences between the three groups. The C-SOADAS score showed a significant difference between the groups using two, three, and more than three OADs (21.42 [1.98] vs. 20.43 [2.09] vs. 19.00 [2.24], p < 0.0001). The ADDQoL and C-SOADAS scores showed low correlations between patients' QOL and treatment satisfaction. However, the impact of diabetes on specific aspects of life was negatively correlated with the total C-SOADAS scores. Conclusion In Taiwan, a significantly greater effect on QOL was observed among patients with fewer OAD classes and higher treatment satisfaction. This study provides local evidence from self-reporting outcomes of patients with T2DM. Further studies focusing on different populations and treatment regimens for QOL are needed.
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- Yu-Wen Chang
- School of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Department of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Department of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- *Correspondence: Chung-Yu Chen,
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Andonian C, Beckmann J, Mayer O, Ewert P, Freiberger A, Huber M, Kaemmerer H, Kurschat C, Lagler F, Nagdyman N, Pieper L, Regenbogen C, Freilinger S. Quality of life in patients with Fabry's disease: a cross-sectional study of 86 adults. Cardiovasc Diagn Ther 2022; 12:426-435. [PMID: 36033224 PMCID: PMC9412216 DOI: 10.21037/cdt-22-215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Background Fabry disease (FD) is a multi-organ disorder associated with severe physical and psychological impairments, particularly in adulthood. To date, comprehensive data on the psychological burden of FD are lacking. The present study assessed quality of life (QOL) in a representative cohort of adults with FD. Methods Patient-reported outcome measures were retrospectively analyzed in 86 adults with FD (49.6±16.6 years; 62.8% female) and compared to adults with congenital heart defects (ACHD) which is another lifelong disease and affliction. QOL was assessed using the European Quality of Life 5 Dimensions 5 Levels questionnaire (EQ-5D-5L). Results Subjects affected by FD reported an overall reduced QOL (EQ-VAS: 71.8±20.0). Most frequently reported complaints occurred within the dimensions pain/discomfort (69.7%), daily activities (48.9%) and anxiety/depression (45.4%). Compared to ACHD, individuals with FD scored significantly lower in the areas of pain/discomfort, usual activities and mobility (all P<0.05). Older age and female sex were particularly associated with diminished QOL (P=0.05). Conclusions Patients with FD are at high risk for impaired QOL. They require additional support to cope with disease-related challenges. Increased attention should be directed towards improving their subjective well-being to potentially increase their QOL and long-term health outcomes.
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- Caroline Andonian
- Department of Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatric Cardiology, German Heart Center Munich, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany.,Department of Sport and Health Sciences, Chair of Sport Psychology, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany.,Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Sport and Health Sciences, Chair of Sport Psychology, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany.,School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia.,Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- Department of Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatric Cardiology, German Heart Center Munich, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatric Cardiology, German Heart Center Munich, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatric Cardiology, German Heart Center Munich, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatric Cardiology, German Heart Center Munich, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatric Cardiology, German Heart Center Munich, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department II of Internal Medicine and Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne, University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute for Hereditary Metabolic Diseases, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatric Cardiology, German Heart Center Munich, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatric Cardiology, German Heart Center Munich, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatric Cardiology, German Heart Center Munich, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany.,Department of Sport and Health Sciences, Chair of Preventive Pediatrics, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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Kingery MT, Hoberman A, Baron SL, Gonzalez-Lomas G, Jazrawi LM, Alaia MJ, Strauss EJ. Day-of-Surgery Video Calls and Phone Calls Increase Patient Satisfaction with Outpatient Surgery Experience: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Postoperative Communication Modalities. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2021; 103:243-250. [PMID: 33259428 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.20.00426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND With the increasing utilization of patient satisfaction as a metric for clinical care, there is growing interest in techniques that can be used to improve satisfaction in patients undergoing surgery. The purpose of this trial was to assess the impact of day-of-surgery video and phone calls on patient satisfaction. METHODS We enrolled 251 patients undergoing outpatient orthopaedic surgery with 3 participating surgeons. Surgeons were randomized to 1 of 3 patient communication modalities: no contact (standard of care), phone call, or video call. Several hours following discharge on the day of surgery, the surgeons contacted patients according to their assigned treatment group. At the initial postoperative office visit, satisfaction outcomes were assessed using the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Surgical Care (S-CAHPS) survey and an additional satisfaction questionnaire. RESULTS Fifty-nine (97%) of 61 patients in the no-contact group, 118 (99%) of 119 patients in the phone group, and 71 (100%) of 71 patients in the video group completed follow-up assessment. The S-CAHPS top-box response rate in both the video group (0.86 ± 0.14, p < 0.001) and the phone group (0.84 ± 0.17, p < 0.001) was greater than in the no-contact group (0.68 ± 0.26). When asked to rate satisfaction with overall care, a greater proportion of patients in the video group (85.9%) gave the top-box response compared with both the phone group (71.8%, p = 0.040) and the no-contact group (60.7%, p = 0.002). Among the patients in the video group, 62.0% indicated that they would prefer a video call in future encounters with their surgeon compared with 1.8% of patients in the no-contact group (p < 0.001) and 1.7% of patients in the phone group (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Phone and video calls following discharge are an effective way of enhancing patient satisfaction with the clinical care experience as measured by the S-CAHPS survey. In terms of satisfaction with overall care, video calls may be superior to phone calls. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level I. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Matthew T Kingery
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY
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Khanna K, Diab M. Patient Satisfaction: Inception, Impact, and Correlation with Outcomes. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2019; 101:e115. [PMID: 31567669 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.18.01499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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- Krishn Khanna
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California-San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California-San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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BACKGROUND AND GOALS There are little data examining patient satisfaction with celiac disease (CD) care. We sought to assess how satisfied patients are with their CD care, and to determine the influencing factors. STUDY We distributed an online questionnaire to adults receiving programmatic updates from a CD referral center, querying aspects of CD care and using disease-specific validated instruments to measure quality of life and dietary adherence. The univariable and multivariable analyses were performed using satisfaction as a binary outcome comparing grouped "satisfied" and "very satisfied" respondents to "neutral," "dissatisfied," and "very dissatisfied" respondents. RESULTS Three hundred eighty-seven (22%) individuals completed the survey, and 229 met the inclusion criteria of biopsy-proven CD. Seventy-nine individuals (34.5%) reported being "very satisfied" with their CD care, 82 (35.8%) "satisfied," 46 (20.1%) "neutral," 14 (6.1%) "dissatisfied," and 8 (3.5%) "very dissatisfied." On multivariable analysis, reporting that physicians spend ample time managing CD needs (P=0.013), and having CD-antibody levels checked yearly (P=0.003), were positive predictors of patient satisfaction. Factors that were not correlated with patient satisfaction included symptom severity (P=0.268), quality of life (P=0.13), and following with a CD specialist (P=0.139). CONCLUSIONS The majority of patients we surveyed were satisfied with their CD care. We found that patients report higher satisfaction when they feel physicians spend time caring for their CD needs and when they receive annual CD-antibody testing. On the basis of our study, these factors are more important than disease severity, seeing a CD specialist, and quality of life in determining patient satisfaction with CD care.
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- Adam S. Faye
- Celiac Disease Center, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center, NY, U.S
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- Celiac Disease Center, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center, NY, U.S
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- Celiac Disease Center, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center, NY, U.S
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- Celiac Disease Center, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center, NY, U.S
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Berhe DF, Taxis K, Haaijer‐Ruskamp FM, Mulugeta A, Mengistu YT, Burgerhof JGM, Mol PGM. Impact of adverse drug events and treatment satisfaction on patient adherence with antihypertensive medication - a study in ambulatory patients. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2017; 83:2107-2117. [PMID: 28429533 PMCID: PMC5555859 DOI: 10.1111/bcp.13312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2016] [Revised: 03/24/2017] [Accepted: 04/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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AIMS The aim of the present study was to evaluate the impact of adverse drug events (ADEs) and treatment satisfaction on antihypertensive medication adherence. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted in six public hospitals in Ethiopia. We included adult ambulatory patients on antihypertensive medication. Adherence was measured using the eight-point Morisky Medication Adherence Scale, which categorizes as low (0-5), medium (6-7) and high (8) adherence. Treatment satisfaction was measured using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM) version 1.4, which included questions about ADEs. Data were analysed using generalized ordered logistic regression with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). RESULTS We included 925 out of 968 patients. Overall, 42% of patients scored low, 37% medium and 21% high adherence. Satisfaction with treatment was low, with a mean (standard deviation) TSQM score for global satisfaction of 51 (14). A total of 193 (21%) patients experienced 421 ADEs - mainly dyspeptic symptoms (12%), headache (11%) and cough (11). Experiencing more ADEs reduced the odds of being adherent [low vs. medium/high: odds ratio (OR) OR1 0.77 (95% CI 0.67, 0.89), and low/medium vs. high: OR2 0.55 (05% CI 0.41, 0.73)]. Being more satisfied increased the odds of being adherent [low vs. medium/high: OR1 1.02 (95% CI 1.01, 1.03)]. Taking medication >1 year [OR1 = 2 , 0.60 (95% CI 0.43, 0.83)] and taking calcium channel blockers [OR1 = 2 0.71 (95% CI 0.54, 0.92)] decreased the odds for both low vs. medium/high and low/medium vs. high adherence. CONCLUSIONS Only one in five patients reported perfect (high) adherence to their antihypertensive treatment regimen. Experiencing ADEs and being dissatisfied with treatment were associated with lower adherence. In addition to addressing treatment satisfaction and drug safety in first-world countries, these should also be addressed in resource-poor settings, within patient consultations, to enhance adherence.
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- Derbew Fikadu Berhe
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of GroningenUniversity Medical Center GroningenThe Netherlands
- Department of Pharmacy, College of Health SciencesMekelle UniversityMekelleEthiopia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Unit Pharmacotherapy, ‐epidemiology and ‐economicsUniversity of GroningenGroningenThe Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of GroningenUniversity Medical Center GroningenThe Netherlands
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- School of Public Health, College of Health SciencesMekelle UniversityMekelleEthiopia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Health SciencesAddis Ababa UniversityAddis AbabaEthiopia
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of GroningenUniversity Medical Center GroningenThe Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of GroningenUniversity Medical Center GroningenThe Netherlands
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Examining the relationship between antihypertensive medication satisfaction and adherence in older patients. Res Social Adm Pharm 2016; 13:602-613. [PMID: 27493129 DOI: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2016.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2016] [Revised: 06/27/2016] [Accepted: 06/29/2016] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND The relationship between medication adherence and treatment satisfaction has been consistently positive, however, this relationship has not been examined among older adults with hypertension. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between medication adherence and treatment satisfaction among a sample of older adults with hypertension. METHODS This was a survey-based cross-sectional study in which seven community senior centers in the city of Memphis, Tennessee and its surrounding areas were visited. Individuals aged 60 years and older with self-reported hypertension who visited the community senior centers between August and December 2013 were asked to participate. The participants' satisfaction with their antihypertensive medications was assessed using a newly developed scale. The Short Form Health Survey (SF-12v2) was used to assess the health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The Primary Care Assessment Survey (PCAS) Communication scale was used to assess the satisfaction with health care provider communication. The Beliefs About Medicines Questionnaire (BMQ-General) was used to assess the participant beliefs about medications. The eight-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8) was used to assess adherence to antihypertensive medications. And the Single Item Literacy Screener (SILS) was used to assess health literacy. Multiple linear regression was conducted to examine the relationship between medication adherence and satisfaction with antihypertensive therapy controlling for multiple variables. RESULTS One hundred and ninety participants with hypertension were included in the study. Most participants were white, women, aged ≥70 years, taking ≥2 prescription medications and having ≥2 medical conditions. After adjusting for age, education, number of prescription medications, race, health literacy, sex, marital status, SF-12v2 Physical Component Summary (PCS-12) and Mental Component Summary (MCS-12), and PCAS-Communication scores, the overall satisfaction score of the antihypertensive medication regimen was positively and significantly associated with MMAS-8 sore (β = 0.262; 95% confidence interval, 0.007-0.517; P = 0.043). CONCLUSIONS Treatment satisfaction was associated with higher medication adherence among older adults with hypertension.
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