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Changes in patients' adherence to glaucoma medication by carrying data booklets Hiroshi Kobayashi 1 1Dept of Ophthalmol,Nat Hosp Organ Kanmon Med Cent pp.1039-1044
Published Date 2012/7/15
DOI https://doi.org/10.11477/mf.1410104285
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Abstract. Purpose:To report changes in patients' adherence to glaucoma medication by carrying data booklets. Cases and Method:This prospective study was made on 230 glaucoma patients who were scheduled to be seen at an interval of two-months. The series comprised 114 males and 116 females. The age ranged from 18 to 87 years,average 67 years. Patient were given a data booklet and were advised to bring the booklet at each visit. Patients were interviewed before and one year after receiving the booklet and were asked about adherence to topical medication. Results:Interview after one year was completed by 204 patients. Data booklet was carried by 73%,90% and 98% of patients at 2,6 and 12 months respectively. The rate increased significantly over time(p<0.0001). There was no change in the number of patient who showed poor adherence to therapeutic regimen(p=0.1). Patients failed to instill eyedrops at an average of 2.1±4.5 times during the first month and 1.1±1.8 times during the last month of study. The difference was significant(p=0.0083). The rate of failure was positively correlated with that of non-carrying the booklet. Conclusion:Asking the patient to carry the glaucoma booklet resulted in better adherence to topical treatment.


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