Research Progress of Measuring Tools for Patient Medication Compliance

This paper introduced the content, compilation process, reliability and validity, scoring method of the evaluation tool for patients’ medication compliance at home and abroad, and reviewed the research progress of the tool. The evaluation method, dimension, scoring method, evaluation content and application scope of the tool were compared, so as to provide reference for nurses to comprehensively and accurately evaluate patients’ medication status.

Analysis of the Effect of Family-Centered Empowerment Model(FCEM)Health Education Through WeChat on Medication Compliance and Blood Pressure of Elderly Hypertensive Patients in Rural Areas

Objective: To validate the effectiveness of a Family-Centered Empowerment Model (FCEM) health education through WeChat on medication compliance and blood pressure among elderly hypertensive patients in rural areas. Methods: One hundred and two rural elderly hypertensive patients aged 65-80 years were selected and randomly divided into an experimental and control group of 51 each. The control group implemented conventional health education, and the experimental group implemented FCEM health education through WeChat platform for 4 consecutive weeks. The Therapeutic Adherence Scale for Hypertensive Patients (TASHP) scores and blood pressure measurements were compared between and within the two groups. Results: After the intervention, there were significant differences in medication compliance and blood pressure between the two groups (P < 0.001). In the control group, before and after the intervention, there was a significant difference in medication compliance (P < 0.001), but no significant difference in blood pressure (P > 0.05). In the experimental group, there were significant differences in medication compliance and blood pressure before and after the intervention (P < 0.001). Conclusion: The FCEM health education through an online social platform significantly improved medication compliance and led to effective blood pressure control in rural elderly hypertensive patients. Therefore, as an effective, safe, and economical model, it is also necessary to explore its effectiveness in improving health problems in other chronic diseases and other age groups.

Compliance to Medication Management and Mental Health Status of Elderly Hypertensive Patients: Basis of Educational Health Program

Objective:The study aimed to assess medication management compliance and mental health in elderly patients with hypertension.Method:The study evaluated medication compliance and mental health status of elderly hypertensive patients in China using simple random sampling.Data was collected using the Morisky Medication Compliance Questionnaire,Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale,and a checklist.Ethical practices were strictly observed.Results:A study of 100 elderly hypertensive patients found poor drug management compliance,with female patients showing worse compliance.Female patients were more vulnerable to anxiety and depression.The study also found no significant association between gender,age,education level,marital status,living standards,and medication compliance.Barriers to medication management included food and daily necessities,lack of awareness about the importance of drug treatment,and basic family needs.The lowest-ranked barriers were lack of support from government health clinics,low income,and lack of family support.Conclusion:Based on the results,the study proposes an educational plan for elderly hypertensive patients and their families,to be evaluated and implemented by the hospital and township community service center.The plan aims to improve medication management and lifestyle modification compliance,encourage active participation,and provide access to medical and mental health clinics,support groups,and counseling services.

A study of the impact of pharmaceutical care on medication compliance in asthmatic children

The objective of the study is to study the impact of pharmaceutical care on medication compliance in asthmatic children. The results will be used to further develop the pharmaceutical care delivered by pharmacists for asthmatic children, and to promote children＇s asthma control in China. The study was conducted in outpatient department of Beijing Children＇s Hospital from Mar. to Sept., 2009. Asthmatic children （101） were randomly divided into two groups： the intervention group that received routine treatment and complete pharmaceutical care provided by pharmacists and the control group that received routine treatment only. Questionnaires were distributed to both groups and responses were analyzed statistically. Our results showed that the percentage of children using medication following doctor＇s instructions in the intervention group was significantly higher than that in the control group （66.67% and 36.00%, respectively）; the percentage of children correctly using inhaler devices in the intervention group was significantly higher than that in the control group （78.26% and 32.84%, respectively）; children and care givers of the intervention group had significantly more knowledge about medication compliance. In conclusion, the pharmaceutical care provided by pharmacists could improve medication compliance of asthmatic children, and it would be desirable to further develop the pharmaceutical care for asthmatic children across China.

Analysis of the Effect of Extended Rehabilitation Care at Home on the Psychological Condition and Adherence to Medical Compliance Behavior of Patients with Coronary Heart Disease Combined with Heart Failure

Objective:To analyze the effects of providing extended rehabilitation nursing services at home to patients with coronary heart disease(CHD)combined with heart failure(CHF)on psychological improvement and adherence to medical compliance behavior.Methods:79 patients with CHD with CHF admitted to Sijia Town Central Health Hospital,Haimen District,Nantong City,Jiangsu Province,between June 2021 and June 2023 were selected and grouped according to the randomized numerical table method.The control group(39 cases)was provided with conventional nursing care and extended rehabilitation nursing care at home was provided to the observation group(40 cases).The psychological status,adherence to medical behaviors,cardiac function,and complications between both groups were compared.Results:The scores of anxieties and depression self-assessment scales(SAS,SDS)of patients in the observation group were lower than those of the control group(t=2.954,3.212;P<0.05);the compliance of patients in the observation group was higher than that of the control group(P<0.05).The levels of left ventricular ejection fraction,end-systolic and end-diastolic internal diameters(LVEF,LVESD,LVEDD)of patients in the observation group at 58.02±5.34%,44.49±5.16 mm,and 49.16±5.76 mm respectively were better than those of the control group after nursing care(t=3.205,3.288,2.633;P<0.05);the complication rate of the observation group was lower than that of the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion:Extended rehabilitation nursing at home exhibited a psychological regulation effect on CHD with CHF patients,improved their medical compliance,improved cardiac function,reduced the incidence of complications,and had significant application value.

Preoperative Medication Management, Compliance and Adverse Events in Adult Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery: A Historical Chart Review

Purpose: Medication compliance for chronic medications has been well studied, but there is a gap in the literature regarding compliance within the perioperative period. Our objective was to determine the incidence of patient non-compliance with preoperative medication instructions for adult non-emergent surgery. Additional objectives were to identify predictors of compliance, describe medication instructions by drug type, and explore the impact of non-compliance. Patients and Methods: This historical chart review evaluated preoperative compliance to medication instructions in 393 adults undergoing non-emergent surgeries at Hamilton Health Sciences between May 1, 2012, and April 30, 2013. Seven patient factors (age;sex;American Society of Anesthesiologists class;number of medications;type of surgery;time between preoperative appointment to surgery;the individual collecting the medication list) were evaluated as potential predictors of non-compliance and analyzed using logistic regression analysis. Consequences of non-compliance were assessed by impact on intraoperative blood pressure, blood glucose level, drop in hemoglobin, bronchospasm, and case delays. Results: One hundred forty-six (37.2%) patients were non-compliant with one or more medication reconciliation instructions provided by the anesthesiologist. No significant associations were observed for any patient risk factors and non-compliance. Non-compliance was not associated with any clinically significant consequences. Conclusions: Our study shows that 37.15% of adult patients undergoing non-emergent surgery were non-compliant with medication instructions, although patients did not receive any written instructions for 46% of their medications. We did not identify any predictive patient factors or adverse outcomes associated with non-compliance.

Effect of Case Management Nursing Service on Compliance Behavior and Quality of Life of Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Objective:To explore the effect of case management nursing service on compliance behavior and quality of life of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis.Methods:69 cases of pulmonary tuberculosis patients in our hospital from September 2019 to August 2020 were selected as the research objects.The 69 patients were divided into study group(35 cases)and control group(34 cases).The compliance behavior,quality of life and nursing satisfaction of pulmonary tuberculosis patients were studied and analyzed.Results:The compliance rate of the control group was 82.35%,and that of the study group was 97.14%;The quality of life in the control group was[61.32±7.66],which was significantly lower than that in the study group[71.12±7.23];The satisfaction rate of the study group was 97.14%,which was significantly higher than 73.53%of the control group.Conclusion:In the treatment of tuberculosis patients,the use of case management nursing service can effectively improve the quality of life of patients,improve the compliance behavior of patients,and improve the treatment effect of patients,which is worthy of promotion.

结核病患者手机应用程序督导服药的应用及其影响因素

目的分析上海市2021年新发非利福平耐药肺结核患者手机应用程序(application,APP)督导服药的应用情况及其影响因素,为进一步优化手机APP督导管理方式的应用策略提供依据。方法通过易督导患者管理系统(e-Patient Service System,e-PSS)平台收集患者管理数据,通过《中国疾病预防控制信息系统》结核病子系统收集患者性别、年龄组、职业、户籍、病原学结果等信息。对手机APP督导管理应用情况及相关影响因素进行统计分析。采用卡方检验和多因素非条件logistic回归分析结核病患者使用手机APP督导服药的影响因素。结果2021年上海市采用e-PSS平台管理患者2687例,其中使用手机APP督导服药的患者790例,占29.4%。使用手机APP督导服药的患者总体服药率为99.8%,总体规则服药率为99.5%,坚持打卡率为24.1%。多因素分析结果显示,病原学结果阳性(OR值为2.328,95%CI为1.474~3.825)及阴性(OR值为1.699,95%CI为1.067~2.809),年龄60岁及以下(≤20岁、>20~40岁、>40~60岁的OR值分别为11.017、16.864、9.002,95%CI分别为3.793~40.430、6.881~55.914、3.674~29.837),职业为农民(OR值为1.801,95%CI为1.289~2.519)的患者更倾向于使用手机APP进行服药管理。结论结核病患者日常服药管理应针对不同类型人群采用不同的督导管理方式,对于>20~40岁年龄组、病原学阳性、职业为农民、有合并症的结核病患者,社区医生可以优先推荐使用手机APP进行服药管理。

Cancer Pain with Standardized Nursing

Background: The incidence of cancer pain in patients with malignant tumors is relatively high, and pain control is poor, which is closely related to many factors, especially the nursing way. Objective: To explore the effect of standardized nursing model on pain control in patients with malignant tumors. Methods: 50 patients with malignant tumors treated in the Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical College from January to December in 2021 were randomly divided into 25 cases in the control group and 25 cases in the observation group. The pain control and medication compliance of the two groups were compared. Results: There was no difference in the corresponding score of admission pain between the two groups (P > 0.05), and the pain score of the observation group was lower than that of the control group (P P Conclusion: Standardized cancer pain nursing can ease the pain of patients, and the medication compliance is better.