Illustrated medication instructions as a strategy to improve medication management among Latinos: A qualitative analysis
Illustrated medication instructions as a strategy to improve medication management among Latinos: A qualitative analysis
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DOI：
10.1177/1359105312440300
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发表时间：
2013-02-01
影响因子：
3.2
通讯作者：
Kripalani, Sunil
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作者：
Mohan, Arun V.;Riley, M. Brian;Kripalani, Sunil
尽管图解药物说明可能会改善弱势群体的药物管理，但之前很少有研究评估其在拉丁裔中的使用情况。我们在田纳西州的两个安全网诊所对拉丁裔糖尿病患者进行了焦点小组和访谈，以了解用药习惯和对插图用药说明的看法。患者表示对能够服用药物有信心，但表现出对药物说明缺乏了解。在进一步调查中，他们描述了由于沟通不畅而导致有效药物管理的几个障碍。患者表示更喜欢带有插图的药物说明，这可以解决患者提出的一些挑战。
Although illustrated medication instructions may improve medication management among vulnerable populations, little prior research has evaluated their use among Latinos. We conducted focus groups and interviews with Latino patients with diabetes at two safety net clinics in Tennessee to understand medication taking practices and perceptions of illustrated medication instructions. Patients reported confidence in being able to take medications, but demonstrated a lack of understanding of medication instructions. On further probing, they described several barriers to effective medication management rooted in poor communication. Patients expressed preference for illustrated medication instructions which could address several of the challenges raised by patients.