Aloudah NM. A Qualitative Study on the Perception of Medication Adherence by the Social Circles of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes.
Patient Prefer Adherence 2023;
17:973-982. [PMID:
37051473 PMCID:
PMC10084825 DOI:
10.2147/ppa.s404092]
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Abstract
Introduction
Studies have indicated that half of all patients with diabetes do not take their medication as prescribed. Patient social circles, including professionals (health care providers) and nonprofessionals (family and friends) might contribute to low medication adherence. Therefore, this study explored the point of view of healthcare providers and family members of patients with diabetes on patient medication adherence.
Methods
Our study included health care providers and family members using in-depth, semi structured interviews. The theoretical domain framework (TDF) was used to explore their perspectives. TDF was used to build a topic guide and to frame the data analysis. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and thematically analyzed using the MAXQDA 2022 program.
Results
The participants identified a variety of factors potentially associated with diabetes medication adherence. Most factors were related to the environmental context and resources such as the burden of polypharmacy, medication shortages, and long wait times for care. In addition, factors related to patient beliefs concerning diabetes complications and insulin injections were reported. Several factors were identified that related to knowledge and social influences.
Discussion
Interventions that target the factors identified by the social circle of patients with diabetes might improve medication adherence and promote better disease management outcomes.
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