Evaluation of the compliance with medical order in outpatients with epilepsy.
- Author:
Huong Thuy Nguyen
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
epilepsy
- MeSH:
Compliance;
Medical Order Entry Systems;
Epilepsy
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2002;435(11):40-42
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
The study involved 144 patients who were receiving anti-epileptic treatment. Among these, 58 patients belonged to management of provincial health care level, 50 patients came from the Institute for Mother and Newborn Protection and Care, 18 patients from B¹ch Mai Hospital, 8 patients from Military Health Care system and 10 patients have self-treated at home. The results showed that the compliance with medical order and revisit in epilepsy patients who were receiving outpatient treatment decreased over time from initial visit. The active and positive compliance with medical order in outpatients with epilepsy has an effect on the outcomes.
