A survey on topical medication compliance in patients with glaucoma

VernacularTitle:上海市宝山区庙行镇青光眼患者局部药物治疗依从性调查
Author: Chunling HU ; Shuai WANG ; Liping WU ; Zongjun FANG ; Xin DING ; Qing CHANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Glaucoma; Patients compliance
From: Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2010;09(9):630-631
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: A survey on compliance with topical medication and the relevant factors were conducted in 190 patients with glaucoma in Miaohang Township, Baoshan County of Shanghai. All patients used 1 or more topical ocular hypotensive medications for at least 6 months and a special questionnaire was designed for the survey. The survey revealed that the overall non-compliance rate was 54. 7% (104/190) in this group of patients; which was closely correlated with age, medication application time and the extent of visual defect ( OR = 2. 550, 0. 225 and 0. 342, P ＜ 0. 05 ). Education levels, gender of patients, glaucoma type, number of daily medication, medication types and the stability of diseases were not correlated with the compliance.