Medication Compliance Investigation and Pharmaceutical Care for 50 Cases of Hypertension
- VernacularTitle:50例高血压患者用药依从性调查及药学监护
- Author:
Jianjun ZHOU
;
Guojiang PENG
;
Yi CAO
;
Shiyun WANG
;
Xiaojin HUANG
;
Pingmei DENG
- Keywords:
Hypertension;
Medication education;
Pharmaceutical care;
Compliance
- From:
China Pharmacist
2017;20(8):1414-1416
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: To understand the medication compliance of inpatients with essential hypertension, analyze the influencing factors in medication compliance of the patients and perform the targeted medication education and pharmaceutical care.Methods: Medication education and guide were conducted in 50 cases of patients with essential hypertension based on the main contents in guidelines for prevention of hypertension.Every patient completed regular follow-ups in two months after being recruited.The relevant information about the treatment and medication were collected and analyzed.Results: Through the medication education and pharmaceutical care, the patients had a better understanding on the relevant knowledge of hypertension, rational drug use and treatment.Among the 50 patients, the percentage of completely following the doctor's advice on the hypertension medication was 86%, that of quitting smoking and limiting alcohol was 82%, and that of optimized life way was 78%, and totally 82% of the patients effectively controlled blood pressure or improved markedly when compared with the situation on admission.Conclusion: Medication education and pharmaceutical care conducted by clinical pharmacists is very important for the patients with high blood pressure.It can help patients build a good lifestyle or improve the quality of life by improving the medication compliance of patients, alleviating complications and reducing adverse drug reactions.
