Patients’ Use of Information about Medicine Side Effects in Relation to Experiences of Suspected Adverse Drug Reactions: A Cross-Sectional Survey in Medical In-Patients

Krska, Janet; Morecroft, C

doi:10.1007/s40264-013-0065-3

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“…(20) Much research suggests that most patients want information about their prescribed medicines [8,11,30]. Several studies suggest that while most patients read PILs, particularly the section on side effects, health professionals often fail to recognise or respond to this desire [10,36,37], with the potential for patients to become dissatisfied. GPs' perceptions about what information patients want is a major influencing factor on consultation behaviour [38], with potential to influence relationships.…”

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“…(9) Doctor dismissal of patients' perspectives on adverse effects has been found previously [40,42,43], although many patients can identify adverse effects [44]. Adverse effects are relatively common [36,45,46], can seriously affect quality of life, reduce willingness to use medicines [9,11] and have the potential, if not identified, to result in yet further prescribing to alleviate them, the 'prescribing cascade' [47].…”

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“…These, in turn, will help the patient to manage the disease better and will be made aware of the precautions they can take to help manage the disease. The majority of the patients do not retain the instructions and details given to them by physicians [7]. To provide a patient with information leaflet that will help them with the management of psoriasis is a challenge.…”

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Pictogram-Based Information Leaflet in Patients With Psoriasis

Satheendran

Nagappa²,

Pai

2017

Asian J Pharm Clin Res

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Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the impact of an information leaflet on the knowledge of disease in patients with psoriasis.Methods: A total of 50 patients with psoriasis on different treatment regimens were selected in the study. The pre-and post-test design (quasiexperimental design) was conducted for user testing of information leaflets (Baker Able design) which covered risk factors, signs and symptoms, and treatment options. The knowledge of psoriasis was assessed before and after the administration of the information leaflet and was compared using paired t-test. Results:At the follow-up interview, it was observed that patients were well informed about their skin disease but had less awareness about the risk factors and methods to cope with the disease. The overall user-testing knowledge assessment mean scores were observed to have significantly improved with p<0.001 after the introduction of the leaflet. Conclusion:The overall user opinion regarding the content of the leaflets was good. This study shows that an information leaflet given to patients with psoriasis can significantly improve their knowledge of the disease.

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“…The authors note that the provision of information about side effects is a contentious issue with studies suggesting healthcare professionals are reluctant to discuss such topics because too much information may lead to confusion and deter the patient from taking their medicines. However the literature actually supports the view that informing patients about possible adverse drug reactions does not lead to their occurrence 19. We did not find this to be a major concern as only 15.3% of our staff feared the provision of side effects information might put the patient off from taking their medicines.…”

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Hospital staff views on their role in providing information to patients on medication side effects

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Objectives Studies have shown that on discharge from hospital, patients sometimes lack vital knowledge about their medicines. There is little research into how health professionals view the provision of information on medication side effects. The objective of this study was to elicit the views of hospital clinical staff on when, how and by whom information on medication side effects should be provided to inpatients. Method An electronically delivered questionnaire emailed to clinical staff in a National Health Service hospital Trust in England. Participants were asked 10 questions. The main outcome measure was staff perceptions on the provision of information to patients on medication side effects. Results The electronic survey was completed by 275 members of the clinical staff. More staff would prefer to give information when medicines are prescribed (58.8% think this is the best time) than currently do so (40.4% usually give information at this time). Time to talk to patients was perceived as the main barrier to providing information by 91.4% staff. Some staff groups identified insufficient knowledge of side effects as a barrier-38.8% nurses and 54.2% Foundation Year 1/Foundation Year 2 doctors. Pharmacists were seen as having the primary responsibility for providing verbal information about side effect by 59.9% of staff. Conclusions Hospital staff recognise the importance of providing information about medicine side effects to patients, but struggle to embed this into routine practice. Some staff lack confidence in explaining side effects information to patients. There may be issues of staff training or beliefs and attitudes about perceived hierarchical structures or professional recognition among hospital staff.

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Patients’ Use of Information about Medicine Side Effects in Relation to Experiences of Suspected Adverse Drug Reactions: A Cross-Sectional Survey in Medical In-Patients

Cited by 31 publications

References 18 publications

Issues potentially affecting quality of life arising from long-term medicines use: a qualitative study

Issues potentially affecting quality of life arising from long-term medicines use: a qualitative study

Pictogram-Based Information Leaflet in Patients With Psoriasis

Hospital staff views on their role in providing information to patients on medication side effects

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