Effects of pharmacist-led home visit services and factors influencing medication adherence improvement.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of medicines is crucial in treatment, but nonadherence poses an important challenge, particularly when managing polypharmacy and long-term conditions. Pharmacist-led home visit services offer a promising solution to enhance the outcomes associated with medication use. However, the effects and the factors contributing to this improvement remain unclear.

Objective

This study assessed the effects of pharmacist-led home visit services on medication adherence and general medication knowledge. Additionally, we analyzed the factors associated with improved medication adherence.

Methods

Face-to-face, pharmacist-led home visit services were conducted via opportunistic sampling in community settings. Data were collected between 2017 and 2019. The program incl

SUBMITTER: Ahn H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11584129 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature