A User-Centric Comprehension Assessment of Prescription Drug Package Inserts in China: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Drug package inserts (DPIs) are crucial to ensure patients use drugs appropriately. Currently, only standard DPIs are available in China. Users' comprehension of standard DPIs and patient-centered DPIs, and the factors influencing their comprehension, remain poorly understood.

Aim

Our objective was to evaluate and compare users' comprehension of standard DPIs and patient-centered DPIs. Additionally, we aimed to explore the association between DPI types and users' comprehension and other influencing factors.

Methods

We selected two standard DPIs and developed two corresponding patient-centered DPIs for examination in 258 participants. Participants were divided into four groups (standard DPI A and B groups, patient DPI A and B groups) and interviewed using a

SUBMITTER: Zhang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12641145 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature