Patients' experiences and practices of medication literacy in inflammatory bowel disease: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medication literacy is critical for the safe and effective use of medications. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face complex and evolving medication regimens. However, little is known about medication literacy in this population. This study aimed to explore the experiences and practices of patients with IBD to characterize their current level of medication literacy.

Methods

A descriptive qualitative research design was adopted. From November 2024 to January 2025, adult patients with IBD were recruited using purposive sampling at a tertiary hospital in China. One-on-one semi-structured interviews were conducted with the patients. All interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. The data were analyzed using directed content analysis.

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SUBMITTER: Pan W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12815703 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature