Factors contributing to medicine-related problems in adult patients with diabetes and/or cardiovascular diseases in Saudi Arabia: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To investigate the factors contributing to medicine-related problems (MRPs) among patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and/or diabetes in Saudi Arabia.

Design

Qualitative semistructured interviews were conducted. Interviews were audio recorded then transcribed into Microsoft Word. The transcribed interviews were then imported into the qualitative analysis software NVivo where thematic analysis was applied. Thematic synthesis was achieved by coding and developing subthemes/themes from the findings of the interviews.

Setting

Five healthcare centres in Najran, Saudi Arabia.

Participants

25 adult patients with diabetes and/or CVDs.

Results

The study cohort included 16 men and 9 women with a median age of 61.8 years (40-85 years). Diabetes

SUBMITTER: Al Hamid AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5695315 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature