Drug therapy problems, medication adherence and treatment satisfaction among diabetic patients on follow-up care at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Patients with diabetes are at high risk of drug therapy problems (DTPs), as they are receiving multiple medications. To date, studies regarding DTPs in patients with diabetes in Ethiopia are limited. The aim of this study was to assess prevalence of DTPs, medication adherence and treatment satisfaction of patients with diabetes at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital (TASH). METHOD:A cross-sectional study was conducted on randomly selected 418 participants who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Data were collected using structured questionnaire and patients' chart review. Cipolle's classification system was used to determine DTPs. Modified Morisky's Adherence Scale (MMAS-8) was used to measure patients' adherence to their medication. Treatment Satisfaction with Medicines Questionna

SUBMITTER: Demoz GT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6772059 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature