Qualitative Analysis of Factors Influencing Patient Persistence and Adherence to Prescribed Overactive Bladder Medication in UK Primary Care.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Pharmacotherapy for overactive bladder (OAB) is generally associated with low rates of persistence and adherence. This study was conducted to explore the patient journey in a UK primary care setting (experiences, perceptions, attitudes, and levels of engagement and expectations) and identify self-reported reasons for patient non-adherence and/or non-persistence to medications for OAB.

Methods

This was a qualitative, non-interventional study involving one-to-one semi-structured, face-to-face or phone interviews with individuals aged 40-80 years, diagnosed with OAB, and currently taking, or having taken, either antimuscarinic or β₃-adrenoceptor agonist medications within the last 12 months. Thematic analyses of interview transcripts identified themes su

SUBMITTER: Ali M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6822799 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature