Risk factors for drug therapy problems among Cambodian Americans with complex needs: a cross-sectional, observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pharmaceutical drug therapy problems (DTPs) are a major public health problem. We examined patient-level risk factors for DTPs among Cambodian Americans.

Methods

Community health workers (CHWs) verbally administered surveys and completed a detailed medication review form with participants. A doctoral-level pharmacist reviewed the form with the patient and CHW to determine DTP number and type (appropriateness, effectiveness, safety, and adherence).

Results

Participants (n = 63) averaged 55 years old, 6 years of education, 52% were married, 87% spoke Khmer at home, with modal household income <$20,000 (41%). The percentage of participants with DTPs was: 45% appropriateness, 25% effectiveness, 64% safety, and 30% adherence, averaging 3.7 DTPs per patien

SUBMITTER: Wagner JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8788352 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature