Maori, pharmacists, and medicines adherence - A mixed methods study exploring indigenous experiences of taking medicines 'as prescribed' and mechanisms of support.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medicines are the most common medical intervention and medicines adherence is associated with improved clinical outcomes. Understanding drivers and experiences of medicines adherence is important for optimising medicines use. Māori (Indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand) experience inequities in access to medicines yet little evidence exists regarding Māori and medicines adherence, or the role of pharmacists in supporting medicines adherence for Māori.

Objectives

To explore Māori experiences of medicines adherence and non-adherence, and pharmacists' role in supporting adherence.

Methods

This was a convergent parallel mixed methods study. Facilitated wānanga (collaborative knowledge-sharing group discussions) were undertaken either online or in-pe

SUBMITTER: Hikaka J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9465430 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature