Review
Nursing
Chun-Ja Kim, Moonsun Kim, Ga-Young Lee, Eunyoung Park, Elizabeth A. Schlenk
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of nurse-led interventions on medication adherence, medication knowledge, and clinical outcomes in adults with metabolic syndrome. The findings showed that nurse-led interventions had a moderate impact on enhancing medication adherence and knowledge and improving clinical outcomes. Factors such as intervention duration, delivery mode, and use of multiple strategies influenced the effectiveness of nurse-led medication adherence interventions.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Zachary A. Marcum, Shangqing Jiang, Jennifer L. Bacci, Todd M. Ruppar
Summary: This meta-analysis found a significant improvement in medication adherence among older adults receiving pharmacist-led interventions. Implementation of pharmacist-led interventions supported by Medicare reimbursement could ensure older adults' access to effective medication adherence support.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Mieke H. J. Schulte, Jiska J. Aardoom, Lisa Loheide-Niesmann, Leonie L. L. Verstraete, Hans C. Ossebaard, Heleen Riper
Summary: This review investigates the effects of eHealth interventions on medication adherence in patients with COPD or asthma. The results show mixed effects, possibly due to the type, context, and intensity of the interventions, as well as differences in the operationalization and measurement of adherence outcomes. Further research is needed to fully understand the potential of eHealth in optimizing treatment adherence for COPD and asthma.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Allergy
Susanne J. van de Hei, Boudewijn J. H. Dierick, Joyce E. P. Aarts, Janwillem W. H. Kocks, Job F. M. van Boven
Summary: This study identified seven effective interventions to enhance medication adherence in adult patients with asthma and/or COPD. A practical TAI Toolkit was developed to help healthcare professionals select appropriate interventions. The Toolkit was well-received by professionals and further research is needed to test its validity and effectiveness.
JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY-IN PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Chen Yang, Zhaozhao Hui, Dejian Zeng, Song Zhu, Xiuhua Wang, Diana Tze Fan Lee, Sek Ying Chair
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a nurse-led medication self-management intervention for older patients with multimorbidity and adherence problems.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Abraham Tolley, Refaat Hassan, Rohan Sanghera, Kirpal Grewal, Ruige Kong, Baani Sodhi, Saurav Basu
Summary: This study is the first systematic review evaluating interventions to improve medication adherence for chronic diseases in India. The results suggest that patient education and regular follow-up are effective strategies to improve medication adherence. However, further high-quality randomized controlled trials are needed to evaluate these interventions.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Chen Yang, Diana Tze Fan Lee, Xiuhua Wang, Sek Ying Chair
Summary: This study evaluated a nurse-led medication self-management intervention for older people with multimorbidity. The intervention showed significant improvements in medication adherence, medication knowledge, beliefs about harm of medication, medication self-efficacy, and satisfaction with convenience of medication use. However, no significant effects were found on quality of life and utilisation of health care services.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Holly Tibble, Aziz Sheikh, Athanasios Tsanas
Summary: Medication adherence refers to the agreement between the medication regimen agreed to by patients with their healthcare provider and the real-world implementation. Identifying those with poor adherence can help improve disease control. Electronic Health Records (EHRs) can estimate adherence, but there is no consensus on the gold standard for each use case.
BMC MEDICAL RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Hiroyoshi Takeuchi, Marcos Sanches, Carol Borlido, Ofer Agid, Gary Remington
Summary: The study found that antipsychotic adherence, as measured by electronic adherence monitoring, was not significantly associated with illness/symptom severity at baseline and endpoint in patients with chronic schizophrenia. This suggests that individuals may be able to achieve clinical stability even with variations in adherence.
SCHIZOPHRENIA RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Filomena Gomes, Shannon E. King, Diana Dallmann, Jenna Golan, Ana Carolina Feldenheimer da Silva, Kristen M. Hurley, Gilles Bergeron, Megan W. Bourassa, Saurabh Mehta
Summary: Prenatal micronutrient supplements are cost-effective in reducing nutritional deficiencies and adverse pregnancy outcomes, yet poor adherence remains a barrier. Education, monitoring, reminders, and other strategies can effectively improve adherence and potentially enhance the effects of prenatal supplementation on pregnancy and birth outcomes. Further high-quality studies are needed to guide policies and programs effectively.
ANNALS OF THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Emmanuel Delamarche, Yuksel Temiz, Robert D. Lovchik, Michael G. Christiansen, Simone Schuerle
Summary: Medication adherence is a global issue, and recent advancements in microfluidics technology can help enhance it. Capillary microfluidics, known for being self-powered and easy to use, has wide applications in drug monitoring.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Respiratory System
Meredith A. A. Case, Michelle N. N. Eakin
Summary: Despite effective treatment for COPD, medication adherence remains poor, with estimates of nonadherence ranging from 20-30%. This results in missed opportunities for disease treatment benefits. This article reviews the prevalence of nonadherence among COPD patients, its association with health outcomes, barriers to adherence, and potential interventions. Experts suggest integrating research into practice by identifying barriers, discussing them with patients, and tailoring interventions to address them, including treatment of comorbidities, educational interventions, adherence aids, and addressing access barriers.
EXPERT REVIEW OF RESPIRATORY MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Kirsi Kvarnstrom, Aleksi Westerholm, Marja Airaksinen, Helena Liira
Summary: This study investigated patient-related factors of medication adherence in treating chronic conditions and found that information, communication, trust, support, and resources are critical facilitators from the patient perspective for medication adherence.
Article
Nursing
Suet Mei Chew, Jia Hua Lee, Su Fee Lim, Min Jia Liew, Yi Xu, Rachel Marie Towle
Summary: The study identified high medication non-adherence among older community-dwelling people in Singapore, with predictors including smoking, perceived complexity of medication regime, treatment dissatisfaction, lack of medication knowledge, and experience of side effects. Healthcare professionals can use these predictors to identify at-risk individuals and develop interventions to improve adherence.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2021)
Article
Ophthalmology
Ahnul Ha, Mirinae Jang, Sung Ryul Shim, Chung Young Kim, In Boem Chang, Young Kook Kim
Summary: This study compared the effectiveness of different interventions in improving medication adherence in glaucoma patients through network meta-analysis. The results showed that tailored care was the most effective intervention, and a multifaceted approach could further improve adherence.
Article
Substance Abuse
Trakulwong Luecha, Lieve Peremans, Suwanna Junprsert, Bart Van Rompaey
Summary: This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the factors associated with alcohol consumption among early adolescents in Thailand. The findings suggest that older age, positive attitude towards alcohol consumption, direct observation of friends and community members drinking, parents storing alcohol at home, and exposure to alcohol advertising are positively associated with current drinking among adolescents. Male gender appears to have an inverse association with current drinking.
JOURNAL OF ETHNICITY IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE
(2022)
Review
Nursing
Elyne De Baetselier, Tinne Dilles, Hilde Feyen, Filip Haegdorens, Laura Mortelmans, Bart Van Rompaey
Summary: This study aims to provide an overview of responsibilities and tasks of nurses in pharmaceutical care. Seven main responsibilities were identified, including management of medication therapy and adverse effects, promoting medication adherence, and assisting patients in medication self-management.
Article
Nursing
Laura Van den Branden, Natacha Van de Craen, Luka Van Leugenhaege, Eveline Mestdagh, Olaf Timmermans, Bart Van Rompaey, Yvonne J. Kuipers
Summary: This study aimed to reveal midwives' distinct perspectives about midwifery support of women in their transition process during the continuum from pregnancy to one-year postpartum. The study identified two distinct perspectives, job-focused midwife and woman-focused midwife, on supporting women in transition to motherhood.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Manuel Lillo-Crespo, Jorge Riquelme-Galindo, Elyne De Baetselier, Bart Van Rompaey, Tinne Dilles
Summary: This study aimed to increase understanding of the role of nurses in pharmaceutical care in Spain. The results showed that nurses are primarily responsible for population's pharmaceutical care, while other professionals rely on them to provide quality healthcare. However, more consensus is needed nationwide in terms of nurses' training and communication among different professionals within healthcare organizations to achieve appropriate integrated care into practice.
Article
Nursing
Erik Franck, Eva Goossens, Filip Haegdorens, Nina Geuens, Michael Portzky, Tinneke Tytens, Tinne Dilles, Katrien Beeckman, Olaf Timmermans, Stijn Slootmans, Bart Van Rompaey, Peter Van Bogaert
Summary: This study in Belgium found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the level of psychological resilience among healthcare workers was closely related to distress and somatization symptoms. Individuals with higher resilience were less likely to experience distress and somatization symptoms. Those with higher educational levels had lower levels of distress and somatization symptoms, while physicians had the lowest risk.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elke Loots, Josee Leys, Shara Proost, Manuel Morrens, Inge Glazemakers, Tinne Dilles, Bart Van Rompaey
Summary: This study explored the perspectives of hospitalised patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder and their healthcare providers on medication self-management. The results showed that regular monitoring and follow-ups were considered essential for medication self-management. All stakeholders believed that patient, nursing staff, and psychiatrist should be involved in the process. Most patients found medication self-management during hospitalisation to increase their confidence and satisfaction. The findings imply that medication self-management can have positive effects on the recovery process.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Elyne De Baetselier, Nienke E. Dijkstra, Luis M. Batalha, Paulo A. Carvalho Ferreira, Izabela Filov, Vigdis A. Grondahl, Jana Heczkova, Ann K. Helgesen, Jo Hirdle, Sue Jordan, Petros Kolovos, Gero Langer, Sabina Licen, Manuel Lillo-Crespo, Alba Malara, Hana Padysakova, Mirko Prosen, Dorina Pusztai, Bence Raposa, Jorge Riquelme-Galindo, Jana Rottkova, Carolien G. M. Sino, Francesco Talarico, Styliani Tziaferi, Bart Van Rompaey, Tinne Dilles
Summary: This study assessed the pharmaceutical care competences of nursing students at different educational levels. It found that final-year nursing students had relatively low knowledge scores, suggesting that some students may be insufficiently prepared in certain areas. Most students considered themselves skilled to perform pharmaceutical care and had positive attitudes towards their participation in pharmaceutical care.
NURSE EDUCATION IN PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Kelly Sabbe, Naomi Aerts, Roos van der Mast, Bart Van Rompaey
Summary: This qualitative study explores the perspectives of certified nursing assistants (CNAs) on delirium through interviews with seven CNAs. The findings highlight the importance of delirium training for CNAs in providing care for residents with delirium.
JOURNAL OF GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Elke Loots, Tinne Dilles, Sarah Hadouchi, Bart Van Rompaey, Manuel Morrens
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the willingness and attitude of psychiatric healthcare providers toward medication self-management (MSM) in patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder during hospitalization. The results showed that 86% of the healthcare providers were willing to engage in MSM during hospitalization and regularly evaluating patients' ability regarding MSM was considered an important condition.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC AND MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Roxanne Bleijenbergh, Eveline Mestdagh, Olaf Timmermans, Bart Van Rompaey, Yvonne J. Kuipers
Summary: This study aims to establish items of the digital adaptability competency for healthcare professionals. Through an exploratory modified e-Delphi study, the authors identified 29 items related to the digital adaptability competency of healthcare professionals.
NURSE EDUCATION IN PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Usman Sani Dankoly, Dirk Vissers, Souad Ben El Mostafa, Abderrahim Ziyyat, Bart Van Rompaey, Paul Van Royen, Abdellatif Maamri
Summary: In Morocco, the majority of T2D treatment focuses on medication and there is a lack of coaching towards healthier lifestyles. This study examines healthcare professionals' perspectives on the barriers and benefits of an integrated care approach to T2D management in Oujda.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR EQUITY IN HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Trakulwong Luecha, Bart Van Rompaey, Lieve Peremans
Summary: This study used the theory of planned behavior to explore alcohol drinking behavior. A qualitative interview methodology was employed with early adolescents in Thailand. The findings suggest that attitude and subjective norms have the most influence on underage drinking.
JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE USE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Laura Van den Branden, Natacha Van de Craen, Luka Van Leugenhaege, Roxanne Bleijenbergh, Eveline Mestdagh, Olaf Timmermans, Bart Van Rompaey, Yvonne J. Kuipers
Summary: This study aimed to increase knowledge about mothers' emotional wellbeing and the influencing factors. Results showed that 63.9% of the participants reported reduced emotional wellbeing. Mothers with reduced emotional wellbeing were more likely to have psychological problems. Emotional wellbeing was negatively associated with satisfaction, comprehensibility, and positively associated with bonding, manageability, problem solving, and avoidance.
SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Kelly Sabbe, Roos Van Der Mast, Bart Van Rompaey
Summary: Delirium is a challenging medical problem, particularly in the home care setting, and greatly affects both patients and family caregivers. This report describes a case of delirium in an older home-bound man and offers strategies for detecting and managing delirium in a home care setting.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Elke Loots, Tinne Dilles, Bart Van Rompaey, Manuel Morrens
Summary: Most psychiatric patients are willing to self-manage their medication during hospitalization, especially under specific conditions such as being motivated to take their medication correctly and understanding the benefits of their medication.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
