Publications by authors named "Brandon Estime"
The Impact of Home Medication Management Practices on Medication Adherence.
Behav Sci (Basel)
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Medication adherence is a significant issue, with over 50% of US adults not following their prescribed medication regimens, mainly because they manage their medications at home.
- A study of 1,673 survey respondents revealed common medication storage locations, with nightstands and kitchen cabinets linked to forgetfulness in taking medication, while certain locations like desks and dining tables were associated with better adherence.
- Most respondents (96%) expressed willingness to receive advice from healthcare providers on medication storage, highlighting the potential for tailored interventions to improve adherence through personalized guidance.
Background: Over 50% of US adults do not take their prescriptions as prescribed, which is responsible for 33%-69% of hospital admissions and 125,000 deaths annually. Given the higher prevalence of prescription drug use among middle-aged and older adult populations, promoting medication adherence is of particular importance with these age groups. Two speculated facilitators of medication adherence are home medication storage location and the use of digital health devices.
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