Understanding the decision to commence a dose administration aid.

Background: The use of dose administration aids (DAAs), such as compartmentalised boxes (eg dosette) or medicine packs (eg Webster-pak), is common, particularly among patients with chronic disease. The aim of this study was to investigate factors influencing patients' decisions to commence using a DAA with a view to summarising implications for practice for general practitioners (GPs).

Methods: Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with participants living in a regional town in South Australia.