FACTORS CONTRIBUTING FOR NONCOMPLIANCE OF FOLLOW-UP CARE AMONG POST CARDIAC PATIENTS
By: Thenmozhi, P
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Contributor(s): Priya, T.
Publisher: M P Innovare Academic Sciences Pvt Ltd 2019Edition: Vol.11(10).Description: 22-25p.Subject(s): PHARMACEUTICSOnline resources: Click here
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International journal of pharmacy and pharmaceutical scienceSummary: Objective:
Compliance in following healthy diet, physical acti
vity schedule, cessation of smoking and alcohol, me
dication adherence and regular
follow up is very essential component in the manage
ment of patients with cardiovascular disease to pre
vent reoccurrence and reduce mortality.
Hence the study was conducted with the aim to assess
the factors contributing for noncompliance of foll
ow-up care among post cardiac patients.
Methods:
Cross-sectional research design was employed with 5
0 samples who matched the inclusion criteria were s
elected by convenience
sampling technique. Demographic variables data were
collected by using structured questionnaire follow
ed by assessed the factors contributing for
noncompliance using checklist.
Results:
The findings of the current study revealed that all
physical, psychological, economical, social and sp
iritual factors were highly influenced
the noncompliance. Of these, the highest percentage
80% reported lack of accessibility as well financi
al support and around 70% percentage
reported side effects of medication and low health
literacy.
Conclusion:
Health care providers need to be focussed on interv
entional strategies especially health education in
discharge plan to ensure that
these patients adhere to follow up including medica
tion adherence, following physical activity plan, d
ietary modification, lifestyle changes and
regular follow up visit to prevent readmission and
lead a successful life.
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Objective:
Compliance in following healthy diet, physical acti
vity schedule, cessation of smoking and alcohol, me
dication adherence and regular
follow up is very essential component in the manage
ment of patients with cardiovascular disease to pre
vent reoccurrence and reduce mortality.
Hence the study was conducted with the aim to assess
the factors contributing for noncompliance of foll
ow-up care among post cardiac patients.
Methods:
Cross-sectional research design was employed with 5
0 samples who matched the inclusion criteria were s
elected by convenience
sampling technique. Demographic variables data were
collected by using structured questionnaire follow
ed by assessed the factors contributing for
noncompliance using checklist.
Results:
The findings of the current study revealed that all
physical, psychological, economical, social and sp
iritual factors were highly influenced
the noncompliance. Of these, the highest percentage
80% reported lack of accessibility as well financi
al support and around 70% percentage
reported side effects of medication and low health
literacy.
Conclusion:
Health care providers need to be focussed on interv
entional strategies especially health education in
discharge plan to ensure that
these patients adhere to follow up including medica
tion adherence, following physical activity plan, d
ietary modification, lifestyle changes and
regular follow up visit to prevent readmission and
lead a successful life.
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