Chronically ill adults' educational needs on self-medication.
The present study, which was conducted in Jordan, examined chronically ill adults' educational needs concerning the self-administration of medications. The study utilized a cross-sectional design. Five hundred adults were recruited from primary health centers. Chronically ill adults needed education on medication benefits, odds ratio (OR)= 4.23, 95% confidence interval (95% CI) = (3.07-5.81), p = .00; side effects, OR = 2.25, 95% CI = (1.48-4.28), p = .00; and management of side effects, OR = 2.20, 95% CI = (1.35-4.10), p = .00. Nurses, physicians, and pharmacists need to collaborate to ensure that patients receive adequate education on their prescribed medications.
Shishani
Kawkab
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Department of Community Health Nursing, The Hashemite University, Zarqa 13115, Jordan. shishani@gmail.com
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000451:nursing; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007597:Jordan; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020380:Needs Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D012646:Self Administration
D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations