title: Illustrated medication instructions as a strategy to improve medication management among Latinos: a qualitative analysis.
abstract: Although illustrated medication instructions may improve medication management among vulnerable populations, little prior research has evaluated their use among Latinos. We conducted focus groups and interviews with Latino patients with diabetes at two safety net clinics in Tennessee to understand medication taking practices and perceptions of illustrated medication instructions. Patients reported confidence in being able to take medications, but demonstrated a lack of understanding of medication instructions. On further probing, they described several barriers to effective medication management rooted in poor communication. Patients expressed preference for illustrated medication instructions which could address several of the challenges raised by patients.
authors.affiliation: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA. arun.mohan@emory.edu
authors.forename: Arun V
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Mohan
authors.forename: M Brian
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Riley
authors.forename: Dane R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Boyington
authors.forename: Sunil
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kripalani
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D032882:Comprehension; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007406:Interview, Psychological; D008297:Male; D008488:Medical Illustration; D008875:Middle Aged; D036301:Qualitative Research; D013714:Tennessee