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Effect of Health Literacy Intervention on Medication Adherence among Older Adults with Chronic Diseases Magda M. Mohsen; Bahiga Galal Abd El-Aal; Sally S. Hassan; Amal A. El-Abbassy
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 4 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Publisher : Institute of Medico-legal Publications Pvt Ltd

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i4.16945

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Background: Medication adherence is essential for controlling chronic conditions, treating temporaryconditions, and overall health and well-being. Aim: Examine the effect of health literacy intervention onmedication adherence among older adults with chronic diseases. Design: A quasi-experimental (study andcontrol design). Settings: Family health unit in Dragel village, Menoufia Governorate, Egypt. Sample:a purposive sample of 140 older adults. Tools:1) Interviewing questionnaire that includes; the sociodemographicdata, medical history, medication knowledge, factor affecting medication adherence andphysiological measurement 2) The Medication Adherence Scale. 3) Self-Efficacy for appropriate medicationuse scale. Results: There was remarkable improved medication adherence and self-efficacy in medication usein the study group compared to pre-intervention and the control group. Also, there was improved knowledgeand practice regarding medication use. Also, there was significant control in random blood glucose leveland blood pressure in the study group compared to pre-intervention and the control group. Conclusion: Thehealth literacy intervention was effective in enhancing medication adherence, successful in improving selfefficacyin medication use, and significantly controlling random blood glucose and blood pressure amongolder adults. Recommendation: Health care providers especially nurses should provide regular follow upfor older adults with chronic diseases regarding medication adherence.
Self-management of Elderly Patients with Osteoarthritic Knee on Recovery Outcomes Magda M. Mohsen; Nabila E.Sabola; Nagwa I. El-khayat; Entsar A. Abd El-Salam
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 4 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i4.16946

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Background: Knee osteoarthritis accounts for almost four fifths of the burden of worldwide. It is the leadingcause of mobility impairment, disability and loss of function in older adults. This study aimed to examine theeffectiveness of self-management of elderly patients with osteoarthritic knee on recovery outcomes.Material and methods: A quasi- experimental design was utilized to conduct this study. The study wascarried out at outpatient clinic of Shebin- Elkom University and Educational Hospital, and then they werefollowing up at their homes. 100 elderly patients were selected who met inclusion and exclusion criteria.Aconstructed interviewing questionnaire, arthritis self-efficacy scale, and Western Ontario and McMasterUniversities Osteoarthritis (WOMAC) index were used to collect the data.Results: there was increase in the mean total pain self-efficacy score, and other symptoms self-efficacyscore in study group than control group.There was decrease in the mean total physical function WOMACscore in study group than control group after intervention.Conclusion: Implementation of self-management for elderly patients was effective in managementsymptoms of knee osteoarthritis among study group compared to control group.
Co-Authors Amal A. El-Abbassy Bahiga Galal Abd El-Aal Entsar A. Abd El-Salam Nabila E.Sabola Nagwa I. El-khayat Sally S. Hassan