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The Effect of Medication Adherence and Asthma Control in Asthma Patients at a Public Health Center in Padang, Indonesia Permatasari, Dita; Juwita, Dian Ayu; Putri, Hesti Rachmawati; Desri, Nurul Qalbi
JSFK (Jurnal Sains Farmasi & Klinis) Vol 9 (2022): J Sains Farm Klin 9(suplemen), Desember 2022
Publisher : Fakultas Farmasi Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/jsfk.9.sup.190-195.2022

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Asthma is characterized by reversible swelling or narrowing of the airways. Low adherence can negatively affect the effectiveness of therapy, increasing asthma morbidity and mortality. The long-term goal of asthma treatment is to achieve and maintain controlled asthma, but this goal is still challenging for most patients. This study examines the relationship between medication adherence and asthma control in patients. This study is observational, with a cross-sectional approach conducted on 40 asthma patients who received treatment at a Public Health Center. Patient medication adherence was measured by Medication Possession Ratio (MPR) method, and the level of control was measured by the Asthma Control Test (ACT) questionnaire. The results showed that most patients based on sociodemographic characteristics were female (80.0%), elderly group ≥60 years (45.0%), high school education (55.0%), and housewives (45.0%). The category of medication adherence was divided into 47.5% adherent patients and 52.5% non-adherent patients. The level of patient control was divided into fully controlled (2.50%), partly controlled (35.0%), and uncontrolled (62.5%). There was a significant relationship between adherence and asthma control (r=0.508; p<0.05). Therefore, improving patient medication adherence can potentially improve asthma control levels.
Patient Satisfaction with Pharmaceutical Services at a Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy in West Sumatra, Indonesia Juwita, Dian Ayu; Desri, Nurul Qalbi; Permatasari, Dita
JURNAL FARMASI DAN ILMU KEFARMASIAN INDONESIA Vol. 10 No. 3 (2023): JURNAL FARMASI DAN ILMU KEFARMASIAN INDONESIA
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/jfiki.v10i32023.324-330

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Background: Patient satisfaction stands as a metric for evaluating the quality of pharmaceutical services. The presence of community requests for high-quality pharmaceutical services has driven pharmacy personnel to enhance these services, aiming to establish patient satisfaction. Objective: The objective of this research is to assess the degree of patient satisfaction with pharmaceutical services in the outpatient pharmacy and to explore how this satisfaction is linked to the patients' sociodemographics. Methods: Conducted at Padang Panjang Hospital's Outpatient Pharmacy in West Sumatra, Indonesia, this descriptive research employed a questionnaire administered directly to patients. The method used involves a questionnaire consisting of 20 questions divided into two dimensions: Friendly Explanation (containing 11 questions) and Managing Therapy (containing nine questions). The questionnaire's validity (r > 0.632) and reliability (0.97). Data analysis was performed utilizing the Likert scale. Results: There were a total of respondents in this study (365 patients). Most of them (64.4%) were female, in the pre-elderly age group (45.2%), had completed high school (41.1%), and were housewives (31.8%). In general, the level of patient satisfaction is categorized as satisfied, with an average score of 3.49. Specifically, the "Friendly Explanation" got a score of 3.69, and the "Management of Therapy" got a score of 3.25. The study indicated notable statistical disparities in patient satisfaction levels based on age, education, and occupation (p<0.05), but gender did not have a significant impact (p>0.05). Conclusion: In summation, the study found that patients were satisfied with the pharmaceutical services at Padang Panjang Hospital's Outpatient Pharmacy.