Systematic Review of Educational Interventions to Improve Glaucoma Medication Adherence. (22nd May 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Newman-Casey, Paula Anne; Weizer, Jennifer S.; Heisler, Michele; Lee, Paul P.; Stein, Joshua D.
• Is Part Of: Seminars in ophthalmology. Volume 28:Number 3(2013)
• Page Start: 191
• Page End: 201
• Publication Date: 2013-05-22
• Subjects: Adherence -- attitude -- barriers -- behavior -- belief -- compliance -- education -- glaucoma -- medications -- persistence; Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; Eye -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Eye -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.7005
• DOI: 10.3109/08820538.2013.771198
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0882-0538

Abstract

Abstract: Adherence to prescribed glaucoma medications is often poor, and proper adherence can be challenging for patients. We systematically reviewed the literature and identified eight studies using educational interventions to improve glaucoma medication adherence. Overall, five of the eight studies found that educational interventions lead to a significant improvement in medication adherence, and two additional studies found a trend towards improvement. Using information from this systematic review and Health Behavior Theory, we constructed a conceptual framework to illustrate how counseling and education can improve glaucoma medication adherence. More rigorous studies grounded in Health Behavior Theory with adequately powered samples and longer follow-up are needed.