Causes of non-compliance | N (%) | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Forgetfulness | 21/69 (30.43) | |||
Dosage adjustment | 8/69(11.59) | |||
Frequency adjustment | 8/69(11.59) | |||
Improper administration time | 14/69 (20.29) | |||
Improper administration method | 3/69 (4.35) | |||
Overuse of “PRN” drugs | 3/69 (4.35) | |||
Underuse of “PRN” drugs | 1/69(1.45) | |||
Fear of Adverse drug reaction | 13/69(18.84) | |||
Think no need | 7/69(10.14) | |||
Pill splitting method | 2/69 (2.9) | |||
Compliance scoreJ | ||||
Baseline | Latest | Difference | p value | |
mean ± SD | 1.93(±1.78) | 1.39(±1.80) | −0.54(±1.50) | 0.005 |
No. of Low adherence subjectk,n(%) | 19 (27.54) | 16(23.19) | −3 (4.35) | 0.607 |
No. of Medium adherence subjectk’, n (%) | 33 (47.83) | 20 (28.99) | −13(18.84) | 0.011 |
No. of High adherence subjectk, n (%) | 17(24.64) | 33 (47.83) | +16(23.19) | 0.001 |