Table 6 Summary of pharmacist-led patient-specific adherence education
Adherence Education Component | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Specific medication adherence improvement strategy (n = 2004) | ||
 Provision of clear writing instruction for prescribed regimen | 605 | 30.2 |
 Use of buddy/companion reminder | 605 | 30.2 |
 Advice on measure to take when miss medication dose | 461 | 23.0 |
 Proactive approach to side effect management | 245 | 12.2 |
 Encourage purchase of generic alternative(s)/cheaper brand | 88 | 4.4 |
Lifestyle adjustment counseling (n = 1779) | ||
 Encourage proactive engagement in tolerable level of exercise | 605 | 34.0 |
 Encourage increased intake of fruits, vegetables and low dairy products | 533 | 30.0 |
 Encourage proactive engagement in dietary salt intake reduction | 446 | 25.1 |
 Guidance and counselling on alcohol intake cessation | 122 | 6.9 |
 Provision of guidance and counseling on cigarette smoking cessation | 73 | 4.1 |
Educational intervention on self-management measure(s) (n = 1169) | ||
 Reinforcement of the benefits of blood pressure record keeping as self-care measure | 605 | 51.8 |
 Reinforcement of the inherent importance of routine blood pressure monitoring | 564 | 48.2 |