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Pharmacy Practice (Granada)
On-line version ISSN 1886-3655Print version ISSN 1885-642X
Abstract
MARTINS, Ana Paula; FERREIRA, Ana Patrícia; COSTA, Filipa Alves da and CABRITA, José. How to measure (or not) compliance to eradication therapy. Pharmacy Pract (Granada) [online]. 2006, vol.4, n.2, pp.88-94. ISSN 1886-3655.
This study aimed to test a novel method of compliance measurement in Portuguese community pharmacy in Helicobacter pylori patients. A case series design was used where compliance indicators were electronically measured, aside with patients reports. Experienced adverse drug reactions, perceived benefit of therapy and quality of life were also measured. Mean compliance proportion was 56% and a positive impact on patients perceived health status was found. The method used was welcomed by community pharmacists, albeit having an influence on patients normal behaviour.
Keywords : Helicobacter pylori; Peptic ulcer; Compliance; Health status; Drug use; Community pharmacy services; Portugal.
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