Patient education improves Rx adherence, condition understanding

Patient education improves Rx adherence, condition understanding

Getting educated about their condition and medication improves medication compliance and patients' understanding of their condition, according to a survey from patient-physician communications firm InfoMedics. The company studied the experiences of more than 37,000 patients who participated in education programs for high blood pressure and high cholesterol. The majority of patients reported taking their medication all the time as prescribed. More than 95% of high cholesterol patients felt the program helped educate them about how the medication improves cholesterol levels, and more than 90% felt they were better able to manage the medication's side effects. According to the research, 47% of patients were less concerned about their blood pressure after receiving condition education. InfoMedics data also shows that physician access to patient-reported medication outcomes increases prescribing, improves adherence, and results in more efficient office visits. InfoMedics clients include 14 of the top 15 pharmas. http://www.infomedics.com/