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Title:Učinkovitost preventivnih intervencij medicinskih sester v patronažnem varstvu za izboljšanje adherence pri jemanju zdravil pri ranljivih starejših
Authors:ID Horvat, Martina (Author)
ID Eržen, Ivan (Mentor) More about this mentor... New window
ID Vrbnjak, Dominika (Comentor)
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Language:Slovenian
Work type:Doctoral dissertation
Typology:2.08 - Doctoral Dissertation
Organization:FZV - Faculty of Health Sciences
Abstract:Uvod: Slaba adherenca pri jemanju zdravil je pomemben javnozdravstveni problem, zlasti med ranljivimi starejšimi, kar vodi k večji obolevnosti, umrljivosti in stroškom zdravstvenega varstva. Dejavniki, ki vplivajo na adherenco, so številni in vključujejo socio-ekonomske dejavnike, dejavnike povezane z zdravstvenim sistemom, dejavnike povezane z boleznijo, dejavnike povezane s terapijo in dejavnike povezane s pacientom, medtem ko pomanjkanje specifičnih strategij za njihovo obravnavo dodatno povečuje tveganje za neželene izide zdravljenja. Namen doktorske disertacije je zato bil oblikovati in raziskati učinkovitost sklopa preventivnih intervencij medicinskih sester v patronažnem varstvu pri obravnavi ranljivih starejših s ciljem izboljšanja adherence pri jemanju zdravil. Metode: Uporabili smo metodologijo raziskav mešanih metod, in sicer integracijo akcijskega raziskovanja in randomizirane kontrolirane raziskave. Za ugotavljanje ovir in oblikovanje predloga preventivnih intervencij za izboljšanje adherence pri ranljivih starejših smo izvedli pregled in analizo literature, pri tem pa uporabili deskriptivno metodo ter metodo analize in sinteze. Sledil je kvalitativni del raziskave, ki je vključeval štiri fokusne skupine z namenskim vzorcem 31 oseb, katerih podatke smo analizirali z metodo vsebinske analize. Kvantitativni del raziskave je vključeval izvedbo randomizirane kontrolirane raziskave v skladu s smernicami CONSORT. Raziskava je potekala v patronažnih službah dveh zdravstvenih domov in je zajela 639 ranljivih oseb s suboptimalno adherenco, naključno razdeljenih v intervencijsko in kontrolno skupino. Podatke, zbrane s pomočjo psihometrično testiranih vprašalnikov, smo analizirali z uporabo deskriptivne in inferenčne statistike. Rezultati: S kvalitativno raziskavo smo prepoznali ovire za adherenco, povezane z zdravili, pacientom in zdravstvenim sistemom. Predlagane intervencije vključujejo ravnanje z zdravili, poučevanje pacientov, podporne socialne mreže ter zagotavljanje neprekinjene oskrbe. V randomizirani kontrolirani raziskavi so bili v analizo glede na namen zdravljenja na koncu vključeni 203 udeleženci iz intervencijske in 207 udeležencev iz kontrolne skupine, za analizo po protokolu pa 123 udeležencev iz intervencijske in 121 iz kontrolne skupine. Intervencije medicinskih sester niso imele statistično pomembnega vpliva na izboljšanje adherence, samoučinkovitosti ali zaznane kakovosti življenja (p > 0,05). Kontrolna skupina je pokazala rahlo izboljšanje adherence v primerjavi z intervencijsko skupino, kar je bilo v nasprotju s pričakovano hipotezo. Povprečna vrednost adherence ob zaključku intervencije je bila v intervencijski skupini 8,89 (SD = 3,92) in v kontrolni skupini 8,61 (SD = 3,97). Po treh mesecih so vrednosti znašale 8,27 (SD = 4,16) v intervencijski skupini in 8,75 (SD = 3,98) v kontrolni skupini. Samoučinkovitost po treh mesecih je znašala 31,93 (SD = 6,66) v intervencijski skupini in 31,43 (SD = 6,73) v kontrolni skupini. Statistično pomembnih razlik pri zaznani kakovosti življenja prav tako nismo ugotovili. Razprava in sklep: Raziskava je ponudila pomembne vpoglede v problematiko adherence pri jemanju zdravil pri ranljivih starejših in poudarila pomembno vlogo medicinskih sester v patronažnem varstvu. Čeprav učinkovitost oblikovanega sklopa preventivnih intervencij ni bila dokazana, raziskava predstavlja prvi tovrstni poskus v okviru randomizirane kontrolirane raziskave na tem področju, ki je sledila CONSORT smernicam. Pridobljeni podatki o ovirah, samoučinkovitosti in izhodiščni adherenci pri ranljivih starejših ponujajo dragoceno izhodišče za nadaljnje raziskave. Raziskava odpira več možnosti za prihodnje delo, vključno z nadaljnjim prilagajanjem in preizkušanjem modela v različnih okoljih. Predlagamo implementacijo razvitega modela v praksi in ponovno oceno njegove učinkovitosti, da bi izboljšali adherenco in s tem povezane zdravstvene izide ranljivih starejših.
Keywords:preventivne intervencije, patronažno varstvo, ranljivi starejši, adherenca pri jemanju zdravil
Place of publishing:Maribor
Publisher:[M. Horvat]
Year of publishing:2025
PID:20.500.12556/DKUM-91627 New window
UDC:614.2:649+615.03-053.9(043.3)
COBISS.SI-ID:241097987 New window
Publication date in DKUM:02.07.2025
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Language:English
Title:Efficiency of preventive interventions in community nursing to improve medication adherence in vulnerable elderly
Abstract:Introduction: Poor medication adherence is a significant public health issue, especially in vulnerable elderly population, leading to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Numerous factors influence adherence, including socioeconomic factors and factors related to the health system, diseases, therapy, and patients. The lack of specific strategies to address these issues further augments the risk of adverse treatment outcomes. The aim of this doctoral dissertation was, therefore, to design and evaluate the effectiveness of a set of preventive interventions by community nurses in managing vulnerable elderly individuals to improve medication adherence. Methods: A mixed-methods research methodology was employed, integrating action research and a randomized controlled trial. To identify the barriers and develop proposals for preventive interventions to improve adherence among vulnerable elderly individuals, a literature review and analysis were performed using descriptive methods and methods of analysis and synthesis. A qualitative study followed, involving four focus groups with a purposive sample of 31 participants, whose data were analysed by content analysis. The quantitative part involved a randomized controlled trial conducted in accordance with CONSORT guidelines. The study was carried out within community care services of two health centres, encompassing 639 vulnerable individuals with suboptimal adherence, who were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. Data collected via psychometrically tested questionnaires were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The qualitative research identified barriers to adherence related to medication, patients, and the healthcare system. The proposed interventions included medication management, patient education, supportive social networks, and ensuring continuity of care. The randomized controlled trial included 203 participants in the intervention group and 207 in the control group for intention-to-treat analysis, and 123 participants in the intervention group and 121 in the control group for per-protocol analysis. Nurse-led interventions did not have a statistically significant impact on improving adherence, self-efficacy, or perceived quality of life (p > 0.05). Contrary to the expected hypothesis, the control group showed slight improvements in adherence compared to the intervention group. At the end of the intervention, the mean adherence score was 8.89 (SD = 3.92) in the intervention group and 8.61 (SD = 3.97) in the control group. After three months, the scores were 8.27 (SD = 4.16) in the intervention group and 8.75 (SD = 3.98) in the control group. Self-efficacy after three months was 31.93 (SD = 6.66) in the intervention group and 31.43 (SD = 6.73) in the control group. No statistically significant differences in perceived quality of life were observed. Discussion and Conclusion: The study yielded valuable insights into the challenges of medication adherence among vulnerable elderly individuals and highlighted the critical role of community nurses. Although the effectiveness of the designed preventive intervention model was not clearly evidenced, this research represents the first attempt to apply a randomized controlled trial following CONSORT guidelines in this field. Data on barriers, self-efficacy, and baseline adherence among vulnerable elderly individuals offer a valuable basis for future research. The study opens several opportunities for further work, including additional adaptation and testing of the model in various settings. The implementation of the developed model in practice and its re-evaluation to improve adherence and related health outcomes in vulnerable elderly populations is recommended.
Keywords:preventive interventions, community nursing, vulnerable elderly, medication adherence


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