Medication literacy intervention shows promise in enhancing glaucoma care

An 8-week, multi-component medication literacy intervention can significantly improve medication literacy, self-efficacy, and adherence in patients with glaucoma, according to a study.

The intervention, based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Model and the Health Belief Model, was designed to improve medication literacy, self-efficacy, and adherence among patients. A total of 66 patients with glaucoma were randomly assigned to either a control group, which received standard care, or an intervention group, which participated in the 8-week medication literacy program.

Results showed no significant differences between the groups before the intervention. However, after 8 weeks, the intervention group demonstrated significant improvements in medication literacy, self-efficacy, and adherence compared to the control group (P<0.05).

Reference
Ge W, Bian W, Wang L, et al. Development and Testing of a Multi-Component Intervention to Improve Medication Literacy in Glaucoma Patients. Patient Prefer Adherence. 2024;18:2347-2357. doi: 10.2147/PPA.S481013. PMID: 39583137; PMCID: PMC11585269.