Assessing the Impact of Psychosocial Support and Pharmacological Interventions on Medication Adherence in Patients with Laboratory-Confirmed Chronic Illnesses: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Authors: Ohoud M. Albedeiwy, Shaheinaz A. Alkahtani, Saud N. Alshammary, Shaikha N. Binsunbel, Asrar I. Alshomrani, Tahani M. Alsalmi, Mohammed H. Khubrani, Abdullah M. Alghamdi, Jehan H. Ben Hyzaam, Fahad M. Aljuraid

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13945117

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g8kqjs

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Background: Medication adherence is a critical factor in managing chronic illnesses, yet many patients fail to adhere to prescribed treatments due to psychosocial and practical barriers. This study evaluates the impact of a multidisciplinary approach, combining psychosocial support, pharmacotherapy, and nursing care, on improving medication adherence and clinical outcomes in patients with laboratory-confirmed chronic illnesses.

Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted at a tertiary hospital with 200 patients diagnosed with chronic illnesses (diabetes and hyperlipidemia). The intervention group (n=100) received psychosocial counseling, pharmacotherapy, and nursing care, while the control group (n=100) received standard pharmacotherapy and nursing care. Medication adherence, psychosocial well-being (anxiety, depression, stress), and clinical outcomes (HbA1c, cholesterol levels) were assessed at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months.

Results: The intervention group showed significant improvements in medication adherence (p=0.001), anxiety (p=0.007), depression (p=0.012), and stress levels (p=0.004) compared to the control group. Clinical outcomes, including HbA1c (p=0.021) and total cholesterol (p=0.017), also improved significantly in the intervention group.

Conclusion: The multidisciplinary approach, integrating psychosocial support with pharmacotherapy and nursing care, significantly enhances medication adherence and clinical outcomes in patients with chronic illnesses. This model should be considered for broader implementation in chronic disease management.

Keywords: medication adherence, psychosocial support, pharmacotherapy, nursing care, chronic illness, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, multidisciplinary care

Paper Id: 231371

Published On: 2019-07-04

Published In: Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2019

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