A Comparison of Educational Methods to Improve NSAID Knowledge and Use of a Medication List in an Elderly Population

Abstract

The objective of this study is to compare the effectiveness of pharmacist-provided individualized education with standardized video education for(a) improving patient understanding of gastropathy caused by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and (b) stimulating the use of a medication list. Home care patients were assessed and then randomized to receive either video education or a tailored intervention from a home care pharmacist. Patients in the tailored group were more likely to keep an updated list (p = .033) and utilize it before purchasing over-the-counter medications (p = .043). Tailored education may be more effective than standardized video education for changing behaviors related to NSAID-induced gastropathy.

Keywords

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)gastropathy patient education medication list transtheoretical model

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