IMPACT OF PHARMACEUTICAL CARE INTERVENTION ON STROKE HEALTH LITERACY IN NEW ISCHEMIC STROKE PATIENTS
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https://doi.org/10.69598/tbps.20.2.259-274Keywords:
ischemic stroke, pharmaceutical care, health literacy, medication-taking behaviourAbstract
Ischemic stroke is a leading cause of paralysis. Pharmaceutical care, which focuses on providing education and resolving drug-related problems, may improve health literacy and medication adherence among patients. Objective of this study to evaluate the effect of a pharmaceutical care program on knowledge, health literacy, and medication-taking behavior in newly diagnosed ischemic stroke patients. Methods: A prospective was conducted on 58 newly diagnosed ischemic stroke patients at the stroke clinic of Surat Thani Hospital from September 2024 to January 2025. Patients received a pharmaceutical care intervention that included medication counseling, identification and resolution of drug-related problems and promotion of behavioral modification. Outcomes were assessed via pre- and post-intervention evaluations. Following the intervention, patients demonstrated a statistically significant increase in knowledge regarding their disease, medications, and treatment goals, as well as in their overall health literacy (p<0.001). Problems related to medication non-adherence significantly decreased (p=0.03). However, no significant short-term changes were observed in the control of blood pressure or lipid levels. Conclusion: The implementation of a pharmaceutical care program effectively improves knowledge, health literacy, and medication adherence in newly diagnosed ischemic stroke patients, enabling them to apply the acquired knowledge for appropriate self-management.
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