Improving Medication Uptake in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Background: Poor medication adherence is associated with adverse health outcomes. Improving access and adherence to pharmacological therapy is important in achieving optimal health outcomes for Indigenous populations. In spite of the impressive evidence base for cardiovascular pharmacotherapy, strat...
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| author | Davidson, Patricia Abbott, P. Davison, J. Digiacomo, Michelle |
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| description | Background: Poor medication adherence is associated with adverse health outcomes. Improving access and adherence to pharmacological therapy is important in achieving optimal health outcomes for Indigenous populations. In spite of the impressive evidence base for cardiovascular pharmacotherapy, strategies for promoting adherence and evidence based practice are less well refined and the challenges for Indigenous populations are more pronounced. Aim: To identify factors impactingonmedication adherence in Aboriginal Australiansandidentify solutions to improve the quality use of medicines. Method: The World Health Organization adherence model was used to classify barriers to adherence. Key elements of this model are (1) health care team/health system; (2) socio-economic factors; (3) therapy; (4) patient; and (5) condition related. Results: Entrenched socio-economic differentials aggravate challenges to medication adherence amongst Aboriginal Australians. Initiatives to promote the quality use of medicines, such as the Quality Use of Medicines Maximised for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People (QUMAX) Program, are important strategies to promote adherence. Conclusions: Medication adherence is a complex issue and addressing modifiable factors is imperative to improve health outcomes. Subsidised access to medications whether living in urban, regional, rural or remote areas is an important strategy in Closing the Gap. |
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| spelling | curtin-20.500.11937-227342017-09-13T16:05:30Z Improving Medication Uptake in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Davidson, Patricia Abbott, P. Davison, J. Digiacomo, Michelle medication adherence Cardiovascular disease Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Background: Poor medication adherence is associated with adverse health outcomes. Improving access and adherence to pharmacological therapy is important in achieving optimal health outcomes for Indigenous populations. In spite of the impressive evidence base for cardiovascular pharmacotherapy, strategies for promoting adherence and evidence based practice are less well refined and the challenges for Indigenous populations are more pronounced. Aim: To identify factors impactingonmedication adherence in Aboriginal Australiansandidentify solutions to improve the quality use of medicines. Method: The World Health Organization adherence model was used to classify barriers to adherence. Key elements of this model are (1) health care team/health system; (2) socio-economic factors; (3) therapy; (4) patient; and (5) condition related. Results: Entrenched socio-economic differentials aggravate challenges to medication adherence amongst Aboriginal Australians. Initiatives to promote the quality use of medicines, such as the Quality Use of Medicines Maximised for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People (QUMAX) Program, are important strategies to promote adherence. Conclusions: Medication adherence is a complex issue and addressing modifiable factors is imperative to improve health outcomes. Subsidised access to medications whether living in urban, regional, rural or remote areas is an important strategy in Closing the Gap. 2010 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/22734 10.1016/j.hlc.2010.01.010 Elsevier restricted |
| spellingShingle | medication adherence Cardiovascular disease Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Davidson, Patricia Abbott, P. Davison, J. Digiacomo, Michelle Improving Medication Uptake in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples |
| title | Improving Medication Uptake in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples |
| title_full | Improving Medication Uptake in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples |
| title_fullStr | Improving Medication Uptake in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples |
| title_full_unstemmed | Improving Medication Uptake in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples |
| title_short | Improving Medication Uptake in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples |
| title_sort | improving medication uptake in aboriginal and torres strait islander peoples |
| topic | medication adherence Cardiovascular disease Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/22734 |