 |
| Research article summary (published 29 Jun 2002): |
An interactive technology approach to educate older adults about drug interactions arising from over-the-counter self-medication practices.
Full Abstract
An interactive computer program (Personal Education Program [PEP]) designed for the learning styles and psychomotor skills of older adults was used to teach older adults about potential drug interactions that can result from self-medication with over-the-counter (OTC) agents and alcohol. Subjects used the PEP on notebook computers equipped with infrared sensitive touchscreens. Subjects were recruited from senior centers. Those who met age, vision, literacy, independence, and medication use criteria were randomly assigned to one of three groups:
(1) PEP plus information booklet; (2) information booklet only; or (3) control. A repeated measures (three time periods 2 weeks apart), three-group design was used. Users of PEP had significantly greater knowledge and self-efficacy scores than both the conventional and control groups at all three time points. The PEP group reported fewer adverse self-medication behaviors over time. Reported self-medication behaviors did not change over time for either the conventional or control groups. Subjects indicated a high degree of satisfaction with the PEP and reported their intent to make specific changes in self-medication behaviors.
Learn Faster Today Improve your study skills
Author information
Author/s: Neafsey, Patricia J (PJ); Strickler, Zoe (Z); Shellman, Juliette (J); Chartier, Virginia (V);
Affiliation: School of Nursing, University of Conneticut, Storrs 06269, USA. patricia.neafsey@uconn.edu
Journal and publication information
Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Journal: Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.) (Public Health Nurs), published in United States. (Language: eng)
Reference: -2002 Jul-Aug; vol 19 (issue 4) : pp 255-62
Dates: Created 2002/06/19; Completed 2002/10/29; Revised 2007/11/15;
PMID: 12071899, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)
Sourced from the National Library of Medicine. Abstract text and other information may be subject to copyright.
External Links for this article (including full text providers, if available):
Click Electronic Full-text Provider Links to see options for finding the electronic full text links to this article. Note there may be a subscription or fee required for access to the full text. See our FAQ for information on finding FREE full text articles.
This article may also be located in paper journal collections available in many libraries. Use the Journal and Publication Information above to find the full article.
MeSH headings (categories)
This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.
|
Related articles
This article has not been indexed for related articles as yet, however you can still use the live related article search links below.
See a large map of 100+ related articles.