A Quality Improvement Initiative to Improve Patient Adherence to Vitamin Supplementation in Cystic Fibrosis.
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr
; 64(2): 292-295, 2017 02.
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| ID: mdl-28114244
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) and pancreatic insufficiency are prescribed fat-soluble vitamins, although compliance remains low. Our objective was to identify patient and caregiver knowledge deficits regarding vitamin supplementation, provide targeted education, and examine serum vitamin levels pre-and posteducation.METHODS:
This prospective quality improvement study involved 118 patients. A vitamin knowledge survey was given to patients/caregivers during a clinic visit, education was provided targeting knowledge deficits, and the survey was re-administered at the next clinic visit. Serum vitamin levels were collected at pre- and postsurvey.RESULTS:
Results showed significant pre-post increases for patient and caregiver knowledge scores, and significant decreases in self-reported nonadherence to vitamin use and number of reported barriers affecting adherence. A significant change in vitamin E level to therapeutic range post-education was demonstrated.CONCLUSIONS:
Our brief, targeted educational interventions regarding vitamin supplementation showed utility in a routine clinic setting.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Vitaminas
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Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde
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Educação de Pacientes como Assunto
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Suplementos Nutricionais
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Fibrose Cística
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Adesão à Medicação
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Melhoria de Qualidade
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
Article