Non-compliance in glaucoma patients

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Published: Sep 29, 2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24292/01.ot.290917.02
Keywords:
glaucoma, galucoma medication, non-compliance, Travalert Dasing Aid

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Anna Wyszyńska
Klinika Diagnostyki i Mikrochirurgii Jaskry, Katedra Okulistyki, Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lublinie

Abstract

Non-compliance in glaucoma therapy lowers the efficacy of the treatment and leads to progression of the disease.


Aim of the study: The aim of the study was to analize the compliance of glaucoma patients with subjective and objective methods.


Material and methods: The study was conducted in a group of 127 glaucoma patients. Subjective compliance was studied with the use of a short survey consisting of 2 questions. Compliance of 28 patients was additionally assessed with the use of an electronic measuring tool Travalert Dosing Aid.


Results: The real compliance measured with Travalert Dosing Aid was much lower than what was declared in the survey (57% vs. 93%; p = 7.896 × 10-16).


Conclusions: Glaucoma professionals must be aware that surveys tend to overestimate compliance. Decisions in glaucoma management should not be based only on patients’ self reported compliance.

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Wyszyńska A. Non-compliance in glaucoma patients. Ophthatherapy [Internet]. 2017Sep.29 [cited 2024May6];4(3):138-41. Available from: https://www.journalsmededu.pl/index.php/ophthatherapy/article/view/569
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