| DOI: 10.29090/psa.2024.01.23.786 | Pharm Sci Asia 2024; 51(1), 85-93 |
Utility score, medication adherence and dependent status among peripheral artery disease patientsNuttakunlaya Piankarnka1, Areerut Leelathanalerk2, Pornchanok Srimongkon2, Suratchada Chanasopon2, Pawich Paktipat3, Kritsanee Saramunee3, Panumart Phumart4, Wiraphol Phimarn3*
1 Graduate student, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahasarakham University, Kantarawichai, Mahasarakham, Thailand
2 Clinical Pharmacy Research Unit, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahasarakham University, Kantarawichai, Mahasarakham, Thailand
3 Social Pharmacy Research Unit, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahasarakham University, Kantarawichai, Mahasarakham, Thailand
4 Department of Social and Administrative Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) can be found in elderly patients over 65 years of age, who may develop foot wounds that can lead to amputation and greatly affect their quality of life. The aim of this research was to investigate the utility of patients with PAD, as well as to examine the medication adherence and other factors that affect their utility. This was achieved through an analytical cross-sectional study design, where data was collected by interviewing patients with PAD at Siriraj Hospital. This analytical cross-sectional research study involved 80 patients participating in the study, with 46 (57.50%) being males. The mean visual analog scale (VAS) score was 69.6±1.78, and the utility (EQ-5D-5L index) score was 0.71±0.03. Most of the patients (68 people, or 85.00%) had no dependence, while 10 people had severe dependence (12.50%), 1 person had moderate dependence (1.25%), and 1 person had complete dependence (1.25%). Additionally, 75 patients (93.75%) adhered to their medication regimen, while 5 patients had no medication adherence (6.25%). Our analysis revealed that the utility value of patients with peripheral artery disease was predicted by dependent variables, education level, and cerebrovascular disease (P-value <0.05). In conclusion, this study provides insights into utility, medication adherence, and dependence status of PAD patients. Over half had good quality of life, significant medication adherence was observed, and most patients showed non-dependence in daily activities. Educational level, occupation, and medication adherence were influential factors in utility values.
Keyword:
Peripheral artery disease, Utility, Dependent status, Medication adherence
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