EFFECTIVENESS OF INDIVIDUALIZED PATIENT TEACHING PROGRAM ON PRACTICE OF FIVE MOMENTS OF MEDICATION SAFETY AMONG PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS AND HYPERTENSION

Abstract

Health has always been the top priority among individuals, and the risk of disease is a major concern; commonly, the lifestyle disorders Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension are a trend. The errors encountered while using medication stand as a significant risk factor in the safety of patients, particularly among individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension. This study was conducted to assess the individualized patient teaching program (IPTP) effectiveness by practicing the Five Moments of Medication Safety (FMMS) technique. The study was performed among patients attending at Medical College Hospital in Chennai. A total of 60 participants were involved in the study. Following the random sampling method, the sample was divided into 30 in the study group and 30 in the control group. The results of FMMS were evaluated by performing a pre-test and post-test. Findings of the study showed a great statistical significance (p<0.001) among the study group compared to the control group, demonstrating the effectiveness of the intervention. Age and religion showed a significant association with medication safety practices with a p-value of p<0.008 and p=0.050, respectively. The number of medications taken per day also showed a significant association (p=0.023).The current study finds insight that highlights the need for structured patient education practice to enhance safety in taking medication and thus reduce errors and improve adherence to chronic conditions.