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ArticlePatient preference and adherence2015

Consumer interpretation of ramipril and clopidogrel medication risk information - implications for risk communication strategies.

Vivien Tong, David K Raynor, Susan J Blalock, Parisa Aslani

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Article in Patient preference and adherence, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Vivien TongFaculty of Pharmacy, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
David K RaynorSchool of Healthcare, University of Leeds, Leeds, England, UK.
Susan J BlalockEshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
Parisa AslaniFaculty of Pharmacy, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeSide effects and side-effect risk information can be provided using written medicine information. However, challenges exist in effectively communicating this information to consumers. This study aimed to explore broad consumer profiles relevant to ramipril and clopidogrel side-effect risk information interpretation.

methodsThree focus groups were conducted (n=18 consumers) exploring consumer perspectives, understanding and treatment decision making in response to ramipril and clopidogrel written medicine information leaflets containing side effects and side-effect risk information. All discussions were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed to explore consumer profiles pertaining to side-effect risk appraisal.

resultsThree consumer profiles emerged: glass half-empty, glass half-full, and middle-of-the-road consumers, highlighting the influence of perceived individual susceptibility, interpretation of side-effect risk information, and interindividual differences, on consumers' understanding of side-effect risk information. All profiles emphasized the importance of gaining an understanding of individual side-effect risk when taking medicines.

conclusionWritten side-effect risk information is not interpreted uniformly by consumers. Consumers formulated their own construct of individual susceptibility to side effects. Health care professionals should consider how consumers interpret side-effect risk information and its impact on medication use. Existing risk communication strategies should be evaluated in light of these profiles to determine their effectiveness in conveying information.

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adverse effectscomprehensionconsumer participationdrug labelingrisk assessment

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PMID26185427
PMCPMC4501347

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