ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2019
Managing Medication Cost Burden: A Qualitative Study Exploring Experiences of People with Disabilities in Canada.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Barriers to accessing healthcare for people with disabilities:a systematic review.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Cost-related medication nonadherence in Canada: a systematic review of prevalence, predictors, and clinical impact.Systematic reviews · 2021Pooled it
- Pharmacists' Perspectives on Functional Medication-Use Challenges and Potential Adaptations for People with Disabilities in Saudi Arabia: A Qualitative Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Identifying what matters to adults with mobility limitations regarding their experiences with medications: A concept mapping study.PloS one · 2025Article
- Neuroinflammation in Neurodegenerative Disorders: Current Knowledge and Therapeutic Implications.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Review
- Pharmacoeconomic Analysis of Fixed-Dose Combinations of Proton Pump Inhibitors Available in India.Cureus · 2023Article
- Over-the-Counter Medication Use among Parents in Saudi Arabia.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- The Burden of Unavailable Drugs Cost to Patients Admitted to Internal Medicine Ward of Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital.Patient preference and adherence · 2021Article
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Abstract
Despite the abundant literature on the burden of rising costs of prescription medications, there is limited research to explore how these costs affect people and the decisions they are forced to make within the context of disability. In this qualitative study we explored strategies adopted, factors influencing, and the impact of some of these strategies to manage the burden of medication cost among persons with disabilities. We interviewed 12 adults with spinal cord injuries living in Canada, using a general inductive approach to analyze the data. We found that before cutting back on medications due to costs, participants generally tried and sought help from the government, employers, and/or their prescribers to improve their drug coverage. The key factors that participants considered while making decisions on the strategies included the cost and perceived importance of medications, their financial status, other competing needs, and their relationship with the prescribers. While some of their efforts were successful, many participants were still not able to obtain their medications as prescribed. In those cases, patients resorted to rationing strategies such as cutting back on medications, other essential needs, or selling assets. These strategies had serious implications on their health, healthcare utilization, and quality of life.
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