Bulpitt

Question 1

What was the method used in bulpitt?

Answer 1

Review article of research identifying problems with taking medication with significant side effects for hypertension.

Question 2

What was the procedure of bulpitt?

Answer 2

Statistical analysis of physical and psychological effects of medical adherence to medication for hypertension including work, physical well being, hobbies etc.

Question 3

What were the results of bulpitt?

Answer 3

Anti hypertension medication can have the effect of sleepiness, dizziness and lack of sexual functioning in men. Can also effect cognitive functioning.

Curb et al: 8% of patients dropped out due to sexual problems.

Medical research council 1981: 15% dropped out due to problems arising from side effects.

Question 4

What was the conclusion of bulpitt?

Answer 4

When the cost of taking medication, such as side effects, outweighs the benefits of treating a mainly asymptomatic problem such as hypertension, there is less likelihood of adherence.

Question 5

What was the aim of bulpitt?

Answer 5

To review research on adherence in hypertensive patients.