Laba et al (2012)- results, conclusions, strengths, weakness

Question 1

What was the main conclusion of the study?

Answer 1

1. The MONTHLY COST of the medication was the most signficant factor for non-adherence.
2. Restrictions, background info, characteristics DIDN’T make significant differences in adherence.

Question 2

What qualitative result was collected by the researchers?

Answer 2

• Most (58%) of the ppts considered HARMS/RISK was more important than benifits when making decisions about adhernce.

More than half

Question 3

What was an intresting result of the study?

Answer 3

• PPts were willing to compromise between factors

Question 4

What was the conclusion of the study?

Answer 4

• The study found that cost, convience and percieved risks of medication were key factors influencing adherence.

Question 5

Name one strength and one weakness of the study?

Answer 5

• Strengths= Reliability
• Weakness= Social desirability bias

Question 6

Name one strength of the study?

Answer 6

• Repeated choice sets were used to check for consistency and rationality behind decision making.
• Enhancing replicability/reliability

Question 7

Name one weakness of the study?

Answer 7

• Self reports are prone to subjectivity as it relies on biased perceptions and opinions
• Ppts may feel the need to provide socially acceptable responses to avoid feeling judged,or afraid to admit their beliefs around non-adhernce.