Lustman:Measures of non-adherance

Question 1

Background

Answer 1

Methods of measuring adherence:
Self report
Therapeutic outcome
Health worker estimates
Pill and Bottle accounts
Mechanical methods
Biochemical tests

Question 2

Aim

Answer 2

To see if there is a link between depression and non-adherence in diabetic patients medication

Question 3

Method

Answer 3

Randomized controlled double blind study

Question 4

Participants

Answer 4

60 patients with type1/2 diabetes an ddiagnosed with depression. Volunteer sample

Question 5

Procedure

Answer 5

Randomly assigned to Fluoxetine (treats depression) group
Or placebo (Double blind)

Assessed for depression using psychometric tests and adherence to diabetic medication routine by measuring blood sugar levels

After 8 weeks group given fluoxetine had healthier blood glucose levels

Question 6

Conclusions

Answer 6

Measuring blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes indicates their levels of adherence

Greater adherence shown by people who were less depressed

Not being anxious or depressed improves compliance