Zahra Azizian
Iran university of medical sciences, Iran
Title: The study of drug adherence in psoriasis patients who referred to Imam Khomeini Hospital during 2014 to 2015
Biography
Biography: Zahra Azizian
Abstract
Introduction & Aim: Psoriasis is a chronic papulosquamous disorder, which affects about 2% of the population. The aim of this study was to evaluated follow up treatment, pattern of drying use and the main causes of drug discontinuation.
Material & Method: In this cross-sectional study, 115 patients with psoriasis in the period 2014-2013 were referred to Imam Khomeini Hospital, in terms of follow-up treatment were studied.
Results: In this study, 115 patients were assessed, of which, 59 (51%) males and 56 (48%) were female. The mean age of patients was 40±14 years. The hand (70%), legs (59.13%), face and neck (46%), head and hair (44%), nails (39.1%) and trunk (30%) in patients was the places of waste, respectively. 96.52% and 63.47% of patients were treated with topical and systemic treatment, 88% of patients had a history of psoriasis discontinuation. The frequency of discontinuation of treatment in 28 patients was between 2 to 4 times. In 28 patients was (22.34%) more than 4 times and in 26 was (22.06%) once. The number of medication and the difficulty of taking (47%), lack of effect on symptoms (35%) and scarce and expensive drugs (30%) were the most common reasons for discontinuation of medication.
Conclusion: With appropriate treatment options considering the patient condition and lifestyle as well as a full explanation to the patient’ course of treatment and possible side effects, the patient can be encouraged to seek treatment to be cured.