The review found that multifaceted interventions , addressing several non-adherence factors , were comparatively more effective in improving medication adherence and glycaemic target in patients with T2D than single strategies .
However , interventions with similar components and those addressing similar non-adherence factors demonstrated mixed results , making it difficult to conclude on effective intervention strategies to promote adherence .
Educational strategies have remained the most popular intervention strategy , followed by behavioural , with affective components becoming more common in recent years .
There is a noticeable shift in the literature from using single to multifaceted intervention strategies addressing a range of factors impacting adherence to medications .
BACKGROUND Poor adherence to anti-diabetic medications contributes to suboptimal glycaemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes ( T2D ) .
A range of interventions have been developed to promote anti-diabetic medication adherence .
However , there has been very little focus on the characteristics of these interventions and how effectively they address factors that predict non-adherence .
In this systematic review we assessed the characteristics of interventions that aim ed to promote adherence to anti-diabetic medications .
A culturally targeted self-management program for African Americans with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Inadequate knowledge of the influence of lifestyle on clinical outcomes contributes to the difficulties many African Americans experience with type 2 diabetes mellitus ( T2DM ) . This pilot study examined a 12-week church-based culturally targeted diabetes self-management education ( DSME ) intervention for middle-aged and older African Americans with T2DM . Quantitative data were collected at baseline and at 12 weeks and included question naires and anthropometric measures . There were significant increases in medication adherence ( p = .006 ) , healthy eating ( p = .009 ) , and foot care adherence ( p = .003 ) . The intervention had a clinical ly significant effect on systolic blood pressure , blood lipids , physical activity , and waist circumference . Church-based culturally targeted DSME interventions may result in improved outcomes for African-American adults with T2DM . The authors discuss the value of community-based interventions that target behavioural changes in population s of chronically ill patients , particularly those who historically have been disenfranchised and /or underserved
The review found that multifaceted interventions , addressing several non-adherence factors , were comparatively more effective in improving medication adherence and glycaemic target in patients with T2D than single strategies .
However , interventions with similar components and those addressing similar non-adherence factors demonstrated mixed results , making it difficult to conclude on effective intervention strategies to promote adherence .
Educational strategies have remained the most popular intervention strategy , followed by behavioural , with affective components becoming more common in recent years .
There is a noticeable shift in the literature from using single to multifaceted intervention strategies addressing a range of factors impacting adherence to medications .
BACKGROUND Poor adherence to anti-diabetic medications contributes to suboptimal glycaemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes ( T2D ) .
A range of interventions have been developed to promote anti-diabetic medication adherence .
However , there has been very little focus on the characteristics of these interventions and how effectively they address factors that predict non-adherence .
In this systematic review we assessed the characteristics of interventions that aim ed to promote adherence to anti-diabetic medications .