PictureRx: An Intervention to Reduce Latino Health Disparities

PictureRx: An Intervention to Reduce Latino Health Disparities

The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effect of Spanish-language illustrated medication instructions (PictureRx cards), compared to traditional medication instructions, on Latinos' understanding of their medication regimens. The study will also assess the effect on self-reported medication adherence. Patients with diabetes who attend participating clinics are eligible. The target sample size is 200.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diabetes
• Latino, Spanish speaker
• Be at least 18 years old
• Must be taking at least 1 chronic medication

Exclusion Criteria:

• Too ill to participate in an interview
• Do not have a telephone
• Having visual acuity worse than 20/50 via Rosenbaum Visual Acuity exam (eyechart)
• Inability to communicate in either Spanish or English
• Overt psychiatric illnesses, overt delirium or dementia