Tailored Intervention to Improve Medication Adherence in Patients With Hypertension

Pharmacist Intervention Programme in Secondary Care to Improve Medication Adherence in Patients With Hypertension

Patients with hypertension have an increased risk of stroke and myocardial infarction. However, poor adherence to treatment with antihypertensives and lipid-lowering agents occurs frequently within this patient group. The purpose of this study is to investigate whether a complex tailored intervention in a hospital setting will lead to increased medication adherence and fewer cardiovascular events when compared to a usual care group. Interventions focus on motivational interviewing, medication review and telephone follow up.

Inclusion Criteria:

Age: 18 years or older

• Patients receiving ambulatory treatment for hypertension in a hospital setting
• The patient or a carer usually dispenses the patient's medications
• Patient lives in the Southern Region of Denmark
• Written consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Lives in a care home or institution
• Receive dose dispensed medicine from a pharmacy
• Medicine is dispensed by a nurse in the patient's home
• Correctional mental health patients