Improving medication adherence for the elderly in china-an user study in design

Abstract

This study aims to (1) understand elder patient’s current attitude, knowledge and behavior of medication adherence, (2) trying to find out the detail reasons of adherence and non-adherence, and opportunities in design perspective. Methods. Questionnaire and interview are two main methods applied to achieve the goals. Two key findings are that patient’s subjective attitude determine their behavior, and care provider play an essential role to influence adherence. Therefore, educating and motivating the patient, spreading of the care provider are the two concluded design strategies for improving medication adherence. There is a need to consider the medication adherence as a dynamic, systematic process according to both medication adherence related factors and patient lifestyle.