Examining the attitude of patients suffering from OCD towards drug adherence.

Dr. Brajesh Kumar Pushp; Dr. Pratik Kumar

Volume : VIII, Issue : IV, April - 2019

Examining the attitude of patients suffering from OCD towards drug adherence.

Dr. Brajesh Kumar Pushp, Dr. Pratik Kumar

Abstract :

Although it is reasonable to speculate that poor treatment adherence in OCD prolongs suffering and increases economic costs, no clear information on the clinical, functional and economic impact of treatment non–adherence is currently available. The main purpose of this study was to assess the level of drug adherence among the patients of Obsessive Compulsive disorder and the role of selected sociodemographic variables as gender, age and marital status. The patients were made to sit comfortably and the Medication Adherence Rating Scale was administered on them. Along with this, reasons for their medication adherence or non–adherence were asked to the participants. Data obtained was noted down and scoring was done on the basis of the manual. Relevant statistics were applied to the data obtained and result tables were formulated. Results showed that female patients, patients from the age group of 46–55 years and patients who were divorced and separated were found to have the maximum percentage of non– adherence to the treatment. It was concluded that psychoeducation for patients and families concerning the treatment of OCD and potential drug side–effects will contribute to increasing adherence to treatment. Limitations and references of the study were stated