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    Improving Medication Uptake in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

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    Authors
    Davidson, Patricia
    Abbott, P.
    Davison, J.
    Digiacomo, Michelle
    Date
    2010
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Davidson, Patricia M. and Abbott, Penny and Davison, Joyce and Digiacomo, Michelle. 2010. Improving Medication Uptake in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Heart, Lung and Circulation. 19: pp. 372-377.
    Source Title
    Heart, Lung and Circulation
    DOI
    10.1016/j.hlc.2010.01.010
    ISSN
    1443-9506
    School
    Centre for Cardiovascular and Chronic Care
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/22734
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Background: Poor medication adherence is associated with adverse health outcomes. Improving access and adherence to pharmacological therapy is important in achieving optimal health outcomes for Indigenous populations. In spite of the impressive evidence base for cardiovascular pharmacotherapy, strategies for promoting adherence and evidence based practice are less well refined and the challenges for Indigenous populations are more pronounced. Aim: To identify factors impactingonmedication adherence in Aboriginal Australiansandidentify solutions to improve the quality use of medicines. Method: The World Health Organization adherence model was used to classify barriers to adherence. Key elements of this model are (1) health care team/health system; (2) socio-economic factors; (3) therapy; (4) patient; and (5) condition related. Results: Entrenched socio-economic differentials aggravate challenges to medication adherence amongst Aboriginal Australians. Initiatives to promote the quality use of medicines, such as the Quality Use of Medicines Maximised for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People (QUMAX) Program, are important strategies to promote adherence. Conclusions: Medication adherence is a complex issue and addressing modifiable factors is imperative to improve health outcomes. Subsidised access to medications whether living in urban, regional, rural or remote areas is an important strategy in Closing the Gap.

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