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Medication Management Made Simple
11/2025
Appears in Patient Centered Population Health NUR 4615
Abstract
Introduction: The Health and Hope Clinic offers healthcare services to the uninsured and medically underserved population in Escambia County, Florida. The identified problem was health literacy in regard to medication adherence. Study findings show an increased risk of hospitalization from lack of medication compliance and interventions such as pill organizers can improve compliance.
Aims: The purpose of this project was to educate clients at Health and Hope Clinic about the importance of medication adherence to improve health outcomes. After education, participants will be able to: (1) Discuss the difference between medication adherence and non-adherence; (2) List two benefits of medication adherence; and (3) Demonstrate proper setup, usage, and maintenance of pill organizers.
Methods: The deliverables included 55 pill organizers purchased by the group and an educational handout that contained: (1) Benefits of using a pill organizer; (2) Instructions on how to use and maintain a pill organizer; (3) Clinic contact information; and (4) Benefits of medication adherence.
Results: The education was piloted with 12 clients in the clinic. An informal survey of the pilot group yielded: 10(83.3%) had never used a pill organizer before; 11(91.66%) were able to identify the difference between medication adherence and non-adherence along with two benefits of medication adherence; and 8(66.66%) successfully demonstrated use of a pill organizer.
Conclusion: This project promoted and enhanced clients’ understanding of medication adherence. Pill organizers provide a simple tool to help clients take medications as prescribed, supporting positive health outcomes for vulnerable populations.
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- Title
- Medication Management Made Simple
- Resource Type
- Presentation
- Contributors
- Brenda C Mutchler (Faculty Mentor) - University of West Florida, Usha Kundu, MD College of HealthSallie J Shipman (Faculty Mentor) - University of West Florida, Usha Kundu, MD College of Health
- Copyright
- © the authors
- Identifiers
- 99381544178606600
- Academic Unit
- School of Nursing; Usha Kundu, MD College of Health; Population Health
- Language
- English