An effective, low-cost approach to improving medication adherence among immigrant and refugee populations

  • Ayobami Olanrewaju Department of Pediatrics Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Amarillo. TX
  • Maria Salguero Department of Pediatrics Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Amarillo. TX
  • Tetyana L. Vasylyeva Department of Pediatrics Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Amarillo. TX
Keywords: Adherence, microeconomics, pediatrics, language

Abstract

Medication adherence among children is complex, requiring an adherent caregiver. Low educational level, low socioeconomic status and language barrier are factors influencing adherence. In presented case, the primary reason for non-adherence was the mother’s poor communication skills due to a language barrier. We overcame the problem with a simple, virtually cost-free technique, which includes color labels and saw dramatic changes in medication adherence for our patient. This approach can be especially useful for immigrant and refugee populations, and we believe it can also complement existing interpretation services and other approaches to improve medication adherence for all patients.
Published
2019-07-29
How to Cite
Olanrewaju, A., Salguero, M., & Vasylyeva, T. L. (2019). An effective, low-cost approach to improving medication adherence among immigrant and refugee populations. International Journal of Integrative Pediatrics and Environmental Medicine, 4(1), 1 - 3. https://doi.org/10.36013/ijipem.v4i1.54
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