학술논문

Patients’ Perspectives on Plans Generated During Primary Care Visits and Self-Reported Adherence at 3 Months: Data From a Randomized Trial
Document Type
article
Source
Journal of Participatory Medicine, Vol 16, p e50242 (2024)
Subject
Medicine
Language
English
ISSN
2152-7202
Abstract
BackgroundEffective primary care necessitates follow-up actions by the patient beyond the visit. Prior research suggests room for improvement in patient adherence. ObjectiveThis study sought to understand patients’ views on their primary care visits, the plans generated therein, and their self-reported adherence after 3 months. MethodsAs part of a large multisite cluster randomized pragmatic trial in 3 health care organizations, patients completed 2 surveys—the first within 7 days after the index primary care visit and another 3 months later. For this analysis of secondary outcomes, we combined the results across all study participants to understand patient adherence to care plans. We recorded patient characteristics and survey responses. Cross-tabulation and chi-square statistics were used to examine bivariate associations, adjusting for multiple comparisons when appropriate. We used multivariable logistic regression to assess how patients’ intention to follow, agreement, and understanding of their plans impacted their plan adherence, allowing for differences in individual characteristics. Qualitative content analysis was conducted to characterize the patient’s self-reported plans and reasons for adhering (or not) to the plan 3 months later. ResultsOf 2555 patients, most selected the top box option (9=definitely agree) that they felt they had a clear plan (n=2011, 78%), agreed with the plan (n=2049, 80%), and intended to follow the plan (n=2108, 83%) discussed with their provider at the primary care visit. The most common elements of the plans reported included reference to exercise (n=359, 14.1%), testing (laboratory, imaging, etc; n=328, 12.8%), diet (n=296, 11.6%), and initiation or adjustment of medications; (n=284, 11.1%). Patients who strongly agreed that they had a clear plan, agreed with the plan, and intended to follow the plan were all more likely to report plan completion 3 months later (P