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Swallowing difficulties with medication intake assessed with a novel self-report questionnaire in patients with systemic sclerosis - a cross-sectional population study
JournalArticle (Originalarbeit in einer wissenschaftlichen Zeitschrift)
 
ID 3957329
Author(s) Messerli, Markus; Aschwanden, Rebecca; Buslau, Michael; Hersberger, Kurt E.; Arnet, Isabelle
Author(s) at UniBasel Arnet, Isabelle
Messerli, Markus
Hersberger, Kurt
Year 2017
Title Swallowing difficulties with medication intake assessed with a novel self-report questionnaire in patients with systemic sclerosis - a cross-sectional population study
Journal Patient Preference and Adherence
Volume 11
Pages / Article-Number 1687-1699
Abstract To assess subjective swallowing difficulties (SD) with medication intake and their practical consequences in patients suffering from systemic sclerosis (SSc) with a novel self-report questionnaire.; Based on a systematic literature review, we developed a self-report questionnaire and got it approved by an expert panel. Subsequently, we sent the questionnaire by post mail to SSc patients of the European Center for the Rehabilitation of Scleroderma Rheinfelden, Switzerland.; Patients were eligible if they were diagnosed with SSc, treated at the center, and were of age ≥18 years at the study start.; Prevalence and pattern of SD with oral medication intake, including localization and intensity of complaints.; The questionnaire consisted of 30 items divided into five sections Complaints, Intensity, Localization, Coping strategies, and Adherence. Of the 64 SSc patients eligible in 2014, 43 (67%) returned the questionnaire. Twenty patients reported SD with medication intake (prevalence 47%), either currently (11; 26%) or in the past that had been overcome (9; 21%). Self-reported SD were localized mostly in the larynx (43%) and esophagus (34%). They were of moderate (45%) or strong to unbearable intensity (25%). Modification of the dosage form was reported in 40% of cases with SD. Adherence was poor for 20 (47%) patients and was not associated with SD (p=0.148).; Our novel self-report questionnaire is able to assess the pattern of complaints linked to medication intake, that is, localization and intensity. It may serve as a guide for health care professionals in selecting the most suitable therapy option, enabling tailored counseling to reduce inappropriate medication modifications.
Publisher Dove Medical Press
ISSN/ISBN 1177-889X
edoc-URL http://edoc.unibas.ch/56457/
Full Text on edoc No
Digital Object Identifier DOI 10.2147/PPA.S142653
PubMed ID http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29033556
ISI-Number WOS:000411986400003
Document type (ISI) Journal Article
 
   

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