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Effectiveness of a Medication Wallet Card
In Brief
A Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating Medication Wallet Card and Reminder Card for Comorbidity and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 100 participants.
Detailed Summary
This study evaluates whether or not the use of a medication wallet card in patients over 70 taking 5 or more medications promotes self-efficacy with regards to coping with illness, understanding medications, and staying healthy. Half of the participants will receive an individualized medication wallet card with their medications and medical conditions listed while the other half will receive a simple reminder card.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
A medication wallet card will be given to the intervention group. This will be personalized for each patient and will include the patient's medications, dosages, and medical conditions. It will be personally given to a patient after a medical appointment with their family physician.
A reminder card will be given to this group. The card will not be personal and will be mailed to patients. It will state, "Remember to keep an up-to-date listing of your medications and bring your medications to your doctor's appointments."