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Evaluation of information given to rheumatology patients using non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs
Author(s) -
Arthur Valerie,
Clifford Collette
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
journal of clinical nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.94
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1365-2702
pISSN - 0962-1067
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-2702.1998.00140.x
Subject(s) - medicine , rheumatology , randomized controlled trial , randomization , package insert , alternative medicine , family medicine , physical therapy , pharmacology , pathology
• This paper reports the findings of a study of information given to rheumatology patients using non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs. • One hundred and twenty patients were randomized to three groups. Group A received an information leaflet, Group B received both a leaflet and a verbal explanation and Group C received only a verbal explanation. • Information was gathered on demography, knowledge base, sources of information, satisfaction with the leaflet and further information requirements. • Data were collected by questionnaires which were completed before randomization and 8–12 weeks later. • Analysis indicates the potential benefits of giving information to patients although the full implications of these benefits are not clear and further research is indicated in this important area.