Open AccessPatient and Provider Perspectives on Glaucoma Treatment Adherence: A Delphi Study in Urban Alabama
Author(s) -
Shervonne Poleon,
Lyne Racette,
Matthew Fifolt,
YuMei Schoenberger,
Sampson Listowell Abu,
Michael D. Twa
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
optometry and vision science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.779
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1538-9235
pISSN - 1040-5488
DOI - 10.1097/opx.0000000000001776
Subject(s) - glaucoma , delphi method , optometry , medicine , delphi , ophthalmology , computer science , artificial intelligence , operating system
Patients with glaucoma and providers recognized perceived treatment efficacy, patient-provider relationship, psychological stress, instillation skill, good quality of life, and forgetfulness as key determinants of glaucoma adherence. This shared insight could help shape the development of clinical and behavioral interventions for addressing treatment barriers and improving adherence.