Percepção dos usuários de polifarmácia sobre medicamentos de uso contínuo em uma estratégia saúde da família no norte do Rio Grande do Sul

Abstract

The present study aimed to investigate the perception of polypharmacy users residing in a territory attached to a Family Health Strategy (ESF) in a municipality in the north of Rio Grande do Sul about their continuous use medicines, to raise the main difficulties reported, the prevalent sociodemographic characteristics and adherence to treatment, in order to develop educational practices from the points analyzed, in order to improve adherence to treatments, resulting in improvements for the user's quality of life. The research had an observational, cross-sectional approach of descriptive character. The sampling of users was of the non-probabilistic type, selected for convenience. Data collection was performed in a single interview, based on the application of questionnaires to survey the sociodemographic characteristics of the participants, assessment of the interviewees' perception of their continuous use medications and treatment adhering. Data were recorded in epidata version 3.1 program of free distribution and descriptive statistical analysis, comprising absolute and relative frequency distribution of variables was performed in excel 2003. Based on the analyzes performed, it was noted that the population using polypharmacy is over 60 years old, biologically female, and the diseases prevalente among the population are arterial hypertension and dyslipidemia. It was observed that the maon information gaps are related to how to proceed in case of missed dose, drug interactions and possible adverse effects. Regarding storage, the from of organization us adequade for the storage location is unfavorable for the conservation of medication. In view of the reported results, orientation was given to the interviwees after the application of the questionnaire, with the delivery of a simplified personalized package insert with the medications in use and a schedule with the medications to be used and their respective times. In addition, a folder was created with relevant information on the importance of use according to the prescription, risks and warnung signs, and correct storage and disposal of medications and provided to patients who attend the ESF pharmacy.