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Special thanks to our contributors.
• Scott von Lutcken • Heather Collins
• Bill Stone • Tom Donnelly
• Lynn Ricker
Research+
• Karen J. Tibbals
• John Ewing
• Daniel Ryan
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Background: Compliance & Health Literacy Overview
– What is it?
– Why is it important?
HCP/RPh Survey
– Perception of Compliance
– Communication, Comprehension & Compliance
Patient Survey
– Health Literacy Using Newest Vital Signs (NVS) Scale
– Demographic Profile of the Sample
– Drug Label Test: Health Literate vs. Traditional
– Developing a Simpler Tool
Next Steps?
Agenda
• More than half of those prescriptions, however, are taken incorrectly or not at all.2
• In a survey of 1,000 patients, nearly 75% admitted to not always taking their medications as directed.3
• A study of over 75,000 commercially-insured patients found that 30% failed to fill a new prescription, and new prescriptions for chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol were not filled 20%-22% of the time.4
• It is estimated that poor compliance costs the US healthcare system $290 billion each year.5
3.8 billion prescriptions are written every year.1
In the US, some
References in notes section.
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Noncompliance so Prevalent?
Why is
Factors governing adherence differ from patient to patient and, even among the same patient, from context to context. Typically, though, there are some “usual suspects” that are responsible to some degree.
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• Forgetfulness
• Lack of knowledge about the medicationand its use
• Cultural, health, and/or religious beliefs about the medication
• Denial or ambivalence regarding the state of their health
• Financial challenges
• Lack of social support
• Lack of health literacy1
An exhaustive literature review that identified seven patient-related barriers to compliance was carried out in 2009 by Kaiser Permanente
References in notes section.
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Noncompliance
References in notes section.
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Among patients with chronic conditions, such as
High Blood Pressure and High Cholesterolnoncompliance tends to be highest if symptoms aren’t experienced.1
Several distinct studies have revealed this trend, with patients not filling prescriptions or stopping medications after some time.
References in notes section.
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1,2,3
NoncomplianceNoncompliance is plentiful, though, even among
patients who exhibit symptoms for life-threatening conditions.
The high cost of medications is often referenced as one reason for poor adherence, but compliance rates improve only marginally when the cost barrier is removed.
This suggests that there are other things going on. Our assumption is that health literacy may be one factor among many that plays a role.
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References in notes section.
Poor Adherence
Health Literacy: The Basics
• Definition: “The degree to which
individuals have the capacity to
obtain, process, understand, [and
act upon] basic health information
and services needed to make
appropriate health decisions.”1
1. US Dept Health & Human Services. Healthy People 2010. Washington, DC: US Govt Printing Office. 2000. 2. Parker R et al. Library outreach: overcoming health literacy challenges. J Med Libr Assoc. 2005 October; 93(4 Suppl): S81‐S85.
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• Poor health literacy is “a stronger predictor of a person’s health than age, income, employment status, education level & race.”2
literacy ≠ health literacy
Understanding the Terminology1,2
Ability to use written or printed information
Interpret and compute
Function in society
Develop knowledgeand potential
Integrated reading, listening, and
analytical skills
Ability to obtain, process, and understand basic
health information
Ability to make appropriate healthcare decisions
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Low Health Literacy: Who’s at Risk?
Health literacy can affect people of all ages,
races, incomes, and education levels1
Some population groups are particularly vulnerable to health literacy challenges:2
1. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. National Action Plan to Improve Health Literacy. Washington, DC: Author. 2010.2. Weiss BD. Health Literacy and Patient Safety: Help People Understand. American Medical Association Foundation and American Medical Association. May 2007.
Nearly 9 out of 10 American Adults have a problem related to health literacy
Health literacy depends on the context.Even people with advanced education and reading skills can face health literacy challenges
Recent immigrants who
do not speak EnglishMinorities Low income
The Elderly
(65+)
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Multiple studies suggest a link between low health literacy and low comprehension.
Limited Health Literacy
Less likely to understand: 1, 2
• Terminology
• Risks
• Benefits
References in notes section.
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Comprehension and Behavior
References in notes section.
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• A correlation between comprehension and behavior, however, is not as clear.
• That being said, it is commonly assumed that low health literacy compromises self-care by influencing patients’ ability to understand and learn health-related materials that could otherwise inform attempts at self-care.2
• Higher rates of hospitalization than in individuals with higher health literacy.1,2,3
• Higher mortality rates than in individuals with higher health literacy.4
• Though the link is not definitive, the relationship between health literacy and outcomes likely reflects inadequate self-care behaviors.
Lower health literacy has been linked to poorer overall health outcomes.
References in notes section.
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Agenda
Background: Compliance & Health Literacy Overview
– What is it?
– Why is it important?
HCP/RPh Survey
– Perception of Compliance
– Communication, Comprehension & Compliance
Patient Survey
– Health Literacy Using Newest Vital Signs (NVS) Scale
– Demographic Profile of the Sample
– Drug Label Test: Health Literate vs. Traditional
– Developing a Simpler Tool
Next Steps?
• Assess HCPs perceptions of patient adherence
• Determine what information HCPs provide to patients
Research Objectives
Research Objectives and Methodology
• 10 minute online survey by Research+
• Interviews were collected April 1st, 2016.
Methodology
Sample Overview
PCPs 50
CARDs 50
PHARMs 50
Total 150
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Doctors estimate that over 20% of patients aren’t taking their medication as prescribed, and that 12% don’t
understand how to take their medication.
MD & RPh Results
30%
22%
16%
14%
13%
12%
9%
0% 20% 40% 60%
Blood pressure too high
Aren't taking medication
Side effects
Can't afford Rxs
Don't fill
Don't understand
Drug interactions
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MDs are optimistic that a majority of patients are taking their medication as prescribed. Meanwhile, most of RPhs say
up to 24% hypertensive Rxs are abandoned; up to 24% of initial starts are not refilled; and up to 49% are refilled late.
This suggests a bigger problem than MDs realize.
48%
48%
4%
1%
10%
90%
8%
28%
64%
2%
16%
52%
30%
75-100%
50-74%
25-49%
0 to 24%
RPh filled late
RPh not refilled
RPh abandoned
MDs Take as prescribed
Problems Discovered During Patient Visit
Physicians are more likely to tell the patient about dosing than to ask if they take their medication
60%
26%
14%
5%
36%
59%
3%
14%
83%
0% 50% 100%
Some of the time or less
Most of the time
All the time
MD tell dosing
MD Ask if taking
RPh Ask if taking
MD & RPh Results
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All
Total n=50
What the drug is for 98%
When the drug should be taken 92%
How the drug should be taken 88%
Potential side effects 96%
Check for drug interactions 78%
None of the above 0%
Pharmacists have a lot of things to tell patients – how and when the
drug should be taken are just part of it.
MDs and RPhs agree that between 15 and 20% of patients have hearing difficulties or difficulties with
understanding or reading English.
RPhs are slightly more likely than MDs to believe that compliance
is related to comprehension
18%
19%
21%
18%
18%
16%
0% 20% 40%
Understand English
Read English
Hearing
RPh
1%4% 6% 8% 10%
17%21%
17%
10%7%
2% 4% 6%
12%
36%
24%
4%
12%
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Disagree Agree
MD Mean = 6.48
RPh Mean = 7.24
MD
MD & RPh Results
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Percentage of Patients Having Difficulties
Triggers to ask About Compliance• About 60% of doctors indicated that there are
particular circumstances in which they will ask about drug compliance.
• The most often trigger for a doctor to ask about whether the patient is taking their blood pressure medication is lack of efficacy (26 mentions).
• Also mentioned, but at much lower levels, were if the patient hasn’t called for refills for their Rx (11), if the patient has previously demonstrated lack of compliance (10) , is on multiple meds (9 mentions), or if cost is a concern for the patient (8) .
• Perceived health literacy is not a trigger.
RP
hs
18%Yes
38%Yes
MDs are more surprised about compliance statistics than RPhs
MD
s
MD & RPh Results
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Agenda
Background: Compliance & Health Literacy Overview
– What is it?
– Why is it important?
HCP/RPh Survey
– Perception of Compliance
– Communication, Comprehension & Compliance
Patient Survey
– Health Literacy Using Newest Vital Signs (NVS) Scale
– Demographic Profile of the Sample
– Drug Label Test: Health Literate vs. Traditional
– Developing a Simpler Tool
Next Steps?
• Assess individuals health literacy.
• Assess comfort with filling out medical forms.
• Determine how an individuals health literacy impact their ability to read a medication label.
Research Objectives
Research Objectives and Methodology
• 11 minute online survey with hypertensive individuals/members of the general population.
• Special recruiting effort to achieve an adequate sample of low income/education individuals.
• Respondents were recruited from MarketVision’s panel (74%) supplemented by Custom Mix (26%).
• Interviews were collected between March 18 th, 2016 and March 28th, 2016.
Methodology
Sample Overview (n=805)
Segment Classification
Hypertensive Label A n= 200
Hypertensive Label B n=206
General Population Label A n=201
General Population Label B n=199
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Random assignment of participant to medication label. The labels depicted the same product,
but were written at different levels of education.
Determine Health Literacy Level through answering a series of questions
about an ice cream label
Assess individuals’ ability to correctly answer information
about medication labels
Health Literate Label
LabelA
TraditionalLabel
LabelB
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Research Objectives and Methodology
Health Literacy Levels
6%
20%
74%
Total (n=805)
Adequate Literacy
Possible Limited Literacy
Limited Literacy
Score of 4-6 almost always indicates adequate literacyScore of 2-3 indicates the possibility of limited literacy Score of 0-1 suggests high likelihood (50% or more) of limited literacy
“If you eat the entire container, how many calories will you eat?”
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Respondents were categorized using the Newest Vital Signs (NVS); 74% had adequate literacy.
50%
27%
42%
54%
No
50%
73%
58%
46%
Yes
Total Limited Literacy(A)
Possible Limited Literacy(B)
Adequate Literacy(C)
EthnicityTotal
Limited Literacy
(A)
PossibleLimited Literacy
(B)
Adequate Literacy
(C)
Caucasian/White 80% 55% 79%A 82%A
African American/Black 11% 37%BC 17%C 7%
Asian or Pacific Islander 4% 2% 2% 4%
Native American 1% 0% 0% 1%
Other 4% 4% 3% 5%
Demographic Profile | Health Literacy Types High Likelihood of Limited Literacy, Possible Limited Literacy, Adequate Literacy
Gender
Diagnosed with Hypertension
Hispanic Origin(% Answering yes)
12%
Base: Total (n=805); Limited Literacy (n=51); Possible Limited Literacy (n=158); Adequate Literacy (n=596)A/B/C indicates a significant difference between groups at a 95% confidence level.Q.1/Q.3/Q.5/Q.6/Q.7
C
C
43% 57%42% 58% 42% 58% 42% 58%
11% 12% 12%
Average AgeTotal
Limited Literacy
(A)
PossibleLimited Literacy
(B)
Adequate Literacy
(C)
51 56C 54C 50
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Those with hypertension more often have limited or possible limited health literacy.
AB
Demographic Profile | Health Literacy Types High Likelihood of Limited Literacy, Possible Limited Literacy, Adequate Literacy
Income LevelTotal
Limited Literacy(A)
PossibleLimited Literacy
(B)
Adequate Literacy
(C)
24k or less 40% 59%C 53%C 34%
25k- 39,999k 21% 20% 19% 22%
40k-59,999k 12% 12% 12% 12%
60k-74,999k 8% 0% 6% 10%A
75k-99,999k 7% 2% 3% 8%B
100k + 9% 2% 3% 12%AB
CaregiversTotal
Limited Literacy(A)
PossibleLimited Literacy
(B)
Adequate Literacy
(C)
A Child 19% 18% 13% 20%B
An Elderly Parent 7% 16%BC 6% 6%
A Disabled Person 4% 10%C 5% 4%
An Elderly Relative or Friend 3% 6% 2% 3%
I am not a Caretaker 72% 67% 75% 72%Base: Total (n=805); Limited Literacy (n=51); Possible Limited Literacy (n=158); Adequate Literacy (n=596)A/B/C indicates a significant difference between groups at a 95% confidence level.Q.8/Q.9/Q.10
3%
50%
23%
24%
4%
73%BC
16%
8%
8%C
57%C
20%
15%
2%
46%
24%
28%
Less thanhigh school
Completed HighSchool/GED
Some College/Technical School
Graduated College/Technical School or
more
Total Limited Literacy(A)
Possible Limited Literacy(B)
Adequate Literacy(C)
School Completed
AB
$
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Those who have adequate health literacy tend to have higher income and education, while those with limited or possible limited literacy tend to have lower income and education.
31% 10% 40% 29%
13%
53%
87%
47%
MedicationLabel A(n=79)
MedicationLabel B(n=79)
6%
36%
95%
64%
MedicationLabel A(n=400)
MedicationLabel B(n=405)
1%
30%
99%
70%
MedicationLabel A(n=296)
MedicationLabel B(n=300)
Correct(To treathigh bloodpressure)
Incorrect36%46%
64%54%
MedicationLabel A(n=25*)
MedicationLabel B(n=26*)
Health Literacy Segments PRODUCT XYZ is a medicine that is prescribed...
A/B indicates a significant difference between Label A and Label B at a 95% confidence level.C/D/E indicates a significant difference between groups at a 95% confidence level.Q.21 PRODUCT XYZ is a medicine that is prescribed... *Caution: Small base size.
BBD
D
B
% point difference between labels A & B“Correct” answers
A
AEA
E
Possible Limited Literacy
(D)
LimitedLiteracy
(C)
Adequate Literacy
(E)Total
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Those with adequate health literacy more often get this correct than those with limited health literacy.
10% 14% 18% 8%
3% 8%6%9%
1%2%
90%80%
MedicationLabel A(n=400)
MedicationLabel B(n=405)
20% 27%4%
4%4%
12%
72%58%
MedicationLabel A(n=25*)
MedicationLabel B(n=26*)
8%18%
13%
18%1%
4%
79%61%
MedicationLabel A(n=79)
MedicationLabel B(n=79)
1% 4%4%8%
1%
95%87%
MedicationLabel A(n=296)
MedicationLabel B(n=300)
No(Correct)
Yes
It doesn't say
I don't know
Health Literacy Segments Frank is allergic to product xyz. Should he take PRODUCT XYZ?
A/B indicates a significant difference between Label A and Label B at a 95% confidence level.C/D/E indicates a significant difference between groups at a 95% confidence level.Q.22 Frank is allergic to product xyz. Should he take PRODUCT XYZ? *Caution: Small base size.
Possible Limited Literacy
(D)
LimitedLiteracy
(C)
Adequate Literacy
(E)Total
BBD
A
E
E
E
E
E
EB
A
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% point difference between labels A & B“Correct” answers
Those with adequate health literacy more often get this correct than those with limited health literacy.
15% 2% 10% 17%
20%31%
12%
15%8%
12% 4%8% 8%
40% 42%
MedicationLabel A(n=25*)
MedicationLabel B(n=26*)
19%33%
14%3%1% 3%5% 3%
9%
61%51%
MedicationLabel A(n=79)
MedicationLabel B(n=79)
11%23%6%
7%
1%
1%1%
1%
4%
81%64%
MedicationLabel A(n=296)
MedicationLabel B(n=300)
*Once a day(Correct)
Twice a day atbreakfast andat dinner
Before each meal
When she feelsstressed out
None of the above
I don't know
Possible Limited Literacy
(D)
LimitedLiteracy
(C)
Adequate Literacy
(E)Total
13%25%
8%
6%1%
1%2%
2%1%
5%
75%60%
MedicationLabel A(n=400)
MedicationLabel B(n=405)
Health Literacy Segments Christine has been prescribed PRODUCT XYZ and should take it...
A/B indicates a significant difference between Label A and Label B at a 95% confidence level.C/D/E indicates a significant difference between groups at a 95% confidence level.Q.23 Christine has been prescribed PRODUCT XYZ .and should take it... *Caution: Small base size.
BE
BD
A
A
A
A
E
E
DB
A
A
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% point difference between labels A & B“Correct” answers
Those with adequate health literacy more often get this correct than those with limited health literacy.
53% 13% 40% 60%
36%27%
24%
15%
12%
19%
40%27%
MedicationLabel A(n=25*)
MedicationLabel B(n=26*)
8%
31%10%
30%
2%
1%
6%
2%
5%
79%
26%
MedicationLabel A(n=400)
MedicationLabel B(n=405)
11%
33%23%
27%
4%
1%
6%
3%
9%62%
22%
MedicationLabel A(n=79)
MedicationLabel B(n=79)
5%
31%6%
32%
1%4%
2%
5%
87%
27%
MedicationLabel A(n=296)
MedicationLabel B(n=300)
*Chest pain, musclecramps, and dizziness(Correct)
Coughing, shortness ofbreath, and sweating
Watery eyes, bodyrash, and dry mouth
Sneezing, feeling cold,and an itchy throat
None of thecombinations above
I don't know
Health Literacy Segments
A/B indicates a significant difference between Label A and Label B at a 95% confidence level.C/D/E indicates a significant difference between groups at a 95% confidence level.Q.24 Potential side effects of taking Product XYZ include... *Caution: Small base size.
Possible Limited Literacy
(D)
LimitedLiteracy
(C)
Adequate Literacy
(E)Total
B
BD
A
AA
A
AE
E
EB
AAA
A
A
Potential SEs
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% point difference between labels A & B“Correct” answers
Those with adequate health literacy more often get this correct for Label A than those with limited health literacy; on Label B both groups do equally well.
33% 13% 18% 39%
11%24%5%
7%
1%
2%
2%
8%
6%
16%
76%
43%
MedicationLabel A(n=400)
MedicationLabel B(n=405)
15%28%
11%
13%3%
5%
8%
13%
11%
56%38%
MedicationLabel A(n=79)
MedicationLabel B(n=79)
7%23%3%
6%
1%
1%7%
5%
17%
84%
45%
MedicationLabel A(n=296)
MedicationLabel B(n=300)
*May cause a problemwith how it works(Correct)
Will not cause aproblem with how itworks
May make it stronger,giving you better bloodpressure control
Will make it safer touse
None of the above
I don't know
36%27%
8%
8%
8%12%
4% 12%4%
15%
40%27%
MedicationLabel A(n=25*)
MedicationLabel B(n=26*)
Health Literacy Segments Taking PRODUCT XYZ with grapefruit juice...
A/B indicates a significant difference between Label A and Label B at a 95% confidence level.C/D/E indicates a significant difference between groups at a 95% confidence level.Q.26 Taking PRODUCT XYZ with grapefruit juice... *Caution: Small base size
Possible Limited Literacy
(D)
LimitedLiteracy
(C)
Adequate Literacy
(E)Total
B
BD
A
A
AEEE
E
E
B
A
A
A
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% point difference between labels A & B“Correct” answers
Those with adequate health literacy more often get this correct than those with limited health literacy.
12%27%
16%
4%
20%
31%
24%
15%
12%
19%16%
4%
MedicationLabel A(n=25*)
MedicationLabel B(n=26*)
2% 8%3%
12%8%
19%
12%
28%
19%
26%57%
7%
MedicationLabel A(n=400)
MedicationLabel B(n=405)
5%15%9%
20%13%
20%
17%
25%
24%
14%33%
5%
MedicationLabel A(n=79)
MedicationLabel B(n=79)
B
AE
AEEE
E
4%11%
6%
18%
9%
29%
18%
30%
67%
8%
MedicationLabel A(n=296)
MedicationLabel B(n=300)
5
4
3
2
1
0
Overall Performance on Medication Label
A/B indicates a significant difference between Label A and Label B at a 95% confidence level.C/D/E indicates a significant difference between groups at a 95% confidence level. Label Scores*Caution: Small base size.
Possible Limited Literacy
(D)
LimitedLiteracy
(C)
Adequate Literacy
(E)Total
BD
AD
A
A
AA
B
A
A
A
A
A
4.1 2.7 2.6 2.1 3.4B 2.2 4.5BD 2.9D
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Average NumberCorrect
Those with adequate health literacy get more questions correct than those with limited health literacy.
Correlations:
Total# Correct (Q21-Q26) X Health Literacy Score 0.43 0.23
Total# Correct (Q21-Q26) X Comfort Filling out Medical Forms* 0.10 0.15
Total# Correct (Q21-Q26) X Household Income 0.17 0.07
Total# Correct (Q21-Q26) X Age -0.09 0.01
Total# Correct (Q21-Q26) X Last Year of School Completed 0.13 0.08
Newest Vital Signs (NVS) Predicting Accuracy on the Label Test
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The Newest Vital Signs (NVS) measure does moderately well in predicting accuracy on the test on the Health Literate label, but does less well on the Traditional label.
Label A
Label B
4.1B 2.9H
8%1%
12%
7%
19%
8%
27%
20%
28%
63%
6%
MedicationLabel A(n=226)
MedicationLabel B(n=232)
3%11%5%
12%9%
20%
15%
26%
20%
24%50%
8%
MedicationLabel A(n=200)
MedicationLabel B(n=229)
1% 3%1%13%
8%
18%
9%
30%
18%
30%
64%
6%
MedicationLabel A(n=199)
MedicationLabel B(n=176)
5
4
3
2
1
0
3% 7%6%13%9%
21%17%
27%
16%
25%50%
8%
MedicationLabel A(n=157)
MedicationLabel B(n=161)
2% 8%3%8%9%
16%13%
31%
21%
31%53%
7%
MedicationLabel A(n=199)
MedicationLabel B(n=206)
2%8%3%
17%8%
23%
10%
24%
16%
22%
61%
7%
MedicationLabel A(n=201)
MedicationLabel B(n=199)
General Population
(H)
Income 24k or Less
(E)
Income 25k and Beyond
(F)
HS or Less Education
(C)
Some College or More
(D)
Hypertensive(G)
Average NumberCorrect
B
AD
A
A
A
D
BC
A
A
A
A
3.9B 2.6 4.3BC 2.9C
BA
A
A
A
BE
A
A
A
A
3.9B 2.7 4.4BE 2.7
F
F
A/B indicates a significant difference between Label A and Label B at a 95% confidence level.C/D/E/F indicates a significant difference between groups at a 95% confidence level.Label Scores
4.2B 2.6
Overall Performance on Medication Label
B A
A
A
AA
B
B
B
AG
A
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Those with hypertension get similar scores on the medication label test as those without hypertension.
59%
41%
(n=51)
49%
51%
(n=158)
Health Literacy Segments Compared to Comfort With Medical Forms
.C/D/E indicates a significant difference between groups at a 95% confidence level.Q.18 How comfortable are you filling out medical forms?
Possible Limited Literacy
(D)
LimitedLiteracy
(C)
Adequate Literacy
(E)
CD
EE
Comfortable Filling Out
Medical Forms
35%
65%
(n=596)
Comfortable(Top 2)
Not Comfortable(Bottom 3)
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This question about being comfortable with filling out medical forms was thought to be a simpler proxy for determining health literacy. It provides some direction, but another 1-question tool should be considered.
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Agenda
Background: Compliance & Health Literacy Overview
– What is it?
– Why is it important?
HCP Survey
– Perception of Compliance
– Communication, Comprehension & Compliance
Patient Survey
– Health Literacy Using Newest Vital Signs (NVS) Scale
– Demographic Profile of the Sample
– Drug Label Test: Health Literate vs. Traditional
– Developing a Simpler Tool
Next Steps?
Demographic Splits
A/B indicates a significant difference between Label A and Label B at a 95% confidence level.E/F/G/H/I/J indicates a significant difference between groups at a 95% confidence level.Q.21 PRODUCT XYZ is a medicine that is prescribed...
3%13%1%7%
1%
1%1%3%
95%76%
MedicationLabel A(n=199)
MedicationLabel B(n=206)
To treat high blood pressure(Correct)
For hyperactivity To treat liver failure For the treatment of kidney disease None of the above I don't know
3%17%2%
13%1%
1%
1%
3%15%
94%
52%
MedicationLabel A(n=201)
MedicationLabel B(n=199)
B B
A
AA
AE
A
A
F
E
General Population
(F)
1%15%
1%
11%1%1%
10%
97%
63%
MedicationLabel A(n=226)
MedicationLabel B(n=232)
5%14%2%9%1%1%
2%8%
92%
68%
MedicationLabel A(n=157)
MedicationLabel B(n=161)
B
A
AA
BI
A
A
A
Income 24k or Less
(G)
Income 25k or More
(H)
4%17%2%
11%
1%1%
1%
10%
93%
61%
MedicationLabel A(n=200)
MedicationLabel B(n=229)
2%11%1%9%
1%
1%2%9%
97%
69%
MedicationLabel A(n=199)
MedicationLabel B(n=176)
B
A
A
A
B
BB
BB
High Schoolor Less
(I)
Some College or More
(J)
Hypertensive(E)
% Point Difference Between Labels A & B“Correct” answers
19% 42% 32% 28% 24% 34%
A
49
A/B indicates a significant difference between Label A and Label B at a 95% confidence level.E/F/G/H/I/J indicates a significant difference between groups at a 95% confidence level.Q.21 PRODUCT XYZ is a medicine that is prescribed...
3%16%2%
6%1%
1%
1%
1%10%
93%
66%
MedicationLabel A(n=176)
MedicationLabel B(n=162)
3%14%1%
13%1%
9%
96%
63%
MedicationLabel A(n=224)
MedicationLabel B(n=243)
2%13%1%
14%1%
1%3%
15%
97%
54%
MedicationLabel A(n=116)
MedicationLabel B(n=121)
Demographic Splits
To treat high blood pressure(Correct)
For hyperactivity To treat liver failure For the treatment of kidney disease None of the above I don't know
4%15%2%
9%7%
94%
69%
MedicationLabel A(n=284)
MedicationLabel B(n=284)
2%14%9%1%
1%
2%
1%
8%
97%
66%
MedicationLabel A(n=119)
MedicationLabel B(n=106)
4%15%2%
10%1%
1%10%
94%
64%
MedicationLabel A(n=281)
MedicationLabel B(n=299)
B B
A
A
AE
A
B
AH
AHAA
G
B
A
A
A
B
Female(I)
Age 18-44(G)
Age 45+(H)
Caretaker(I)
Not a Caretaker
(J)
Male(E)
% Point Difference Between Labels A & B“Correct” answers
27% 33% 43% 25% 31% 30%
B
AA
A
A
AA
A
50
48% 57% 44% 60%
5%
32%7%
31%
2%5%
2%
6%
85%
25%
MedicationLabel A(n=226)
MedicationLabel B(n=232)
*Chest pain, musclecramps, and dizziness
Coughing, shortness ofbreath, and sweating
Watery eyes, bodyrash, and dry mouth
Sneezing, feeling cold,and an itchy throat
None of thecombinations above
I don't know6%
32%7%
27%
2%
1%
6%
3%
6%
84%
27%
MedicationLabel A(n=199)
MedicationLabel B(n=176)
11%
31%14%
32%
2%5%
1%
4%74%
26%
MedicationLabel A(n=200)
MedicationLabel B(n=229)
Health Literacy Segments Potential side effects of taking Product XYZ include...
11%30%
16%
29%
2%
1%
7%
1%
5%71%
27%
MedicationLabel A(n=157)
MedicationLabel B(n=161)
Some College or More
(D)
% point difference between labels A & B“Correct” answers
Income24k or less
(E)
Income25k or more
(F)
HS or Less Education
(C)
BBC
BBE
AA
A
A
AA
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
AD
D
F
F
A/B indicates a significant difference between Label A and Label B at a 95% confidence level.C/D/E indicates a significant difference between groups at a 95% confidence level.Q.24 Potential side effects of taking Product XYZ include... 51
8%23%8%
7%1%1%
1%
1%
4%
81%65%
MedicationLabel A(n=226)
MedicationLabel B(n=232)
*Once a day(Correct)
Twice a day atbreakfast andat dinnerBefore each meal
When she feelsstressed out
None of the above
I don't know16%27%
8%
8%1%3%
1%1%
5%
72%59%
MedicationLabel A(n=200)
MedicationLabel B(n=229)
13% 15% 15% 16%
17%29%
9%6%2%
2%4%
3%1%
8%
68%53%
MedicationLabel A(n=157)
MedicationLabel B(n=161)
10%23%9%
5%2%
2%1%
2%2%
6%
78%63%
MedicationLabel A(n=199)
MedicationLabel B(n=176)
% point difference between labels A & B“Correct” answers
Health Literacy Segments
A/B indicates a significant difference between Label A and Label B at a 95% confidence level.C/D/E/F indicates a significant difference between groups at a 95% confidence level.Q.23 Christine has been prescribed PRODUCT XYZ and should take it...
B BB
BC
F
F
E
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
52
Some College or More
(D)
Income24k or less
(E)
Income25k or more
(F)
HS or Less Education
(C)
10% 9% 7% 12%
5% 12%10%11%2%2%
85%75%
MedicationLabel A(n=200)
MedicationLabel B(n=229)
2% 4%3%7%2%
96%87%
MedicationLabel A(n=199)
MedicationLabel B(n=176)
6% 9%6%
10%1%1%
87% 80%
MedicationLabel A(n=157)
MedicationLabel B(n=161)
8%5%
9%1%
3%
93%81%
MedicationLabel A(n=226)
MedicationLabel B(n=232)
No(Correct)
Yes
It doesn't say
I don't know
Health Literacy Segments Frank is allergic to product xyz. Should he take PRODUCT XYZ?
A/B indicates a significant difference between Label A and Label B at a 95% confidence level.C/D/E/F indicates a significant difference between groups at a 95% confidence level.Q.22 Frank is allergic to product xyz. Should he take PRODUCT XYZ?
BBC BE
AD A AD
F
C
53
% point difference between labels A & B“Correct” answers
Some College or More
(D)
Income24k or less
(E)
Income25k or more
(F)
HS or Less Education
(C)
32% 28% 24% 34%
Health Literacy Segments PRODUCT XYZ is a medicine that is prescribed...
A/B indicates a significant difference between Label A and Label B at a 95% confidence level.C/D/E/F indicates a significant difference between groups at a 95% confidence level.Q.21 PRODUCT XYZ is a medicine that is prescribed...
% point difference between labels A & B“Correct” answers
To treat high blood pressure(Correct)
For hyperactivity To treat liver failure For the treatment of kidney disease None of the above I don't know
4%17%2%
11%1%1%
1%
10%
93%
61%
MedicationLabel A(n=200)
MedicationLabel B(n=229)
2% 11%1%9%1%
1%2%9%
97%
69%
MedicationLabel A(n=199)
MedicationLabel B(n=176)
5% 14%2%9%
1% 1%
2%8%
92%
68%
MedicationLabel A(n=157)
MedicationLabel B(n=161)
1%15%1%
11%1%1%
10%
97%
63%
MedicationLabel A(n=226)
MedicationLabel B(n=232)
B
A
A
A
B
AA
AA
B
A
A
A
BE
A
A
AF
54
Some College or More
(D)
Income24k or less
(E)
Income25k or more
(F)
HS or Less Education
(C)