Research Article

Provider Education about Glaucoma and Glaucoma Medications during Videotaped Medical Visits

Table 2

Provider educates the patients about glaucoma medications by whether patients are prescribed glaucoma medications for the first time or if they were on them before the visit ( ).

Areas provider educated the patients aboutPrescribed glaucoma medications for first time during the visit ( )
(%)
Was on glaucoma medications before the visit ( )
(%)

Adherence and adherence strategies20 (39.2) 31 (13.6) 0.000
Amount/dose (number of drops)8 (15.7) 8 (3.5)0.001
Cost/insurance6 (11.8) 17 (7.5)0.309
Fear/concerns/barriers 4 (7.8) 7 (3.1)0.123
Frequency of use19 (37.3)36 (15.8)0.001
Generic/brand4 (7.8) 21 (9.2)0.760
How well medication is working7 (13.7)23 (10.1)0.475
How to administer13 (25.5)27 (11.8)0.014
Side effects41 (80.4)35 (15.4)0.000
Importance of use8 (15.7) 10 (4.4)0.003
Last time used drops Not applicable 2 (0.9)0.498
Length of use0 (0) 0 (0)ā€”
Name of medication5 (9.8) 16 (7.0)0.518
Nonglaucoma medications 5 (9.8) 18 (7.9)0.681
Purpose23 (45.1)26 (11.4)0.000
Supply 5 (9.8) 18 (7.9)0.681
Which eye17 (33.3) 13 (5.7)0.000