The Effect of Nursing Support on Drug Compliance in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Abstract

Background: The main goal of the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is to achieve complete and permanent remission of the disease. A multidisciplinary team approach is also required to make the remission period long-term. IBD nursing in Turkey, Although these patients have begun a new specialization has been made about the pursuit of drug administration, did not find any work. It is thought that this study will provide a wellorganized nursing counseling for IBD patients and support patients in drug management. Objectives: To examine the effect of nurse support on drug compliance in individuals with inflammatory bowel disease. Method: After selecting the patients who are suitable for the sampling criteria included in the study, the study group was determined, and the patient information form and drug compliance information assessment form were administered to the individuals in the study group as a pre-test (month 0). The information included in the IBD Medical Education Booklet was given by the nurse twice a month in every 15 days on days suitable for the patients in the study group. One month after the training, the patient drug compliance assessment form was applied to the study group again and the scores of the group were analyzed by the nurse. Results: The average age of the patients is 41.37 years, 53.3% female, 36.67% secondary school graduate and 66.67% married. Post-training scores of the patients participating in the study increased. It was determined that the drug compliance of individuals with IBD who received nurse support for all other demographic features, except for patients with a maximum disease duration of 2 years, was high. Conclusion: In this study, it was observed that nurse support given to individuals with IBD in drug management increased the effectiveness of drug use.