Scientific Poster Session IV- Late Breaking Original Research

Late Breaking Original Research
  Tuesday, October 15, 2024
  08:30 AM–10:00 AM

Abstract

Introduction: Medication optimization is critical to achieving desired clinical outcomes; however, medication insecurity is often a barrier. Studies suggest a quarter of patients report medication nonadherence due to unaffordability. Although resources to increase medication access exist, healthcare professionals do not receive routine training to address medication affordability. The Center for Health Excellence Quality and Innovation (CHEQI) designed a comprehensive medication access resource tool (MART) to equip community partners to bridge cost barriers.

Research Question or Hypothesis: The primary outcome was perceived need, confidence, and barriers to navigating medication access resources after receiving MART training.

Study Design: CHEQI collaborated with three community partners to offer live MART training: CICOA, Family Health Clinic – Monon and Family Health Clinic – Delphi. Attendees were provided an optional post-presentation survey.

Methods: The study employed mixed-method research to assess clinic personnel perspectives on confidence and barriers to navigating medication access resources after training. The survey included a structured questionnaire in series of Likert scale and qualitative questions.

Results: Fifteen personnel from each partner site completed the post-presentation survey. Respondents included five social workers, four advanced practice nurses, two options counselors, two care coordinators, and one therapist. A majority of respondents reported their clientele mention medication cost-related barriers at least 1 to 3 times a month. All respondents strongly agreed/agreed that MART is an effective tool to access medication resources. MART training improved fourteen respondents’ confidence to discuss medication cost resources with their clientele. The most commonly perceived barrier to MART implementation in daily workflow was time limitation navigating through the tool. A majority of respondents recommend MART integration into regular work-based trainings to gain additional confidence.

Conclusion: Personnel-perceived confidence in navigating medication access resources was increased following initial MART trainings. This data supports the need and desire for routine training on medication access resources for non-pharmacy trained personnel to impact more patients.

Presenting Author

Faria Chaudhry PharmD BCACP BCPS
Purdue University

Authors

Jasmine Gonzalvo PharmD, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES
Purdue University

Rakhi Karwa PharmD, BCPS
Purdue University College of Pharmacy / Purdue Kenya Partnership

Courtney O'Keefe PharmD
Purdue University College of Pharmacy