Table 6 Facilitators, barriers and suggestions regarding the trial medication (views of patients and health professionals)
Facilitators | Barriers | Suggestions |
|---|---|---|
(17) would prefer tablets as are easier to take | (10) missed doses | • keep Antibiotics prescription separate from HATRIC folder • enhance the PIS to explain use of Antibiotics and trial meds |
(14) used strategies to remind them to take the trial medication | (9) experienced side effects (6) had difficulties with timing (30mins before meals) | • Offer reminding strategies • take medication with or after meal |
(6) used strategies to dispense the liquid drops | (6) had difficulties in dispensing the drops (3) had difficulties in measuring the drops | • provide appropriate measure: dripper, small container, teaspoon, top, etc. • better ways of dispensing, explain about shaker bottle • make it more concentrated |
(1) nurse warned about the taste | (5) reported unusual/unpleasant taste | • improve the taste • give only tablets |