Implementation of Alarm and Pill Reminder for Medication Adherence in Tuberculosis Patients

Marlin Yati Tkela; Maria Sambriong; Meiyeriance Kapitan

Authors

Marlin Yati Tkela Prodi D-III Keperawatan Kupang, Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang, Indonesia
Maria Sambriong Prodi D-III Keperawatan Kupang, Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang, Indonesia
Meiyeriance Kapitan Prodi D-III Keperawatan Kupang, Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang, Indonesia

Keywords:

Tuberculosis (TB), Compliance with taking medication, Alarm and pill reminder

Abstract

Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium Tuberculosis that attacks the lung parenchyma which is characterized by the formation of granulomas. This study aims to determine the effect of alarms and pill reminders on medication adherence in TB patients at the Sikumana Health Center in Kupang City. This study uses a qualitative approach (Case study). This case study research was conducted on 2 (two) respondents with direct observation to obtain data in the form of respondent characteristics, medication adherence by means of a pre-test using a questionnaire before being given the implementation of alarms and pill reminders. This study shows an increase in medication adherence in TB patients by using alarms and pill reminders on respondents. This proves that alarms and pill reminders can increase medication adherence in TB patients. The implementation of alarms and pill reminders proves that it can increase and influence medication adherence in TB patients.

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