Beliefs about medicines in Dutch acenocoumarol and phenprocoumon users

Aims Adherence to the generally complex regimen of coumarin derivatives is vital in order to keep patients in the adequate I nternational N ormalized R atio range. Patients' beliefs about medicines are associated with the level of therapy adherence. Our first aim was to assess beliefs about coumarins. Secondly, we compared the beliefs about coumarins with the beliefs about other cardiovascular drugs. Methods The B eliefs about M edicines Q uestionnaire was used to assess medication beliefs. The questionnaire was completed by new users of coumarins indicated for venous thromboembolism or atrial... Mehr ...