Over-the-Counter Medication Usage
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There are several benefits of over-the-counter medications, yet there is little research evaluating how to increase patient compliance when a health care provider suggests an over-the-counter (OTC) medication. We are evaluating two types of physician directions to see which increases patient compliance with OTC medications.
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Researchers will identify a cohort of gynecologic patients presenting for annual examinations and offer participation in the study. Physician researchers will randomize patients to 2 types of physician directions about OTC medications, then follow compliance over the course of the next 7 months. A total of 123 participants in each arm will undergo recruitment, until a total of 246 participants are recruited.
Inclusion criteria include: female, non-pregnant patients presenting for annual gynecologic examinations between the ages of 19-50.
Exclusion criteria include: outside of study age range, patient taking thyroid medication, history of kidney stones, history of hypercalcemia, non-English speaking.
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- Female patients undergoing annual gynecologic examinations.
- Ages 19-50.
- Patients not currently taking certain OTC medications.
Exclusion criteria
- Pregnancy.
- History of hypercalcemia.
- History of kidney stones.
- Outside study age range of 19-50.
- Patient taking thyroid medication.
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Interventional model
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246 participants in 2 patient groups
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