How Well Heart Patients in Intensive Care Take Their Medicines
Looks at medicine use and beliefs in hospitalized people with heart failure or atrial fibrillation.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Assessment of Medication Adherence in Ccu Admitted Patients
Key facts
- Where
- Nasiriyah, IraqSee the 2 sites
Where in Iraq
- Al-Nasiriyah Heart CenterNasiriyah, IraqNo longer taking part
- Al-Nasiriyah Teaching HospitalNasiriyah, IraqNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- AlFayhaa General Hospital
- Trial code
- NCT07504406
- Record updated
- 31 March 2026
- Original description
This study aims to assess medication adherence and the appropriateness of prescribed medications among patients admitted to the Coronary Care Unit (CCU). The study will use the Medication Appropriateness Index (MAI) to evaluate the suitability of prescribed medications and the Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaire (BMQ) to assess patients' beliefs and perceptions regarding their medications. Understanding medication adherence and related beliefs may help identify factors associated with inappropriate medication use and non-adherence in hospitalized cardiac patients. The findings of this study may contribute to improving medication management and patient care in the CCU setting.Read full original descriptionShow less
Assessment of Medication Adherence in Ccu Admitted Patients
This study aims to assess medication adherence and the appropriateness of prescribed medications among patients admitted to the Coronary Care Unit (CCU). The study will use the Medication Appropriateness Index (MAI) to evaluate the suitability of prescribed medications and the Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaire (BMQ) to assess patients' beliefs and perceptions regarding their medications. Understanding medication adherence and related beliefs may help identify factors associated with inappropriate medication use and non-adherence in hospitalized cardiac patients. The findings of this study may contribute to improving medication management and patient care in the CCU setting.
Inclusion: Adult patients aged 18 years or older; Diagnosed with atrial fibrillation or heart failure; Admitted to the coronary care unit; Clinically stable at the time of interview; Able to provide informed consent.
Exclusion: Significant cognitive impairment; Diagnosed psychiatric disorder interfering with participation; Communication difficulties preventing interview.