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. 2015 Jul 31;50(7):595–602. doi: 10.1310/hpj5007-595

Table 4. Patient interviews.

Interview questions DRP (n = 64) No DRP(n = 36) P
Received discharge counselling 50 (78) 31 (86) .48

Received instructions for self-monitoring 45 (70) 29 (81) .38

New prescriptions, median [Q1-Q3] 1 [0-2] 1 [0-2] .68

Filled all prescriptions within 1 week 41 (82) 23 (85) .99

Use of only 1 pharmacy 46 (72) 29 (81) .47

Received counseling from outpatient pharmacy 38 (61) 23 (64) .82

Took less medication than instructed 24 (38) 9 (25) .29

Took more medication than instructed 13 (20) 7 (19) .91

Missed follow-up appointments 20 (31) 4 (11) .04

Received outside care 5 (8) 2 (5) .99

Education
 Less than high school 8 (13) 7 (19) .52

 GED/high school graduate 30 (47) 20 (56) .53
 Associate degree or higher 26 (41) 9 (25) .18

Note: Values given as n (%) unless otherwise indicated. DRP = drug-related problem.