Understanding Medication Self-Management
University of Toronto, Pharmaceutical Sciences
We are researchers at the University of Toronto recruiting participants for a study on how people manage their medications. We want to understand people’s experiences with medications and how they navigate everyday life while taking medications. We are conducting a concept mapping study, consisting of three stages, with the end goal of creating a visual map that represents your ideas and opinions.
Your Impact
With your participation, we can enhance our understanding of how different people navigate taking medications as part of their everyday lives. In the future, we can use your experiences to inform better ways to help people manage their medications.
Eligibility Criteria
All genders
At least 18 years old
Be currently taking or previously (within the last 5 years) have taken one or more medication(s) on a daily basis for a time period of 3 months or longer. These may include prescribed medications, over the counter (e.g., acetaminophen, ibuprofen), or natural health products (e.g., vitamins and supplements)
Live in Canada
Be living in the community (not in hospital or long-term care)
Be able to read and communicate in English
Study Tasks
In stage one, you will take part in a brainstorming activity to generate statements in response to the question “What matters to you about medications in your everyday life?”
In stage two, you may be invited back to participate in sorting those statements into similar themes and rate each statement on two factors: how important it is to you and how easy it would be to achieve in your everyday life.
In stage three, you may be invited back to decide on a final visual map to represent the statements.
Ethics
This study has been approved by the University of Toronto Research Ethics Board (38987)
Keywords
Activity and Time
Health and Wellness
Focus Group, Online, Phone Call
Weekdays, Weeknights, Weekends
1.5 hour(s) - 2 hour(s) per session
3 session(s)
You will discuss what matters to you about medications in your everyday life. We want to learn about your experiences and how you navigate taking your medication(s) on a regular basis. You will participate in our concept mapping study that is broken down into three stages. In stage one, you will take part in a brainstorming activity to generate statements in response to the question “What matters to you about medications in your everyday life?” In stage two, you may be invited back to participate in sorting those statements into similar themes. In stage three, you may be invited back to decide on a final visual map to represent the statements. You will be compensated $15 per session. Each session will take about 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. If you cannot participate in any of the group sessions, there is the opportunity to participate in stages one and two independently online.
Compensation
$15 gift card
Study Address
This study doesn't require any in-person visits. Complete it in the comfort of your own home!
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